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1. ASSIGNMENT
TEACHERS’ SIGNIFICANCE AND THE
WAY TO ORGANIZE MUSEUM, LIBRARY
Submitted by : Aleyamma James
Option : Social Science
Candidate Code : 16913361001

2. INTRODUCTION
Teacher ‘The Second Mother’ plays a vital role in the formation of the pupil
and in providing the learning conditions especially in preparation of library and
museum. It thus creates suitable climate for progressive change in accordance with the
changing goals, changing patterns and changing system of society. In the modern
scientific age society is fast changing and educational practices most conform to the
educational needs of the changing society. A teacher acts as a mediator and a
moderator to facilitate knowledge and gives an awareness of the ways of knowledge
through various ways.
Objectives of the building of a Social science Library
 To create interest in the subject.
 To create in the minds of the learners intellectual curiosity and disequilibrium.
 To develop in the students a critical attitude and a capacity for independent
judgment.
 To cultivate in the students a taste for reading in general and related literature
in particular.
 To enable the pupils engage in self-study.
 To enable the pupil to prepare projects, assignments etc.
LIBRARY
A library is the storehouse of knowledge, the flowing stream of living thoughts
and an educational apparatus of considerable value. This intellectual nerve centre of
the school is the hub of its academic life. It is one of the most useful stimulating and
potent instruments of dynamic developmental education in the school. It is the richest
source of experiences from which the teacher can choose at will any number of
learning tasks appropriate to the student initiated and activity centered style of
pedagogy.
The school library is now regarded as a live place humming with activity. It is a
place where pupils go, not only for study but for enjoyment too, work and play go side

3. by side in a typical progressive school library. From the beginning children need an
environment enriched by attractive books and it is one of the duties of the school to
see that this environment is provided.
A good book is the treasure of life Milton found in it a purpose for future live is
also when he said “A good book is the precious life blood of a master spirit,
embalmed and treasured upon purpose to a life beyond life.” Books are also a great
source of inspiration. The recreational value of book is a known fact, a self -evident
value of books is a known fact, a self-evident truth. Books are perennial source of
recreation.
Tagore gives a good description of a good library. A good library is one “that
keeps books on every subject, but only selected books where the librarian is a true
devotee, devoid of ulterior seeking, from pride in the mere loading of shelves. Capable
of discriminate rejection”.
ORGANIZE A SCHOOL LIBRARY
The effective running of a school library depend up on
1. Role of librarian
2. Role of teacher
3. Location of library room
4. Quality of books
There should be a trained librarian in every school. He should have knowledge
of contents of every book. He should know the aptitudes and interests of every student
and should help students by suggesting appropriate books to them. He should maintain
a study atmosphere and discipline in his room.
The teachers should also be in the know of the content of the relevant books.
For example, the science teacher should know of all the science books in the library so
that he could advise his students as to what books they should read and what books
they should avoid.

4. The library should be separate from the study hall. But it should be a near as
possible. It should admit plenty of fresh and sunshine. The floor should be
covered with carpet to deaden sound. All possible surfaces downward from a point
seven feet above the floor should be utilized for shelving.
Proper attention should be given to the quality of books maintained in the
library. Books for younger children should include well-illustrated and attractive
books of tables and fairy tables. Books for older children should include stories of
travels, explorations, inventions, books for teachers include specific books
recommended by the faculty committee.
The books for the school library should be selected with reference to the
vocational needs and recreational interests of pupils. Reference books including
dictionaries and encyclopedias should be readily made available for teachers and
pupils. Adequate copies of important books should be secured. There should be a
liberal supply of current periodicals and newspapers which would be useful to pupils
and teachers.
PURPOSES OF SCHOOL LIBRARY
 It provides self-study and self-education.
 It supplements class work and increases pupil vocabulary.
 It broadens the outlook of students by placing before them a vast store of useful
information. It develops new interests in children and motivates them to write
poems, stories, essays and plays.
 It helps pupils to improve their performance in debates, declamation contests
and literary activities.
 It gives them pleasure in leisure hours
 Many pupils cultivate “reading hobbies”.
 It helps children to maintain good discipline in their life.
 It develops the habit of silent reading.
EDUCATIONAL FUNCTIONS OF A SCHOOL LIBRARY

5.  It Supplements class work
 It helps to widen knowledge
 It provided self-study
 It develops the ability of silent reading
 It increases vocabulary
 It imports training in comprehension,not taking etc.
 It broadeas the out look
 It develops new interest
 It imparts training in punctuality by borrowing and returning books in time
 It helps to develop reading habit
ENCOURAGE PUPILS TO USE SCHOOL LIBRARY
 Teachers should give occasional talks to pupils on the importance of extra
reading
 Bulletin boards may be used to display picture cutting and illustrations from
current events
 Library periods should be provided for each class in the timetable
 The library must be made the most attractive place in the school
IMPORTANT LIBRARY RESOURSES FOR SCIENCE
1. BOOK RESOURSE
A variety of books are essential for presenting different point of view
and for providing adequate experiences for the learning of concepts, principles
i. TEXT BOOKS
The library should have a variety of most up to data text books in
different sections of social science
ii. UNIT BOOKLETS

6. Booklets on a variety of topics ranging from family life and
neighborhood to people of other lands and places should be
available.
iii. RELATED GENUAL BOOKS
Inspirational and imaginative literature particularly tales of
adventure, essay biographies, historical series, animal stories etc.
are favorable for children.
iv. REFERENCE MATERIALS
The library should be fairly well equipped with reference
materials and non-conventional. They include books on
miscellaneous information and books on special subjects.
2. NON - BOOK RESOURCES
i. PERIODICALS
Some good periodicals and magazines which throw light on
current research findings should be available in the library.
ii. PAMPHLETS
Pamphlets published by various government agencies and
bureaus for specialized services also are very valuable sources of
information required for realizing targets of developmental
education.
iii. NEWS PAPERS
It is essential that the science teacher and pupil keep well
informed of the developments that takes place in the field of
science almost every day.
iv. INTERNET
It opens unlimited access to the treasure house of knowledge and
information
FUNCTIONS OF A LIBRARY

7.  To acquire books and other materials in line with the demands of the
curriculum and the needs of boys and girls and to organize these materials for
effective use.
 To guide pupils in their choice of books and other materials of learning desired
both for personal and curricular purposes.
 It encourage the habit of personal investigation
 To help pupils establish a wide range of significant interests
 To provide aesthetic experience and develop appreciation of arts
 To encourage lifelong education through the use of library source
 To encourage social attitudes and provide experience in social and democratic
living
 It is a source of intellectual feasting both for the students and the teachers
 Library reading is supplement of the actual classroom work
 It supplements classwork
 It helps to widen knowledge
 It provide self-study
LIBRARY RULES
There should be definite library rules through not rigid and heard the rule
should facilitate immediate issuing and withdrawal of books. The rules must specify
definitely the time of issuing and returning books, the duration of retaining these and
number of books that can be borrowed at a time. Defaulters should be fined. Fines
should be imposed on tearing off leaves, spoiling by writing or tearing the jacket or
binding.
MUSEUM
Museum have a great educative value and it is a co-curricular activity. These
contain non reading materials which presents valuable information, concerning the
past periods, events, persons etc. It provides insights into how people lived, how
society has progressed and how science has developed since time immemorial. It
stimulates enthusiasm for deep study and research among students as well as teachers.

8. IMPORTANCE AND ADVANTAGES
The secondary education commission has rightly remarked that “Museums play
a great part in the education of school children as they bring home to them much more
vividly than any prosaic lectures the discoveries of the past and the various
developments that have taken place in many fields of science and technology”.
1. Museum contains real objects of historical, geographical, scientific and cultural
importance which can make social science learning dynamic, lively, rich and
realistic.
2. These develop interest among learner to accumulate, preserve, classify and put
on reference worthwhile information material.
3. These throw light on political, social, cultural and artistic developments of
different periods in different countries.
4. The teacher can take the students to the museum to observe relevant material if
available before or after teaching a particular lesson.
5. It makes the teaching of social science lively and provides direct experience.
6. It helps to inculcate values such as national integration and international
understanding.
7. It adds reality to teaching and makes children active. It encourages curiosity
and self-education.
8. It increases power for thinking and fosters imaginations and creativity among
students.
9. The recognition will encourage leaning by doing and also provide
reinforcement
10. The social science museum can motivate students to prepare exhibits and
satisfy their usage for construction and creativity.
POINTS TO BE KEPT IN MIND IN THE MAINTANANCE AND USE OF A
SOCIAL SCIENCE
1. Museum would be airy and well ventilated
2. Article should be securely placed

9. 3. The title and the date should be mentioned on the object along with the
information about its procurement
4. Insecticides may be used when necessary
5. Children should not be allowed to teach the objects
6. A list of all the objects placed in the museum should be maintained
7. The exhibits should be carefully cleaned and handled with care
MATERIALS FOR SCHOOL MUSEUM
1. HISTORICAL
Pictures of old monuments, ruins, sculptures, images of Gods and
goddesses, carvings, pottery pieces, coins, stones, ancient books,
costumes etc.
2. GEOGRAPHICAL
Specimens of rocks, seeds, soil etc. are very useful, pictures of dams,
projects, mountains, rivers, oceans etc. can be shown
3. CIVICS OR POLITICAL
Constitution, bill of rights, declarations, pictures of parliament house
courts etc.
HOW TO MAKE MUSEUMS MORE EFFECTIVE
The following aspects should be taken care of to make museum more effective
1. DRAMATIC LABELS
Experiments suggest that large letters placed at the focal point of the
case or exhibit area will successfully headline the exhibit and catch the
visitor’s attention
2. DRAMATIC LIGHTNING
Coloured light that fade, highlight or change an exhibit can be used with
great dramatic effect
3. DRAMATIC UTILIZATION
Certain types of materials can be used with great success to satisfy the
visitors urge to touch while permitting a minimum of danger

10. 4. DRAMATIC SOUND EFFECT
Sound can be used to lighten the dramatic effects of visual
communication
5. EFFECTIVE USE OF SPACE
Special concepts are also important in planning visitor traffic patterns
with the exhibit areas
CONCLUSION
Teacher plays a significant role in the education of pupil and for giving
academic supports for expanding educational facilities. Teacher can make the
instruction easy for the students by making the learning material through library
museumate and guiding the learner at every step. There is a popular saying “there is
no salvation without the teacher”. As teacher let us play a significant role.
REFERENCES
1. Social science education – methodology of teaching and pedagogic analysis
By
Dr. K. Sivarajan
Dr. N. K. Vijayan
Dr. T. V. Thulasidharan
2. Social studies in the classroom – trends and methods
By
P. K. Sudheesh Kumar
P. P. Noushad
3. Social organization, administration and management
By
B. N. Dash