Check out the latest edition of Library Connections!
Comings and goings: Kim Isaac off on a one-year research leave while Patti Wilson takes the helm as University Librarian! Read all about it and more staff changes here:
http://www.ufv.ca/library/library-connections-newsletter/
Monday, January 7, 2013
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
NEW: Library Connections (September/October, 2012)
Check out the latest edition of Library Connections!
Comings and goings: Michap Kwetxwi:lem Ceremony for new Chilliwack Library and How did we move all those books? Farewell to retiring library staff and welcome to new library casual staff!
http://www.ufv.ca/library/library-connections-newsletter/
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Heather's Hot Pick: Language Arts Programs (EDUC 420 Assignment #2)
Some resources to seek out for this assignment:
David Booth
(Abbotsford Stacks)
Classroom Talk (Curriculum)
Games for everyone : explore the dynamics of movement, communication, problem solving and drama (Curriculum)
Guiding the reading process : techniques and strategies for successful instruction in K-8 (Chilliwack)
Improvisation : learning through drama (Curriculum)
It's critical! : Classroom strategies for promoting critical and creative comprehension (Curriculum)
Stories in the classroom : storytelling, reading aloud and roleplaying with children (Barton & Booth) (Chilliwack)
Whatever happened to language arts? : -- it's alive and well and part of successful literacy classrooms everywhere (Curriculum)
Story drama [videorecording] (Abbotsford AV- VHS)
Faye Brownlie
Tomorrow's classroom today : strategies for creating active readers, writers, and thinkers (Chilliwack)
Lucy Calkins
Kristi Clifton
Susan Close
Unfortunately, Susan has never published the book she was originally going to do. You will want to check out her website: http://www.smartreading.ca/
Smart Learning presentation by Shawna Peterson. Chilliwack interpretation of Smart Reading. And a poster: Guide for smarter learning [picture] illustrating the philosophy:
Not a lot in Education journals has been written about this program.
Adrienne Gear
Nonfiction reading power : teaching students how to think while they read all kinds of information (Curriculum)
**We also have Reading Power Kits organized by this approach’s methodology and here is example book: Giant Steps to Save the World This book is in the Reading Power IT or Intermediate Transform Kit.
Cathy Mere
Others:
Maureen Auman
Ruth Culham
The Trait Crate Kit Series. We have kits for K to Grade 5. **Scholastic has only published up to grade 5 Example record: Grade 5 (Curriculum- Kits Section)
North Vancouver School District
Writing 44 : a core writing framework. Primary (Curriculum)
Unfortunately, we don’t have any titles from these:
Open Court Reading
Debbie Miller
David Doake
Reading Mastery
But you could try searching Education Research Databases (ERIC, Canadian Business &Current Affairs-has Canadian Education) to see what the Educational literature may say about them. Please note some programs or authors are more well known then others.
Thursday, September 13, 2012
ILL Articles Now Come Directly to Your Email Inbox
Something exciting happened over the summer, something that many of you have been asking for: the UFV Library implemented a new system that allows us to deliver articles from other libraries directly to your email inbox.
Now, when an article you requested via "Where can I get this?" or through our interlibrary loan forms arrives, we'll send you an email with instructions on how to retrieve it online; watch for a subject line like the following in your inbox:
If you've requested more than one article, and they arrive the same day, the email message may contain multiple links.
Please note that under Canadian copyright law, this digital copy may only be used to make a paper copy for the individual who requested it and this copy is to be used for the purpose of research or private study only.
You may also notice that some of the other messages regarding interlibrary loans are different; those, too, are a result of the new system.
Watch for changes as well in the "Where can I get this?" and interlibrary loan forms; we're working to reduce the amount of information you need to provide us when placing your request.
Got questions? Contact our interlibrary loans staff: (604) 864-4678 or ill@ufv.ca
Now, when an article you requested via "Where can I get this?" or through our interlibrary loan forms arrives, we'll send you an email with instructions on how to retrieve it online; watch for a subject line like the following in your inbox:
Your Requested Article (PAT-10000001) is Available Online - See Instructions
If you've requested more than one article, and they arrive the same day, the email message may contain multiple links.
Please note that under Canadian copyright law, this digital copy may only be used to make a paper copy for the individual who requested it and this copy is to be used for the purpose of research or private study only.
You may also notice that some of the other messages regarding interlibrary loans are different; those, too, are a result of the new system.
Watch for changes as well in the "Where can I get this?" and interlibrary loan forms; we're working to reduce the amount of information you need to provide us when placing your request.
Got questions? Contact our interlibrary loans staff: (604) 864-4678 or ill@ufv.ca
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
New Anatomy & Physiology Multi-Media Databases
Primal Pictures Anatomy & Physiology Online (OVID) acts as a comprehensive learning resource for students of anatomy and physiology. The human body is divided into 19 modules, with interactive 3-D images, informative text, learning objectives, topic and module quizzes, clinical information on related diseases, case studies and more.
Students can interact with anatomy by peeling away layers, rotating models, and reconstructing layers back to their original structure. Vodcasts, narrated animations and illustrations, pronunciation guides, dissection slides, and other multimedia offer an engaging approach to learning. There are also more than 250 clinical topics and case studies covering pathphysiology, and comprehensive clinical information on causes (etiology), symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options.
Primal Pictures Interactive Anatomy - Premier Library Package (OVID) is a comprehensive selection of dynamic, interactive modules featuring more than 6,500 highly accurate, three-dimensional anatomy models. Modules focus on individual organs, regions of the body, or anatomical systems. Using 3-D Real Time, users can rotate models, and add detailed layers of anatomy.
The product is also known as Anatomy TV.
These products have been purchased by our e-HLbc consortia, with a shared license for 75 simultaneous users. Please note that they require Flash.
Posted by Patti Wilson, Aug. 28, 2012
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Heather's Hot Pick: PE Resources
Get active! Check-out some
Physical Education resources available to you and maybe useful for your lesson
planning now and on practicum!
Books
General
Children
moving : a reflective approach to teaching physical education by George
Graham (2007)
Developmentally
appropriate physical education for children and youth by Graham J. Fishburne (2005)
Dynamic
physical education curriculum guide: lesson plans for implementation (2007)
or Dynamic
physical education for elementary school children (2009) by Robert P.
Pangrazi
The Great Ontario physical education teachers' resource for
grades: 1-3,
4-6,
7-8
(2009) by Mike McCabe
OPHEA's
DPA activity card set (2006) by
Ontario Physical and Health Education Association
Inclusion
Fundamental
movement skills : active start and FUNdamental stages : for children with
physical disabilities (2009) by Meghann Lloyd
Inclusive
physical activity : a lifetime of opportunities (2005) by Susan Kasser
Journals
Research Database
suggestion –Try searching Sport Discus with
Fulltext in addition to ERIC or Canadian Business and
Current Affairs (CBCA).
Sound Recording
Practice your culture dances you learned this week with Children’s
Folk Dances or Folk
Dance Fun or just shake it with some Movin
music for DPA or Movin
Music for DPA – Volume 2!!
DVD
65
energy blasts with Judy Haward
Websites
Action Schools BC http://www.actionschoolsbc.ca/content/home.asp
BCTF-Physical Education Specialists http://bctf.ca/pebc/
Canadian Association for Health Physical Education Recreation
& Dance http://www.phecanada.ca/home
Canadian Association for School Health http://www.cash-aces.ca/
National Association for Sport and Physical Education http://www.aahperd.org/naspe/
PE Central http://www.pecentral.org
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Heather's Hot Pick: JUMP Math
To compliment Math Makes Sense textbook series, an official approved Learning Resource textbook series used in BC District and Schools, is the Jump Math program.
John Mighton began this program ten years ago as a tutoring club called JUMP (Junior Undiscovered Math Prodigy) from his apartment. A principal sent him a number of students who were terrifically challenged by math or performing below grade level . By working with these and many other children with this program, Mighton came to believe that “not only can all children learn, but also that mathematics can be a powerful tool for social justice” (Mighton, 2008, 32).
Mighton believes that a large number of people have difficulty understanding and learning math because theories of education on which math programs are based do not consider real conditions in the classroom or new psychological models that highlight brain theory and how children learn. To read more about Jump Math philosophy and principles check out:
Article:
Mighton, J. (2008). Using Math as a Springboard to Success. Education Canada, 48(3), 32-35.
**Print --Located Periodicals section in the Abbotsford Library filed under the title “Education Canada”
Books:
Mighton, J. (2008). The end of ignorance: Multiplying our human potential. Toronto: Vintage Canada.
Location: Abbotsford Library, Curriculum Collection -- Call number: LB 14.7 M53 2008
Mighton, J. (2003). The myth of ability: Nurturing mathematical talent in every child. Toronto [Ont.: House of Anansi.
Location: Abbotsford Library, Curriculum Collection -- Call number: QA 135.6 M535 2003
Mighton, J., Wyatt, J., & Sabourin, S. (2007). Jump math: Student Workbook s and Teacher Guides. **Divided by Grade Level.
Location: Abbotsford Library, Curriculum Collection -- Call number: Begins in QA 135.6 M522 2009
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