This modules focus is on collaboration between teachers and the TL. A high functioning library fosters the concept of collaboration, in an environment that encourages learning and the seeking out of knowledge, using available resources.
As I have discovered during this subject, the TL is central to planning and implementing rich learning activities that assist with student learning, but I have also noticed that in some schools TL's are under-utilised.
I did some research and found some clips that show a teacher discussing their experiences with collaborating with the teacher-librarian.
Susan saw her collaboration as a partnership with the TL, during which they 'co-teach' the students and share the responsibility equally.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_flMmx2jVQ
In part 2 of this clip, Susan and Buffy discuss a collaboration from the past 18 months. The main concept that they both recognise as a necessity is giving yourself permission to fail. This means that if during the learning process, something is not working, that is ok. Change it to something else. Take a risk.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_2vRbtq7oY&feature=related
The main thing I have discovered is that both parties need to be willing to work together and to share ideas and teaching methods. If this does not occur then it becomes cooperation not collaboration.
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