Breakout Session: Learner-centered Library Instruction
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Facilitators: Joseph Chludzinski, Lansdowne ES & Diane Fontinell, Halstead Academy
Outcome: LMS will be able to apply best practices, strategies and tools to facilitate more learner-centered instruction in the elementary school library.
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Agenda:
- Integrated circulation / student self check-out procedures
- Small group instruction
- Student choice (including high tech/low tech options)
- BCPSOne tools: Tiles, Discussion
- Station Activities: Finding examples for K-5 Library Media Curriculum lessons
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Resources:
| Learner - Centered Outcome |
Choose One Tool |
Reflect |
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Station 1
Shift balance of power to learner: Interactive online assignments can help facilitate the transfer of power and give students opportunities to practice mastering the material at their own pace.
Domain 1: Planning and Preparation
1d. Demonstrating Knowledge of Resources |
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How can using this tool help students accept responsibility for their own learning? |
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Station 2
Organize and communicate course materials:Students appreciate a structured, logical flow to their courses, and how you organize your assignments and activities can go a long way in minimizing confusion.
Domain 1: Planning and Preparation
1e. Designing Coherent Instruction |
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How can creating tiles in BCPS One help students accept responsibility for their own learning and provide an authentic experience? |
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Station 3
Responsibility for learning rests with the learner: Learner-centered teaching means creating assignments that allow students to practice building connections with the material and evaluate their learning.
Domain 2: The Classroom Environment
2b. Establishing a culture for learning |
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How could this tool provide an authentic learning experience for your students? |
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Station 4
Evaluation provides a way to foster learning: use a lot of low-stakes grading opportunities and give students multiple attempts to pass online quizzes.
Domain 3: Instruction
3d. Using Assessment in Instruction |
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How does this evaluation tool help students accept responsibility for their own learning? |
Reflection:
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Help us to shape future professional development by reflecting on your learning in this session.
Use the 3-2-1 Exit Ticket to share:
- 3 things I learned and plan to apply to my practice next year
- 2 things I want to explore further
- 1 question I have about this session topic
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