Standard IV:  Fosters Effective Communication in the Learning Environment

STANDARD STATEMENT IV: The effective school librarian consistently enriches communication in the learning environment.

Performance Criteria for Standard IV. The extent to which the school librarian:

1. Communicates openly with all students and others working in the learning environment.


2. Develops communication skills for active inquiry, collaboration and supportive interaction.Encourages self-expression, reflection and evaluation.Models and promotes clear and logical oral and written expression, using Standard English or a target language as appropriate.


3. Applies principles of language acquisition and development to the teaching of communication skills.Fosters sensitivity to variations in meaning in verbal and non-verbal communication


4. Engages students in different modes of communication.


5. Uses the school's current technologies to enrich student literacy.