Select a resource and evaluate it according to the criteria listed above.
Consider which is the more appropriate approach for determining the general selection criteria to be used in a school, the general approach employed by many school libraries, or the alternative proposed by Hughes-Hassell and Mancall?
Can you think of an alternative approach which would incorporate the teaching and learning environment within the key general selection criteria?
Resource: Barker, M., & Scheele, J. (2019). Gender: A Graphic Guide.
Context: K-12 Central School
Primary Considerations
- Appropriateness:
- Content is not appropriate for all learners; appropriate for year 10+ conducting CAFS, S&C courses, etc.
- Some words may need investigating; some students too developmentally young to access the resource due to mature content
- may be of some interest to some students, but not all.
- Scope
- to educate readers of the scope, nature and history of the nature of gender (how it is informed, formed, etc.)
- detail appropriate for older readers
- presents a diverse view of gender; supports inclusivity
- Accuracy
- Material is u to date and accurate. Opinions and biases are not recognised. Sources identified within work, frequent references made to other works, specialists and experts.
- Treatment
- Style is appropriate for subject (cartoons used to illustrate – this is highly appealing for my learners). Stereotypes not avoided, as they are discussed in length about why they exist. Resource does reflect diverse society.
- Arrangement and Organisation
- Material is arranged and organised in a user-friendly manner.
- Authority
- Author is very knowledgeable, has published previous works on similar topics.
- Comparison with other works
- More engaging than other works as it is a graphic novel in structure and approach.
- Same approach used with author’s previous works.
Secondary Considerations
- Physical quality
- physical elements support the purpose of the work and the learning styles of students
- aesthetic quality
- Yes – graphic novels are highly popular
- literary merit
- N/A
- reputation of author, illustrator or producer
- students do not currently use other works by the author
- seniors may find it interesting in their stage 6 studies, as it may compliment their senior subjects