ETL401 Teacher Librarianship (8)

CSU Discipline Area: Information Studies (INFST)

Duration: One session

Abstract:

This subject provides students with an introduction to the role of the teacher librarian (TL), with particular emphasis on the instructional role of the teacher librarian in supporting student learning outcomes, and working in collaboration with school community members to build an effective school library program. A range of information process and inquiry learning models are explored. Strategies for the effective integration across the curriculum of information literacy outcomes, including digital literacies, are also examined. Students are encouraged to become reflective practitioners, employing the research and professional literature, and evidence-based practice to inform their vision and understanding of the TL role.

+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations

Session 1
Distance	Wagga Wagga
Session 2
Distance	Wagga Wagga
Session 3
Distance	Wagga Wagga

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: ETL401

Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Enrolment restrictions:

For MEdTL students this subject should be undertaken as early as possible in the course as it introduces aspects of the course including the professional portfolio which is developed across the subjects in the course and completed in ETL507 Professional Experience/ Professional Portfolio.

In the BTeach(Sec) this subject is only available to students with a professional librarianship qualification recognised by ALIA.

Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

be able to demonstrate an emergent understanding of the role of the teacher librarian (in practice and in official statements), and be familiar with a range of school library program models;
be able to demonstrate familiarity with recent educational developments that impact upon the role of the teacher librarian, and the importance of accountability, research and evidence-based practice informing school library practice;
be able to demonstrate an understanding of key concepts such as resource-based learning and inquiry-based learning; information literacy, digital literacy and information fluency; flexible scheduling, collaborative practice and guided inquiry;
be able to demonstrate an understanding of inquiry learning and a range information process models; and
be able to demonstrate a developing understanding of the knowledge, skills and behaviours of a reflective practitioner.

Syllabus:

The subject will cover the following topics:

School libraries and emerging educational initiatives
The Teacher Librarian, the curriculum and student learning
Teacher librarians as information professionals
Information literacy and Information process models
Moving towards information fluency
The teacher librarian as instructional partner
Evidence-based practice and reflective practice

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