Implications for classroom teachers

A workshop presented by Linda Krebs

Teacher Librarian, H.W. Mountz School

Standards for the 21st Century Learner

The emerging role of the library media center in the information age school

The 21st century school is changing

Your classroom reaches beyond its four walls

School library media specialists are there to help

One common goal: STUDENT LEARNING!

Workshop GoalsTo gain an overview of the American

Association of School Librarians Standards for the 21st-Century Learner.

To better understand the role of the school library media specialist in the school and your classroom.

To practice collaboration.To brainstorm ideas and ways to make our

school fit for the 21st century learner.Enhance student learning

21st-century-standards.wikispaces.comPut in screen shot of wiki page

AgendaWhere are we going? What assumptions are the standards based

on?The role of the school library media specialist

The standardsVehicles of collaborationLooking AheadBrainstorming session – how does this apply to

me?Group sharingAssessment & evaluation

Where are we going?

Sixth SenseHow do we teach digital natives?

The StandardsBased on some common beliefs:

Reading = new understandingInquiry provides a framework for learning

SkillsDispositionsResponsibilitiesSelf-assessment

Digital, visual, textual, and technological, are as crucial as information literacy.

The Standards – assumptions, cont’dLearning has a social contextSchool libraries are essential to the

development of learning skillsInformation resourcesTools and infrastructure so learners can

analyze, synthesize, and evaluate resourcesLearning places

Social learningLarge groupSmall groupFormal instructionIndividual learningQuiet readingGroup reading

School Library Media Specialist’s RoleProvide equitable access to resources

Physical – warm, safe environmentIntellectual – stimulating, safe environment

Collaborate with othersInstructionLearning strategiesPractice in using essential skills needed in the

21st century

Standards – strain 1LEARNERS USE SKILLS, RESOURCES, &

TOOLS TOInquire, think critically, and gain

knowledge. SkillsDispositions in actionResponsibilitiesSelf-assessment strategies

Standards – strain 2LEARNERS USE SKILLS, RESOURCES, &

TOOLS TO Draw conclusions, make informed

decisions, apply knowledge to new situations, and create new knowledge.  SkillsDispositions in actionResponsibilitiesSelf-assessment strategies

Standards – strain 3LEARNERS USE SKILLS, RESOURCES, &

TOOLS TOShare knowledge and participate

ethically and productively as members of our democratic society.SkillsDispositions in actionResponsibilitiesSelf-assessment strategies

Standards – strain 4LEARNERS USE SKILLS, RESOURCES, &

TOOLS TO Pursue personal and aesthetic growth.

 SkillsDispositions in actionResponsibilitiesSelf-assessment strategies

21st Century Vehicles for CollaborationWikis – with students and between teachers

http://greenteamhwm.pbwiki.com/ http://21st-century-standards.wikispaces.com/

WebsitesStreaming – video and voiceWord clouds, tagsBlogsMessaging Google – docs, earthSkypeTwitterScreencasting

Looking AheadWhat does this look like?How will you do this?Brainstorm ideas that teachers and

librarians can work on collaboratively20 minutes – be sure to use and post to the

wikiShare ideas – get feedback and expand

Assessment

Action Research and PlanningReflection Of this workshop – please visit

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=Bq03qUwungHilpcE16A7Iw_3d_3d to complete the survey

Resources American Association of School Librarians

http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/aasl/index.cfm

New Jersey Association of School Librarians http://www.njasl.org/

The Partnership for 21st Century Skills http://www.21stcenturyskills.org/index.php

2009 NJ Core Curriculum Content Standards – for review and comment http://www.nj.gov/education/aps/cccs/2009/

Center for International Scholarship in School Libraries http://cissl.scils.rutgers.edu/index

Works CitedAmerican Association of School Librarians

(2007). Standards for the 21st-Century Learner. http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/aasl/guidelinesandstandards/learningstandards/standards.cfm

American Association of School Librarians (2008). Learning 4 Life. http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/aasl/guidelinesandstandards/learning4life/index.cfm

Kuhlthau, Carol C., Maniotes, Leslie K., and Caspari, Ann K. (2008). Guided Inquiry: Learning in the 21st Century. Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited.