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Linking Media Specialists with our Student’s Achievement

Linking Media Specialists with our Student’s Achievement. Heidi Packer Rabiah Morning-Parker Letitia Goodman 6466, Spring 2011. (Clip Art, 2011). Did You Know ??.

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Linking Media Specialists with our Student’s Achievement

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  1. Linking Media Specialists with our Student’s Achievement Heidi Packer Rabiah Morning-Parker Letitia Goodman 6466, Spring 2011 (Clip Art, 2011)

  2. Did You Know ?? Studies done all across the county have shown that media specialists are linked to higher tests scores and improved student achievement. (Library Research Service, 2010) (Clip Art, 2011)

  3. The New York Library Association’s Findings Certified librarians provide students with materials that provide a diverse point of view and support the curriculum. (Library Research Services, 2003)

  4. NY Findings, cont. • State schools with certified librarians produce higher English Language Arts (ELA) test scores than schools without librarians • Even in low needs schools, the test score difference was still an average of over 2 points (Library Research Services, 2003)

  5. How do media specialists impact student achievement? • Collaboration- Media specialists and teachers collaborate regularly planning lessons that connect the media center and the classroom. • Leadership-Media specialists meet regularly with principals and administrators regarding curriculum and standards. (Lance,2000) (Library Research Service, 2010) (Clip Art, 2011)

  6. More ways Media Specialists impact student achievement… • Technology- Media programs with networked computers and licensed database resources • Flexible Scheduling- classes visit the media center as the lessons are taught • Adequate Funding-for staff, materials and online resources (Lance, 2000) (Library Research Service, 2010)

  7. Factors that impact student achievement… According to a study done in North Carolina, scores on standardized reading, and English tests in the schools included in this study tended to increase when libraries are in the schools. (Library Research Service, 2003)

  8. Higher Test Scores and Media Specialists – The Connection Library Media Specialists serve as a link between the curriculum to be taught and the attained knowledge of that curriculum. When this is achieved, the result is success on standardized testing.

  9. Factors, cont. (Clip Art, 2011) • When media specialists are staffed in school libraries • Are open more hours during the school week for student access • Had newer books on the shelves (Lance, 2010)

  10. …More Factors (Clip Art, 2011) • When more money per 100 students on books and other print materials like magazines and newspapers was spent • When more money per 100 students on electronic access to information (e.g., online database searching, Internet access) was spent • When the media program subscribed to online periodical services

  11. DEFINITION • Collaboration • A mutual effort based on shared goals, a shared vision, and a climate of trust and respect (Muronago & Harada, 1999). (Clip Art, 2011)

  12. What attributes to Successful Collaboration? • Librarians with flexible schedules are able to devote more time to planning and working with teachers • Flexible schedules allow librarians to develop four times as many integrated units than ones on fixed schedules (Tallman & van Deusen, 1994).

  13. Successful Collaboration, cont. • Scheduling common planning time for teachers and media specialists promotes collaboration. • The greatest and most successful amount of collaboration occurs when team planning is encouraged by the principal (Tallman & van Deusen, 1994).

  14. Interpersonal Factors (Clip Art, 2011) • Successful collaboration involves changing the attitudes toward the librarian’s role • Teachers and Administrators should be able to link the media center program with student achievement

  15. Interpersonal Factors, cont. (Clip Art, 2011) • Teachers may need help adjusting to and embracing collaboration • Media Specialists can act as a change agent to make collaboration more successful

  16. What the teacher brings… (Clip Art, 2011) • Knowledge of student strengths, weaknesses, and interests • Content that is to be taught • Differential learning

  17. What the Media Specialist Brings… • A thorough understanding of information literary skills • A thorough understanding of research skills • Methods to integrate them • Knowledge that helps develop resource-based units (Clip Art, 2011)

  18. Commitment (Clip Art, 2011) • Media Specialists, Teachers, and Administrators must all believe in the media program as a whole • All stakeholders must believe that the program can work and effectively service the students

  19. Linking the Media Center and Home (Clip Art, 2011) The school library media specialist is able to reach more students, who may not have access to computers, and home libraries when they are supply rotating class collections for students and teachers to use away from the school.

  20. Linking the Media Center and Home, cont… When families can access the media center remotely, through data bases, and electronic online resources where computers are linked to the internet. This increases usage for families and provides scheduling flexibility for parents and students.

  21. Seeing the Connection (Clip Art, 2011) “As we search for ways to improve the academic achievement of our nation’s children, we must understand the fundamental contribution school libraries make to student learning outcomes,” said Dr. Beth Fitzsimmons, NCLIS Chairman. (Fitzsimmons, 2007)

  22. REFERENCES ALA, & AEC&T, . (1998). Information power: building partnerships for learning. Chicago & London: American Library Association. Borges, M. (2008). Syracuse researchers link higher test scores with certified librarians in schools . Retrieved from Retrieved from http://www.nyla.org/index. Fitzsimmons, B. (2007, June). School libraries work. Retrieved from http://www.nyla.org/index.php?page_id=1259 Lance, K. (2010, November 23). Increased library staff linked to higher scores. Retrieved from http://www.lrs.org/documents/fastfacts/287_CO3_Staffing_Test_Scores.pdf

  23. REFERENCES Lance, K. (2010, November 23). How school librarians help kids achieve standards. Retrieved from http://www.lrs.org/documents/lmcstudies/CO/CO2brochure.pdf Library Research Service, (2011). School libraries impact study. Retrieved from http://www.lrs.org/impact.php#other_studies Muronago, K., & Harada, V. (1999, October). Building teaching partnerships: the art of collaboration. Teacher Librarian, 9-14. Russell, Shayne. Teachers and Librarians: Collaborative Relationships. Retrieved from http://www.libraryinstruction.com/teachers.html Scholastic Research & Results, (2008). School libraries work. Retrieved from http://www2.scholastic.com/content/collateral_resources/pdf/s/slw3_2008.pdf

  24. REFERENCES Small, R. (2008, January 1). School libraries work. Retrieved from http://www.nyla.org/content/user_1/Preliminary_Report_Small.pdf Tallman, J.I. & van Deusen, J.D. (1994). Collaborative Unit Planning: Schedule, Time, and Participants. School Library Media Quarterly, 23.

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