1.4+Case+Study

Benefits of collaboration to: -provided "authentic learning" and students were able to find answers on their own.(Judy P./3rd) -learn how to effectively evaluate websites (Paula/P) -works with small groups (Paula/P) -students can create a works cited very quickly (MaryAnn/LA) -learn how to use technology, research, correct citations (Sherri/HS) -using rubric helped with self evaluation (Dianne/Art) -really great projects (Sherri/HS) -makes students take an active role in learning (Empowering Learners 20) -"Teaching through inquiry and reflection enable students to learn about and relate to the world outside the school in a meaningful way." (McGregor 206) -"puts focus on learning outcomes" (Moreillon 7) || -better lessons, feed off each other's ideas (Peg/K) -more planning (Peg/K) -able to take the curriculum deeper (Judy P/3rd) -helped expand instruction (Tracy/Art) -librarian is resourceful (MaryAnn/LA) -learn how to use different technology (PowerPoint's) (Pat/SS) -"learning right along with students" (Pat/SS) -taught students in great detail (Karen/LA) -students were "putting their own thought into it and internalizing that knowledge" (Karen/LA) -Work with someone who has a "global" perspective of the school (Paula/P) -learn to integrate research and writing into course (Dianne/Art) -"we worked together through the whole process" (Kelly/Student Teacher) -had vague idea for lesson and librarian helped to create lesson plans (Sherri/HS) || -have chance to impact academic achievement of every single child (Paula/P) ---if we collaborate we can do this -help student view library as a welcoming place (MaryAnn/LA) -"Partnering with community organizations...can enrich the program through added resources and interaction with the world outside the school." (Empowering Learners 21) -helps librarians become leaders in schools (Moreillon xi) -"make measurable contributions to students' learning" (Moreillon 2) -receive job-embedded professional development (Moreillon 8) || -Ability to take curriculum deeper (Judy P/3rd) -higher student achievement (me) -saw students using team taught skills in other classrooms (Karen/LA) -"With a focus on student achievement, the research studies that document the impact of teacher librarians and school library programs on students' standardized achievement test scores should be of interest to every educational stakeholder." (Moreillon 2) -"help entire school community better serve the academic and social needs of students and families." (Moreillon 6) -lower student-to-teacher ratio (Moreillon 7) ||
 * Students || Teachers || Librarians || Administrators ||
 * -more individual attention (Peg/K)

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Amanda Hillard's comments

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