1 Professional knowledge To meet professional knowledge requirements to become an excellent teacher librarian (Australian Library and Information Association, 2016), I would like to undertake professional development to gain a better understanding of the application of the information fluency framework and my understanding of phonics to assist with improving library programs. Modelling the characteristics of … Continue reading ETL512 Part C Evaluation
The study visit experience revealed potential career paths I hadn’t factored in when I started the Master of Education (Teacher Librarianship). I was quite surprised by the various opportunities and how they were different, yet similar at the same time. At the fundamental level, librarianship provides users with free access to information. From that point … Continue reading Reflection ETL512
Libraries have had to adapt to the changing information needs of library users, competing with internet-based resources, search engines, and physical and online bookstores (Yu & Huang, 2020). Covid-19 forced libraries to reexamine their programs and services (Banks & Clipper, 2021) due to closures and new demands from users. The State Library of NSW pivoted … Continue reading ETL512 Study Visit Post One
Part B: Reflection I started working as a teacher librarian in 2020 and have since experienced two very different leadership styles. The first leadership style was similar to Irresponsible leadership (IL) as described by Oplatka (2017), operating at times without a moral compass, serving their own interests, and creating conflict between departments and teams. We … Continue reading Reflection ETL504
The study visits presented a variety of career opportunities that I hadn’t previously considered that could become reality. Pauline Fitzgerald completed the Master of Education (Teacher Librarianship) and was previously a teacher librarian, she is now manager of learning services at the State Library of NSW. At the State Library of NSW Pauline has combined … Continue reading ETL512 Post Two
This subject has given me the opportunity to think deeply about my practice as a teacher librarian. Teaching throughout the pandemic, has been a matter of survival for many teachers, removing opportunities for exciting collaborative work. I have high hopes for 2023 and this subject has given me a new meaning for ‘third space’; a … Continue reading Reflection ETL402
The popularity of Andy Lee’s picture book series ‘Do not open this book’ indicates children being part of the story and that physical books can be interactive. I hope to see this trend grow, with more and more books engaging with children creating moments to spark creativity and thinking outside the box. Children’s demand for … Continue reading The future of children’s literature?
Straight off the bat, ETL533 has drawn me into the complicated web of digital resources and expanded my horizons. Throughout this course I have felt like I was thrown in the deep end; starting and using a blog, creating a website and research guide, using new apps and technologies and while it has been challenging, … Continue reading Digital Literature 101
Unfortunately, often there can be an issue when a teacher intervenes and refuses to allow students to read a book as they believe that it not the appropriate reading level for them. I believe that choice is powerful and gives students agency to become motivated learners and readers. It is worth reminding teachers of the … Continue reading Choice and reading success
As collections morph into a digital-physical hybrid, curation will become just as, if not more important than collection development. Dr Kay Oddone I agree with Dr Kay Oddone, curation is one of the most important roles of a teacher librarian. As I have gained hands on experience as a teacher librarian in a K-12 school … Continue reading Curation tips!