Tertiary Prep UnitTertiary Prep UnitSenga White
James Hargest College
LILAC Conference, Glasgow
12 April 2012
Information Literacy @ JHC
Year 7 – 13 programme designed to build on IL skills of students
progressively through each year level
Why?oBridging the gap between secondary and tertiary educationoOffering extension for motivated senior studentsoIncreasing the profile of the library within the schooloClosest University almost 3 hours away
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MISSION STATEMENTJames Hargest College fosters all round development and the pursuit of excellence in a
stimulating and supportive environment so that our students are equipped to create the best possible future for themselves and their world.
Extract from James Hargest College Vision:
To fulfil the vision of the New Zealand Curriculum by the development of confident, connected, actively involved lifelong learners in a way that reflects the expectations and needs of the Hargest community. Our strong achievement focus is of prime importance, with sights set firmly on the pursuit of excellence and best performance by all.
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So far ……..Overall IL Programme at JHCTertiary Prep Unit – work began in 2010Trialled with Year 13 studentsTertiary Prep Website
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Barriers:Time …. Time …. Time…. And Timing
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Session 1: What’s it all about!!?oWhy are we here?oThe Information SocietyoWhat does researching online mean?
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Session 2: Search Engines & DatabasesoUsing GoogleoGoogle vs. Sweet SearchoEPIC Databases – Advanced searching
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Session 3: Note‐taking & Study SkillsCornell Note Taking MethodMind MappingP.A.S.S Study GroupsStudying for Exams
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Session 4:Bibliographies & Reference ListsWhy?How to createUsing themIn‐text citationOnline options
Session 5: Academic Libraries
What’s different?…….. And what’s the same?How to use oneThings to remember
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Session 6: Field TripVisit to the Southland Campus of the University of Otago Education Campus Library
How to use a tertiary library catalogue
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2012Year 12 study periodTwo options for Year 13 students
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Next Steps:Make programme sustainableDevelop online resourcesCreate IL mentorsEvaluate programmeSurvey students beyond Hargest
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Contact details:[email protected]@jameshargest.school.nzTwitter: @motherofwinterWordpress: [email protected]
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