LIBE 467 - Assignment #2 - Collaborate with a teacher and evolve their practice
Background Information and Context: The school I work at is one that is more on the traditional side. Teacher led lessons, followed by individual student desk work and a written test would be fairly typical practice. Project based learning is occurring also, and some inquiry projects are present within units of study. The curriculum is quite dated, between 15-25 years in all major subject areas, and it is also worth noting that some of the assignments and projects would be that age as well. The Learning Commons is seen largely as a book exchange by many teachers. The Learning Commons concept is new to the school, but in addition, this is the first year to have a Teacher Librarian employed. The establishment of that role, and what it entails is still very much evolving. Prior to this year, no classes have used the Learning Commons for reference resources. Using the continuum from the Leading Learning publication, the school community is large...