Teacher Librarians: The Untapped Resource
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Teacher-Librarians: The Untapped Resource
Creating and Maintaining the Collaborative Bond between Teacher and Teacher Librarian
New Year, New Librarian
What would you like to see happen?
What can be done to make the library a better fit for your classroom’s needs and goals?
My Vision?
I envision a jump from working for you as a NOVICE to working with you as PRACTITIONER
Teacher and Teacher-Librarian Collaboration
The Difference?
Novice
• My instruction is decided by you, the teacher
Practitioner
• I form collaborative partnerships with you, the teacher
• My instructions are limited to “library skills”
• My lessons are in isolation of your broader education objectives
• Together, we meet to discuss instruction goals
• Education objectives are responsibilities we share as a team
The Library as an EXTENSION
OF THE CLASSROOM
Teacher-Librarian as Practitioner
Collaboration
THE LIBRARY AS AN EXTENSION OF THE CLASSROOM
Working in support of School Goals and Classroom Programs
For an example of how teaching and learning are positively impacted by the collaboration of teachers and teacher-librarians,
click on the icon above. You will be redirected to the Colorado State Library Website.
Successful Components of Collaboration
Common GoalsSharingTrust TimeInclusivity P.D.
How Do We Begin?
Collaboration is a process
Roles and responsibilities will differ from one teacher to another depending on their level of need and their vision of student success.
What do you want out of this process?
Example 1: Resource Collaboration
Example 2: Student Programming Collaboration
The library is now one more space where students can learn and
explore new ideas and consolidate their previously learned knowledge.
Librarians can provide lessons and student-directed learning that
compliment students’ homeroom discoveries.
Click HERE for an online library lesson sample that supports
curriculum guidelines and Web 2.0 technology
Example 3: Professional Development Collaboration
“As a group work on improving their professional practice, teacher development
happens naturally” – Ellen Ullman
As an information provider and media specialist. I can work with you by providing you with effective educational resources and teaching strategies.
Like you, my profession requires me to stay up-to-date with the latest information in my field of study. I am able to review and evaluate media and other resources and provide you with my collected information.
WORKING COLLECTIVELY FOR THE SUCCESS OF EVERY STUDENT
THANK YOU