RLS591 Supervised Experience in School Libraries

The supervised field experience in a school library, at both the elementary and secondary school levels, offers students experience in unit planning, teaching and administering a school library program. Students will become familiar with national and state professional School Library Information Specialist standards to prepare for their state-required 30 hours of observation. Assessment will be based on students’ successful completion of online portfolios, where they will reflect on application of best practices to their future school library careers; on participation in discussions, both in person and online; and on the presentation and analysis of a collaborative teaching experience. Prerequisite(s): complete at least one RLS course with a grade of B or better. Co-requisite(s): None. 0.5-1 semester hour