"I Never Knew I Could Be a Teacher": A Student-Centered MLIS Fellowship for Future Teacher-Librarians

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Main Authors: Gammons, Rachel W., Carroll, Alexander J., Carpenter, Lindsay Inge
Format: Recurso educativo Open Access
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Published: 2018
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author Gammons, Rachel W.
Carroll, Alexander J.
Carpenter, Lindsay Inge
author_facet Gammons, Rachel W.
Carroll, Alexander J.
Carpenter, Lindsay Inge
Gammons, Rachel W.
Carroll, Alexander J.
Carpenter, Lindsay Inge
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contents "I Never Knew I Could Be a Teacher": A Student-Centered MLIS Fellowship for Future Teacher-Librarians Gammons, Rachel W. Carroll, Alexander J. Carpenter, Lindsay Inge Fellowships Masters Programs Librarians Library Administration Library Education Information Science Education Mixed Methods Research Longitudinal Studies Program Effectiveness Reflection Focus Groups Student Surveys Administrator Attitudes Attitude Measures Student Attitudes The Research and Teaching Fellowship (RTF) of the University of Maryland Libraries in College Park is a three-semester teacher training program for students seeking a master's of library and information science (MLIS) degree. This article provides details of the program's content, organization, administration, and assessment. It also includes results from a mixed methods and longitudinal study identifying the successful components of RTF and charting the development of teacher efficacy and identity among participants. Findings indicate that a strong sense of community, sustained engagement with teaching, and the integration of evidenced-based practice prepare MLIS students to succeed in a competitive job market. The authors provide a list of best practices in the development of mentorship and training programs, including considerations for librarians and administrators
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spellingShingle "I Never Knew I Could Be a Teacher": A Student-Centered MLIS Fellowship for Future Teacher-Librarians
Gammons, Rachel W.
Carroll, Alexander J.
Carpenter, Lindsay Inge
Fellowships
Masters Programs
Librarians
Library Administration
Library Education
Information Science Education
Mixed Methods Research
Longitudinal Studies
Program Effectiveness
Reflection
Focus Groups
Student Surveys
Administrator Attitudes
Attitude Measures
Student Attitudes
"I Never Knew I Could Be a Teacher": A Student-Centered MLIS Fellowship for Future Teacher-Librarians Gammons, Rachel W. Carroll, Alexander J. Carpenter, Lindsay Inge Fellowships Masters Programs Librarians Library Administration Library Education Information Science Education Mixed Methods Research Longitudinal Studies Program Effectiveness Reflection Focus Groups Student Surveys Administrator Attitudes Attitude Measures Student Attitudes The Research and Teaching Fellowship (RTF) of the University of Maryland Libraries in College Park is a three-semester teacher training program for students seeking a master's of library and information science (MLIS) degree. This article provides details of the program's content, organization, administration, and assessment. It also includes results from a mixed methods and longitudinal study identifying the successful components of RTF and charting the development of teacher efficacy and identity among participants. Findings indicate that a strong sense of community, sustained engagement with teaching, and the integration of evidenced-based practice prepare MLIS students to succeed in a competitive job market. The authors provide a list of best practices in the development of mentorship and training programs, including considerations for librarians and administrators
title "I Never Knew I Could Be a Teacher": A Student-Centered MLIS Fellowship for Future Teacher-Librarians
topic Fellowships
Masters Programs
Librarians
Library Administration
Library Education
Information Science Education
Mixed Methods Research
Longitudinal Studies
Program Effectiveness
Reflection
Focus Groups
Student Surveys
Administrator Attitudes
Attitude Measures
Student Attitudes
url https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ1177730