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| Format: | Recurso educativo Open Access |
| Language: | en |
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1994
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| Online Access: | https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED374649 |
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- Developing Library and Research Skills for ESL Students. Meng, Lynn Whitnall Meng, Mark Assignments College Students Difficulty Level English (Second Language) Higher Education Instructional Materials Interprofessional Relationship Knowledge Level Language Proficiency Language Teachers Librarians Library Instruction Library Role Library Skills Limited English Speaking Notetaking Orientation Materials Reading Strategies Research Skills Student Projects Library use instruction designed specifically for limited-English-proficient (LEP) students is discussed briefly and library skill activities used with this population at Union County College (New Jersey) are described. It is noted that many students from other countries have had little or no exposure to libraries because of either limited schooling or the more limited role that libraries play in education in many countries. Typical college-level library orientation lectures may be inappropriate for LEP students, and even alphabetization may be unfamiliar. Close collaboration of English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) instructors and library professionals is recommended. Activities used at Union County College are divided into three broad language proficiency levels. At the lowest level, card catalog organization lessons, handouts in different languages on the Dewey decimal system, and use of public libraries is recommended. At the intermediate level, encyclopedias are used to provide practice in skimming and note-taking, use of periodical indexes is taught, and regular newspaper of magazine reading is often required. Advanced students summarize their weekly articles, use computers more, study research strategies, and often have segmented assignments to learn more complex research procedures. A brief list of references is provided. (MSE)