Reading+Notes

Reading Notes for Module 1

Mandy's Contributions

Qutes from Module 1 readings:
 * Zmuda and Harada**

"Learning specialists in a school play a central role in the continuous effort to improve the achievement of all students through the design, instruction, and evaluaion of student learning (p. 24).

They create and organize programs that benefit the entire school, they offer specialized supprt in all curriculum areas and for all aspects of the school community including students, teachers, administrators, support staff, and parents (p. 24).

Three fundamental expectations for learning specialists: "(1) assessment and instructional work with students; (2) curriculum assessment, and instructional development with staff; and (3) program development, leadership, and management (p. 24)."

List of Benefits for Classroom Teachers:
 * help develop and select appropriate assessments
 * aid in interpreting assessment data for teachers, parents, administrators, and for the general public

List of Benefits for Students: 
 * small group instruction

Collaboration and Leadership by McGregor: "Teacher librarians who actively collaborate with teachers, administrators, parents, and students...view themselves as team members and the other staff members do too." pg. 199

"by collaborating, teachers and teacher librarians: -provide learning experiences that respond to learning needs -provide resources at point of need -give teachers a working partner -promote academic achievement" pg.201

McGregor, J. Collaboration and Leadership. In Stripling, B.K. and Hughes-Hassell, S.(eds.), //Curriculum Connections through the Library//. Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited, 2003. 119-219

Collaboration in the School Social Network by Schultz-Jones "Planned collaboration improves teaching and learning, as well as models the cooperation a teacher wants students to use." pg22

Schultz-Jones, B. (2009, March). Collaboration in the School Social Network. //Knowledge Quest// 37 (4), 20-25.

Collaborative Strategies for Teaching Reading Comprehension by Moreillon "Through collaborative teaching, educators develop common language, a common set of practices, and channels for communication that can increase student learning and help the entire school community better serve the academic and social needs of students and families." pg. 6

"Through shared responsibility, collaborators create opportunities for reciprocal mentoring and ongoing shared reflection." pg. 9

"Collaboration for instruction lowers student-to-teacher ratio." pg 9

"The opportunitiy to learn alongside a colleague as an equal improves teaching practices for novice as well as veteran educators." pg9

Moreillon, Judi. //Collaborative Strategies for Teaching Reading Comprehension: Maximizing Your Impact//. Chicago: American Library Association, 2007.