ETL504 Teacher Librarian As Leader (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Information Studies (INFST)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This subject provides an introduction to theory and practice in the leadership role of a teacher librarian. Leadership is examined in the current global context of change and reform in school library organisation and services. Evolving views of educational leadership are examined with a particular emphasis on organisational culture, strategic planning, the management of change and developing relationships within a 21st century school culture of inquiry.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 1 | |
|---|---|
| Distance | Wagga Wagga | Session 2 |
| Distance | Wagga Wagga |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: ETL504
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to identify pathways to building capacity for the development of leadership roles in schools through the delivery of the school's information services and the work of the teacher librarian;
- be able to relate issues in leadership theory and the decision-making process to the teacher librarian's role in the school;
- be able to demonstrate an awareness of the principles and methods of strategic planning for change and identify the role of the teacher librarian within these processes;
- be able to develop a mission statement and identify objectives / outcomes for the delivery of the school's information services; and
- be able to demonstrate an understanding of leadership within the context of a 21st century school culture of inquiry.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
- ORGANISATION THEORY
- leadership theory
- decision making and problem solving
- teamwork and collaboration
- change management and innovation
- leading from the middle
- teacher librarian as leader
- LEADERSHIP FOR LEARNING
- developing collaborative curriculum programs
- digital learning
- staff development
- COMMUNICATION
- negotiation
- processes
- conflict resolution
- promotion strategies and advocacy
- STRATEGIC PLANNING
- planning to plan
- vision and mission statements
- analysing the environment
- evaluation and review
- the wider role of the information specialist
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.