I am very excited at starting this Teacher Librarianship at Charles Sturt University but my only real contact with librarians has been to check my books out or to ask where a particular book is! In 1998, I relieved for a TL who went on long service leave for a term, here I read the children a book, helped them borrow a book and generally just kept the library running. I have a real passion for children's literature, teaching literary and engaging children in learning. I know this course is going to be a huge learning curve for me and I look forward to discovering the role of the Teacher Librarian, to gain knowledge and pass these processes onto our students.
My original training has been in primary teaching but the majority of my teaching has been in Environmental and Outdoor Education. In this field the major learning component is experiential based. Personally it has been fantastic to watch and facilitate students through these new experiences and life skills.
I feel very similar to you about this course, nervous about the content but excited all at the same time. I've never worked as a librarian either and my own experience is also through borrowing my own books and books for my children. I also have a passion for children's literature. I look forward to hopefully sharing this learning journey at CSU with you. Good luck with your studies.
ReplyDeleteIt is amazing how much we learn from our own children and I relate to this strongly. I too am nervous about the journey but certainly excited and I am looking forward to sharing and following your journey too.
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