Students in Year 10 participate in Library classes run by Teacher-librarians one lesson per fortnight.
As students move through Year 10 many commence VCE courses and find that they need to develop higher order reading, research and study skills.
The Library program entitled Read, Responsibility, Revise, Research and Reference aims to cater for this whilst encouraging a love of recreational reading.
During Term 1, students develop their reading routines and an understanding of their academic responsibilities. Topics covered include
what is academic integrity?
plagiarism
ethical scholarship.
In Term 2, the focus shifts to effective study techniques whilst still developing reading routines.
Topics covered include:
reading, paraphrasing and summary skills
time management and avoiding procrastination
using cram cards
avoiding mind blanks and exam preparation.
During Terms 3 and 4, students develop research and inquiry skills to better assist them as they move into VCE. Students are introduced to
alternatives to Google including more advanced databases;
appropriate referencing and creating bibliographies;
plagiarism and copyright; and
project planning.
Students submit their work at the conclusion of each lesson and are assessed on the skills they have acquired.
Reading logs may also be maintained to monitor student reading.
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The George Morrison Library provides access to a wide range of resources both traditional and digital. It is staffed by qualified Teacher-Librarians and trained Library Technicians who provide support and assistance from 8.15am to 5.30pm Monday to Thursday and to 4.00pm on Friday.
Online resources can be accessed 24/7 through the Library Homepage. These include newspapers, databases, Libguides (subject help pages), Clickview (online subject videos), eBooks and eAudiobooks.
After School Study Assist runs Monday to Thursday each week. Tutors are available to assist students in a range of subjects.