scholarly journals From Learning to Read to Reading to Learn: School Libraries, Literacy and Guided Inquiry

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ross J. Todd
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
School Libraries ◽  
Guided Inquiry ◽  
School Librarians ◽  
Learning To Read ◽  
Global Citizens ◽  
The World ◽  
The Future ◽  
Reading To Learn ◽  
Quality School

School libraries are about the future. They are about the development of knowledgeable and knowing young people; young people who have the ability to read the word and the world, and who can live their lives as thinking, informed, knowledgeable and productive citizens of an increasingly inter-connected world. They are about young people who have the knowledge, skills, attitudes and values to invest wisely in confidently shaping their own futures and their lives as family, community and workplace members. Reading, Knowing and Doing are the multiple faces of the future global citizens that we nurture in our schools. Reading, Knowing, Doing, as the multiple faces of literacy, are the multiple faces of quality school libraries. And Reading, Knowing and Doing are at the heart of informed, in-tune, and in-touch school librarians committed to providing the best opportunities for our students to learn to use their minds well.

scholarly journals Information Literacy through Guided Inquiry: Preparing Students for the 21st Century

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carol C. Kuhlthau
Keyword(s):  
Information Literacy ◽  
21St Century ◽  
School Library ◽  
Research Process ◽  
School Libraries ◽  
Independent Learning ◽  
Guided Inquiry ◽  
School Librarians ◽  
University Center ◽  
The Impact

Across the globe, school libraries play an essential role in preparing students for living and working in the 21st century through information literacy. The Rutgers University Center for International Scholarship in School Libraries (CISSL) promotes this initiative in information literacy through research on the impact of school libraries on student learning, research symposia for international scholars, and training institutes for school librarians and teachers. Our research shows that guided inquiry is a dynamic, innovative way of developing information literacy through the school library. Guided inquiry is carefully planned, closely supervised, targeted intervention of an instructional team of school librarians and teachers that leads students through the research process toward independent learning. Guided inquiry develops research skills and subject knowledge as well as fostering cooperative learning, motivation, reading comprehension, language development and social skills that underlie competency for our young people in the 21st century.

scholarly journals DEVELOPMENT OF WORLD CHI LDREN'S LI TERATURE

2020 ◽  
Vol 75 (1) ◽  
pp. 275-280
Author(s):  
А. Saganaeva ◽  
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R. Shakhanova ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Human Development ◽  
Subject Matter ◽  
Stages Of Development ◽  
The World ◽  
The Future ◽  
Development Prospects

The arti cle exami nes the stages of development of world chi ldren's li terature i n accordance wi th the trends of the formati on of “uni versal li terature”. Chi ldren's li terature i s extremely di verse i n genre and subject matter. The best wri ters around the world devote thei r talent to i t, because they understand that the future of humani ty i s i n the hands of the younger generati on. Wi th the development of reali sti c tendenci es, the deepeni ng of psychologi sm i n the li terature for chi ldren, a volumi nous, multi faceted i mage of chi ldhood i s confi rmed. I n thi s wri ters reveal the ori gi ns of human development, penetrate i nto the i nner world of the chi ld, comprehendi ng the complexi ty and depth of character of young people, show how personali ty i s formed i n the struggle between li ght and dark began as i t percei ves the joy and sorrow of the world, i ts harmony and contradi cti ons. The mai n thi ng that determi nes the creati vi ty of the best wri ters i s trust i n chi ldhood, respect for a growi ng person, the abi li ty to see i n i t potenti al opportuni ti es and maki ngs, development prospects.

The Effects of Intergenerational Poverty and Unemployment on South African Township Youth

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-21
Author(s):  
Ndwakhulu Stephen Tshishonga
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
South Africa ◽  
Young People ◽  
South African ◽  
Third World ◽  
The Other ◽  
Daily Experiences ◽  
The World ◽  
The Future ◽  
South African Township

Young people throughout the world are an afterthought of policy and program interventions. In Africa, and particularly in third world nations, the irony of sloganizing youth as the cream or the future of the nation exists alongside tendencies and behaviors that impede their development towards being responsible and full citizens which rather aggravates youth underdevelopment and marginalization. It is an undisputed fact that young people have been the vanguard of liberatory struggles that resulted in dismantling colonialism and apartheid. On one hand, the chapter examines strategies adopted to overcome intergenerational poverty by using narratives (daily experiences of youth) of post-apartheid South Africa. On the other hand, the chapter highlights the uncertainties and frustrations of living in a democratic South Africa, with its failure to open up opportunities for their socio-economic growth, the apartheid discriminatory system, and survival.

scholarly journals BERBAGI KASIH DAN BERKAT ALLAH DENGAN KAUM MUDA

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 100-112
Author(s):  
Ola Rongan Wilhelmus
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Life Expectancy ◽  
Meaning In Life ◽  
The World ◽  
The Future ◽  
The Church

All the talents, potentials and abilities possessed by young people are a gift and a blessing from God. Therefore the Church is always present for young people and is called to provide special assistance to them. The Church's efforts to provide assistance to the young people with the intention of helping them find meaning in life, realizing their talents, potential, abilities, dreams and life expectancy is a success of the Church in building the future of the Church, society and the world. Because the journey and future of the Church, society and the world are truly in young people.

scholarly journals Children of Library Land – the Past, Present and Future of Finnish Library Services for Children and Young People

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (36) ◽  
pp. 44-51
Author(s):  
Ulla Pötsönen
Keyword(s):  
World War Ii ◽  
Young People ◽  
Public Libraries ◽  
School Library ◽  
Public Library ◽  
School Libraries ◽  
Library Services ◽  
School Librarians ◽  
Common Goals ◽  
The Moment

Finnish library services for children and young adults are an integral part of Finnish society, education and societal life. The article highlights the historical development and present day of Finnish library system as well as describes the best practices on the activities libraries provide for young clientele and their caretakers.After World War II, Finland started a rapid rise towards being a modern nation. Reading as a pastime hobby gained popularity, there were more education possibilities, the level of education was on the rise and young people spent more years in school instead of starting to work early. All this had a positive effect on library services. The changes in education and society had their effect on children’s library services as well, and today children’s and youth libraries are an essential part of Finnish society.Unlike in many other countries, Finland does not have school libraries in every school. At the moment, there are some excellent school libraries and dedicated school librarians but majority of schools are served with public libraries. The line between school library and public library is blurred, as majority of visits may be of pupils but the connection between high quality education and well-functioning library service has enabled libraries and schools to develop common goals, objectives and strategies.

scholarly journals Gejala Zina: Peranan Sunnah dalam Menangani Penularannya

2014 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmad Kamil Jamilim
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Adverse Effects ◽  
Social Problem ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
The Public ◽  
The People ◽  
The Family ◽  
The World ◽  
The Future ◽  
High Level

Most of the people from various races and nations of the world have reached a high level of material civilization. Nevertheless, the moral and social decline are seen at the same time which leads to numerous consequences such as destruction of the family institution and children, the spread of dangerous diseases, and various other adverse effects. The issue arises from several key factors such as free sex culture or what is called in Islam as adultery. The practice of free sex or adultery is viewed in Islam as a serious social problem and the need to be battled from being transmitted into society. Study after study shows an increase in cases over the years and very a low awareness amongst the public regarding the prohibition of free sex culture and it's implications. The transmission of the culture is now at worrying stage because most of those involved in this phenomenon consists of young people who are an important asset for the future of the country. Therefore, this article will debate the meaning of adultery, the importance of preserving the lineage, Islam and other religions such as judaism and Christianity against the evil of adultery, and the adverse effects caused by the practice. Thereafter, I will formulate the measures and approaches taken by the Sunnah (prophetic traditions) in particular to address this social ill of the society.

scholarly journals Citizenship and school library: Simple educational experiences for complex problems (Portugal)

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liliana Silva
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Informal Education ◽  
Daily Life ◽  
School Library ◽  
Educational Experiences ◽  
School Libraries ◽  
Children And Young People ◽  
Learning Games ◽  
Complex Problems ◽  
The World

The School Libraries Network, in Portugal, proposes to reinforce the trend of non-formal and informal education for inclusive citizenship through the realization of educational dynamics, based on real problems that affect the daily life of children and young people. These learning games are accessible, flexible and appealing ways to induce awareness, reflection, dialogue and initiative, on the basis of which it is possible their own transformation and the transformation of the world around them.

scholarly journals Unleashing the Theory: Connecting Learning Theory to Building Information Seeking Skills

2021 ◽  
pp. 121-132
Author(s):  
Elizabeth B. Danley ◽  
Beverly K. Maddox
Keyword(s):  
Information Literacy ◽  
Learning Theory ◽  
Information Seeking ◽  
School Libraries ◽  
School Librarians ◽  
Lifelong Learners ◽  
Course Work ◽  
The World ◽  
Building Information ◽  
Information Skills

This study surveyed 126 school librarians in eighteen countries, representing 131 schools serving more than 113,260 students. The survey instrument requested respondents to describe techniques they used to facilitate information literacy, their perceptions of their functions in the development of independent learners, and the training they received that enabled them to mediate information seeking and use skills. Survey data revealed that the respondents relate information skills instruction to students' interests, work with other teachers to place information seeking skills within the context of students' course work, and encourage students to share ideas and skills with each other as they build their own search strategies. Results indicate that the creation of independent, self-directed, lifelong learners is the goal of school librarians over the world But data also reveal that most of the respondents spend less than a quarter of their time working with teachers to plan connected programs and that many school libraries are understaffed.

scholarly journals Guided Inquiry

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carol Collier Kuhlthau
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Information Age ◽  
Communication Channels ◽  
School Libraries ◽  
Guided Inquiry ◽  
School Librarians ◽  
Dynamic Learning ◽  
21St Century Learners ◽  
World School

Global interconnectedness enabled by information technology calls for new skills, knowledge and ways of learning to prepare students for living and working in the 21st century. Guided Inquiry equips students with abilities and competencies to address the challenges of an uncertain, changing world. School librarians are vital partners in creating schools that enable students to learn through vast resources and multiple communication channels. School libraries are dynamic learning centres in information age schools with school librarians as primary agents for designing schools for 21st century learners.

scholarly journals Youth Responsibility in Making the World Liveable: A Theological Perspective

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 9-15
Author(s):  
Luke Emehiele Ijezie
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Positive Change ◽  
Special Role ◽  
Contemporary Society ◽  
The World ◽  
Theological Perspective ◽  
The Future ◽  
Special Responsibility

The task of making the world a more liveable place is the responsibility of all in the society. The young people have the special role in this responsibility because they are the future of every society and constitute its most vibrant workforce. This essay reflects from a theological perspective on this special responsibility of the youth in the contemporary society. It examines the immense potentials of being young and explains how the young people can use these potentials to bring about positive change in the society

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