Kansas Education Resource Center

 

Grade  :  Kindergarten
Content Area  :  Library Media, Approved 2001

1 Information Literacy
The student who is information literate accesses information efficiently and effectively
1.1 Recognizes the need for information
1.1.1 By the end of Pre-K - Kindergarten, the student states the problem or need for information
1.2 Recognizes that accurate and comprehensive information is the basis for intelligent decision making
1.2.1 By the end of Pre-K - Kindergarten, the student identifies the cover and spine of a book; identifies the concept of classification as it applies to locating accurate information, e.g., fiction vs. nonfiction subject areas (dogs, farming); develops the concept of giving credit to an information source
1.3 Formulates questions based on information needs
1.3.1 By the end of Pre-K - Kindergarten, the student formulates broad questions with prompting
1.4 Indentifies a variety of potential sources of information
1.4.1 By the end fo Pre-K - Kindergarten, the student recognies information appropriate to task, e.g., fiction, nonfiction
1.5 Develops and uses successful strategies for locating information
1.5.1 By the end of Pre-K - Kindergarten, the student locates the library media center with minimal supervision; listens to media of various types and lengths to gain information; recognizes and matches spine label to shelf location by the first letter; uses a teacher-directed problem solving strategy to locate information

 

 

 

 

2 Information Literacy
The student who is information literate evaluates information critically and competently
2.2 Distinguishes among fact, point of view, and opinion
2.2.1 By the end of Pre-K - Kindergarten, the student determines point of view, e.g, who is telling the story

 

 

 

 

3 Information Literacy
The student who is information literate uses information accurately and creatively
3.1 Organizes information for practical application
3.1.1 By the end of Pre-K - Kindergarten, the student, after listening to, or viewing a selection, identifies ways of organizing information, e.g., graphic organizers with teacher guidance
3.2 Integrates new information into one's own knowledge
3.2.1 By the end of Pre-K - Kindergarten, the student draws conclusions from open ended selections
3.3 Applies information to critical thinking and problem solving
3.3.1 By the end of Pre-K - Kindergarten, the student recognizes steps in basic problem solving model with teacher guidance
3.4 Produces and communicates information and ideas in appropriate formats
3.4.1 by the end of Pre-K - Kindergarten, the student identifies various formats to share information, e.g., pictures, puppets, skits, videos

 

 

 

 

4 Independent Learning
The student who is an independent learner is information literate and pursues information related to personal interests
4.1 Seeks information related to various dimensions of personal well being, such as career interests, community involvment, health matters, and recreational pursuits
4.1.1 By the end of Pre-K - Kindergarten, the student occasionally seeks information related to personal interest, e.g., pets, hobbies, toys, favorite authors

 

 

 

 

5 Independent Learning
The student who is an independent learner is information literate and appreciates literature and other creative expressions of information
5.1 Is a competent and self motivated reader
5.1.1 By the end of Pre-K - Kindergarten, the student participates in and responds to oral language development experiences, e.g., nursery rhymes, finger plays, wordless picture books, poetry, stories tha rhyme, alphabet books, counting books, and concept books; identifies emotional reactions of story characters; shares library books with classmates and parents
5.2 Derives measning from information presented creatively in a variety of formats
5.2.1 By the end of Pre-K - Kindergarten, the student recognizes that different formats exist, e.g., video, CD-ROM, film, DVD, Internet, television, radio, art, theatre, concerts, field trips, photographs; understands the visual and/or aural message, e.g., retelling, pointing, matching, naming
5.3 Develops creative products in a variety of formats
5.3.1 By the end of Pre-K - Kindergarten, the student interprets a visual and/or aural message in a different format, e.g., dramatizes simple stories, uses posters, murals, and puppets

 

 

 

 

6 Independent Learning
The student who is an independent learner is information literate and strives for excellence in information seeking and knowledge generation
6.1 Assesses the quality of the process and products of personal information seeking formats
6.1.1 By the end of Pre-K - Kindergarten, the student retraces steps in a basic problem solving model with teacher prompts

 

 

 

 

7 Social Responsibility
The student who contributes positively to the learning community and to society is information literate and recognizes the importance of information to a democratic society
7.1 Seeks information from diverse sources, contexts, disciplines, and cultures
7.1.1 By the end of Pre-K - Kindergarten, the student participates in library programs; participates in activities that represent a variety of cultures
7.2 Respects the principle of equitable access to information
7.2.1 By the end of Pre-K - Kindergarten, the student accompanies adult/parent to a library to check out materials

 

 

 

 

8 Social Responsibility
The Student who contributes positively to the learning community and to society is information literate and practices ethical behavior in regard to information and information technology
8.2 Respects the intellectual property rights
8.2.1 By the end of Pre-K - Kindergarten, the student discusses the role of ownership, e.g., author, illustrator, producer
8.3 Uses information technology responsibly
8.3.1 By the end of Pre-K - Kindergarten, the student uses equipment with guidance, for purposes intended

 

 

 

 

9 Social Responsibility
The student who contributes positively to the learnin community and to society is information literate and participates effectively in groups to pursue and generate information
9.1 Shares knowledge and information with others
9.1.1 By the end of Pre-K - Kindergarten, the student shares information with others, e.g., show and tell
9.2 Respects others' ideas and backgrounds and acknowledges their contributions
9.2.1 By the end of Pre-K - Kindergarten, the student respects the ideas of others by listening, waiting for one's turn and using appropriate body language
9.3 Collaborates with others, both in person and through technologies, to identify information problems and to seek their solutions
9.3.1 By the end of Pre-K - Kindergarten, the student expresses own ideas appropriately, both individually and in a group setting
9.4 Collaborates with others, both in person and through technologies, to design, develop, and evaluate information products and solutions
9.4.1 By the end of Pre-K - Kindergarten, the student creates a simple information product with guidance