Course Description
Relationship of the library media program to the school curriculum; library/media and computer skills K-12 instructional program. Observation and practice in school settings.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
- Develop collaborative strategies to integrate information skills into the K–12 curriculum.
- Apply national and state curriculum standards to design lessons and projects.
- Design and deliver inquiry-based instruction and information skills learning.
- Understand the professional role of the school librarian within the learning community.
- Implement evidence-based assessment strategies for school library instruction.
Course Grading Information:
| Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
| Participation | 10 points (5%) |
| Building a Personal Learning Network (PLN) | 40 points (20%) |
| Portrait of a Collaborator | 30 points (15%) |
| Collaborative Interview and Inquiry Unit Plan | 80 points (40%) |
| Inquiry Lesson Plan Remodel | 40 points (20%) |
Attendance/Participation:
Participation in synchronous sessions and discussion forums directly affects the participation grade. Extended absence may adversely affect the final course grade.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
- ALA (2017). National School Library Standards for Learners, School Librarians, and School Libraries. ALA Editions ISBN: 978-0838915790
- Harada, V. & Yoshina, J. (2010). Assessing for Learning: Librarians and Teachers as Partners (2nd ed.). Libraries Unlimited. ISBN: 978-1598844702
- Small, R.V., Arnone, M.P., Stripling, B.K., & Berger, P. (2012). Teaching for Inquiry: Engaging the Learner Within. Neal-Schuman. ISBN 978-1555707552
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.