LIB 101: School Ready Libraries – Cognitive & General Knowledge Development

This training is intended for Kentucky Librarians only, credit for early care and education will not be issued.

Content developed by: Mary Howard, Associate Director of Early Childhood Projects, Human Development Institute, University of Kentucky and Krista King-Oaks, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives

Sponsor: Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Institute for Museum & Library Sciences
Credit Hours: 2
Target Audience: Librarians

Course Content

Foundation for Learning
4 Topics
2 Quizzes
Course Overview and Welcome
Pre-Test
Focus on the Early Years: Brain Development
Asides related to Early Childhood Development
Think Spot: Asides
The Library as a Community Partner
Developmentally Appropriate Practice
1 Topic
1 Quiz
Principles of Child Development and Learning
Think Spot: Modify Storytime
School Readiness
3 Topics
3 Quizzes
STEAM and Early Childhood Standards
Creative Standards
Think Spot: Quality Art Experiences
Approaches to Learning
Think Spot: Sharing with Parents
Check your Knowledge
Wrap-Up
1 Topic
Course Evaluation