LIB5190

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LIB5190

• Critical Evaluation of Library Media for Children

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LIB 5190 Critical Evaluation of Library Media
for ChildrenTodays Learnings

• Questions
• Book Sharing
• Childrens Video Project
• Case Study

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Literature Circles

• Questions, issues, problems?

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Unit/Lesson Plan or Childrens Programs

• Questions, issues, problems?
• Tutorial in Spectacles in AETZone

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Book Sharing
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Childrens Video Project

• Work with a partner
• Select an award winning childrens video
• Andrew Carnegie Medal
• Association for Library Service to Children
  (ALSC) Notable Childrens Videos
• Many of these are available from ASU

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Case Study Problem

• You have decided to celebrate International
  Childrens Book Day in the Media Center (April
  2nd). You have asked the PTA for monies to help
  in the purchase of materials, guests, etc. One
  aspect of your plan is to host an author visit by
  Pam Munoz Ryan (!), as 25 of your student
  population is Hispanic (many of your students
  being immigrants or first generation). When
  certain officers on the PTA hear of your plans,
  they complain to the principal, informing him
  that enough of their hard-earned money is already
  being spent on illegals. The principal is a
  quintessential politician and will not make any
  waves. He cancels your celebration.

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Case Study Response

• You decide to remain proactive despite this
  setback. You are aware that childrens
  literature is a perfect vehicle for the
  advancement of unity, empathy, diversity, and
  tolerance (and therefore peace). You decide you
  will place your focus upon purchasing, sharing,
  and utilizing literary materials which break down
  the walls of racism, intolerance, and oppression.

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Case Study Challenge

• Excluding folklore (fairy tales, legend, myths,
  tall tales), what will you choose as the TOP 25
  multicultural titles that MUST be purchased for
  your Media Center. Based upon your readings from
  Hucks Childrens Literature, as well as
  additional resources/discussions shared during
  the semester, choose five picture books, five
  contemporary fiction titles, five historical
  fiction, five non-fiction, three poetry, and two
  fantasies. Dont forget to consider, in an
  equitable manner, developmental levels, gender
  interests, etc. NOTE Your selections do not
  have to be written by Latino authors they may or
  may not be set within this culture your choice.

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Homework

• Read text Chp. 8
• Read individual book - Poetry
• Enter review on wiki
• Lit. circle discussions with Australian students
• Journal on lit circle discussions with Australian
  students
• Work on Unit Plan/Childrens Program
• Begin work on Childrens Video Project