I thought about it and realised that the sessions are not just to support their development of literacy skills or to develop basic information literacy skills, but to promote inclusiveness within the broader school community.
As a teacher librarian, it is part of my role to provide library services to all students regardless of their learning abilities.
All students are entitled to equitable access to the library along with its collections, resources and spaces.
Then I have asked myself this question: What skills or abilities have I demonstrated through undertaking the program's with the students?
- Modified instruction to accommodate special needs e.g repetition of tasks or instructions.
- Teaching at a slower pace e.g. reading information slowly.
- Use of visual cues e.g. showing number cards in bingo for students to read and placing them on the table in order.
If I had to place this into one sentence, I would state that I have through accomodating special needs students, I have provided equitable and convenient access to library services and collections.
