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This page includes information learned in a college course called Librarians as Instructional Partners. Mrs. Johnson feels each of the things included on this page would enhance any library program. The resources are easy to use and very informative.
 * Megan May Johnson's Goals for Spring Hill Elementary School's Library**

An Introduction to Collaborative Planning and Lesson Implementation The student body is best served when a librarian and teacher plan and teach collaborative lessons. A librarian on a flexible schedule can best meet the needs of teachers because she is not locked into the constraints of a fixed schedule. Teachers can sign up for blocks of time that meet the needs of their curriculum and students. When a teacher and librarian plan collaboratively, they should set up several forms of communication. Some examples of communication include meeting during the teacher's planning, talking by phone, e-mailing, and setting up a wiki space. By establishing a wiki space, both collaborators can add their thoughts and ideas. The wiki space starts as a blank page and is quickly filled with discussions and key elements of the lesson. When collaboration takes place, the educators should invite the principal and other staff members to observe the lesson and parts of the planning process. This will encourage others to board the collaboration train. Examples of student learning will also spur others toward this often intimidating endeavor.

Links to Collaborative Lesson Plans #1 Accessing Background Knowledge and Understanding Author's Purpose In this lesson, students will fill out the K and W of a KWLU chart to show what they know and want to know about author's purpose. Together, the librarian and teacher will teach a lesson over author's purpose. Students go on to write or design their own piece that either persuades, informs, or entertains their audience. This lesson is a wonderful example of what it looks like when a librarian and teacher collaborate. #2 Activating Background Knowledge to Identify Similarities and Differences Between Texts This lesson helps students activate their background knowledge about Texas legends, compare and contrast them using computer software, and create their own original Texas legend using an online book making tool. #3 Conducting Research and Using Technology to Create a Microsoft //PowerPoint// In this Texas History lesson, students conduct research and employ notemaking skills in order to create a Microsoft //PowerPoint// focusing on one of the four U.S. presidents from Texas.

Benefits of Collaboration T-Chart

Works Cited

Lance, Keith Curry. "Proof of the Power: Recent Research on the Impact of School Library Media Programs on the Academic Achievement of U.S. Public School Students." The Whole School Library Handbook. Eds. Blanche Woolls and David V. Loertscher. Chicago, IL: American Library Association, 2005. 361 - 365. Print.

Lance, Keith Curry, Marcia J. Rodney, and Bill Schwarz. "The Impact of School Libraries on Academic Achievement: A Research Study Based on Responses from Administrators in Idaho." School Library Monthly 26.9 (2010): 14-17. Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts with Full Text. EBSCO. Web. 15 Sept. 2010.

Moreillon, Judi. Collaborative Strategies for Teaching Reading Comprehension: Maximizing Your Impact. Chicago, IL: American Library Association, 2007. Print.