ASSIGNMENT

TEACHERS’ SIGNIFICANCE AND THE WAY TO ORGANIZE MUSEUM, LIBRARY

Submitted by : Aleyamma James

Option : Social Science

Candidate Code : 16913361001

INTRODUCTION

Teacher ‘The Second Mother’ plays a vital role in the formation of the pupil

and in providing the learning conditions especially in preparation of library and

museum. It thus creates suitable climate for progressive change in accordance with the

changing goals, changing patterns and changing system of society. In the modern

scientific age society is fast changing and educational practices most conform to the

educational needs of the changing society. A teacher acts as a mediator and a

moderator to facilitate knowledge and gives an awareness of the ways of knowledge

through various ways.

Objectives of the building of a Social science Library

To create interest in the subject.

To create in the minds of the learners intellectual curiosity and disequilibrium.

To develop in the students a critical attitude and a capacity for independent

judgment.

To cultivate in the students a taste for reading in general and related literature

in particular.

To enable the pupils engage in self-study.

To enable the pupil to prepare projects, assignments etc.

LIBRARY

A library is the storehouse of knowledge, the flowing stream of living thoughts

and an educational apparatus of considerable value. This intellectual nerve centre of

the school is the hub of its academic life. It is one of the most useful stimulating and

potent instruments of dynamic developmental education in the school. It is the richest

source of experiences from which the teacher can choose at will any number of

learning tasks appropriate to the student initiated and activity centered style of

pedagogy.

The school library is now regarded as a live place humming with activity. It is a

place where pupils go, not only for study but for enjoyment too, work and play go side

by side in a typical progressive school library. From the beginning children need an

environment enriched by attractive books and it is one of the duties of the school to

see that this environment is provided.

A good book is the treasure of life Milton found in it a purpose for future live is

also when he said “A good book is the precious life blood of a master spirit,

embalmed and treasured upon purpose to a life beyond life.” Books are also a great

source of inspiration. The recreational value of book is a known fact, a self-evident

value of books is a known fact, a self-evident truth. Books are perennial source of

recreation.

Tagore gives a good description of a good library. A good library is one “that

keeps books on every subject, but only selected books where the librarian is a true

devotee, devoid of ulterior seeking, from pride in the mere loading of shelves. Capable

of discriminate rejection”.

ORGANIZE A SCHOOL LIBRARY

The effective running of a school library depend up on

1. Role of librarian

2. Role of teacher

3. Location of library room

4. Quality of books

There should be a trained librarian in every school. He should have knowledge

of contents of every book. He should know the aptitudes and interests of every student

and should help students by suggesting appropriate books to them. He should maintain

a study atmosphere and discipline in his room.

The teachers should also be in the know of the content of the relevant books.

For example, the science teacher should know of all the science books in the library so

that he could advise his students as to what books they should read and what books

they should avoid.

The library should be separate from the study hall. But it should be a near as

possible. It should admit plenty of fresh and sunshine. The floor should be

covered with carpet to deaden sound. All possible surfaces downward from a point

seven feet above the floor should be utilized for shelving.

Proper attention should be given to the quality of books maintained in the

library. Books for younger children should include well-illustrated and attractive

books of tables and fairy tables. Books for older children should include stories of

travels, explorations, inventions, books for teachers include specific books

recommended by the faculty committee.

The books for the school library should be selected with reference to the

vocational needs and recreational interests of pupils. Reference books including

dictionaries and encyclopedias should be readily made available for teachers and

pupils. Adequate copies of important books should be secured. There should be a

liberal supply of current periodicals and newspapers which would be useful to pupils

and teachers.

PURPOSES OF SCHOOL LIBRARY

It provides self-study and self-education.

It supplements class work and increases pupil vocabulary.

It broadens the outlook of students by placing before them a vast store of useful

information. It develops new interests in children and motivates them to write

poems, stories, essays and plays.

It helps pupils to improve their performance in debates, declamation contests

and literary activities.

It gives them pleasure in leisure hours

Many pupils cultivate “reading hobbies”.

It helps children to maintain good discipline in their life.

It develops the habit of silent reading.

EDUCATIONAL FUNCTIONS OF A SCHOOL LIBRARY

It Supplements class work

It helps to widen knowledge

It provided self-study

It develops the ability of silent reading

It increases vocabulary

It imports training in comprehension,not taking etc.

It broadeas the out look

It develops new interest

It imparts training in punctuality by borrowing and returning books in time

It helps to develop reading habit

ENCOURAGE PUPILS TO USE SCHOOL LIBRARY

Teachers should give occasional talks to pupils on the importance of extra

reading

Bulletin boards may be used to display picture cutting and illustrations from

current events

Library periods should be provided for each class in the timetable

The library must be made the most attractive place in the school

IMPORTANT LIBRARY RESOURSES FOR SCIENCE

1. BOOK RESOURSE

A variety of books are essential for presenting different point of view

and for providing adequate experiences for the learning of concepts, principles

i. TEXT BOOKS

The library should have a variety of most up to data text books in

different sections of social science

ii. UNIT BOOKLETS

Booklets on a variety of topics ranging from family life and

neighborhood to people of other lands and places should be

available.

iii. RELATED GENUAL BOOKS

Inspirational and imaginative literature particularly tales of

adventure, essay biographies, historical series, animal stories etc.

are favorable for children.

iv. REFERENCE MATERIALS

The library should be fairly well equipped with reference

materials and non-conventional. They include books on

miscellaneous information and books on special subjects.

2. NON - BOOK RESOURCES

i. PERIODICALS

Some good periodicals and magazines which throw light on

current research findings should be available in the library.

ii. PAMPHLETS

Pamphlets published by various government agencies and

bureaus for specialized services also are very valuable sources of

information required for realizing targets of developmental

education.

iii. NEWS PAPERS

It is essential that the science teacher and pupil keep well

informed of the developments that takes place in the field of

science almost every day.

iv. INTERNET

It opens unlimited access to the treasure house of knowledge and

information

FUNCTIONS OF A LIBRARY

To acquire books and other materials in line with the demands of the

curriculum and the needs of boys and girls and to organize these materials for

effective use.

To guide pupils in their choice of books and other materials of learning desired

both for personal and curricular purposes.

It encourage the habit of personal investigation

To help pupils establish a wide range of significant interests

To provide aesthetic experience and develop appreciation of arts

To encourage lifelong education through the use of library source

To encourage social attitudes and provide experience in social and democratic

living

It is a source of intellectual feasting both for the students and the teachers

Library reading is supplement of the actual classroom work

It supplements classwork

It helps to widen knowledge

It provide self-study

LIBRARY RULES

There should be definite library rules through not rigid and heard the rule

should facilitate immediate issuing and withdrawal of books. The rules must specify

definitely the time of issuing and returning books, the duration of retaining these and

number of books that can be borrowed at a time. Defaulters should be fined. Fines

should be imposed on tearing off leaves, spoiling by writing or tearing the jacket or

binding.

MUSEUM

Museum have a great educative value and it is a co-curricular activity. These

contain non reading materials which presents valuable information, concerning the

past periods, events, persons etc. It provides insights into how people lived, how

society has progressed and how science has developed since time immemorial. It

stimulates enthusiasm for deep study and research among students as well as teachers.

IMPORTANCE AND ADVANTAGES

The secondary education commission has rightly remarked that “Museums play

a great part in the education of school children as they bring home to them much more

vividly than any prosaic lectures the discoveries of the past and the various

developments that have taken place in many fields of science and technology”.

1. Museum contains real objects of historical, geographical, scientific and cultural

importance which can make social science learning dynamic, lively, rich and

realistic.

2. These develop interest among learner to accumulate, preserve, classify and put

on reference worthwhile information material.

3. These throw light on political, social, cultural and artistic developments of

different periods in different countries.

4. The teacher can take the students to the museum to observe relevant material if

available before or after teaching a particular lesson.

5. It makes the teaching of social science lively and provides direct experience.

6. It helps to inculcate values such as national integration and international

understanding.

7. It adds reality to teaching and makes children active. It encourages curiosity

and self-education.

8. It increases power for thinking and fosters imaginations and creativity among

students.

9. The recognition will encourage leaning by doing and also provide

reinforcement

10. The social science museum can motivate students to prepare exhibits and

satisfy their usage for construction and creativity.

POINTS TO BE KEPT IN MIND IN THE MAINTANANCE AND USE OF A

SOCIAL SCIENCE

1. Museum would be airy and well ventilated

2. Article should be securely placed

3. The title and the date should be mentioned on the object along with the

information about its procurement

4. Insecticides may be used when necessary

5. Children should not be allowed to teach the objects

6. A list of all the objects placed in the museum should be maintained

7. The exhibits should be carefully cleaned and handled with care

MATERIALS FOR SCHOOL MUSEUM

1. HISTORICAL

Pictures of old monuments, ruins, sculptures, images of Gods and

goddesses, carvings, pottery pieces, coins, stones, ancient books,

costumes etc.

2. GEOGRAPHICAL

Specimens of rocks, seeds, soil etc. are very useful, pictures of dams,

projects, mountains, rivers, oceans etc. can be shown

3. CIVICS OR POLITICAL

Constitution, bill of rights, declarations, pictures of parliament house

courts etc.

HOW TO MAKE MUSEUMS MORE EFFECTIVE

The following aspects should be taken care of to make museum more effective

1. DRAMATIC LABELS

Experiments suggest that large letters placed at the focal point of the

case or exhibit area will successfully headline the exhibit and catch the

visitor’s attention

2. DRAMATIC LIGHTNING

Coloured light that fade, highlight or change an exhibit can be used with

great dramatic effect

3. DRAMATIC UTILIZATION

Certain types of materials can be used with great success to satisfy the

visitors urge to touch while permitting a minimum of danger

4. DRAMATIC SOUND EFFECT

Sound can be used to lighten the dramatic effects of visual

communication

5. EFFECTIVE USE OF SPACE

Special concepts are also important in planning visitor traffic patterns

with the exhibit areas

CONCLUSION

Teacher plays a significant role in the education of pupil and for giving

academic supports for expanding educational facilities. Teacher can make the

instruction easy for the students by making the learning material through library

museumate and guiding the learner at every step. There is a popular saying “there is

no salvation without the teacher”. As teacher let us play a significant role.

REFERENCES

1. Social science education – methodology of teaching and pedagogic analysis

By

Dr. K. Sivarajan

Dr. N. K. Vijayan

Dr. T. V. Thulasidharan

2. Social studies in the classroom – trends and methods

By

P. K. Sudheesh Kumar

P. P. Noushad

3. Social organization, administration and management

By

B. N. Dash