Why are some teaching experiences exhausting and ineffective while others are energizing and transformative? To answer this question, we turn to Harriet Schwartz's concept of relational or Connected Teaching. Participants will learn about practices that foster the kind of teaching that leaves both librarian and learner feeling attuned to one other, reinvigorated, and fulfilled. This presentation will not ignore the challenges inherent in teaching librarianship, but will address them through a reparative framework, encouraging librarians to prioritize well-being. In focusing on connection, we create an opportunity to fundamentally change the way we work with students, instructors, and one another.
Veronica Arellano Douglas, University of Houston, co-created this presentation.Participants will:
- Describe the concept of connected teaching and its potential impact on library instruction.
- Identify opportunities for high-quality connection in their teaching practice.
- Incorporate their own needs and boundaries as teachers into their library instruction practice.
