This site contains the core material for use by students enrolled in the Library Science Program at Western Maryland College. It addresses the specific needs of the students enrolled in LS 503 - Childrens Literature as taught by Dr. Ramona Kerby.

	Mission Statement

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The mission of the School Library Media Program is to ensure that:

• Students will be taught by excellent teachers and will learn both theoretical and practical aspects of running a school library media center
• Students will receive the MSDE certification
• Students will discover for themselves their own unique contributions to the success of their future students and to our profession

Ramona N. Kerby
Coordinator of the School Library Media Program

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Course Description

This intensive reading course presents new and outstanding titles in literature for children in grades kindergarten through six. Topics include authors and illustrators, principles of selection, evaluation, and integration of literature, fiction and nonfiction in a variety of formats to enrich classroom activities and recreational and lifelong reading. Knowledge of outstanding authors and illustrators of media for children is emphasized.

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Objectives of the Course

Media Selection for Children (LS 503 - 3 credits)

1. To become widely acquainted with children's books and magazines
2. To examine children's and teacher's magazines
3. To become familiar with audiovisual software and internet sites suitable for classroom instruction
4. To examine a variety of selection tools and to develop your own selection policy for picture books, fiction, and informational books
5. To enjoy reading

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Attendance Policy

Students are expected to attend all classes and to arrive on time. Roll will be checked. Late assignments may be reduced one letter grade. More than one absence may result in the subtraction of one letter grade.

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Requirements

Text and Requirements

Tests and Grades

Required Authors, Books, and Periodicals for Discussion

Professional Listservs

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Reference Sites

	Caldecott Award This award is given to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children.
	Newbery Award This award is given to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.
	Children's Literature Reference Sites Children's Literature Web Guide (Awards) Reference Sites The Hotsheet

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Class Web Favorites

This is where the class web favorites will be placed!

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If you have any questions concerning the information contained herein, please contact Dr. Ramona Kerby at rkerby@ns1.wmdc.edu.

	Western Maryland College Media and Library Science Curriculum Library Science Technology Courses Text & Requirements Tests & Grades || Professional Listservs Required Authors, etc. || References

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Last update - 24 July, 1997