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Seven insights to help library media specialists build collaborative efforts for school library programs.
Teaching today is a challenge. It is tough to design and build instruction every day. It is tough to find the balance between standardized tests, state standards, and best practices. One of the best ways for educators to meet these tough challenges is to collaborate or work together as a team
It is always amazing to hear what pre-service librarians (who are often classroom teachers) think a school librarian does and what "collaborating" means. A suggestion—host a professional development on collaboration where you talk about collaboration in general following a simple formula of "why collaborate, who can I collaborate with, and how to collaborate."
When a librarian takes a proactive approach to new school-wide initiatives, the librarian is seen as a possible agent of change and has the possibility of impacting the entire school.
Librarians from Arizona State University develop workshops to educate high school teachers and librarians to better prepare students to cross the grade 12-13 gap. Ideas for high school-university collaboration are demonstrated in this article.
Paige Jaeger and Bridget Crossman discuss tried-and-true collaboration strategies, from covert operations to global initiatives, to help you connect with teachers and others in your community and increase student learning.
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Providing a treasury of community partnership opportunities and resources for innovative learning experiences, this title helps Future Ready Librarians to create authentic, student-centered experiences that address American Association of School Librarians (AASL) standards.
This is the book that high school media specialists have been asking for! Finally, a project-based approach to student learning in high school featuring the school library media specialist in a starring leadership role in the school improvement process!
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The authors and editors of this book have much information to share! Please contact webinarSLC@abc-clio.com for information about possible professional development extension activities, including online discussions with the authors and more.
MLA Citation
"Additional Resources." School Library Connection, October 2024, schoollibraryconnection.com/Content/BookStudy/2251197?childId=2251200.
Entry ID: 2251200