IRLS 481-581: Course
Outline
Fall 2006
Topics and
Focusing Questions
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Module I |
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The Nature of School Library Administration How does the value we place on the four roles of the
teacher-librarian impact the administration of a school library? |
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Philosophy and Objectives in School Library Programs What is the impact of our educational philosophy on the objectives of
the school library program? |
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Innovations and Trends: Is there an "average" day in a school
library? |
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Innovations and Trends: Part 2 What are some of the research process models used in school libraries
today? |
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Module 2 |
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Library Learning Experiences How do we initiate and/or
respond to collaboration with classroom teacher colleagues and with school
principals? |
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Nine Information Literacy Standards for Student Learning – Part 2 How do the AASL/AECT
9 information literacy standards align with the published K-12 curriculum
standards? |
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Standards-Based Collaborative Lesson Planning and Teaching What can a teacher-librarian do to help make the classroom teacher's
job less stressful/easier? |
Evidence-based Practice
How do we measure the impact of our work on student achievement? |
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Module 3 |
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Pivotal People: Principal and Classroom Teachers How do we design and implement a marketing-advocacy effort to ensure
the success of the school library program? |
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More People - Library Staff, Student Assistants, Volunteers, Student
Users, Community Users How do we involve these stakeholders in the success of the school
library program? |
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State, Regional, and National Organizations Why should teacher-librarians be active in professional organizations? |
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Marketing and Advocating for the Profession Why should we take marketing and advocacy to the district, state, and
national levels? |
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Module 4 |
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The Library
Facility: Equipment, Furniture, and Floor Plans Why do the
aesthetics and functionality of the school library matter? |
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Budgeting, Financing, Grant-writing, and Fundraising How do you find the funds you need to accomplish your goals? |
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Ordering, Processing, and Circulating Materials Plus Collection Maintenance and Inventory How do you establish procedures for collection
management? |
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Putting It All Together |