Research+on+Collaboration

PEER REVIEWED RESEARCH Bilyeu, Linda. "TEACHERS AND LIBRARIANS Collaborate IN LESSON STUDY." //Knowledge Quest// 38.2 (2009): 14-19. //Academic Search Complete//. EBSCO. Web. 13 Mar. 2011. Keith Curry Lance's research in Oregon shows a relationship between quality library programs and student achievement (Lance. Rodney, and Hamilton-Penneil 2OOl). We have seen Lesson Study validate the role of school librarians as instructional partners and provide specific evidence of their positive impact on student achievement. Heider, Kelly. "Information Literacy: The Missing Link in Early Childhood Education." //Early Childhood Education Journal// 36.6 (2009): 513-518. //Academic Search Complete//. EBSCO. Web. 13 Mar. 2011. Research suggests that early information literacy instruction, using informational texts and collaborative, teacher–librarian curriculum planning, promotes critical thinking and increases the ability to problem-solve—two skills necessary for survival in today’s Information Age.

Most elementary school librarians do not have...time to plan and execute collaborative lessons with classroom teachers. Furthermore, early childhood educators tend to under or overestimate the kind of research assignments their students can handle. ‘‘When research assignments match stages of children’s cognitive development, they are more satisfied with their learning, more confident in their ability to use the library, and more interested in using nonfiction and reference books in seeking information’’ (Kuhlthau1987, p. 46). Research studies in Alaska (Lance et al.1999), Colorado (Lance et al. 1993; Lance et al. 2000a), and Pennsylvania (Lance et al.2000b) suggest that quality school library programs, run by professional library media specialists who work with classroom teachers to integrate information literacy standards throughout the curriculum, increase academic achievement.

Jami Jones, et al. "School Librarians: The Forgotten Partners." //Teaching Exceptional Children// 43.3 (2011): 14-20. //Academic Search Complete//. EBSCO. Web. 13 Mar. 2011. Lonsdale (2003) reviewed more than 75 studies of school library media programs conducted during the past 60 years...Lonsdale also found evidence that the school librarian's availability to collaborate with general educators was a key factor in increased student achievement.

Special educators who want to build a collaborative partnership with the school librarian should facilitate the following action steps: • Create a foundation for mutual respect and understanding. • Create a focused purpose for collaboration. • Generate a written plan for collaboration. • Plan collaborative activities of mutual responsibility. • Record, document, and celebrate collaboration. Following these action steps can help create an atmosphere of true collaborative partnership and improve services for students with special needs.

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Lance, Keith Curry, Marcia J. Rodney, and Bill Schwarz. "Collaboration Works--When It Happens!." //Teacher Librarian// 37.5 (2010): 30-36. //Academic Search Complete//. EBSCO. Web. 13 Mar. 2011.

Lance, Keith Curry, Marcia J. Rodney, and Christine Hamilton-Pennell. //How School Librarians Help Kids Achieve Standards: The Second Colorado Study//. //Library Research Service//. Library Research Service, Apr. 2000. Web. 13 Mar. 2011.

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media type="custom" key="8679650" Loertscher, David. "gauging the impact of teacher and teacher-librarian collaboration." //Teacher Librarian// 34.2 (2006): 41. //Academic Search Complete//. EBSCO. Web. 13 Mar. 2011.

media type="custom" key="8679514" Meyer, Nadean. "Collaboration Success for Student Achievement in Social Studies: The Washington State Story." //Teacher Librarian// 37.4 (2010): 40-43. //Academic Search Complete//. EBSCO. Web. 13 Mar. 2011.

media type="custom" key="8679550" Montiel-Overall, Patricia. "teacher and teacher-librarian collaboration: moving toward integration." //Teacher Librarian// 34.2 (2006): 28-33. //Academic Search Complete//. EBSCO. Web. 13 Mar. 2011.

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Research on collaboration: From School Libraries Work by Scholastic: Resource-rich school libraries and credentialed school librarians play key roles in promoting both information literacy and reading for information and inspiration. When staffed by qualified professionals trained to collaborate with teachers and engage students meaningfully with information that matters in the real world, school libraries become sophisticated 21st-century learning environments that offer equal opportunities for achievement to all students, regardless of the socio-economic or education levels of the community.