Library
Library
The goal of the Burke’s Lower School Library
curriculum is to prepare students to thrive as learners, now and in the years
ahead. To that end, the program helps students to become competent, curious, creative,
and confident researchers; open-minded and critical thinkers; productive,
empathetic, and ethical members of learning communities; and enthusiastic
readers
The Lower School Library curriculum is based on Standards for 21st Century Learning, a framework adopted by the American Association of School Librarians in 2009. The framework takes into account a world transformed by staggering technological change—the explosion of information; constant and instant communication; and powerful connectivity. It also takes into account the parameters of child development, the pleasures of reading, and the demands of independent and collaborative learning.
The Lower School Library scope and sequence covers four areas. Students learn to
- process information and ideas. Research and Think
- use knowledge with purpose. Apply and Create
- appreciate the social context of learning. Share, Collaborate, and Act Ethically
- pursue personal and aesthetic growth. Read and Enjoy
There is a layered approach to learning in these four areas. In Kindergarten through Fourth Grade, students develop
- skills and understandings around information literacy and literature appreciation.
- habits of mind.
- a sense of personal and social responsibility.
- self-awareness as learners.
Lower School Library experiences are integrated with classroom and specialist studies. Those experiences are designed to be developmentally appropriate, supportive of program, inquiry-based, choice-driven when possible, and meaningful to students. Students
- enjoy curriculum-related books read aloud
- engage in literature and research related activities
- discuss issues related to information literacy and literature appreciation
- share information and ideas
- make wise book selections
- enjoy relaxed independent reading
- select and borrow books
There
are opportunities for independent and collaborative learning in order to
promote continual integration of new skills and understandings.
Kindergarten through Fourth Grade
Kindergartners
come to the Library once a week for fifty minutes. First, second, and third
graders come to Library once a week for forty minutes. Fourth graders come to
Library once a week for fifty minutes.
Teacher-Librarian: Susan Faust (415) 751-0177; ext. 311 susan.f@kdbs.org
Work schedule: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm.
