Developing an Impactful Diverse Literature Course for Future Librarians: From Reflection to Action

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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 languageAmerican English
Title of host publicationHandbook of Research on Teaching Diverse Youth Literature to Pre-Service Professionals
DOIs
StatePublished - 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

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