Mark Emmons|Elizabeth B. Keefe|Veronica M. Moore|Rebecca Sánchez|Michele M. Mals|Teresa Y. Neely
Teaching Information Literacy Skills to Prepare Teachers Who Can Bridge the Research-to-Practice Gap
University of New Mexico|University of New Mexico|University of New Mexico|University of New Mexico|University of New Mexico|University of New Mexico
paper explores ways academic libraries partner colleges education prepare teachers apply research practice federal mandates child left behind 2001 individuals disabilities education act 2004 require teachers implement evidencebased practices classrooms presents challenge teacher preparation programs raises important questions nature evidence education believe information literacy il skills critical preparing teachers thoughtfully critically ethically implement evidencebased practices report results study effectiveness infusing il throughout coursework teacher preparation program university new mexico describe collaboration library education faculty development instrument designed measure il skills results revealed statistically significant difference pre posttest scores teacher preparation cohorts conclude integration il coursework key element teacher preparation programs