LIBRARY COMPETENCY OF THE
BASIC EDUCATION LEARNERS:
A BASIS FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT OF THE K TO
12 LIBRARY INSTRUCTIONAL
PROGRAM OF THE UNIVERSITY
OF SAN AGUSTIN
by
EDMAR LABRADOR
School Librarian
University of San Agustin-Iloilo
• Education is no longer simply the acquisition of a body of knowledge. It is rather the ability to continually access and use a vast array of information sources (Massachusetts School Library Association, 2006).
• School library programs are broadening their scope to provide information access beyond the four walls of the library twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.
• Students are undergoing a rapid transformation from being consumers of information to becoming evaluators and producers of information using collaborative online tools.
K to 12 Basic Education Program are envisaged to be better prepared for life as they are expected to – possess sufficient mastery of 21st century core skills; be emotionally developed and competent to live a meaningful life; be socially aware, pro-active and involved in public and civic affairs; be adequately prepared for the world of work or entrepreneurship or higher education; be legally employable; and be globally competitive (Dep Ed, 2012).
The introduction of the K to 12 Curriculum in the Philippines requires a library program that aims to provide the basic knowledge and skills needed in acquiring rich information through the use of library resources and facilities.
• This study was conducted to determine the factors associated with the level of library competency in terms of knowledge and skills of the pupils of the University of San Agustin - Basic Education Department in the Grade School, and to formulate a K to 12 Library Instructional Program based on the findings of this study.
Personal Factors Influencing Persons in the Use of Library
Level of Library Competency
K to 12 Library Instructional Program
METHODOLOGY
•Quantitative-Qualitative RESEARCH DESIGN
• 209 pupils RESPONDENTS OF THE STUDY
•Self-made questionnaire •FGD
DATA COLLECTION
RESULTS
AND
DISCUSSION
DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE
Characteristics f Percent
Sex
Male
Female
110
99
52.6
47.4
Total 209 100.0
Grade Point Average
Below 80
80 - 84
85 to 89
90 and above
4
44
124
37
1.9
21.1
59.3
17.7
Total 209 100.0
Grade Level
Grade 4
Grade 5
Grade 6
64
77
68
30.6
36.8
32.5
Total 209 100.0
No. of Years Enrolled
1 Year
2-3 Years
4-6 Years
14
64
131
6.7
30.6
62.7
Total 209 100.0
Influencing Persons
For School
Information
Needs
For Personal
Information Needs
f Percent f Percent
Librarian 33 15.8 50 23.9
Family 33 15.8 25 12.0
Teachers 29 11.5 14 6.7
Peer 10 4.8 12 5.7
Teachers and Family 14 6.7 5 2.4
Teachers and Librarian 18 8.6 13 6.2
Teachers and Peer 2 1.0 1 0.5
Family and Librarian 4 1.9 6 2.9
Family and Peer 10 4.8 3 1.4
Librarian and Peer 1 0.5 2 1.0
Teachers, Family and Librarian 29 13.9 14 6.7
Teachers, Family and Peer 2 1.0 - -
Family, Librarian and Peer 3 1.4 1 0.5
Librarian, Peer and Teachers 2 1.0 3 1.4
Teachers, Librarian, Family and Peer 6 2.9 1 0.5
None 13 36.2 49 23.4
Total 209 100.0 209 100.0
Level of
Knowledge
f Percent
High 80 38.3
Average 114 54.5
Low 15 7.2
Total 209 100.0
Level of Skills f Percent
Advanced 94 45.0
Intermediate 105 50.2
Basic 10 4.8
Total 209 100.0
Level of
Competency
f
Percent
Expert
5
2.4
Competent
178
85.2
Novice
26
12.4
Total
209
100.00
Level of Knowledge
Characteristics N High Average Low Mean SD
f % f % f % Score
Sex
Male
Female
Total
110
99
209
37
43
80
33.6
43.4
38.3
65
49
114
59.1
49.5
54.5
8
7
15
73.1
7.1
7.2
10.56
10.85
10.70
1.93
1.93
1.93
Grade Level
Grade 4
Grade 5
Grade 6
Total
64
77
68
209
20
21
39
80
31.2
27.3
57.4
38.3
36
50
28
114
56.2
64.9
41.2
54.5
8
6
1
15
12.5
7.8
1.5
7.2
10.45
10.31
11.38
10.70
2.25
1.84
1.50
1.93
No. of Years
enrolled
1 year
2-3 years
4-6 years
Total
14
64
131
209
3
22
55
80
21.4
34.4
42.0
38.3
9
36
69
114
64.3
56.2
52.7
54.5
2
6
7
15
14.3
9.4
5.3
7.2
9.79
10.48
10.90
10.70
1.85
1.96
1.90
1.90
Grade Point
Average
Below 80
80-84
85 – 89
90 and above
Total
4
44
124
37
209
-
10
50
20
80
-
22.7
40.3
54.1
38.3
4
32
64
14
114
100.0
72.7
51.6
37.8
54.5
-
2
10
3
15
-
4.5
8.1
8.1
7.2
9.75
10.3
10.69
11.32
10.70
0.96
1.58
2.02
1.94
1.93
Level of Skills
Characteristics N Advanced Intermediat
e
Basic
f % f % f %
Sex
Male
Female
Total
110
99
209
9
1
10
8.2
1.0
4.8
61
44
105
55.5
44.4
50.2
40
54
94
36.3
54.5
45.0
Grade Level
Grade 4
Grade 5
Grade 6
Total
64
77
68
209
9
1
-
10
14.1
1.3
-
4.8
24
33
48
105
37.5
42.9
70.6
50.2
31
43
20
94
48.5
55.8
29.4
45.0
No. of Years enrolled
1 year
2-3 years
4-6 years
Total
14
64
131
209
2
3
5
10
14.2
4.7
3.8
4.8
4
33
68
105
28.6
51.6
51.9
50.2
8
28
58
94
54.1
43.8
44.3
45.0
Grade Point Average
Below 80
80 - 84
85 - 89
90 and above
Total
4
44
124
37
209
-
1
8
1
10
-
2.3
6.5
2.7
4.8
2
25
63
15
105
50.0
56.8
50.8
40.5
50.2
2
18
53
21
94
50.0
40.9
42.7
56.8
45.0
Level of Competency
Characteristics N Expert Competent Novice
f % f % f %
Sex
Male
Female
Total
110
99
209
18
8
26
16.4
8.1
12.4
91
87
178
82.7
87.9
85.2
1
4
5
0.9
4.0
2.4
Grade Level
Grade 4
Grade 5
Grade 6
Total
64
77
68
209
13
3
10
26
20.3
3.9
14.7
12.4
48
72
58
178
75.0
93.5
85.3
85.2
3
2
-
5
4.7
2.6
-
2.4
No. of Years enrolled
1 year
2-3 years
4-6 years
Total
14
64
131
209
2
7
17
26
14.3
10.9
13.0
12.4
12
56
110
178
85.7
87.5
84.0
85.2
-
1
4
5
-
1.6
3.1
2.4
Grade Point Average
Below 80
80 - 84
85 - 89
90 and above
Total
4
44
124
37
209
-
4
18
4
26
-
9.1
14.5
10.8
12.4
4
40
103
31
178
100.0
90.9
83.1
83.8
85.2
-
-
3
2
5
-
-
2.4
5.4
2.4
CONCLUSIONS
AND
RECOMMENDATIONS
•The USA Grade School Library has the strengths and opportunities in all the library areas to face the challenges of the K to 12 curricula.
•The P.A.G.S.A.L.I. (Program for Augustinian Grade School on Alternative Library Instruction) reflects the Augustinian way of education and the vision of the K to 12 curricula to arm the learner to be a person of knowledge and skills dedicated to the service of God, country and fellowmen
•A strong collaboration and coordination among librarians, faculty and school administrators.
•The P.A.G.S.A.L.I. should be implemented soonest considering that the K to 12 curricula had been implemented for the past 2 years.
Review
•Development Plan •Strategic Plan •Annual budget report •Accomplishment report
Thoughts and opinions
•Grade School Librarian •Former Librarian •Teachers of the Grade School
Strength
•THE LIBRARY STAFF, PARTNERSHIP, AND SERVICES OFFERED TO THE USERS.
Weaknesses
•THE NEGATIVE IMPACT OF BUDGET ON FACILITIES, SERVICES AND INFRASTRUCTURE, LACK OF SHORT AND LONG TERM PLANS, AND STAFF SOURCES.
Opportunities
•THE OUTREACH AND MARKETING LIBRARY SERVICES, ACADEMIC PLAN ESPECIALLY WITH THE K TO 12 CURRICULUM, AND THE POTENTIAL SOURCES OF FUNDING.
Threats
•THE CHALLENGE OF STAYING CURRENT WITH RAPIDLY CHANGING TECHNOLOGY AND DIFFICULTY OF SUPPORTING THAT TECHNOLOGY.
PROPOSED LIBRARY INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM FOR THE USA KINDER TO
GRADE SIX
P.A.G.S.A.L.I.
Program for Augustinian Grade School on
Alternative Library Instruction
Contents
Learning Objectives
Performance Indicators
•Which determine whether the skills had been Introduced, Reinforced or Mastered
ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE
Teacher Librarian
Volunteer Team with the Faculty Coordinator for
Community Service
Teacher and Student Volunteers
Parent Volunteers
Academic Team with the Grade
School Coordinator
Grade School Teachers and
Pupils Support Staff
(Student Assistants)
