Tertiary Prep UnitTertiary Prep UnitSenga White

James Hargest CollegeLILAC Conference, Glasgow

12 April 2012

Information Literacy @ JHC

Year 7 – 13 programme designed to build on IL skills of students

progressively through each year level

Why?o Bridging the gap between secondary and tertiary educationo Offering extension for motivated senior studentso Increasing the profile of the library within the schoolo Closest University almost 3 hours away

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MISSION STATEMENTJames 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.

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.

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So far ……..Overall IL Programme at JHCTertiary Prep Unit – work began in 2010Trialled with Year 13 studentsTertiary Prep Website

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Barriers:Time …. Time …. Time…. And Timing

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Session 1: What’s it all about!!?o Why are we here?o The Information Societyo What does researching online mean?

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Session 2: Search Engines & Databaseso Using Googleo Google vs. Sweet Searcho EPIC Databases – Advanced searching

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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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Session 4:Bibliographies & Reference Lists Why? How to create Using them In-text citation Online options

Session 5: Academic Libraries

What’s different? …….. And what’s the same? How to use one Things to remember

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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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2012Year 12 study periodTwo options for Year 13 students

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Next Steps: Make programme sustainable Develop online resources Create IL mentors Evaluate programme Survey students beyond Hargest

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Contact details:sengaw@windowslive.comlibrary@jameshargest.school.nzTwitter: @motherofwinterWordpress: sengaw@wordpress.com tertiaryprep@wordpress.com