Being a reflective practitioner is at the pedagogical core of the teaching profession. Interesting, reflection has been inherently linked to the concept of inquiry, where “reflective practitioners take an inquiry stance in that they actively search for understanding, and are always open to further investigation” (NSW DoE, 2021, para 4). Pondering my ETL401 learnings, it […]
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The Principal and the Teacher Librarian
The teacher librarian and the principal are two key stakeholders that should form a harmonious and mutually beneficial relationship. This is to ensure the continued success of the school library program and to guarantee the opportunity for the teacher librarian to continue in their support of classroom teachers on a broader scale as well as […]
The Role of the Teacher Librarian
According to the Australian School Library Association (ASLA), the teacher librarian has three major roles. They include that of: curriculum leader, information specialist and information services manager. Their role is vital as they “support and implement the vision of their school communities through advocating and building effective library and information services and programs that contribute […]
ETL401 Assessment 1 (Part B) – Online Reflective Journal: Blog Post
Only a few weeks in to the Master of Education (Teacher Librarianship) course and it is glaringly apparent that my former understandings of the role of the teacher librarian will undergo a drastic transformation as I progress through my studies. Whilst it has not been a position that has been on my radar until relatively […]