Flexible Scheduling

COLLABORATION: Keys to Success - Flexible Scheduling

Flexible scheduling or mixed scheduling allows the teacher-librarian more opportunities to work with teachers and classrooms. If the teacher-librarian's schedule is fixed by required elements (i.e. book exchange, prep relief, etc) then the collaborative opportunities are reduced or eliminated. Teacher-librarians need to have a timetable that can accommodate all classes and teachers in the school when necessary.

Examples of Different Schedules

Fixed Schedules

Mixed Schedules

Flexible Schedules

Reflective Practitioner

What scheduling style are you using?
Does it encourage and support collaborative planning and teaching?
What changes could you make that would improve your effectiveness?

Additional Resources:

School Library Media Specialist
...another opportunity for learning more about the role of teacher-librarian and how flexible scheduling supports
that role.

Ask NEMA
...a list of the benefits of flexible scheduling for all the stake-holders in a collaborative planning/learning
environment.

Research on Flexible Scheduling
...a literature review for those researching flexible scheduling. 1979-2000.

ALA Position Paper on Flexible Scheduling
...a document written by the American Library Association which encourages flexible scheduling.

Site Map | Centralischool | Credits | FAQ

Last Update: 09-Aug-2005 11:26 AM