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Young Adult Books Fiction Update, 2007-2008, Gregory A. Martin
Young Adult Books Fiction Update, 2007-2008, Gregory A. Martin
Library Faculty Presentations
Most colleges and universities with teacher training programs have collections of children's and young adult books. In many cases, the librarians who are responsible for selecting these books have a number of other responsibilities as well. This workshop is designed for those busy librarians who are not always able to devote the time they would like to selecting young adult books. We will explore selected “best” young adult books published during 2007 and 2008.
The Role Of Assessment In Furthering Student Engagement, Inclusion, And Achievement, Mary Allen, Patricia A. Iannuzzi
The Role Of Assessment In Furthering Student Engagement, Inclusion, And Achievement, Mary Allen, Patricia A. Iannuzzi
Library Faculty Presentations
Assessment is a vital component of any program or initiative in terms of monitoring and strengthening its impact. Assessment involves establishing outcomes (programmatic, learning, etc.), verifying that efforts are aligned with those outcomes, assessing impact, and “closing the loop” by using what is learned to make improvements. This presentation focused on characteristics of quality assessment, such as the need for it to be valid, reliable, actionable, and efficient. AAC&U’s cluster of intellectual and practical skills for a liberal education include inquiry and analysis; critical and creative thinking; written and oral communication; quantitative literacy; and teamwork and problem solving. Information literacy …
The Association Of Architecture School Librarians Instruction Workshop 'Lessons Learned', Jeanne M. Brown, Janine Henri
The Association Of Architecture School Librarians Instruction Workshop 'Lessons Learned', Jeanne M. Brown, Janine Henri
Library Faculty Presentations
Workshop Goals for session attendees —
Learn how to:
- relate course assignments to information competencies
- identify appropriate learning outcomes
- plan activities to achieve those learning outcomes
- create tools to assess student learning