In order for a school to have an effective Selection Policy, there must be basic components to it. This author will attempt to compare the Selection Policy from Canutillo ISD to the components presented by the American Library Association. The ALA article states “a good policy on the selection of instructional materials will be relevant to your particular system and include basic sections on objectives, responsibility, criteria, procedures for selection, reconsideration of materials, and policies on controversial materials.” (Workbook for Selection Policy Writing, Revised 1999) The Selection Policy from Canutillo ISD contains an objectives component. It summarizes the District’s directives in allowing “District professional staff to select and acquire instructional resources.” (CISD Board Policy EFA, 2002) The objectives section includes the definition of “instructional resources”, which this author feels could use further explanation of what “supplemental materials, electronic resources, and any other materials” comprise. (CISD Board Policy EFA, 2002) The primary statement of policy includes the following: “Although trained professional staff is afforded the freedom to select instructional resources for their use in accordance with this policy and the state mandated curriculum, the ultimate authority for determining and approving the curriculum and instructional program of the District lies with the Board.” (CISD Board Policy EFA, 2002) There is no clarification of whom the trained professional staff is. This statement would be more effective in the objectives component so that the public is aware of where the final selection decision resides. The CISD Selection Policy does not contain a procedure for acquiring resour... ... middle of paper ... ...as reasonably possible, the committee shall meet and determine whether the challenged material conforms to the principles of selections set out on this policy. (CISD Selection Policy EFA, 2002) There should be a defined time wherein the committee shall meet. The ALA recommends that this be within ten working days of the complaint. (Workbook for Selection Policy Writing, Revised 1999) “The decision made by the committee is binding to the individual school.” (Workbook for Selection Policy Writing, Revised 1999) This fact should be included in the component for future complainants’ information. Works Cited Workbook for Selection Policy Writingm 1999. Retrieved from http://www.ala.org/ala/issuesadvocacy/banned/challengeslibrarymaterials/essentialpreparation/workbookslctn/index.cfm Canutillo ISD Board Policy Online, 2002. Retrieved from canutillo-isd.org
The respondents, including Steven Pico, Jacqueline Gold, Glenn Yarris, Russell Rieger (students at Island Trees High School), and Paul Sochinski (student at Island Trees Memorial), argued that banning the books from school libraries violated their first amendment rights. Therefore, the respondents took the case to court (I...
The most favorable response was to the question, “Staff at this school share a common understanding of instructional best practices” with a 92% agreement score. Conversely, the least favorable response was to the question, “I meet regularly and often with colleagues to plan for instruction,” with a 38% agreement score. Hence, the professional practices of the staff are considered to be superior but the organization of the schedule have not allowed for collaborative practices. Additionally, is in strong agreement (85%) that the staff does a good job identifying students who struggle
DEECD (2014) suggests that other students may require more significant adjustments such as specialised equipment, technology and computer software or the provision of additional notes and resources in a modified format. A graduate teacher could provide documentation of how they adapt teaching programs as well as modify curriculum delivery and assessment strategies to demonstrate their understanding of teaching strategies that
Next, after calmly listening to her complaint, an explanation that there was a policy and procedure for challenging a book. An attempt was made to explain the library functions on the concept of intellectual freedom. Mrs. Green was given a copy of the district challenge/ban policy and a pamphlet on the steps for filing a challenge. Mrs. Green was made aware that even though I listened to her complaint, she needed to put the complaint in writing. “The librarian should stress that no action is taken unless a written request for reconsideration of the item is received within the amount of time specified by the school’s policy” (Adams, 2010) According to AASL (2008), “Intellectual freedom is a core value of the library profession, and Article V of the Library Bill of Rights
Coatney, Sharon. "Banned Books: A School Librarian's Perspective." Time. Time Inc., 22 Sept. 2000. Web. 11 Mar. 2014.
An educator must have the ability to notice the value of extending planning and subject matter. In addition, educators need to be flexible enough to change the curriculum based upon state standards and the student’s ability to absorb information.
Lukenbill, W. Bernard. "Censorship: What Do School Library Specialists Really Know?" American Library Association. American Association of School Librarians, n.d. Web. 06 Nov. 2013. .
Brinkley describes a few actions that can lead to the censoring of a book in a school or school system: An expression of concern is simply a question about the material with overtones of disapproval; an oral complaint is an oral challenge to the contents of a work; a written complaint is a formal written challenge to the school about the contents of a work; and a public attack is a public statement challenging the contents of a work that is made outside of the school, usually to the media to gain support for further action (1999). Brinkley also points out an important difference between selection and censorship: Selection is the act of carefully choosing works for an English course that will be age-appropriate, meaningful, and fulfill objectives, while censorship is the act of excluding works that some con...
Administrators, librarians, teachers and parents all want the best for children. That is why the topic of intellectual freedom in school libraries is often emotional and heated. While the Library Bill of Rights clearly states that information access should not be denied because of age, when it comes to children the discussion gets complicated. Parents have the right to decide what materials are appropriate for their children, but the librarian has to be able to safeguard the collection for the rest of the school. During the career of a school librarian, the topic of censorship will undoubtedly arise. School librarians need to be prepared to support intellectual freedom rights when it comes to the issues of filtering, relocating, and removing information from a library collection.
In this essay, I explored how a building has a direct correlation between the geometry and the activities contains. After looking at many libraries I chose to analyze the Joe and Rika Mansueto Library, University of Chicago Illinois. In order to understand a library, you first need to know a brief history. In 1731, the first Library was opened by Benjamin Franklin and his Junti Society. More than a century and a half passed by and in 1887, Melvin Dewey founded a school for librarians to get their knowledge. Now they’re about a library in every city across the United States. This shows how a library has become useful to people because of how far it 's gone along since the first library was built. I analyzed how this building does have a direct relationship between the volume and geometry of the library and the activities within it. I saw how the different parts of the library are separate from one another. The private and public areas
Censorship in School Libraries The most debatable and controversial form of censorship today is the banning of books in school libraries. Banning books that educate students is wrong and selfish. Censorship of books in school libraries is neither uncommon nor an issue of the past. Books with artistic and cultural worth are still challenged constantly by those who want to control what others read. The roots of bigotry and illiteracy that fuel efforts to censor books and free expression are unacceptable and unconditional.
This proposal is designed to address the need for professional development of which can be utilized in assisting teachers within our institution mature and grow educationally for the purposes of becoming better instructors for the purposes of education our students academically and assisting them to succeed within their academic goals and objectives. The proposed plan of action of which can ultimately assist bot our facu...
If still not satisfied the last route for appeal is to contact the External Moderator appointed by the Awarding body who will have the final say. The learner may be asked to meet with the External
...ant a copy of published district policies for controversial materials and explain the procedure to be followed.
As a teacher, is very important to use a wide range of learning and teaching resources, from books or other printed materials so, that students are encouraged to explore issues of interest,