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St. Catherine University

Master of Library and Information Science Program

LIS 7283/7286 Clinical Experience/Supervised Student Teaching

(LIS 7283-3 credits/LIS 7286-6 credits)

Fall 2013

Thursdays, 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. CdC 17 and school sites

September 5, October 3, October 24, November 21, December 12

Instructor: Katherine Smola Telephone: 952-239-9314 Email: [email protected]

Welcome! I am excited to work with you during your clinical experience/supervised student teaching. Your efforts and willingness to stretch yourself during the semester will determine your growth as a professional. I am here to help, so please call or email with any questions or concerns. I wish you a wonderful experience with your cooperating librarians!

Course Description

Practical experience in elementary, middle and high school library media centers in two stages: 1) clinical observation experience; and 2) supervised student teaching. Fee required. Credits do not count toward MLIS degree. Two sections of this course are offered. LIS 7283 is designed for students who already possess Minnesota state teaching credentials. LIS 7286 is for students who do not possess Minnesota state teaching credentials. The sections differ in the number of supervised student teaching hours as indicated below.

LIS 7283: For educators. (3 credits)

LIS 7286: For non-educators. (6 credits)Students currently holding media support positions will do their student teaching at another site. Prerequisites:LIS 7283: Completion of all required school library media courses and approval of the director of the SLMS program.LIS 7286: Completion of all required school library media courses, required EDUC courses and approval of the director of the SLMS program.

Required Texts

Toor, R., & Weisburg, Hilda K. (2007). New on the job: A school library media specialist’s guide to success. Chicago: American Library Association.

Coatney, S. (Ed.). (2010). The many faces of school library leadership. Santa Barbara: CA: Libraries Unlimited.

Optional Text

Toor, R., & Weisburg, Hilda K. (2011). Being indispensable: A school librarian’s guide to becoming an invaluable leader. Chicago: American Library Association.

MLIS Student Learning Outcomes

http://www.stkate.edu/academic/mlis/pages/student_learning_outcomes.php

MLIS SLOs Relevant Assignments

Identify and analyze information needs and opportunities of individuals and organizations.

• Student teaching experience

• Assessment rubric

• Portfolio

Demonstrate critical thinking by integrating relevant models, theories, research and practices.



• Portfolio

Demonstrate management, interpersonal and organizational skills.



• Portfolio

Communicate knowledge from library and information studies and related disciplines.



• Portfolio

Demonstrate information technology fluency. • Student teaching experience

• Site presentation

• Assessment rubric• Portfolio

Demonstrate understanding of the selection, acquisition, licensing, organization, preservation, retrieval, and use of recorded knowledge and information resources



• Portfolio

Promote and model the professional values of ethical responsibility, intellectual freedom, and universal access to information.



• Portfolio

Demonstrate awareness of diverse groups and how to serve them effectively.


• Assessment rubric• Portfolio

Teach others to identify, analyze, organize, and use information.



• Portfolio

Articulate a philosophy of service that demonstrates an understanding of the history, philosophy, principles, policies, and ethics of library and information science and technology.

• Portfolio

Participate in ongoing professional development.

• Assessment rubric • Professional memberships • Professional meeting • Ning and listserv • Portfolio

Learning Objectives

Working with a cooperating school library media specialist, the student will demonstrate competency in the Library Media Specialist Standards of the Minnesota Board of Teaching. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Student Learning Objectives Method of Assessment

Develop and implement an information media program that reflects the vision, mission, and goals of the school.



• Portfolio

Develop and implement an information and technology literacy program that is an integral part of the total curriculum



• Portfolio

Develop and implement information media program policies and procedures consistent with the principles of professional practice and appropriate to the mission and goals of the school and district.



• Portfolio

Initiate and maintain motivating environments that foster the continued professional growth of the learning community.

• Student teaching experience • Assessment rubric • Professional memberships • Professional meeting • Ning and listserv • Portfolio

Demonstrate an understanding of the teaching of information and technology literacy that integrates understanding of information media with the understanding of pedagogy, students, learning, classroom management and professional development


• Site presentation


• Portfolio

Understand the content and methods for teaching reading.

• Student teaching experience • Site presentation • Assessment rubric • Portfolio

Learning Strategies

This course is designed in a seminar format with students focusing on topics of concern to beginning school library media specialists. Teaching/learning strategies used in this course are small group discussion, collaborative/cooperative learning, and problem-solving.

D2L (Desire2Learn)

We will be using the D2L course management system for our class. Explore D2L if you are not familiar with it. Please check the Announcements regularly and consult the Content area for seminar support material. You will be posting information to the Discussion forum. Please

complete a profile (link can be found on the left side of the page) with only as much information as you feel comfortable sharing. I would appreciate it if you would provide a current photo of yourself and complete the Future Goals section. This is, of course, optional.

Attendance Policy

Because much of our class will be based around discussion and demonstration, your participation is vital. Attendance at each seminar is expected. While I understand that a rare circumstance may arise to cause you to be absent, please know that an absence, late arrival, or early departure, for whatever reason, will need to be made up, and you will be responsible to arrange a time with me for that purpose. If possible, please notify me before class if you cannot attend.

Professional Behavior

The College of St. Catherine expects each of its students to uphold the Student Code of Conduct, which includes civility, respect for differences, and academic integrity and honesty. In addition, the MLIS Student Guide states that the department expects students to conduct themselves in a mature, civil and professional manner, perform at the highest level, and have a sincere desire to see each other succeed. Students should realize their responsibilities as individual and professional representatives of both the university, as a whole, and the MLIS department.

Assignments

Meeting deadlines is an indicator of professionalism. There may be a situation or an emergency that prevents you from submitting an assignment when due. Please inform me as soon as possible if you require additional time.

Written assignments should use APA citation style, 12 point Times New Roman font, and text should be double-spaced. Citation guides are available on the SCU library website. All assignments will be evaluated based on quality, thoughtfulness, and completeness.

Assessment will be based on the following criteria:

• Adherence to the assignment• Intelligent analysis• Application and understanding of course material• Originality of thought• Clarity of expression• Good communication skills (oral presentations)• Proper use of writing conventions including APA citation style (written assignments)

Academic Integrity

The College of St. Catherine expects each of its students to uphold the Student Code of Conduct, which includes civility, respect for differences, and academic integrity and honesty. In addition, the MLIS Student Guide states that the department “seeks to encourage in each student an understanding of and capacity for independent critical judgment, academic rigor, intellectual honesty and the highest standards of professional ethics and conduct.”

Special Needs

The O’Neill Center for Academic Development offers student services that promote academic achievement including the Writing/Reading Center and Math/Science Center, and the Resources for Disabilities Center. It is located on the ground level of the Coeur de Catherine. Students with special needs are invited to contact the O’Neill Center (www.stkate.edu/oneill) for help. Please also inform me the first day of class or sooner if you have special needs.

Congruence with University Mission

LIS 7283/6 Clinical Experience/Supervised Student Teaching advances the vision and mission of St. Catherine University, and the University “goals of a Liberal Arts Education,” specifically as this course prepares students to explore the nature of critical thinking in library and information science. Specific liberal arts goals addressed in this course include Leadership and Collaboration, Diversity and Global Perspective, Critical and Creative Inquiry, Discipline-Based Competence, Effective Communication, and Lifelong Learning.

Assignments and Course Requirements

Readings from the texts, as assigned in the course calendar, should be completed prior to each seminar. Each time we meet we will have an Idea Exchange. Please bring any sample documents or lesson plans (enough copies for each person) that you might have that pertain to a given seminar’s topics to discuss and share with the group.

Course requirements are designed to meet the Minnesota Board of Teaching: Library Media Specialist Standards.

1. Observations Schedule two teaching observations at two sites with me, the first to occur by October 25. We will schedule your first observation during our first seminar, so come with your calendar. Hopefully, you will have had time to plan with at least one of your cooperating librarians and have some idea as to dates you will be actually working with students. Submit a lesson plan to me three days prior to each observation. After each observation, we will debrief, and I will follow-up with a written summary/evaluation. DATE DUE: September 5

2. Presentation Each seminar will meet at one of the school sites. When we meet at one of your sites, you will have the opportunity to show us what you are doing and learning during your student teaching experience. Give us a tour of your library and any associated areas of your school. Prepare a presentation that begins with reading a new 2012 picture book or give a book talk about a new book for older readers. Then continue with a demonstration of how students and staff are using/learning technology in your building. Discuss how the facility, selection of resources, and program administration impacts student learning. We will set up a schedule of our meeting places during the first seminar. DATE DUE: September 5 (to schedule), date of seminar meeting at your site (presentation)

3. Assessment Rubric for Licensure Review the required competencies within the School Library Media Specialist Program

Assessment Rubric for Licensure based on the Library Media Specialist Standards of the Minnesota Board of Teaching – July 2009. (This was distributed during the pre-student teaching advising meeting.) Identify several competencies under each section that you would like to address. (You won’t be able to address them all during your student teaching experience.) Talk with your site supervisors and agree upon which competencies are to be achieved during your clinical experience/supervised student teaching and generate ideas of what activities you will do to complete the competencies. Bring the rubric to our seminar with some of the activities listed across from the competencies. Turn in your completed rubric with your cooperating site supervisor’s notes and signatures at our last seminar. DATE DUE: October 3 (possible activities listed), December 12 (completed rubric)

4. Professional Memberships If you are not already a member, join MEMO (Minnesota Educational Media Organization) as a student member to participate in your state professional organization - $20.00.If you are not already a member, join ALA (American Library Association) as a student - $33.00. You may also want to consider joining one or more of its divisions such as AASL (American Association of School Librarians), ALSC (Association of Library Service to Children), or YALSA (Young Adult Library Services Association). Divisions are at additional cost. Provide documentation of membership to both organizations. DATE DUE: October 3

5. Ning and Listserv Join and read the MEMO Ning (http://memotech.ning.com/) and invite me to be your friend. Subscribe to and read LM_Net listserv (http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/sub.html). Post a question to LM_Net that relates to an area of competency on which you are working. Post both the question and the responses on D2L. DATE DUE: November 21

6. Professional Meeting Attend a professional meeting related to library/media information such as a state or national conference. You may want to consider the following: MEMO Fall Conference in St. Cloud (October 3-5); CLN: Books and Breakfast (February 1); Hubbs Children’s Literature Conference (February 22); Spotlight on Books Conference (April 11-12); TIES 2012 Educational Technology Conference (Minneapolis, December 14-17); ALA online learning opportunities (http://ala.org/onlinelearning/); Minitex training sessions or webinars (http://www.minitex.umn.edu/Training/Browse.aspx); or a TIES professional development class (http://www.ties.k12.mn.us/Workshops_and_seminars.html). Provide verification of your attendance and post a summary of a session you attended on D2L. Include something of value that you learned from your participation in this professional learning opportunity. Please see me if you have an alternative conference or workshop you’d like to attend. DATE DUE: December 12

7. Daily Log Keep a daily log of your clinical experience/supervised student teaching activities. Record all dates and hours worked, activities/duties, and competencies addressed. Save this for inclusion in your portfolio. DATE DUE: December 12

8. Practicum Agreement Have your supervising librarians fill out the Practicum Agreement. (See form following the syllabus.) Turn this in at the last seminar. DATE DUE: December 12

9. Reflection Paper Based on your student teaching and MLIS/SLMS course work, write a reflection paper

•documenting your successful achievement of the six Minnesota Department of Education competencies for school library media specialists

•at least two of the MLIS student learning outcomes including the two listed below: SLO 2: Demonstrate critical thinking by integrating relevant models, theories, research and practices, and SLO 5: Communicate knowledge from library and information studies and related disciplines.

•and at least three MLIS threads of your choice (ethics, leadership, technological fluency, diversity and research) with a focus on research.

Artifacts in your portfolio should directly support these competencies, outcomes, and threads. There may be overlap between competencies, SLOs, and threads, and artifacts may support more than one competency, outcome, or thread. Incorporate information from your student teaching, course work, and other related experiences in your reflection paper. The reflection paper should be at least 1000 words in essay format. It will be included in your portfolio. DATE DUE: December 12

10. Portfolio An electronic portfolio using efoliomn.com is required. While your portfolio will be evaluated, it is for personal use as a reference for continuing practice in the field. We will discuss how to create the electronic portfolio and assess progress throughout the semester. DATE DUE: December 12

Portfolio Requirements

• Home page (contact information, welcome statement)

• Statement of philosophy/vision/mission

• Resume (Include professional organizations memberships, publications/presentations - if any, and areas of licensure. From this page, link to letters of recommendation. You should include at least one from a cooperating library media specialist.)

• Standards (MN LMS, MEMO, AASL, ISTE)

• Student Teaching (include sites, pre-clinical form, and daily log

• Reflection Paper

• Artifacts

Assessment LIS 7283/7286 Clinical Experience/Supervised Student Teaching is a pass/fail course. Assessment is based upon preparation, participation, completion of assignments, and quality of your portfolio. It is also based upon the St. Catherine University instructor’s interview with the site supervising librarians, the supervising librarians’ comments on the Assessment Rubric, and on letters of recommendation.

Incompletes A grade of incomplete is given only when unusual circumstances deem it appropriate. Ordinarily, such circumstances would involve matters that are not wholly within your control, such as illness. If you wish to receive an incomplete grade you must complete a Petition for Incomplete Grade form (available online) no later than the last day of the term in which course requirements are due. You must be making satisfactory progress in the course and you must have completed 75% of the course at the time the petition is filed. Incompletes are awarded at the instructor's discretion. If granted, the normal deadline for completion of the work is no more than eight weeks after the last day of classes in the session or subsession in which the course is offered. The instructor may establish a due date after the normal deadline if you request it and special circumstances warrant it. The instructor will submit an alternate grade that will automatically be recorded if you do not complete the requirements for the course by the deadline. If you complete the course requirements in the time allotted, the instructor must submit the final grade by the deadline. Extensions to the due date originally agreed to by you and your instructor must be approved by the appropriate academic dean. (From Office of the Registrar)

Course Calendar

Seminar 1 – September 5

Readings:

• Toor and Weisburg Chapters 1, 3, 6

• Coatney Chapters 1, 6

Assignments:

•Be prepared to schedule at least one observation date.

•Be prepared to schedule a seminar at your site.

Seminar 2 – October 3

Readings:

• Toor and Weisburg Chapter 5

• Coatney Chapters 2, 5

Assignments:

• Assessment Rubric with competencies indicated

• Documentation of professional organization membership

Seminar 3 – October 24

Readings:

• Toor and Weisburg chapters 8, 10, 11

• Coatney Chapters 3, 4, 7, 8

Seminar 4 – November 21

Readings:

• Toor and Weisburg chapters 4, 7, 9, 12

• Coatney Chapter 9

Assignments:

MEMO Ning membership

LM_Net subscription with a question posted and answered (TAR/Target and HIT)

Seminar 5 – December 12

Readings:

• Toor and Weisburg chapter 2

• Coatney Chapter 10

Assignments:

• Attendance at professional conference

• Daily log

• Practicum Agreement

• Reflection Paper

• Assessment Rubric

• Portfolio / eFolio

Your portfolio, including your reflection paper, is due no later than December 12. This syllabus is subject to revision with input from students and at the discretion of the instructor.

PRACTICUM AGREEMENT: LIS 7283/7286

Student: ___________________________________ Semester: __________Year: _____

Student Address: _____________________________________________________________________________

Cell phone: _________________________________ Student’s Local Phone: ______________

Student Email: ______________________________

Principal Site: ______________________________ Date/Hours Completed: _____________

Site Address (City/State/Zip): _____________________________________________________________________________

Site Supervisor: ________________________________ Supervisor Title: _________________

Supervisor Phone Number: _______________________ Supervisor Email: ________________

Supervisor (Signature): ____________________________ Date: ________________________

2nd Site: ___________________________________Date/Hours Completed: _____________




Supervisor (Signature): __________________________ Date:___________________________

3rd Site: ______________________________________ Date/Hours Completed: __________

Site Address (City/State/Zip):

____________________________________________________________________________



Supervisor (Signature): ___________________________Date:__________________________

4th Site: ______________________________________Date/Hours Completed: ___________




Supervisor (Signature): ______________________________ Date: __________________

SIGNATURES:

Student: __________________________________________ Date: __________________

Practicum Faculty: __________________________________Date: ___________________