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How the EHSS Library Helps Students Succeed

How the EHSS Library Helps Students Succeed. The School Library, along with qualified Teacher-Librarians, can give EHSS students the skills they need to become lifelong learners. How?

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How the EHSS Library Helps Students Succeed

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  1. How the EHSS Library Helps Students Succeed

  2. The School Library, along with qualified Teacher-Librarians, can give EHSS students the skills they need to become lifelong learners. How? Based upon the recommendations of the Ontario Ministry of Education document: Think Literacy Success: The Report of the Expert Panel on Students at Risk in Ontario

  3. Access to Resources

  4. The School Library can improve student success by providing Access to Resources • Providing students with a variety of resources • Print and Electronic • Giving students the chance to personally select their own reading materials • Opportunities for daily reading

  5. The School Library can improve student success by providing Access to Resources • How can EHSS students get access to these resources? • SAC Card/TTC Card • Visit the EHSS Library Website • Usernames/Passwords: p 22 in Student Agenda • Visit the library and ask 1 of 4 Teacher-Librarians

  6. Earl Haig Library Website • Visit earlhaig.ca • Click on Library

  7. Earl Haig Library Website • Electronic Resources: Click on List of Databases

  8. List of Databases

  9. Teaching the Research Process

  10. The School Library teaches students about the Research Process • Via the 4 stages of the Research Process, the library helps with: • Organization and Time Management Skills • Note Taking skills • Presentation Skills • Reference help • Academic Honesty • Question Development & Higher Order Thinking

  11. The School Library teaches students about the Research Process • How can EHSS students learn the Research Process? • Collaboration • Lessons archived by subject on Library Website • Use of the “Green Guide” and Professional Research Tools –accessible via Library Blog • Work with Teacher-Librarians

  12. Access To Technology

  13. The School Library provides students with Access to Technology • online subscription databases • Advanced Search Strategies • Web 2.0 Tools • Presentation Tools • Google Docs • Wikis, blogs, etc.

  14. The School Library provides students with Access to Technology • How can EHSS Students use technology for learning? • Explore TDSB Library Site for Web 2.0 Tools • Visit the EHSS Blog for Presentation Tips

  15. Library as Safe Space

  16. The School Library is a Safe Place for students • safe place for all students • innovative space • students receive professional help • devoid of labels (e.g. applied vs. academic)

  17. Be sure to visit the school library Blog soon to become familiar with the ways you can help your EHSS student become successful! Questions? Comments? Concerns?

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