Achieving national board certification for school library media specialists [[electronic resource] ] : a study guide / / Gail Dickinson

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910451392403321
• Autore: Dickinson Gail K
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Chicago, : American Library Association, 2005
• ISBN: 0-8389-9800-3
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (193 p.)
• Disciplina: 027.8
• Soggetti: School librarians - Certification - Standards - United States; Instructional materials personnel - Certification - Standards - United States; Media programs (Education) - United States; Electronic books.
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Contents; Figures; Acknowledgments; Introduction; Part I; 1 - National Board History and Overview; 2 - NBPTS and School Library Media; 3 - The ECYA / Library Media Standards; 4 - The NBPTS Certification Process; Part II; 5 - Collaborative Integrated Instruction; 6 - Encouraging Literature Appreciation; 7 - Integration of Technology; 8 - Other Best Practices; Part III; 9 - Entry One; 10 - Entry Two; 11 - Entry Three; 12 - Entry Four; 13 - Assessment Center Exercises; 14 - Banking; 15 - The Future of NBPTS School Library Media Certification; Index
• Sommario/riassunto: To achieve the distinction of National Board Certification, school library media specialists face daunting challenges requiring hard work, teaching knowledge, collaborative skills, organizational ability, and courage. Put a friendly mentor in your corner! This study guide coaches school library media specialists through exam specifics. Author, librarian, and educator Gail Dickinson has been on the front lines since the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) introduced library media standards in 2000. Her work has helped bring the rigorous certification process into perspect