CONT997: Teacher Librarian Part 1
CONT 997
Continuing Teacher Education - British Columbia
3 Units
Online
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An intentionally developed library learning commons (LLC) headed by a proficient teacher librarian will significantly impact student learning. In this course, you will explore the rich and multifaceted role of the teacher librarian and the elements of an effective LLC.
Learning Outcomes
What You Will Learn and Do
In this course you’ll have the opportunity to
- consider the complexity and scope of the teacher librarian’s role in British Columbia and elsewhere
- appreciate the necessity of teacher librarians being able to respond to the changing needs of students and school communities
- consider the impact of the LLC model on student learning
- access key resources that guide your role as a teacher librarian in Canada to develop practical resources for future use
- articulate your teacher librarian mission statement and LLC vision statement to guide and focus your work to maximize your effectiveness in the position
- learn ways to advocate for the teacher librarian’s role and create an advocacy-based plan
- communicate with key partners, especially school administrators
- demonstrate the competencies required to be a lifelong learner as they relate to the role of the teacher librarian
Assessments
Module 1
Role of the Teacher Librarian
Module 2
Key Resources for the BC Teacher Librarian
Progress Update 1
Module 3
Library Learning Commons
Module 4
Key Partners
Formative Assessment
Module 5
Importance of Advocacy
Progress Update 2
Module 6
Teacher Librarian as a Lifelong Learner
Module 7
Course Culminating Task
Summative Assessment