A Leadership Journey: Facilitating web search tools in the 21st century learning environment

Consider the role of Teacher Librarian in Leadership theory and decision making processes in your 21 st century learning environment Leadership can be strategic, shared, transformative and charasmatic Leadership capacity – broad and shared Transformative and Charismatic leadership motivates, gives purpose, develops relationships, collective goals ( Winzenried, 2010) (Lambert, 1998) Leadership is about a body of learners and teachers. (Besilie, 2004) Place the learning needs of students, first

To effectively facilitate choose.. A new professional who is involved in collaborative work cultures, inside and outside the school. ( Besilie 2004) Team based leaders who can wield influence and power to achieve improved student outcomes. (Winzenried, 2010)

Teacher leaders….. TL at the forefront of evolving literacies. Already managing change. Role has shifted beyond custodian of books TLs are Information leaders visionary and knowledgeable in field Manages and leads in existing role leads to a “how to be” leader (Winzenried 2010) Potential to be the……. decision makers….to connect – students and community…..which can lead to school improvement (Besilie)