Learning opportunities at the State Library of Queensland – Senior School learning

1. Learning opportunities at the State Library of Queensland – Senior School learning Senior Schooling Conference Queensland Studies Authority March 19th 2009

2. Why Lifelong Learning? Human learning is a combination of processes whereby whole persons construct experiences of situations and transform them into knowledge, skills, attitudes, beliefs, values, emotions and the senses, and integrate the outcome into their own biographies. (Jarvis, 2004:111) Lifelong learning refers to the continuous acquisition of knowledge, skills and understandings from the “cradle to the grave” (Delors, 1998).

3. SLQ provides environments for children and young people encouraging: • Joy • freedom, fun, laughter and play Inclusion a sense of belonging within circles of trust and acceptance

4. through processes enabling Collaboration active partnerships, dialogue and interaction Challenge imagination, critical thinking, creative risk taking and problem solving Immersion time and space for practice and deep thinking

5. building the learner’s capacity for Agency personal choice, initiative and investigation Self Awareness self reflection, dimensions of self identity and self evaluation Multiple Literacies development of multiliteracies, including visual, critical and information literacy

7. Learning workshops and events

8. May Gibbs Children’s Literature Trust SLQ partnership Sally Heinrich • Words and Pictures Story creation and illustration Gabrielle Wang • Queensland’s Chinese Heritage • Creative writing workshop October 2009 – senior phase learning. Writers in residence workshop with Mo Johnson.

9. Poetry workshop and slam • Performance poetry • Brisbane Writers’ Festival

11. Celebration of Australian children’s literaturethrough online discussions and forums • Onsite at State Library with Leigh Hobbs,Maureen McCarthy, Jack Heath • Partnership with The Learning Place andBrisbane Writers’ Festival

12. Young Writers Day Camp • Week long workshop • Writing, animation and drama • Family and friends showcase

13. Personal writing with Darren Groth • Personal writing – what is it and what makes it relevant? • 3 hour workshop • From Heritage item to blog production

14. Cartoon Animation & Manga Workshops

15. Summer Reading Club

16. Schools Program

18. Yearof Creativity Designed to foster children and young people’s: • social, intellectual and cultural development, • provide for lifelong learning, and • creative and critical thinking.

19. Focus on learning • Focus the experience on the learner • Personalise and authenticate the learning experience • Support the changing role of learning, and ways of learning • Engage the whole learning community – SLQ staff, educators and young people • Develop a learning culture within SLQ

20. Program variety Enhancing the curriculum through innovative access to: • Exhibitions based on library collections • Writers’ in residence programs • Performances and workshops • Discussion forums • Library skills – hands on computer based learning • Partnerships – Education Queensland, Queensland Theatre Co.

21. Supporting our teachers • Consistent with Education Queensland and Queensland Studies Authority • Teacher relevant content and language • Links to curriculum • Key Learning Areas (KLAs) and Essential Learning Areas (ELAs) • Recommended learning level • Activities for extension within the classroom

22. Resources and e-learning Available online, the program provides: • Focus on e-learning • Easy access to resources for remote and regional audiences • Links to regional libraries and Indigenous Knowledge Centres • Touring exhibitions • Online programs – Family History

23. Sample Program

24. Panoramic Queensland • Program 14 Feb – 12 July 2009 • Key Q150 commitment • Supporting documentation

25. Artists’ Books Education Kit • Available for all learning levels • Hands on access to world class collections • Teachers notes

26. Library Skills for Schools

27. Collections and resources • Aimed at students and educators • Get Skilled: a library skillssession • Knowledge Quest: studyand research skills • Specialty sessions • Internet safety forteachers and educators • Online programs – FamilyHistory

28. Program Success

29. Success! • “I never realised that the State Library had so much to offer. I think for many it is an undiscovered resource.”– Teacher, Clover Hill State School. • “It’s wonderful to see what is in the past can be so much fun.”– Student, Columba Catholic College. • “The Corner is always an inspiring and motivating centre for U8's.”– Visitor. • “Thanks for the excellent session. I would recommend it in a heartbeat.” – Teacher, Brisbane State High • “It was better than 10 000 cups of chocolate. It ruled. The best excursion I have ever been to.” - Student • "I just love this place - so proud to be a local…love the way you encourage artistic excellence in the…activities." – Visitor.

30. L O V E L E A R N I N G @ S L Q

31. Questions?More Information (t) 3842 9786 (e)theedge@slq.qld.gov.au schools@slq.qlq.gov.au (w) http://www.slq.qld.gov.au/whats-on/events/children http://www.slq.qld.gov.au/info/teach