GLC - Georgia Librarian Assessment and Evaluation Flashcards
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What does the term 'action research' mean in the context of library program improvement?
Answer: A librarian-conducted study to improve professional practice
Action research is a reflective process where practitioners investigate their own practice to improve outcomes.
A librarian tracks the number of student visits per month. This is an example of which type of library data?
Answer: Quantitative data
Counting visits produces numerical data, which is quantitative in nature.
Which assessment approach involves collecting student work samples over time to show growth?
Answer: Portfolio assessment
Portfolio assessment compiles student work over time to document learning progress and development.
What is a 'needs assessment' in library program planning?
Answer: A process to identify gaps between current and desired program states
A needs assessment systematically identifies what is lacking so that planning can close the gap between current and ideal states.
Which organization publishes standards most relevant to evaluating U.S. school library programs?
Answer: AASL
AASL (American Association of School Librarians) publishes the National School Library Standards used to evaluate K-12 library programs.
An exit ticket asking students to name one research strategy they learned is an example of what?
Answer: Formative assessment
Exit tickets are brief formative assessments used during or after instruction to check for understanding in real time.