I am starting a new role as a two-day a week TL within a school that has not had
a TL for very many years. My principal asked me whether I was prepared to go out
and hassle staff to be involved in collaboration as there was a perception that
having an expert teacher in the library was a 'waste' and I would have to prove
the role was worthwhile for it to continue (nothing like a little bit of
pressure!). There are a number of 'old-timers' who only see the library as a
computer space or a place to put books and there are a number of younger staff
who have never been in a school with a functioning TL (rather than a teacher who
has been 'moved' into the library because of issues with their teaching).
Luckily I have already sounded out a few open-minded staff about
collaboration and they seem keen. As I only have a couple of days a week I
figure I will only really be able to work with a couple of staff each term and
build up some units that can showcase our work for the rest of the school.
Hopefully they will help to 'prove' the role to the administration, parents and
students.
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