Recent trends in education for library and information science in South India |
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| Authors: | P Gangadhara Rao B Ramesh Babu |
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| Institution: | 1. Department of Library and Information Science, Institute of Correspondence Education, University of Madras, Madras 600 005, India.;2. Department of Library and Information Science, University of Madras, Madras 600 005, India. |
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| Abstract: | AbstractResearch has shown the value of reading for school children. In South Africa most pupils study through the medium of a second language and their language competence would benefit from wide reading. Teachers should serve as role models to encourage pupils to read, but many are unqualified or underqualified and lack a knowledge of children's books. Often their initial teacher education does not provide them with the necessary knowledge or media to make their classroom presentations more stimulating. Shell Education Service developed the Holdall Lectern and Prompt Posters which provide teachers with compact, flexible media which they can adapt to suit their own needs. The media can be used immediately and teachers' confidence is increased. Pupils learn better and are introduced to a wider variety of popular books. The Holdall Lectern and Prompt Posters have been used successfully for both formal and non-formal education. |
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| Keywords: | Adoption E-resources facilitating conditions university libraries Zimbabwe |
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