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Information literacy instruction in early childhood education: the school museum
Author(s) -
ParisiMoreno Verónica,
LlonchMoliyra,
Selfa Moisés
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
literacy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.649
H-Index - 26
eISSN - 1741-4369
pISSN - 1741-4350
DOI - 10.1111/lit.12238
Subject(s) - reading (process) , information literacy , literacy , school library , mathematics education , pedagogy , emergent literacy , scientific literacy , early childhood , primary education , psychology , computer science , library science , science education , political science , developmental psychology , law
Instruction with primary sources promotes learner engagement and behavioural objectives. The school museum is a suitable resource for information literacy instruction in early childhood education. In this paper, we question conventional information literacy instruction. Drawing on a review of the scientific literature on information literacy and a review of educational policies, we argue that instructional innovation is needed in reading instruction in early childhood education. Based on the use of primary sources, we propose the interdisciplinary approach of the school museum as an alternative to the school library. This inquiry has implications for teacher effectiveness, student centred learning, reading motivation, and the school‐community relationship. Finally, we give some recommendations concerning school museum implementation and further research on the topic of school museums.