ETL507 Professional Experience/Professional Portfolio (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Information Studies (INFST)
Duration: Two sessions
Abstract:
This subject comprises the supervised field experiences within the Master of Education (Teacher Librarianship) course namely:
- a ten day placement undertaking professional level duties in an approved public or special library, or information agency;
- a four day study visit designed to demonstrate the diversity of professional practice through visits to a range of libraries and information agencies.
The subject will develop an understanding of the nature of professional learning in teacher librarianship and assist students to assemble and analyse evidence of their own learning and professional development through a portfolio approach. Students will then collect and reflect on their learning through selected assignments throughout the course, as well as their study visits and placements. This subject will be the culmination of the ongoing preparation of a professional portfolio, introduced in ETL401. This subject should therefore be completed by students after completing all or most other subjects in the course.
+ 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: ETL507
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Enrolment restrictions:
Only available to students enrolled in the Master of Education (Teacher Librarianship) course
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to demonstrate suitability for the profession, drawing upon the placement experience and reflecting upon library practice;
- be able to demonstrate an understanding of the wider library/information community of which school libraries are a part;
- have developed an understanding of common professional goals and practices;
- be able to evaluate the role and functionality of a library or information agency;
- be able to apply theory to practice in a reflective manner;
- be able to engage in professional dialogue through interaction with library colleagues;
- have a greater understanding of professional learning and reflective practice;
- be aware of the nature, purpose and importance of professional portfolios in teacher librarianship;
- be familiar with the recent literature dealing with the development, use and evaluation of professional portfolios;
- have expertise in developing a professional portfolio; and
- have developed a professional portfolio that can be carried into their professional lives as teacher librarians.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
- Study visit
- Placement
- The nature of professional learning
- The purpose of professional portfolios
- Preparation of a portfolio
Workplace Learning
This subject contains a Workplace Learning component. Please contact the subject coordinator for further information.
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.