Book Review and Presentation
Play and learning is one of the electives in TASC 2 subject Working with Children. This study guide focuses on one aspect of "Play and Learning" - Books and Stories.
This subject guide will help you to locate the resources that you will find particularly useful when commencing your studies in this area. Here is the best place to find books, information about databases and a guide to appropriate websites.
The Assessment Criteria that will be applied to your work in this area are:
- Criteria 3 Provide evidence of knowledge about children
- Criteria 4 Work independently, and cooperatively with others
- Criteria 5 Demonstrate communication skills for interacting with children
- Criteria 6 Prepare appropriate environments/resources for children
Library Resources
The Library catalogue is a powerful searching tool. Use the basic keyword search to get you quickly to the resources you will find on our shelves.
Dewey Numbers
The following Dewey Numbers can also help you find resources located on our shelves.
- Child care 659
- Child development 649.1
- Child psychology 155.4
- Children's games & parties 793
Children's Picture Books
The Library has an extensive collection of picture books suitable for children of all ages. The majority of these books can be found by using these headings:
All our picture books have a special section on the Library shelves ... ask at the desk, somebody will be happy to show you where they are located.
Study Guides
The Library has many study guides that can help with your work in this area. Some of the titles of particular assistance are:
Reference Resources
Reference material can include dictionaries, encyclopedia, yearbooks and almanacs. Reference material can be a way to find basic information about a new or unfamiliar topic.
General Encyclopedia
Web Resources