Multicultural Perspectives on Educator Preparation: Exploring Brazilian School Librarianship

• In Event: SMT - Research in Educator Preparation, Evaluation and Multi-Media for School Media Centers

Short Description

The need to equip today’s youth with 21st century knowledge construction skills served as a catalyst for change in the traditional practices of school librarians all over the world. This change led researchers to question school library practices at an international level, exploring Brazilian school librarianship. Creating innovative research partnerships with school librarians in other countries fosters connections, collaboration and new knowledge; contributing to the preparation of future school librarians the world over.

Authors

• Lucilia Green, Georgia Southern University

• Melissa Johnston, The University of Alabama