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ETL401 Introduction to Teacher Librarianship (8)

Abstract

This subject provides students with an introduction to the role of the teacher librarian and situates this role within the broader, evolving information landscape. Particular emphasis is placed on the teacher librarian as a conduit between the school and the outside world of information, the instructional role of the teacher librarian in supporting student learning outcomes, and working in collaboration with school community members to build effective school library programs and services. 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 teacher librarian role. This is the keystone subject of the course, and provides the foundation for the reflective practitioner experience throughout the course.

+ Subject Availability Modes and Location

Session 1
OnlineWagga Wagga Campus
Session 2
OnlineWagga Wagga Campus
Session 3
OnlineWagga Wagga Campus
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.

Subject information

Duration Grading System School:
One sessionHD/FLSchool of Information Studies

Enrolment restrictions

In the Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary) this subject is available only to students with a professional librarianship qualification recognised by ALIA. In Bachelor of Educational Studies this subject is only available to students with a professional librarianship qualification recognised by ALIA. In Master of Education (Knowledge Networks and Digital Innovation) this subject is only available to students with a professional librarianship qualification recognised by ALIA.  

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to articulate an understanding of the changing information landscape, digital information and the impact this has on the role of the teacher librarian;
  • be able to explain the roles of the teacher librarian, including that of information professional and instructional partner, engaged in collaborative practices;
  • be able to identify recent educational developments that impact upon the role of the teacher librarian, and the importance of accountability, research, and evidence-based practice for informing school library programs and services;
  • be able to discuss key concepts in information literacy, such as effective search strategies, resource-based learning, inquiry-based learning, digital literacy, and information fluency;
  • be able to evaluate and apply a broad range of information process models; and
  • be able to explain the knowledge, skills and behaviours of a reflective practitioner.

Syllabus

The subject will cover the following topics:
  • The evolving information landscape, school libraries and educational initiatives
  • Information fluency in digital environments and online databases
  • Professional standards in teacher librarianship
  • Information literacy and information process models
  • Teacher librarian as collaborative instructional partner
  • Evidence-based practice in the curriculum
  • Teacher librarian as reflective practitioner

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The information contained in the 2017 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 25 August 2017. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.