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Unit 1: Reflective Practice for Librarians
In the same way that formative assessments and learning targets guide students in their learning, professional reflection for educators is a critical ongoing process to measure impact and efficacy, while informing professional learning and program goals. Professional self-awareness is also essential when building and maintaining professional partnerships and relationships with peers.
In this unit, you will engage in both formal and informal activities which are intended to provide you with practical insights to inform your conversations with school and/or district leaders. Ideally, these activities and reflection will also provide you perspective which can help you more effectively collaborate with peers, helping you build new partnerships and learning networks to grow credibility, trust, and rapport with other educators.
This unit is focused on better understanding your own professional mindsets and skill sets. The theory of practice here is simple -- effective collaboration requires a solid understanding of your own beliefs, biases, and interests before you can effectively engage and work with others. Our points of view, styles of working, and habits of mind will inevitably be part of any partnership. If we understand them and, if necessary, manage them, we can more effectively work with peers and leaders.
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