organizing instruction

ORGANIZING INSTRUCTION

Melissa HurstEDET J722Fall 2007

Challenge

Design a 2-hour introduction to children’s book section of library.

(Chapter 9, Page 173, Question #1)

Events of InstructionStep 1: Gain Attention

Welcome to the Wonderful World of Children’s Books!

Events of InstructionStep 2: State Objective(s)

You will be your child’s personal library guide after viewing this orientation!

Events of Instruction:Step 3: Stimulate Recall of Prior Info.Do you remember your favorite books as a

child?

Can you visualize your favorite children’s book character?

Events of InstructionStep 4: Present the Stimulus

I. Learning the Library LayoutII. Types of Children’s BooksIII. Children’s Library Events/Workshops

Events of InstructionStep 5: Provide Guidance Use your map to locate sections of

children’s books The books are classified by author name Ask a librarian if you have questions!

Events of InstructionsStep 6: Elicit Performance

1. Find the “Geography” section of the children’s library

2. Find the “Where’s Zoe?” book in the Geography section.

Events of InstructionStep 7: Provide Feedback

Remember:1. Determine section2. Determine author3. Find book title

Events of InstructionStep 8: Assess Learner Performance Go to www.fakelibrarysite.com and take

the orientation quiz!

Events of InstructionStep 9: Enhance Retention/Transfer Return for our follow up session next

Tuesday, 2pm. Topics To Cover:

Assisting your child with research Helping your child find DVD’s and CD’s Helping your child find Children’s reference

books