Standard 3: Knowledge and Application of Content
Description
Candidates in school librarian preparation programs are knowledgeable in literature,
digital and information literacies, and current instructional technologies. Candidates use their pedagogical skills to actively engage learners in the critical thinking and inquiry process. Candidates use a variety of strategies to foster the development of ethical digital citizens and motivated readers.
Elements
3.1: Reading Engagement
3.2: Information Literacy
3.3: Technology-Enabled Learning
Project 1:
Library Resource Log
The Library Resource Log most closely aligns with AASL Standard 3: Knowledge and Application of Content and a variety of different elements. The resource log helps show my understanding of different literature and the use of digital tools to help engage readers and support instruction. Throughout this project, I gathered and showcased a diverse collection of books across different grade levels and genres to help highlight how literature can be meaningfully integrated into different curriculum and used to promote student reading motivation and engagement (3.1).
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Additionally, the inclusion of bibliographic details, publication data, and verified award sources helps demonstrate ethical information literacy practices and shows how to evaluate and cite trustworthy literary information (3.2). Lastly, the use of digital resources, including online award listings and Canva, helps also reflect my ability in using technology to collect, organize, and communicate literary knowledge in ways that enhance student access and engagement with different reading materials (3.3).
Project 2:
Fair Use Presentation
The Fair Use Presentation most closely aligns with AASL Standard 3: Knowledge and Application of Content. The presentation demonstrates my ability to teach, model, and apply ethical information literacy practices through technology-enabled learning.
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This presentation was created to help students and staff understand the principles and rules of copyright and fair use while also including how to responsibly use and cite materials, evaluate whether a work qualifies for fair use, and recognize the consequences that followed when misuse occurs (3.2). By using visuals, examples, and key terminology into a clear digital format of a PowerPoint, I was able to use instructional technology to effectively communicate complex legal and ethical topics in a way that helped with engagement and comprehension (3.3).