I used to think of literacy as only one aspect of my work as a teacher librarian (TL). I held on to an outdated notion of literacy as only about reading and writing. My definition of literacy has evolved. I now see that literacy learning underpins all facets of my role. Literacy learning involves integrating […]
Educational Leadership
Collections & Community
I have posted about the value of collaboration before, and I believe that collaboration is a central aspect of the teacher librarian’s role. While collaboration is important for all teachers, a teacher librarian expertly liaises with all stakeholders, demonstrating leadership, negotiation and communication skills in the process. As I consider collection management, I reflect back […]
Call to action
As I hold a position of responsibility, I had some understanding of leadership but my beliefs have evolved. Looking back on my first blog post, Miller, 2023, February 19, I identified a connection between leadership and strategic planning, but I strangely thought innovative leadership involved subverting the strategic plan. I felt that school vision and […]
Planning for the unknown
“Schools can prepare them for jobs that have not yet been created, for technologies that have not yet been invented, to solve problems that have not yet been anticipated” (Schleicher, 2018, p. 2) These words resonated with me this week. I was struck by the enormity of the situation we find ourselves in, with the […]
Having that difficult conversation…
Conflict, in some form, is an inevitable part of change management. I find the idea of having a conflict resolution style interesting as I had never really thought of having a conscious style when dealing with conflict. I took the quiz here, to get some feedback about what my conflict resolution style might be. What […]
Shifting the paradigm…
Schools have a defined structure, culture and social fabric that is unique to them. When educational change and the unique influences of a school are considered, what is a major shift in one school might be common practice at another. I can only speak from my current experience and the cultural environment of my school. […]
Interconnected Spaces
Photo by Pontus Wellgraf on Unsplash I have been reflecting over the last few days about the concept of interconnection within library design. Interconnection of spaces to facilitate moments of authentic connection between members of the school community. To create a space which inspires and demands innovative pedagogy. A space that supports interconnected learning by […]
Assignment 3
My understanding of Information Literacy (IL), inquiry learning and the role of the teacher librarian (TL) has grown exponentially. Looking back to The Role of Teacher Librarians in schools, I began ETL401 with a limited view of the role of the TL. Interestingly, while my understanding wasn’t nuanced, I intuitively knew that collaboration was vital, […]
Collaboration & Community
What you see and what you hear depends a great deal on where you are standing. It also depends on what sort of person you are.” C.S. Lewis, The Magician’s Nephew As I continue to unpack the complex world of the teacher librarian, I have been churning with self doubt. I have been questioning the […]