Princpal’s Perception – Eden's Corner

ETL507 Professional Reflective Portfolio

Posted on October 9, 2022October 9, 2022by jennifer

Part A TL’s proactively engage their knowledge of curriculum and pedagogy skills with their specialised expertise as information professionals to collaborate with school administration, teachers, students and the wider school community to design, resource and deliver authentic learning experiences. TL’s are a key leader in promoting and supporting a dynamic culture of reading, information seeking […]

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ETL523 Assessment 2 Reflection

Posted on May 1, 2020May 1, 2020by jennifer

I did a small “action research” project for my Primary Education degree in the mid 1990’s. I decided to focus on and facilitate collaborative learning with my class. I called my project “Everyone Has a Part to Play”, focusing on explicit teaching of expected behaviours and a mindset in cooperative learning that “we all have […]

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Leading from the middle

Posted on October 15, 2019by jennifer

Leading from the middle has two meanings: 1. Type of leadership style 2. Position within the organisation Leading from the middle involves: * being visible * proactive in school and school community * create perception that I am the go-to person for curriculum, resourcing, literacy, information literacy, reference, research, copyright * being a change agent […]

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Learning to Lead

Posted on October 3, 2019by jennifer

Learning to Lead I am now halfway through my master’s degree. I have loved my journey of learning and growing and being stretched and challenged academically, professionally and personally. I have always felt that this subject would be my greatest challenge as I struggle with seeing myself as a direct, outspoken leader. My leadership style […]

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ETL503 Resourcing the Curriculum: Managing the Budget

Posted on January 13, 2019January 13, 2019by jennifer

MODULE 3 Managing a Budget Lamb and Johnson (2012) outline three specific roles TL’s need in their professional tool belt to effectively manage the school library budget, the collaborator, the steward and the thinker. The Collaborator Working as an effective leader, TL’s need to work collaboratively with fellow staff and executive leadership, developing knowledge […]

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ETL 401 Part B Community Perceptions of the TL

Posted on March 28, 2018by jennifer

ETL 401 Online Reflective Journal PART B Reflecting on your experience of school libraries thus far, write a 500 word piece about how you think the role of the TL is perceived by parents/community in schools. Being able to interact and support the whole school community in information services was a key reason […]

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