Media Specialist Curriculum

["Magliozzi, Mark" <mmagliozzi@HOWELL.K12.NJ.US>]

        I am completing my studies to get certified  to move from grade 5
teacher to Media Specialist (elementary school level ).  I have taught in
the classroom for 15 years (grades 6 and 8 also).  I fully understand that
the library and media specialist are an interactive resource that/ who
should collaborate with all teachers for curriculum based  projects that are
subject integrated.  This, by its very nature, does not generally allow for
a "standard" text.

        My question:  Do any textbook series, curriculum series, or
materials exist that would be similar to a textbook series to act as a basic
structure for the "library curriculum?"  I have traditionally taught
collaboratively on subject integrated projects with colleagues and
understand that as a Media Specialist a majority of my job will be this type
of teaching.  However, a base curriculum would be helpful. Do you agree?
Please respond with any comments and suggestions.


-Mark
Teacher, Grade 5
Southard School, NJ  mmagliozzi@howell.k12.nj.us

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