El uso del catálogo universitario como recurso didáctico en la formación docente

This study examines the importance of the Children’s and Young Adult Literature Catalog as a fundamental tool in training future teachers. This resource facilitates the selection of appropriate readings and fosters the development of essential pedagogical skills for teaching reading at elementary and primary levels. The research is based on a qualitative review of studies focused on reading didactics and the use of specialized catalogs in teacher education programs. Selected studies highlight the catalog’s functionality as a practical and accessible tool that supports effective and contextualized literature teaching. Findings indicate that using the catalog helps future teachers develop greater confidence in selecting literary works and improves their teaching skills by providing them with a structured, curated framework of readings. In conclusion, the catalog stands out as an indispensable resource in teacher training, contributing to effective teaching and enhancing literary teaching practices. Its continuous implementation and content updates in university training programs are recommended to ensure its relevance and effectiveness.