The conceptual framework of the College of Education at UWG forms the basis on which programs, courses, experiences, and outcomes are created. With the goal of Developing Exemplary Practitioners, our programs incorporate ten descriptors, clustered into three interrelated and overlapping themes, that demonstrate our commitment to (a) Professional Excellence [knowledgeable, reflective, inquisitive]; (b) Field-Based Inquiry [decisive, adaptive, proactive, leading]; and (c) the Betterment of Society [collaborative, culturally sensitive, empathetic]. These themes and descriptors are integral components of the conceptual framework and provide the basis for developing exemplary practitioners who are prepared to improve schools and communities. National standards (AASL) also are incorporated as criteria against which candidates are measured.

The mission of the College of Education is to provide excellence in the initial and advanced preparation of professionals for a variety of settings, to foster an innovative learning community, and to empower a faculty committed to teaching and dissemination of knowledge. This course's objectives, activities, and assignments are related directly to the conceptual framework and national standards, as identified below.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

The students will:

1. discuss the development of libraries and school library media centers in schools (Wasman, 1998;  Woolls, 2004; Morris, 2004)

(Conceptual Framework Descriptors: Decisive, Leading, Inquisitive, Collaborative, Knowledgeable, Proactive,  Reflective _ Professional Excellence, Field-Based Inquiry, Betterment of Society)

(Standards: AASL 1.2, 3.1; GaPSC 1ii, 3i)

2. examine standards and policies pertaining to operation of school media programs and media specialist certification

 (Wasman, 1998; Woolls, 2004; AASL, n.d.; Georgia Library Media Specialist Handbook, 

  n.d.; Morris 2004)

             (Conceptual Framework Descriptors: Knowledgeable _ Professional Excellence)

            (Standards: AASL 1.4, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3; GaPSC 1iv, 4i, 4ii, 4iii )

3. critique a sample group of mission statements and write a mission statement for a school library media center

(Wasman, 1998; Woolls, 2004; Morris, 2004; AASL, n.d.)

(Conceptual Framework Descriptors: Leading, Proactive, Reflective _ Professional Excellence, Field-Based Inquiry)

(Standards: AASL 4.2; GaPSC 4ii)

4.     demonstrate knowledge of policies and procedures for copyright compliance, inventory, scheduling, periodical control; circulation and overdue policies; circulation and maintenance of media center equipment

      (Wasman, 1998; Heinich, 1999; Morris, 2004; Georgia Library Media Specialist Handbook,

      n.d., Simpson, 2005; Downs, 2009)

            (Conceptual Framework Descriptors: Knowledgeable _ Professional Excellence)

            (Standards: AASL 4.1, 4.2; GaPSC 4i, 4ii)

5.  demonstrate proficiencies in planning, designing, and evaluating facilities for a school library media

(Wasman, 1998; Woolls, 2004; Morris, 2004)

            (Conceptual Framework Descriptors: Knowledgeable _ Professional Excellence)

            (Standards: AASL 1.4, 4.1, 4.2; GaPSC 1iv, 4i, 4ii)

6.     demonstrate an understanding of the budgeting process and site-based management  

(Wasman, 1998; Woolls, 2004; Morris, 2004)

      (Decisive, Leading, Inquiring, Collaborative, Knowledgeable, Proactive, Reflective _

      Professional Excellence, Field-Based Inquiry, Betterment of Society)

      (Standards: AASL 4.1, 4.2, 4.3; GaPSC 4i, 4ii, 4iii)

7. demonstrate strategies for motivating, training, and evaluating staff and volunteers

(Wasman, 1998; Woolls, 2004; Morris, 2004)

            (Conceptual Framework Descriptors: Decisive, Leading, Adaptive, Collaborative,

            Empathetic _ Professional Excellence, Field-Based Inquiry, Betterment of Society)            (Standards: AASL 4.2; GaPSC 4ii)

      8.   demonstrate interpersonal and group relations and strategies for effective communication,

 including issues of diversity, cultural differences, and special learner needs

             (Morris, 2004; Woolls, 2004; Prostano & Prostano, 1999)

            (Conceptual Framework Descriptors: Leading, Collaborative, Culturally Sensitive,

            Empathetic _ Field-Based Inquiry, Betterment of Society)

            (Standards: AASL 1.4, 2.1, 3.2,4.2; GaPSC 1iv, 2i, 3ii, 4ii)

9.   gain a working familiarity of school media-related professional organizations and

publications and examine various school library media trends and issues

      (Wasman, 1998; Woolls, 2004; Morris, 2004; Repman, 2007; Donham, 2008; appropriate

      web sites)

      (Conceptual Framework Descriptors: Inquisitive, Knowledgeable, Proactive _ Professional           Excellence, Field-Based Inquiry)

      (Standards: AASL 3.1; 3.3; GaPSC 3i, 3iii)

10. identify resources available to schools such as Georgia State Department of Education,

Georgia Youth Science and Technology Centers, Regional Educational Service Agencies

(RESAs),  Technology Training Centers, Georgia Learning Resources System, Georgia

Learning Connections, GALILEO.

            (Conceptual Framework Descriptors: Collaborative _ Betterment of Society)

            (Standards: AASL 1.3, 3.1, 4.1; GaPSC 1iii, 3i, 4i)