Presents a program planning process for cooperative planning by teachers and media specialists. Planning elements described include objectives; content; organization; methodology; activities; and evaluation. A planning checklist is included. (MES)

Comments on four doctoral studies that show that development of information skills is most effective when integrated with classroom instruction by teachers and librarians who plan and teach cooperatively in a flexibly scheduled resource center. (four references) (KRN)

Reviews research findings that indicate students learn more and produce better research products following planned, integrated information skills instruction by the teacher and teacher-librarian together. Topics include the search process, search strategies, concept mapping, integrated resource-based instruction, and the need for formal planning.…

Identifies key concepts of cooperative curriculum planning processes involving classroom teachers and teacher-librarians. The history of cooperation and the linear approach to planning are described. A rationale for an approach based on mutual respect for teachers' personal practical knowledge for exploring curriculum potential is proposed.…

Presents three scenarios that pose obstacles to teacher-librarian instructional consultation. Each situation is analyzed and draws on teacher planning research. Practical approaches for instructional collaboration are offered. (AEF)

Describes methods used to teach library skills to limited English proficient students in a California high school. Cultural attitudes toward librarians, methods for teaching library etiquette and a unit for teaching research skills and writing a research paper are covered. (two references) (KRN)

Comments on the following research finding: teacher-librarians who understand the search process, work with classroom colleagues to integrate the process in instruction, and intervene early in student support, more effectively guarantee student success and academic achievement than those who don't. (PEN)

Examines the collaboration process between a teacher, teacher-librarian, and language specialist working to develop an integrated language and content novel study unit for a fifth-grade class with a high percentage of mainstreamed ESL (English-as-a-Second-Language) students. Definitions and principles of collaboration are described, and the…