FPPT.com Establishment of Functional Learning Resource Center (LRC) FPPT.com School In-Service Training 2023 Day 3 - February 8, 2023 Objectives 1. To promote self-directed learning by making learning resources easily accessible to students. 2. To encourage collaboration and sharing of resources among students and teachers. 3. To ensure that all students, regardless of socioeconomic status, have access to a wide range of educational resources and materials. 4. To provide a comfortable and engaging environment for students to study and learn. What is your favorite book and why? • Can you share a book that have a significant impact on your life and why it was meaningful to you? Can you share a story or memory that is particularly connected to a book you have read? How have books helped you to explore different cultures, time periods, or experiences outside of your own? History of Libraries Libraries have a long and rich history that dates back to ancient civilizations. Some of the earliest known libraries were established in Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, and Rome. These libraries served as centers of learning and cultural preservation, collecting and storing important texts and artifacts. In the Middle Ages, monasteries served as some of the main libraries in Europe, preserving knowledge and texts during a time of cultural and intellectual decline. The invention of the printing press in the 15th century revolutionized the dissemination of information and led to the establishment of public libraries in the following centuries. In the 19th and 20th centuries, libraries continued to evolve and expand their role, becoming more accessible to the public and offering new services such as children's programs and access to technology. Today, libraries continue to serve as important community resources, offering access to information and technology, and serving as spaces for learning, discovery, and social interaction. Importance of Learning Resource Center in School 1.Access to Information 2.Technology Support 3.Professional Support 4.Encouragement of Independent Learning 5.Supplement to Classroom Learning 1. Access to Information LRCs provide students with access to a wide range of information, including books, journals, databases, and other digital resources that can help with their studies. 2. Technology Support LRCs often have technology resources, such as computers and multimedia equipment, that students can use for research and other educational activities. 3. Professional Support LRCs are staffed by trained professionals who can assist students with research and information literacy skills. They can help students find and use the resources they need to succeed. 4. Encouragement of Independent Learning LRCs provide students with opportunities to develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and independent learning skills. 5. Supplement to Classroom Learning LRCs can support the curriculum by providing additional resources and materials that can complement classroom learning. LRCs are essential part of the educational landscape, providing students with access to information, technology, and support to help them succeed in their academic pursuits. Characteristics of Functional Learning Resource Center in School 1. Accessible and User-Friendly 2. Diverse Collection of Resources 3. Technology Support 4. Professional Support 5. Comfortable and Flexible Learning Environment 6. Regular Updates and Maintenance 1. Accessible and User-Friendly The LRC should be easily accessible to students and staff and have a user-friendly layout and organization. 2. Diverse Collection of Resources The LRC should have a diverse collection of resources, including books, journals, databases, and digital materials, to support the curriculum and the needs of students and staff. 3. Technology Support The LRC should have access to and provide training on technology resources, such as computers, multimedia equipment, and software, to support research and information literacy skills. 4. Professional Support The LRC should be staffed by trained professionals who can provide assistance and support to students and staff with research and information literacy needs. 5. Comfortable and Flexible Learning Environment The LRC should have a comfortable and flexible learning environment that promotes independent learning and collaboration. 6. Regular Updates and Maintenance The LRC should regularly update and maintain its collection and technology resources to ensure that they are current and meet the needs of the school community. A functional LRC should be accessible, well-equipped, and staffed, with a diverse collection of resources and a comfortable and flexible learning environment, to support the educational goals of the school. “A library is a place where you can lose your innocence without losing your virginity.” -Germaine Greer-
