Part B – Critical Reflection This subject has significantly broadened my understanding of leadership and the teacher librarian’s (TL) role in leading and enacting change. When I first began as a TL, I focused on programming and managing library tasks. I saw my role in terms of a teacher and library manager. However, through this […]
Reflect on a change that you have experienced in a school, the predominant leadership style that was used to manage this change, the reaction of staff, and the outcome of the change. Here is a list of areas in schools where change often happens to help you get started: Technology School Direction Curriculum Adoption Accreditation Program […]
Professional Reflective Portfolio Part A: Statement of personal philosophy As an effective Teacher Librarian, I foster a love of learning in my students. I accomplish this not only by promoting a reading culture but also by providing access to a diverse range of literature that encourages representation and cultural understanding. For lifelong learning, I support […]
What has made the most difference to me in this course is the connections I have made. During this course I have made connections through friends, through ‘in the zone’ meetings and through the study visits. The creation of a message group has helped immensely through all areas of my learning. From asking questions about […]
Research in Practise was the hardest subject to understand conceptually but I feel like I have learnt so much about research. I have been teaching students skills to research for many years but being in the students seat and learning in this way gave me a new perspective in learning to research. I used all […]
At this point in the subject think about strategies to take you from TL, the keeper and stamper of the books and the quiet space (library) (how many of our colleagues perceive TLs), to become something different. Make a set of notes using your new understandings to support your arguments and conclusions. TL as middle leader […]
How have my views knowledge and understanding of concept and application of literary learning has developed? I have always used Literary learning through picture books with my students in the primary school classroom. Whether it be to introduce a topic or to reinforce previous learning, the act of sitting down to enjoy a picture […]
Children’s literature is a loved topic of mine. I love reading books to children that help them understand more about the world. Picture books and children’s literature explores topics so students can understand. Reading a story and unpacking it with my students is one of the most worthwhile activities that can be done at school. […]
Technology is always changing life as we know it. 20 years ago the thought of smart phones capabilities was non-existent but now many people cannot live without them. Technology forces change in every aspect of our lives. The more that technology changes, the more new ideas about how it can be used will come to […]
What is your school’s current approach to using Wikipedia? Based on the readings for Module 5.1, what adjustments (if any) would you make to this policy? Is there an activity that you feel would engage students in learning how to use Wikipedia appropriately as a source? Wikipedia is widely used by students at my school. […]