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This is my third year working as a Teacher-Librarian and in that time I have learned a lot about cataloguing and organising resources. Or at least I thought I had until I attempted ETL505. This subject has been a very … Continue reading →

ETL507 Reflective Portfolio HL 507 PDF

Whilst the phrase ‘literary learning’ is not common in academic literature, the concept of utilising fiction to enhance the learning process is not new. This is a technique that teachers have been using for a long time. When using this … Continue reading →

Write a 300 word post outlining 3 new things I have learnt and how I might apply this learning to the school library… One thing I have learnt in this module is about WorldCat and how to use it. This … Continue reading →

There are many things I could do to increase my knowledge children’s literature. These include: Visit review sites / read reviews in journals, ask students what they like to read,  talk to booksellers, look at lists / online lists, talk … Continue reading →

Module 1 pt2 Blog Entry Zipes’ comment seems to be right – just based on my readings and personal experiences. Sustained reading is not a part of every readers’ experience and this is something we need to consider when we … Continue reading →

The definitions of children’s literature are varied and broad.  They do seem to have a common element: the literature  must be written in a way that children can read and understand.  While much of what we would classify as children’s … Continue reading →

I am confident that the future of children’s literature remains bright.  It may not remain in the same format we currently use, however children will always love stories and books are such as easy way of accessing them.  We listen … Continue reading →

Reflective Critical Analysis – Blog post Examining leadership in detail this semester has really developed my thinking on what leadership involves. It has been enlightening to consider leadership styles and the characteristics of each style and then apply these to … Continue reading →

Mission and Vision Statements A Mission Statement is a statement about why this organization exists, it defines the purpose. It is focused on the present and reveals ‘what we are about’ at the present time. A Vision Statement is a … Continue reading →