Keith, you had mentioned to me that money recently invested in the UK
educational system had not resulted in better numeracy scores nor higher
literacy rates. I wonder, how restrictive is the curriculum? Is it the
typical corporate agenda stuff, and if so, would that not account for
the poor showings? Without a well-rounded curriculum, young minds have
no motivation, nor, unfortunately, the accumulated neural connections to
absorb subjects that, although possibly boring to them, would help
further their pursuits in what they do enjoy.
Natalia
MANSFIELD, Pa., May 9 (UPI) -- U.S. researchers say a study of 22 U.S.
states and a Canadian province shows when funding support for school
libraries rises, reading and testing scores go up.
Researchers at Mansfield University in Pennsylvania say the study
contradicts an article of faith among critics of public schools that
there is no correlation between spending and learning outcomes, a
university release reported last week.
"Quality school library programs impact student achievement," said Debra
E. Kachel, a professor in the School Library and Information
Technologies Department at Mansfield. "The research shows clearly that
schools that support their library programs give their students a better
chance to succeed."
Kachel and a class of graduate students examined school library impact
studies by 22 states and the Canadian province of Ontario, all of which
found positive links between library support and learning.
The study found that increased library hours and group visits by classes
to the library, larger collections with access at school and from home,
up-to-date technology and more student use of school library services
all led to incremental increases in student learning.
"School leaders should to recognize this research and foster school
library programs that can make a difference," Kachel said.
Read more:
http://www.upi.com/Science_News/2011/05/09/Study-Library-funding-ups-student-scores/UPI-74061304972758/#ixzz1MH6TigrQ
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