According to EdWeek, the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted professional development for educators.
Professional development has become more critical than ever, with teachers seeking to improve their skills and adapt to new technologies and teaching methods. The pandemic highlighted the need for ongoing, continuous professional development rather than episodic and intense training, says Kate Kopland from the University of Delaware.
There is a growing recognition that to meet the needs of the students, it is essential more than ever to stay with the current educational theories and technology tools.
According to Springer Nature, librarians must stay current on academic integrity, AI tools, and education theories because they are crucial in promoting reading, academic integrity and ethical behaviour on campus.
Liferarian Association conducted a recent survey, and here are the study results regarding how Librarians desire to continue to be professionally empowered and updated.
Librarians from the following boards took the survey:
- CBSE Schools: 47.4%
- IB Board: 25%
- International & IGCSE: 14.5%
- ICSE: 9.2%
- State Board: 3.9%
How would Librarians want to stay relevant as lifelong learners in their profession?
- Engage with content independently and discussions with experts – 57.9%
- Attending conferences – 36.8%
- Lecture format of content and best practices – 31.6%
- Have a 1-1 program and design their learning with a coach – 23.7 %
- Self-paced content with assignments – 23.7%
How many hours would Librarians like to invest in their professional development?
- 50% voted to invest time during weekends
- 50% voted to invest time during weekdays
Areas of topics for Professional Development for Librarians include the following:
- Reading Activities to Incorporate during Library Class for Secondary School 48.7%
- Reading Activities to incorporate during Library Class for Primary School 40.8%
- Creating a digital presence 36.8%
- Research Skills Advanced Course for Secondary School and Tech Tools 36.8%
- Library Promotion 32.9%
- Research Skills Basic Course for Primary School 28.9%
- Mapping Curriculum 25%
- Social media and networking 25%
- Weeding 21.1%
- Library Catalog Management – 19.7%
- Extended Essay 19.7%
- Library Budget 17.1%
- Inventory 13.2%
As educators, we understand the importance of staying up-to-date with the latest trends and developments in our field. This is especially true for librarians, who play a vital role in helping students access reading and evaluate information in today’s digital age. Designing Your Own Learning: The Power of Personalized Professional Development for Librarians.
Unlock Your Potential: Personalized Professional Development for Librarians! A Great Opportunity
Personalized professional development is a great option because:
- It allows you to tailor your learning experience to your specific needs and interests. This means that you can focus on areas that are most relevant to your work as a librarian.
- Personalized professional development is also highly effective. By engaging in hands-on, interactive learning experiences, you can gain practical skills that you can immediately apply to your work. This type of learning is often more engaging and impactful than traditional, lecture-style training.
- In personalized professional development, you can connect with a community of like-minded educators who are also committed to improving their skills and knowledge. This can be a valuable source of support and inspiration as you work to enhance your practice.
- Personalized and relevant professional development is an investment in your own growth and development, as well as the growth and development of your students.
Explore the many opportunities available today and take advantage of them.
Liferarian Association is offering Personalized Professional Development at Your Fingertips!
If you are interested, please fill out this form, Librarians Unleashed. Check out the upcoming Liferarian Conference July 2023. & Liferarian Coursework