Events

AQ Teacher Librarian, Specialist (Windsor, Fall 2019, Online)

September 30, 2019 to December 16, 2019

  • Category: AQ, Online
  • Region: Central Ontario, Eastern Ontario, GTA, Northern Ontario, Outside Ontario, Southern Ontario
  • Topic: Library/Learning Commons
  • Grades: Intermediate (grades 7-10), JK-SK, Junior (grades 4-6), Primary (grades 1-3), Senior (grades 11-12)

The focus of the Additional Qualification course: Librarianship, Specialist is to provide candidates with a comprehensive understanding of the role of the teacher-librarian within the school setting. This course extends the knowledge and skills from Part I and II. Particular emphasis is placed on the leadership functions of the teacher-librarian with regards to school library programs.

Topics include:

  • demonstrating leadership in developing collaboration strategies with teachers in curriculum planning
  • creating a central repository of prepared curriculum support and professional development resources for staff and administration
  • developing a network with community resources and experts to enhance program
  • demonstrating the skills required to evaluate strategies that effectively utilize library budgets
  • demonstrating leadership skills in using data bases to maximize library use
  • demonstrating leadership in developing planned, sequential, school-wide research programs
  •  modeling the use of electronic curriculum planning tools
  • promoting inclusive strategies and resources to meet the needs of all learners
  • advocating for the cross-curricular delivery of research skills and information technologies
  • developing initiatives to support student literacy
  • participating in local, regional and global information networks
  • promoting the use of information technology in the inquiry and research process
  • providing in-service for library staff and community partners

Please visit website for additional information.

  • Organizer: University of Windsor
  • Cost: Three-Part AQ: $685.00, Additional Basic AQ: $735.00, Honour Specialist: $735.00, Tech Studies: $725.00. See https://www.aspire.uwo.ca/fees.html for details.
  • Location: Online
  • Website: http://www.uwindsor.ca/education/continuing
  • Contact: Centre for Executive and Professional Education
  • Phone: 519-253-3000 ext.6734
  • Fax: 519-256-8572
  • Email: [email protected]