ETL507 – Elyse's Journal for Teacher Librarianship

ETL507 Professional Reflective Portfolio

Published on September 20, 2020

Part A – Personal Philosophy An effective Teacher Librarian (TL) is a collector, conveyor and supporter of knowledge and understanding through skills and development of other people’s skills. As a collaborative leader in skill formation, the teacher librarian works with students, teachers and other peers to form a learning environment supportive of students needs and … Continue reading ETL507 Professional Reflective Portfolio

Upcoming Virtual Site Visit

Published on April 30, 2020

Oh how the excitment and trepidation is growing! Next week is the beginning of the Virtual Site Visits for one of my units. I am excited for this to occur, so excited I intend to view all of the available services. Trepidation is also being felt in the fact that it is an organisational … Continue reading Upcoming Virtual Site Visit

The Perfect Procrastination Tool

Published on April 12, 2020

I have learnt of the new tools for procrastinating that do hold great value in the scope of education, that is if you are learning in the areas of Science, Geography and Media. Of course you could include other areas such as English and Creative Arts. What’s this tool you ask? Why Zoo … Continue reading The Perfect Procrastination Tool

Virtual Sites to visit

Published on April 3, 2020

I have just done a walk through of the Sydney Observatory. Whilst we continue to struggle through this new world of social isolation, these initiatives are invaluable. The ability to explore the world around us without actually being there is amazing. Whilst using this technology can be a process of trial and error as you … Continue reading Virtual Sites to visit

My Strengths!

Published on March 31, 2020

My Strengths! What an idea to be writting about. If I said I felt comfortable writting this, id’ be lying. I have never felt comfortable in talking about myself or talking myself up, yet it is something we are required to do in order to gain employment. So here is a little about me, I … Continue reading My Strengths!

Professional Goals

Published on March 28, 2020

I have had quite a bit of time thinking about my professional goals as a Teacher Librarian. I am not currently in a TL position so it does make it hard to know what I want in the future in the role. However, I have made some goals based on a general desire to improve … Continue reading Professional Goals

Applying Theory to Practice

Published on February 23, 2020

The Australian Museum Archive holds a large collection of artefacts and materials from the past. This is particularly useful when resourcing the History Curriculum (ETL503, Resourcing the Curriculum). The Australian Museum protects, restores and ensures that artefacts of the past are maintained for information into the future. This sites public record keeping and artefacts means … Continue reading Applying Theory to Practice

Aims of ETL507 and learning in the workplace

Published on February 18, 2020

I am not currently employeed in a library and have very little experiences in the context of the library (a few casual days early in my career and using the library services in my teaching). I understand resourcing and enjoy that greatly, however there is a large gap in my knowledge about the daily running … Continue reading Aims of ETL507 and learning in the workplace

Reflecting on an information agency

Published on February 16, 2020

Reflection of Previous Site Visit Studies – Reflecting on an information agency For the purpose of this reflection I have chosen the Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts Library. This option has occurred in 2019 and 2018, as a public special library. I suspect from the name of the organisation that past mechanical and engineering … Continue reading Reflecting on an information agency