School Libraries: Improving the Literacy and Wellbeing Outcomes for Young People

The first SLANSW Flexible Blended Learning Course for 2023 will feature the recent work by Dr Margaret Merga. Participants will engage with the content of Dr Merga’s book, which will be supported by recordings of Professional Conversations between Dr Merga and Dr Lyn Hay about the content of the book. Sessions will also include video content only from the restricted section of the SLANSW Professional Learning Archive.  Other supporting resources have been curated to expand participants’ access to content around this very important topic. The cost of this course is $120, which represents outstanding value. All participants of the course will receive a copy of Dr Merga’s book, School Libraries Supporting Literacy and Wellbeing, as part of the registration fee. (This book retails for $105). This course will provide 10 hours of Elective Professional Learning.

Course structure 

Participants can choose to start the course anytime during Term 2. The course will open on May 1. Participants will work at their own pace to complete the viewing and reading of resources. At the end of Term 2, an optional online meetup will be offered for participants, however attendance at this meetup is not compulsory to achieve the course requirements. Due to the amount of content being offered, the course will remain open until July 21. Participants will submit a reflection on their learning at the end of the flexible blended learning course. 

Course Overview

Session 1

Introduction and assessment of current services and programs

Session 2

The Teacher Librarian as Literacy Educator

Session 3

Teacher Librarians Engaging Struggling and Reluctant Readers

Sessions 4

School Libraries and Reading Engagement for Wellbeing

Session 5

School Library Environments Supporting Students and Staff

Session 6

Visibility and Advocacy for School Libraries and Staff

Session 7

Analysis and Reflection

Registrations* for this course are now open: Flexible Blended Learning Course 1, 2023

As numbers are restricted to 24 participants, we recommend early registration to avoid disappointment.

*This course is only open to current SLANSW members.