COLLABORATION: Teacher-Librarian Role |
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Each Teacher-Librarian will collaborate with staff at various levels during the school year. While different needs demand different strategies, the teacher-librarian will strive to reach the Expert level as they assume their role in the school. |
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| EMERGENT |
Teacher-librarian (TL) assists teacher with the selection of
appropriate resources. |
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Teacher directed |
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TL involvement incidental and/or informal |
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Student involvement may be non-existent |
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Provision of resources displays |
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Informal meetings, casual conversation |
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Creation of Hotlists |
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| NOVICE |
TL provides instruction related to the effective use of resources. |
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Teacher decides instructional needs |
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TL provides instruction on "library skills" |
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Instruction often in isolation from content |
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TL plans and teaches strategic skill lesson |
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teacher identifies specific area to request instruction link... |
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TL provides resources which directly support curriculum and suggests activities for their use |
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TL assists with the implementation of a strategy (i.e. research link... ) |
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| PRACTITIONER |
TL and teacher form a collaborative partnership which may include
the design and implementation of aspects of learning
opportunities. |
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TL involved in providing access to digital information (in or out of library) |
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TL forms collaborative partnerships with teacher(s) Bring Teachers In PDF RTF |
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Formal, scheduled meetings |
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Shared responsibilities |
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Activities |
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TL develops year plans for grade levels as well as for Information Literacy |
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TL uses opportunities to intersect goals
i.e. Getting the Bear Facts- Collaborative Unit- Grade 2 |
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Provides inservice for teachers in information skills |
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School -wide activities(i.e. research for Heritage Fair) |
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| EXPERT |
TL and teacher form a collaborative partnership which includes
the design, implementation and assessment of learning
opportunities characterized by co-teaching. |
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TL integral part of determining outcomes of instructional planning |
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At a school division level, TLs are included on curriculum committees and informed about instructional initiatives |
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Integration into teacher planning times |
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Information Literacy adopted as school goal |
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Leadership in professional development planning and delivery
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Reflective Practitioner
The following materials may be printed and used in your practice. When you complete the Self-Assessment Rubric, be sure to date it. Create your own action goals for professional growth when you have determined which areas you may need to improve.
Self Assessment: Role of the Teacher-Librarian Rubric more....
Collaboration Log: Keep track of collaborative activities PDF RTF
Monthly Planning Guide: Gathering Teacher Information PDF RTF |
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