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LIS 6830: Internship in School Libraries Course Syllabus (variable 3 - 8 credit hours)

**Instructors** One of the following faculty will be assigned as your internship director: Dr. Pat Antrim 543-8633 antrim@ucmo.edu Skype: patriciaantrim Dr. Jenny Robins 543-8879 jrobins@ucmo.edu Skype: jrobins555 Floyd Pentlin 543-4910 fpentlin@ucmo.edu Skype: fcpen2008

**Class Meeting Times** There are no scheduled class meetings. The internship takes place in a school chosen by the candidate and approved by the internship director. The candidate’s schedule will follow the school schedule that they are working in. The university internship director will make two scheduled visits to observe the candidate teaching during the semester.

**Description of the course** The internship in school libraries is a post-practicum clinical experience designed to place the student in a working school library environment with the support of university faculty.

**Conceptual Framework**

**Belief Statement** The Central educator is a competent, caring, reflective practitioner committed to the premise that all can learn.

**Mission** As a cornerstone of the institution for over 130 years, the University of Central Missouri's Teacher Education Program develops teachers and other school professionals who are well grounded in theory, display competence in content knowledge and instructional strategies, and possess the dispositions to ensure success for all learners. The Teacher Education Program prepares individuals as professional educators for an ever-changing, culturally diverse population. Faculty and candidates provide support and service to schools in meeting their present and future challenges by developing communities that learn through research and scholarly activities. Educator preparation is a campus-wide responsibility, a commitment that reflects the honor and worth of serving a vital profession.

Purpose of the course: This course is a semester long clinical experience in school librarianship. It is designed for initial certification students who do not have initial certification in another content area.

**Objectives of the course** Missouri Standards for Teacher Education Programs (MoSTEP) Performance Standards for Education Professionals 1.2.1 The preservice teacher understands the central concepts, tools of inquiry and structures of the discipline(s) within the context of a global society and creates learning experiences that make these aspects of subject matter meaningful for students. 1.2.2 The preservice teacher understands how students learn and develop, and provides learning opportunities that support the intellectual, social, and personal development of all students. 1.2.3 The preservice teacher understands how students differ in their approaches to learning and creates instructional opportunities that are adapted to diverse learners. 1.2.4 The preservice teacher recognizes the importance of long-range planning and curriculum development and develops, implements, and evaluates curriculum based upon student, district, and state performance standards. 1.2.5 The preservice teacher uses a variety of instructional strategies to encourage students' development of critical thinking, problem solving, and performance skills. 1.2.6 The preservice teacher uses an understanding of individual and group motivation and behavior to create a learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation. 1.2.7 The preservice teacher models effective verbal, nonverbal, and media communication techniques to foster active inquiry, collaboration, and supportive interaction in the classroom. 1.2.8 The preservice teacher understands and uses formal and informal assessment strategies to evaluate and ensure the continuous intellectual, social, and physical development of the learner. 1.2.9 The preservice teacher is a reflective practitioner who continually assesses the effects of choices and actions on others. This reflective practitioner actively seeks out opportunities to grow professionally and utilizes the assessment and professional growth to generate more learning for more students. 1.2.10 The preservice teacher fosters relationships with school colleagues, parents, and educational partners in the larger community to support student learning and well-being. 1.2.11 The preservice teacher understands theories and applications of technology in educational settings and has adequate technological skills to create meaningful learning opportunities for all students.

**MoSTEP/AASL Standards** Component 1.5.1 Use of Information and Ideas Component 1.5.2 Teaching and Learning Component 1.5.3 Collaboration and Leadership Component 1.5.4. Program Administration

**National Board Professional Teaching Standards** **What Library Media Specialists Know** I. Knowledge of Learners--Accomplished library media specialists have knowledge of learning styles and of human growth and development. II. Knowledge of Teaching and Learning--Accomplished library media specialists know the principles of teaching and learning that contribute to an active learning environment. III. Knowledge of Library and Information Studies--Accomplished library media specialists know the principles of library and information studies needed to create effective, integrated library media programs.

**What Library Media Specialists Do** IV. Integrating Instruction--Accomplished library media specialists integrate information literacy through collaboration, planning, implementation, and assessment of learning. V. Leading Innovation through the Library Media Program--Accomplished library media specialists lead in providing equitable access to and effective use of technologies and innovations. VI. Administering the Library Media Program--Accomplished library media specialists plan, develop, implement, manage, and evaluate library media programs to ensure that students and staff use ideas and information effectively.

**How Library Media Specialists Grow as Professionals** VII. Reflective Practice--Accomplished library media specialists engage in reflective practice to increase their effectiveness. VIII. Professional Growth--Accomplished library media specialists model a strong commitment to lifelong learning and to their profession. IX. Ethics, Equity, and Diversity--Accomplished library media specialists uphold professional ethics and promote equity and diversity. X. Leadership, Advocacy, and Community Partnerships--Accomplished library media specialists advocate for the library media program, involving the greater community.

**Evaluation of the course: Grades will be figured using the standard scale.** 100-90% = A 89-80% = B 79-70% =C 69-60%=D 59% and below=F Instructor created rubrics will be used to evaluate subjective assignments.

**Early Alert:** As part of the College of Education commitment to building a positive, student-centered learning community that supports the success of every student, the faculty member instructing this course participates in the UCMO Early Alert Program.

**ADA:** Students with documented disabilities who are seeking academic accommodations should contact the Office of Accessibility Services, Union 222, (Voice and TTY) 660-543-4421. Academic Honesty: Honesty in all endeavors is essential to the function of society. Honesty in the classroom among students and between students and faculty is a matter that should concern everyone in the University Community. Please seen the Central Student Handbook for the complete policy, student responsibilities, and procedures for enforcement.

**Get help @ your library!** You may access your library account, the online catalog, and electronic databases from James C. Kirkpatrick Library’s website at [|http://library.ucmo.edu]. For research assistance, you may contact the Reference Desk:
 * Phone: 660-543-4154 Email: reference@libserv.ucmo.edu
 * Chat: []

**ListServ** Each student is expected to subscribe to the listserv maintained by the department. Follow directions posted at [].

**Textbooks and other required materials for the course** American Association of School Librarians. //Standards for the 21st-Century Learner//. 2007. Web. 17 Aug. 2010. <[]>.

American Association of School Librarians. //Standards for the 21-st Century Learner in Action.// Chicago: ALA, 2009. Print.

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. //Standards for Missouri School Library Media Centers//. DESE, 2008. PDF file. 14 Dec. 2010. <[]>.

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. “1.5 Professional Competencies for Library Media Specialist Preparation (Initial and Advanced).” //Missouri Standards for Teacher Education Programs (MoSTEP) and Benchmarks for Preliminary Teacher Education Programs//. DESE, 5 Oct. 2006. Web. 12 Dec. 2010. <[]>.

//Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association.// 6th ed. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association, 2010


 * NOTE: The Library Science department standard is the //MLA Style Manual and Guide to Scholarly Publishing//, 3rd ed. However, the Education Department at UCM uses APA and for this project you will need to conform to the department standard and use APA, 6th edition. If you are unfamiliar with the APA process, the links below will give you an overview. **
 * APA Format Citations-Sixth (6th) Edition []
 * A great YouTube video that shows you how to exactly set up your paper using the APA format. Nine-plus minutes well spent.
 * APA Style: The Social Sciences []
 * Excellent overview of APA including in-text citations, list of references, and manuscript format.
 * APA Reference Style Guide []
 * From Northern Michigan University, this site has a lot of examples of how to form citations using many examples of electronic information sources.
 * Citing Sources Using APA Manual (6th ed.) []
 * An excellent summary and overview of APA.

**Internships not in home school** For students who are not employed in the school where they are doing their internship, additional documents will be required, including the Introductory Activity (included in the TWS process), Background Check, and Comments Regarding District Supervisor. See the Student Teaching web site at [] with your University Supervisor to be sure you have accomplished everything needed. Intern students are reminded to work closely with your UCM instructor and the Student Teaching office to ensure all district permissions for student teaching are addressed.

**Background Check** The Office of Educator Quality has been notified by the Missouri State Highway Patrol that effective March 19, 2012, the cost of the fingerprint background check will change from the current price of $52.20 to $49.45. In addition, the name of the fingerprinting vendor has changed from L-1 Enrollment to MorphoTrust USA.

**Certification Note** The internship is often the final course students take before applying for certification. If at the end of this course all requirements for certification have been met, students need to complete the Application for Initial Professional Teacher Certification (IPC) and submit it to the Student Teaching and Certification Office at UCM. This form is available from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education web site at []. Contact for the Student Teaching and Certification Office is below:

Clinical Services and Certification Lovinger Building, Room 2170 Phone: 660-543-4880 Fax: 660-543-8655 Email: student_teaching@ucmo.edu


 * Getting a Student ID**

To obtain an ID, follow these instructions


 * 1) Send an e-mail request from your UCM e-mail account to bkwilson@ucmo.edu
 * 2) In the subject line of the e-mail put: ID Request
 * 3) In the body of the e-mail include: Name, 700#, mailing address

Extended Campus staff will verify that you are only taking online classes (not hybrid or Summit Center classes - just online). Once verification is complete, they will then forward the request to the ID office. One the IDs have been printed and sent back to them, they will mail the ID to you. Just like any student ID the first one is free; the second one is $20.00. To use the ID you will need to present it along with a federal or state photo ID like a driver's license.

A University ID is handy to have when yo want to borrow books from a university library other than UCM's or if you want to pick up UCM books at another university library using the MOBIUS system. That ID includes your 700 number which is what university libraries are looking for. Take another photo ID to confirm you are who your ID says you are.