Resource-based learning

Resource-based learning is a way of teaching students how to use different kinds of resources to complete a project or task. It works best if the TL and classroom teacher work together to achieve this.

This seemed kind of obvious to me. However, I did have a lightbulb moment that maybe this is not that obvious to everyone else. So if I am ever employed as a TL, this is one thing that I would definitely encourage and promote. I would also make sure that if the schools has an IL program/policy, that teachers are aware of it. If the school does not have one then, we would write one together.

I also started to wonder IF or HOW this might change in the future. Maybe the way services and help is provided (e.g. if the number of physical resources decrease and electronic resources increase, there would need to be careful planning and management of these resources so that the student can access them easily - maybe via the intranet or via online courses) but that is just the way resources are stored and collected. There will always be a need for the TL and teacher to work together to ensure that students are taught how to research and use information. It goes back to having an integrated IL program.

School Library Association of Queensland (SLAQ) (2008). Resource-based learning guidelines.
http://www.slaq.org.au/advocacy/school_library_management/rbl.htm

Campbell, L., Flageolle, P., Griffith, S., & Wojcik, C. (2002). Resource-based learning. In M. Orey (Ed.), Emerging perspectives on learning, teaching, and technology. (Wiki-based version of the original publication by Association for Educational Communications and Technology). http://projects.coe.uga.edu/epltt/index.php?title=Resource-Based_Learning

Qu'Appelle Valley School Division and Regina Catholic Schools, Saskatchewan Ministry of Education (2004-2005). Resource-based learning, in Teacher-Librarians: Supporting Student Learning project. [Make a point of exploring the 'Curriculum Connections' link within this section and the examples of curriculum resources to support different key learning areas] http://www.saskschools.ca/curr_content/teachlib/rbl/rblmain.htm

Catholic Education South Australia (CESA) (2002). Statement on information literacyRetrieved from: http://online.cesanet.adl.catholic.edu.au/docushare/dsweb/Get/Document-7133/statement+on+information+literacy.pdf