Re: [LM_NET] Children's Lit still taught in Elem Ed programs?

[Barbara Braxton <barbara.288@BIGPOND.COM>]

As an adjunct to this discussion, what theoretical and practical experiences about 
the role of the
library and the LMS/ teacher librarian do your pre-service teachers have during 
their courses?
Is there a compulsory element that requires them to plan and work with you, either 
imposed by the
university or by your school?
Is their only exposure left to the pro-activity of the committed teacher librarian?

In this country, much is made of the fact that the mainstream, classroom-based 
teacher is unaware of
the role and services of the teacher librarian because there is no formal 
requirement to collaborate
with the teacher librarian on prac or internship so even our newest teachers can 
remain in the dark.
However, some dedicated teacher librarians here have formed The Hub, specifically 
aimed at advocacy
to have a fully qualified teacher librarian in every school in the nation
(http://hubinfo.wordpress.com/) and we have the ear of some powers-that-be that 
might enable us to
address this. 

So if you have either formal requirements (or dreams of what should happen) could 
you share them?
We would like as many ideas as possible because you never know what might be 
possible.
Barbara

Barbara Braxton
Teacher Librarian
COOMA NSW 2630
AUSTRALIA

E. barbara.288@bigpond.com
Together we learn from each other 

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