About the Fellowships

The Library's Fellowships for teachers were established with funding from the William Buckland Foundation. In-kind support was provided by the Victorian Institute of Teaching.

Aims

The Fellowships aimed to:

• support schools to provide leaders of the future with opportunities for professional research and reflection on practice
• create innovative and authentic learning experiences for students and teachers which engage with the collections and services of the State Library of Victoria
• generate a professional network connecting the State Library to schools and teachers across Victoria
• improve awareness of the State Library and its role in the cultural lives of all Victorians.

Benefits

The Fellowships:

• provided recipients with high-profile, creative professional development opportunities which engage with the wider community
• developed innovative and sustainable programs and resources that benefit the Victorian education sector.