PURPOSE:
To establish procedures
for selection of both print and non-print media materials.
DEFINITION:
Instructional
materials will be defined as all print and non-print materials, which are
utilized as basic materials, supplemental material, and cursory materials.,
Basic materials include those intended for use by every teacher of the subject
or grade, with every student each year. Supplemental
materials are used to support, enrich and/or individualize the curriculum
or to meet specific needs. Cursory materials are those items which are of
interest or value for a short period of time.
POLICY:
The primary
objective in the selection of educational media is to provide the best available
resources for the enrichment of the teaching-learning situation.
Selection
is a cooperative process involving the media specialist, the teaching staff,
administrators, parents, and students. Emphasis is placed on providing resources
that meet the requirements of the curriculum, providing for the diverse levels
of student ability, maturity, and interests. Selection should reflect current
trends in education.
Evaluation
is an integral part of selection in that standard bibliographical tools are
used to aid in selection and materials are re-evaluated from time to time.
