Increase my understanding of the Guided Inquiry process in order to better plan and deliver quality and engaging information literacy lessons to students. This will develop students who are highly engaged and challenged learners. Integrate ICT into library lessons for basic library skills acquisition and support both students and teachers to develop and extend their skillset with effective and integrative use of technology by collaboratively teaching in the library. This will maintain and develop high levels of engagement with safe, responsible and ethical use of ICT
(Standards 2.6.2,2.6.3, 3.1.2, 3.2.3, 3.4.2, 4.5.2)
Enrol in Guided Inquiry Design seminars source other relevant TPL by recognised practitioners. Create/locate/adapt units of work that enable all students to achieve a degree of competency in the online environment; consider guided inquiry units Smartcopy units.
Familiarise students and staff with the Oliver LMS.
Develop an understanding of the Information Fluency Framework and how it can be applied to my library setting and all school programs.
(Standards 2.1.3, 2.2.3, 2.6.3, 3.4.3)
Enrol in relevant PD, eg the PLCC's presentation/workshop. Attend Statewide Teacher Librarian meetings remain informed. Planning and collaborative teaching time with all stages to integrate IFF (Information Fluency Framework) into programs. Undertake professional learning when available from the Department, Contact TLs from the pilot project for support.
Extend my knowledge and establish collaborative connections with fellow Teacher Librarians to develop my skills and knowledge as a specialist teacher. Extend my professional development and collaboration with teacher librarians from other NSW schools by attending NESA accredited or TIPD identified workshops. This includes Learn Path.
(Standards 2.1.2, 2.2.3, 2.3.3, 3.4.3, 6.2.2, 6.4.2)
Attend regular Teacher Librarian Network meetings locally, regionally, state and nationally.
Review and update our school library policy, bringing it into line with current best practice. Collate and use Oliver reports to collect data about the use of the library to effectively develop a Collection Development Policy and a Library Strategic Plan to ensure the library meets the needs of all stakeholders
(Standards 5.5.2, 3.6.2, 7.1.3)
Consult NSW DET templates and ASLA's Policy Development Manual- review multiple library policies and engage in discussions with other teacher librarians. Extra admin time to complete the policies.
I will assist colleagues to create, select, organise and use a wide range of resources, including ICT, through development, management and promotion of the library collection to engage students in their learning. Standard 3.4.3
I'm trying to promote better use of Oliver and LearnPath with my staff and in my teaching. I'm also using Canva this year for student assessment of library lessons.
To further grow my skills in teaching reading by engaging in professional development focused on evidence-based literacy practices. I will explore effective strategies for phonics, comprehension, and phonemic awareness, and apply them in my classroom.
What to do - This will include attending workshops, collaborating with colleagues, and utilizing resources that support diverse learners.
Evaluation - By the end of the PDP cycle, I will assess student progress in reading and reflect on the impact of my practices to ensure continuous improvement in student literacy outcomes."
2.5.2, 3.3.2
Consult with the local AECG to improve the First Nation collection both in my collection policy and in my actual collection.