by:
Grover, Robert

Publisher:
Scarecrow Press
Published:August 15, 2001
ISBN:0810839180
Format:Textbook Binding
Pages:115

Description: From School Library Journal
Designed and created by library-media specialists, teachers, and administrators, the Handy 5 began with the Big Six as a springboard to create a model for planning, teaching, and assessing the instruction of information skills. This model provides the basis for planning integrated-learning activities in all subject areas and accommodates teachers with frequent and systematic evaluation with which to determine student success. The need for collaboration between teachers and library-media specialists, and the importance and value of the library-media specialist in teaching information skills are key components. Part one explains collaboration and each step of the Handy 5. It provides criteria and rubrics for evaluation of each step as well as a planning sheet. Part two discusses changes in education from a strictly teacher-led classroom to a more constructivist setting through collaboration and more student responsibility for learning. Steps correspond to state and national standards. Part three provides a variety of model lessons and units that serve as examples for library-media specialists to implement. This book is thorough, detailed, and easy to use. The model is backed up with research, and there is an abundance of sample lessons and units. The language is clear, and strongly emphasizes subject integration. An excellent resource.
Susan Shaver, Hemingford Public Schools, NE
Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

Product Description:
Daunted by the complexity of today's curriculum? Integrating information skills instruction to meet the needs of so many students and subject areas can be a monumental task. The Handy 5 integrated assessment model is designed to help library media specialists collaborate with faculty in the planning, execution, and evaluation of effective instructional techniques across all grade levels and most subject areas.