Presentation to LILAC 2012 conference, Glasgow, 12th April on Tertiary Prep Unit - a series of tutorials for senior secondary school students designed to bridge transition between secondary and further education. Designed for and delivered to students at James Hargest College in Invercargill, New Zealand.
1. Tertiary Prep Unit
Tertiary Prep Unit
Senga White
James Hargest College
LILAC Conference, Glasgow
12 April 2012
2. Information Literacy @ JHC
Year 7 – 13 programme designed to
build on IL skills of students
progressively through each year level
3. Why?
o Bridging the gap between secondary and tertiary education
o Offering extension for motivated senior students
o Increasing the profile of the library within the school
o Closest University almost 3 hours away
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4. MISSION STATEMENT
James 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.
5. 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.
6. So far ……..
Overall IL Programme at JHC
Tertiary Prep Unit – work began in 2010
Trialled with Year 13 students
Tertiary Prep Website
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7. Barriers:
Time …. Time …. Time
…. And Timing
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8. Session 1: What’s it all about!!?
o Why are we here?
o The Information Society
o What does researching online mean?
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9. Session 2: Search Engines & Databases
o Using Google
o Google vs. Sweet Search
o EPIC Databases – Advanced searching
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10. Session 3: Note-taking &
Study Skills
Cornell Note Taking Method
Mind Mapping
P.A.S.S Study Groups
Studying for Exams
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11. Session 4:
Bibliographies
& Reference
Lists
Why?
How to create
Using them
In-text citation
Online options
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12. Session 5: Academic Libraries
What’s different?
…….. And what’s the same?
How to use one
Things to remember
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13. Session 6: Field Trip
Visit to the Southland Campus of the
University of Otago Education Campus
Library
How to use a tertiary library catalogue
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14. 2012
Year 12 study period
Two options for Year 13
students
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15. Next Steps:
Make programme sustainable
Develop online resources
Create IL mentors
Evaluate programme
Survey students beyond Hargest
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James Hargest College is a 2-campus, 2-library school with an approx. roll of 2000 students. 68.2% of students go on to attend a tertiary institution.
Progression to date:2005:Research on seamless transition began2006:C.A.P – Curriculum Alignment Programme Trialled Info Lit Unit through English/Science/Social Studies departments2007-08:Otago/Southland Info Lit Project Y11-13 Research classes - on-going2007:Y9 English - Cultural Connections unit - 2 years2008:Y10 Social Studies - In Our Backyard unit - 4 years2009:Y9 English - Top Secret Unit replaced Cultural Connections - still current2010:Y8 Evaluation of websites - still current Work began on Tertiary Prep Unit2011:Y7 QUICK - Quality Information Checklist2012:Y10 Social Studies - Kiwi Innovators unit being developed
Next step to address gaps identified with C.A.P in 2006Many students go to University and the closest one is 21/2 hours awayIdentifies another direct link between the library and the curriculumExtends motivated, bright students
Senior LeadershipTeam very supportiveInput from Policy, Planning and Evaluation Librarian at the Otago Universities Bill Robertson Education LibrarySat in on a Library Orientation session at Otago UniversityParticipated in a 2 hour study skills session designed for 1st year university studentsCreated website to use with students
Barriers:Working out where it can fit in the school dayY13 study periods don't align for sufficient numbers of studentsStudents have commitments outside school hoursWhen to fit the 6-week blocks into the school yearTime for planning
Session 1 - What's it all about?Set out intentions for the sessions - want them to be interactive and share the things that are already working well for them with othersDiscuss our need for information - Shift Happens clipDiscuss what quality researching online means as opposed to finding other types of information on line
Session 2 - Search Engines and DatabasesPractical, hands on session. Google searching strategy. Compare with Sweet SearchAdvanced uses of databasesExplain school's access to EPIC databases
Session 3Brainstorm ways in which students already take notesExplain how we already teach Dot Jot notes to junior classesIntroduce Cornell note taking methodEncourage setting up of study group
Session 5 - Academic LibrariesTransferable skillsDewey vs Library of CongressEncourage librarians for help and doing sessions offered
Session 6 - Field TripTour of Education Library in InvercargillTalk with library manager thereSession on using catalogue and Endnote bibliography generator
2012Offer sessions to Y12 students during their 25th periodFor Y13's - 1 study period a week and session during study centre
Next StepsSurvey students who participate - things that were of benefit, suggestions for improvementSurvey ex-Hargest students who've completed their first two years about what they would like to have known before they got to universityY12 students this year to become part of our library team as IL mentorsAttempt to make programme sustainableContinue to develop online units as another option for students
Article on Tertiary Prep Unit in SLANZA Collected Magazine Term 4, 2011 http://issuu.com/miriamtuohy/docs/november2011/1