Abstract
This chapter describes the development of a course about diversity in children’s literature for pre-service
librarians. A discussion of the pedagogical philosophy that grounds the faculty member before designing
the course is presented. With a lens of critical pedagogy, the course presents a learning environment in
which students analyze their place within the power structures of society. The course’s design follows
a structure that takes students from reflective assignments to acquiring the tools they will need to actively
diversify youth collections and programs in libraries and schools. The chapter includes suggested
guidelines to develop the course’s learning outcomes, materials, and tools for authentic assessment of
learning. It also includes samples of assignments, resources to use in the course design, and suggestions
for future research.
Original language | American English |
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Title of host publication | Handbook of Research on Teaching Diverse Youth Literature to Pre-Service Professionals |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jun 2021 |
Keywords
- diversity
- children's literature
- multicultural literature
- library school
Disciplines
- Education
- Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education
- Higher Education
- Scholarship of Teaching and Learning