Leadership: School Librarian Evaluation
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Moreillon,
J. (2013). Leadership: school librarian evaluation. School Library Monthly, 30(2), 24-25, 59. Retrieved from: http://www.abc-clio.com/Portals/0/PDF/FeaturedArticles/LU/SLMFreeArticles/1113_v30n2p24_Leadership_Moreillon.pdf
Summary:
The implementation of Common Core influenced a review of
teacher evaluations. Teachers are
evaluated on many aspects of their teaching including student achievement on
standardized tests. While school
librarians are not specifically evaluated based on student assessment, they should
be concerned about student success and how it can be achieved. This article suggests that with the use
of formal and informal assessments, such as pre- and post-tests, reflections,
graphic organizers, and checklists, school librarians can accurately assess
student learning and achievement.
It is also important for school librarians to practice
self-assessment. Some suggestions
in the article for self-assessment include reflection on teaching,
collaboration with teachers, professional development, outreach, collection
access, leadership, and planning and evaluation. The article even provides an example of a self-assessment,
“School Librarian Self-Assessment: Five Roles of the School Librarian” as a
resource for teacher librarians and school administrators.
Evaluation:
This article provides a guide to school librarians with
specific standards that should be met based on the American Association of
School Librarians (AASL) 21st-Century
Approach to School Librarian Evaluation.
An emphasis in the standards
is placed on the collaboration and co-teaching
of school librarians with other teachers and faculty members. Self-assessment and self-evaluation are
important tools for any person to reflect upon if they want to become
better. The resource provided at
the end of this article is a great tool to help school librarians initially
self-assess themselves so that they can set goals for future improvement.
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