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School Library Media Programs

School Library Media Programs. Strong evidence from 17 state studies clearly connects successful learners and school libraries. Specific SLM program attributes result in improved student performance.

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School Library Media Programs

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  1. School Library Media Programs • Strong evidence from 17 state studies clearly connects successful learners and school libraries. • Specific SLM program attributes result in improved student performance. • This occurs even when poverty, adverse school location, social instability and at risk conditions are present.

  2. Attributes of School Library Media ProgramsCorrelating with Student Success • Identified by multiple early studies looking for indicators of student achievement in schools - Colorado, Alaska and Pennsylvania • Reinforced consistently in later studies • Clear connection between the SLM program components and improved performance on reading tests, standardized tests, local and state assessments, and in formative learning (Ohio Study 2004)

  3. Attributes for success • Presence of a school library media center in the school • Certified school library media specialist engaged with learning • Instructional role for the school library media specialist • Collaboration between the school library media specialist and classroom teacher in the teaching of context dependent information problem solving skills • High level of integration of core curriculum with resource based learning experience

  4. SLM Program Correlations with Student Success • Number of visits to the library by the student • Number of hours that learner is engaged in instruction in information literacy by the certified SLMS • Quality information resources, number of books, periodicals, videos

  5. Attributes for Success • Quality literature and literacy development opportunities with the school library media specialist • Access to quality information technology resources • Planning role of the SLMS in technology • Staff in school library media centers to allow the SLMS to concentrate in instructional priorities

  6. Attributes for Success • Broad based access to the media center at point of need • Cognitive efficacy developing in the reflective learner, the information problem solver • Development of independent research questions and thesis statements creates meaningful learning experiences

  7. Attributes for Success • Collaboration and substantive conversation between teacher, SLMS and students • Assessment by teacher and SLMS in the information problem solving process improves performance • Standards incorporated, benchmarks defined • Authentic process and products engages and motivates the learner

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