Re: TARGET: Flexible Scheduling

[Wanda Nall <wnall@TENET.EDU>]

Linda,
Great. I find that students do a much better job  of selecting a book
when they come independently to the library.  When they are with their
entire class there are more behavior problems.  By themselves they will
ask for a book about a particular subject and I have a perfect
opportunity to show them how to use the automated card catalog.  For 2nd
and 3rd graders usually once is enough because it was at the point of
need and they  remember.  As for skills, they should be planned
cooperatively with the teacher so that anything done in the library is an
introduction to or extension or practice of what is happening in the
classroom. I have an aide part of the day so I can plan a session with the
teacher and their is no interuption to students coming at will to check
out books.
I am glad when another school adopts flexible scheduling. For too long
libraries have been used for teacher breaks etc. No educucational value .
Wanda
Wanda Nall <wnall@tenet.edu>            400 Moreman Hereford, TX 79045
Media Specialist                        Voice: (806) 363-7660
Hereford ISD                            Fax: (806) 363-7699


On Sat, 16 Nov 1996, Linda Bradford wrote:

> Now planning for switch to Flexible Scheduling next year  at Grade 1-6
>  school library media center. Would like feedback/advice on lessons
> learned/pitfalls to be avoided during the first year.
> Thank you ,
> Linda Bradford <MLAC44@AOL.COM>
>