Teacher librarians (TLs) as leaders are of paramount value. This unit has given me the skills, knowledge, understanding to embrace change leadership, strategic planning and 21st century learning. In particular, through exploring change leadership, I have learnt how I can advocate and lead change particularly for 21st century skills. Adopting transformational leadership approaches, I am inspired […]
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ETL 504: 5.2 & 5.3 Servant Leadership scenario – Digital Literacy
Scenario: You are in your third year as a teacher librarian in a school where you had to work actively to promote the value and services of the library. Classes come to the library either for relief from face-to-face teaching (primary) or supervision for research (secondary) without planned opportunities for collaborative or shared teaching. As […]
ETL504: Module 3.3: Genrefication of Fiction
Recreational borrowing is declining and students’ engagement with the fiction collection has decreased. The collection is currently shelved alphabetically. Genrefication of the fiction collection is being proposed as a strategy to address the issue. Task: A) Consider both internal (library) and external (school wide) factors in one of the following elements as a response to […]
ELT504: Module 3.1: Change, leadership and school environments (forum discussion)
Reflect on the previous discussion about change, leadership and school environments you have experienced. In the discussion forum consider a major change you have experienced in a school. Introduction of the change In my current school environment I experienced a major change that was characterised by a transformational leadership style. The change that was introduced […]
ETL504 Module 1.1 Forum Discussion : DIIJO – Article Summary
The changing role of the Principal by Les Potter – Posted by Jennie Bales on 23 Jun 2021. The role of the principal in high achieving schools is changing. Principals are seen as facilitators and leaders that serve their community, rather than the traditional authoritative figure. Decision-making is decentralised, involving input from middle managers. The […]
ETL504: Module 2.1: Empowering change: How can Teacher librarians drive school futures through innovative library programs
Teacher Librarians as leaders of change in schools After only a few years as a Teacher librarian (TL), I have grown to understand that this unique role extends beyond that of managing a library space and its collection. I have witnessed firsthand the power of my role in changing learning environments. Teacher librarians have an […]