Stepping into topic three really threw me off balance. Having zero teaching experience, and expertise, the terms such as resource based learning, constructivist learning, inquiry learning and project based learning, became a blur of random meaningless terms in my head. I had to read the modules slowly a number of times to understand.
The introductory webinar helped, as Judy put the terms into context. A really interesting part of the webinar was when Judy noted that "literacy underpins everything we do". I think it is easy for me, and likely other students, to get focused on the opportunities for the TL to be a "collaborator, leader, information literacy advocate, learning partner" etc. In schools, reading and literacy development is critical, and the TL has a key role in developing these skills.
Working within the curriculum is a key role of the TL. Understanding learning approaches is important. The topic introduces inquiry learning. My understanding of inquiry learning is that the students take an active role in their own learning. It is under the banner of a Constructivist Curriculum. This style of learning facilitates the acquisition of information literacy skills such as question formulation, evaluating information and building new knowledge. Teachers help the students to construct their own knowledge, rather than simply reproduce a series of facts. This style of learning sounds fun! The student is active, rather than a passive participant in the learning process.
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