Book Reading Research Articles

THE REALITY OF MAKING LIBRARY AS A LEARNING RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS IN READING ENGLISH AT SMA NEGERI 1 LAHEWA IN 2023/2024

This study aimed to find out the student's views on the school library as a learning resource for reading English, the involvement of English teachers in making the school library as a learning resource for students to read English and the availability of school library collections can be used as a learning resource for students to read English. This study used a descriptive qualitative method with the research subjects being students, an English teacher, and the head of the library at SMA Negeri 1 Lahewa. Data were collected through observation, interview, and documentation techniques. Data analysis was conducted through the stages of data reduction, data display, and verification or conclusion. The results showed that students of SMA Negeri 1 Lahewa have not fully utilized the school library as an English learning resource. From the available data, only 37.83% of students have used the library as a learning resource, while the others (62.16%) have not optimally utilized the facility. The main obstacles identified were the inadequate library opening schedule and the limited collection of English books. The involvement of the English teacher in making the school library a learning resource for students in reading English at SMA Negeri 1 Lahewa has played a quiet role, providing explanations about the library, inviting students to visit the library to learn together, sharing knowledge, look for book references for assignments and inviting students to make reading book reports containing summaries of books. Then, the availability of book collections at SMA Negeri 1 Lahewa library did not provide enough for the learning needs of students in reading English. It is supported by students' statements during interviews that most of them found the difficultness to get the appropriate English books.

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Towards a Multilingual School Library The new curriculum for primary schools in Norway underlines that knowledge of several languages is a resource both in school and society, and that the pupils should experience this through their education. In this article we investigate the school library as a multilingual arena, based on a study with a linguistically and culturally diverse pupil group. The material contains observation data from library activities, such as book talks and reading aloud, a semi-structured interview with the school librarian, and photo documentation of the school library room. We base the analysis on an overall perspective on the school library as a schoolscape (Brown). Hence we are interested in the linguistic-visual interior of the school library, as well as the literary and pedagogical activities that take place there. The article investigates how language diversity emerges both in the school library’s semiotic landscape and in various reading activities. Overall, the analysis shows that linguistic diversity appears to be valued on a general level, but that the specific languages of the pupil and teacher groups are represented to a lesser degree in the schoolscape. The analysis also identifies a number of framework factors, including at system levels, such as access to multilingual literature, which clearly hinder the school librarian’s work in developing the library’s multilingual collection.

Information Sources for Word Meaning in Children’s Picture Books: A Human Simulation Paradigm Study

ABSTRACT Picture book reading is widely regarded as an activity that promotes multiple aspects of children’s language acquisition, including their vocabulary development. Historically, researchers interested in what underlies the link between picture book reading and vocabulary development have investigated a suite of caregiver behaviors during picture book reading that might support learning. More recently, with the advent of modern text analytic tools, researchers have begun to look at the properties of the picture books themselves and have revealed many ways in which the language in picture book text may support learning. The current study adds to this growing literature but focuses not only on how the language in picture books might support word learning but also on how its visual content supports learning. In an adaptation of the Human Simulation Paradigm applied to commonly read picture books to English-learning children, the current study involved adults (N = 96). Results showed that a word’s linguistic and visual contexts in picture books are both valuable sources of information about that word’s meaning, and that their relative contributions may vary as a function of the book’s target audience and the word in question. Moreover, the combined visuo-linguistic context may be an especially valuable source of information for word learning. The implications of this work for the mechanisms by which picture books contribute to word learning are discussed.

Leisure-time activities and disability among Chinese community-dwelling oldest old: evidence from the Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Study.

With the acceleration of population aging, disability in older adults is a growing public health problem; however, little is known about the role of specific leisure-time activities in affecting disability. This study prospectively examined the association of leisure-time activities with disability among the Chinese oldest old. A total of 14039 adults aged 80 years or older (median age of 89.8 years) were enrolled from the Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey from 1998 to 2014. Disability was defined as the presence of concurrent impairment in activities of daily living and physical performance. Cox proportional hazards models were used to estimate the associations between leisure-time activities and disability. During a mean of 4.2 years (2.7 years) of follow-up, 4487 participants developed disability. Compared with participants who never engaged in leisure-time activities, participants who engaged in almost daily activities, including gardening, keeping domestic animals or pets, playing cards or mahjong, reading books or newspapers, and watching TV or listening to the radio had a lower risk of disability, with HRs of 0.78 (0.69-0.88), 0.64 (0.58-0.70), 0.74 (0.63-0.86), 0.74 (0.65-0.84), and 0.84 (0.77-0.90), respectively. Moreover, the risk of disability gradually decreased with participation in an increasing number of those leisure-time activities (P for trend <0.001). Frequent engagement in leisure-time activities was associated with a lower risk of disability among the Chinese oldest old. This study highlights the importance of incorporating a broad range of leisure-time activities into the daily lives of older adults.

Do Children Cause the Cognitive Stimulation they Receive? Modelling the Direction of Causality.

We tested the directionality of associations between children's early-life cognitive development and the cognitive stimulation that they received from their parents. Our sample included up to 15,314 children from the Twins Early Development Study (TEDS), who were born between 1994 and 1996 in England and Wales and assessed at ages 3 and 4 years on cognitive development and cognitive stimulation, including singing rhymes, reading books, and playing games. Using genetically informative cross-lagged models, we found consistent, bidirectional effects from cognitive development at age 3 to cognitive stimulation at age 4, and from cognitive stimulation at age 3 to cognitive development at age 4. These cross-lagged longitudinal effects were largely explained by underlying common genetic and shared environmental factors, rather than reflecting causal mechanisms. Our findings emphasize the active role that children play in constructing their own learning experiences.

PENINGKATAN MINAT BACA SISWA MELALUI METODE MEMBACA NYARING DI DESA PANTAI MEKAR

Low interest in reading can lead to low cognitive and intellectual abilities. The school literacy movement is present with the aim of developing good attitudes and noble character through multiliteracy learning, increasing students' interest in reading, and having a strong impact on student development. This community service activity is carried out by combining several methods such as lectures, discussions, and games, through reading aloud activities. The activity was carried out in July 2024. The implementation team created a reading corner and practiced reading aloud techniques for fourth grade students of SD Negeri Pantai Mekar 03, Muaragembong. Students were asked to repeat the content of the story that was read and answer some questions related to the content of the reading. This reading aloud activity was followed by the students with enthusiasm. In addition, students are also given an understanding of the utilization of the reading corner that has been provided. Students were very enthusiastic about seeing the collection of reading books and practicing how to read aloud again. The implementation team hopes that this activity can increase students' interest in reading and make students more happy to read and understand the contents of the reading presented as an effort to improve school literacy.

A Hierarchical Linear Models Approach to Explaining Reflective Thinking Skill Through Problem Solving

The purpose of this study is to identify the student and teacher level factors that explain the reflective thinking skills through problem solving of elementary school pupils. The research was conducted in public elementary schools in three Van districts: Pekyolu, Tuşba, and Edremit. The study's sample consists of 52 mathematics teachers and 1126 elementary school pupils. "Participant Information Form," "Reflective Thinking Ability Through Problem Solving Scale," and "Mathematics Problem Solving Attitude Scale" are data gathering tools for pupils. Teachers' data was gathered using the "Participant Information Form," the "Reflective Thinking Tendency Scale for Teachers and Preservice Teachers," and the "Scale for Learner Autonomy Support." According to the results, it is found that the 90 % of variance in dependent variable can be explained by student level variables. Teacher level variables could explain 10% of outcome variance. The gender of students, receiving private tuition, book reading frequency, time devoted to studying mathematics, and attitude through problem solving are significant factors that can predict the dependent variable. Moreover, students' reflective thinking ability can be significantly influenced by teacher-level factors, such as teachers' knowledge of problem-solving steps and their tendency for reflective thinking. The authors recommend education or seminars that develop teachers’ reflective thinking tendency and problem-solving courses be provided in mathematics teaching undergraduate programs. Students should be supported in gaining reading habit and activities that have positive impact on the students’ problem-solving attitude.

The effect of concept mapping in nursing education on critical thinking motivation: A path analysis

BackgroundThe integration of concept mapping into nursing education represents a pivotal strategy aimed at enhancing critical thinking skills, which is a necessity in navigating the complexities of healthcare. This educational tool's role in stimulating students' analytical abilities and motivation towards critical thinking has become increasingly relevant in preparing nursing professionals for the dynamic challenges of their field. ObjectivesThe aim of this study is to examine how the implementation of concept mapping affects critical thinking motivation among nursing students, investigate the relationship between them, and support its use as an innovative educational strategy in the field of nursing. DesignThis study was conducted using a descriptive and exploratory design. MethodsThis research was carried out between May and June 2023, involving 435 nursing students. For data collection within an online classroom framework, the study applied a trio of tools: the Student Descriptive Information Form, the Scale for the Effectiveness of Concept Maps in Nursing Education, and the Critical Thinking Motivation Scale. The analysis of the compiled data was undertaken utilizing SPSS version 25.0 and JAMOVI software, with statistical significance set at a p-value of <0.05. ResultsEngagement in social/scientific activities, library usage, and book reading habits were positively correlated with higher scores on both the Critical Thinking Motivation Scale and the Scale for the Effectiveness of Concept Maps in Nursing Education. Notably, concept mapping significantly enhanced critical thinking motivation among the participating students, as evidenced by the path analysis (β = 0.758, R = 0.563, p < 0.001). ConclusionThe findings underscore the significant role of concept mapping in elevating critical thinking motivation among nursing students, suggesting its strategic inclusion in nursing curricula to meet the evolving demands of healthcare education in the twenty-first century.

Analisis Minat Membaca Melalui Buku Cerita Bergambar pada Peserta Didik Kelas III di SDN Bugangan 01

Reading interest is a strong motivation and active effort by individuals to engage in reading activities. This study aims to analyze the reading interest of grade III students at SDN Bugangan 01 through picture storybooks. The research employed is qualitative. The subjects of this study were grade 6 students, totaling 18 children. The primary data sources for this study were interviews and direct observations. The data collection methods included observations through questionnaires, interviews, and documentation. The data analysis technique involved data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. Based on the results of the data analysis, it can be concluded that the reading interest of grade 6 students is good. This conclusion is supported by the following indicators: the pleasure experienced when reading a good book, the strong need to read books, the interest in quality books, and the desire to read good books

Factors Affecting Book Reading Practice among Older Adults

Factors Affecting Book Reading Practice among Older Adults

Action Research on Picture Book Reading Activities to Support the Development of Korean Emotional Vocabulary for a Child from a Foreign Family

Action Research on Picture Book Reading Activities to Support the Development of Korean Emotional Vocabulary for a Child from a Foreign Family

Effect of a whole-group intervention on children’s participation in interactive book reading

This study examined the effects of an SLP-delivered whole-class interactive book reading intervention and a professional development program on children’s self-initiated participation. Eleven kindergarten teachers and the children in their classes participated in this quasi-experimental study. They were filmed during book reading at pre- and post-intervention, and follow-up. Children’s types of spontaneous comments appeared to be more diverse after the intervention, and the types that increased or emerged were consistent with the language targets of the interactive book reading. Nonparametric statistical tests were conducted. Significant changes were found in the number of hands raised by children to make a spontaneous comment and in the number of spontaneous comments after the intervention and at follow-up. Results for child-initiated interaction sequences were mitigated. This study invites school-based SLPs to foster children’s self-initiated participation in their tier-1 intervention and to support teachers in using children’s spontaneous comments to further scaffold children’s learning.

МУТОЛАА ВА КИТОБХОНЛИКНИ ТАРҒИБ ҚИЛИШНИНГ БАЪЗИ УСТУВОР МАСАЛАЛАРИ

The article is dedicated to the meaning of book reading, the processes of organizing an event for the development and stimulation of book reading among the youth of Uzbekistan. The essence of the holidays “Young reader of books” and “Idea of reading” is revealed.

Do Preschool Children Access Quality Books? Reading Culture of Parents and Teachers and Book Selection for Children

This correlational study aimed to evaluate the reading cultures of preschool teachers and parents of 3–6-year-old children, and their book selection criteria for preschool children. For this purpose, data were collected from 242 preschool teachers and 247 parents who voluntarily participated in the study. Participants were asked to evaluate their own reading culture and book selection criteria for their preschool children through measurement tools. They were then asked to send them to other parents and teachers they knew through snowball sampling. As a result of the analyses, it was found that there was a positive correlation between both parents' and preschool teachers' reading for individual development, basic reading skills, book choices for themselves and reading culture total scores and physical characteristics, language and character, content and total children's book selection criteria scores. In the light of the findings, suggestions were made to parents and teachers about creating a reading culture and selecting quality books.

Preference and Use Pattern of Electronic Books among Postgraduate Students in a Nigerian University

This study investigated the preferences and use patterns of e-books among postgraduate students at Prince Abubakar Audu University. Four (4) research objectives guided the conduct of this study. A descriptive survey method was used for the study and a questionnaire was used for data collection. Statistical tools used for this analysis were frequency counts, simple percentages, and mean scores. The study concludes that eBooks are highly valued by postgraduate students, due to their ability to enhance productivity and effective learning. The ease of use and clear graphical illustrations further contribute to the preference for eBooks, making them indispensable tools in the academic pursuits of postgraduate students. The study highlights that eBooks are extensively utilized for a variety of academic purposes, including coursework completion, research, exam preparation, assignments, and reference needs. Despite the evident benefits, the study reveals varying levels of satisfaction among students, with a significant portion using eBooks only to some extent. Several challenges impede the optimal use of eBooks, such as high costs, device-related inefficiencies, limited access to computers or the internet, readability issues, and the need for operational skills. The study recommended that university libraries should expand their eBook collections and seek partnerships with publishers to provide more affordable or even free access to essential academic texts and universities should consider initiatives to provide or subsidize devices optimized for reading eBooks, such as tablets or e-readers with suitable screen sizes.

MENUMBUHKAN MINAT BACA SISWA SEKOLAH DASAR MELALUI GERAKAN LITERASI SEKOLAH PADA PROGRAM KAMPUS MENGAJAR

Low interest in reading among elementary school students is a sign that learning activities are not going well. Because, reading is the starting point for students to understand learning through understanding texts in reading books, for this reason, the habit of reading is something that teachers need to do continuously. The aim of this research is to foster interest in reading in elementary school students by holding a School Literacy Movement which is carried out continuously in campus teaching programs. The method used is qualitative descriptive where the presentation is based on actual observations based on empirical activities. The results of this research are that the school literacy movement carried out in the campus teaching program has fostered students' interest in reading at SDN Sarimukti 02 Bekasi through the activities MOLIQU, Literacy Tree, Literacy Corner and Information Magazine. With this activity, students become accustomed to reading and understanding the information or text they read.

Exploring the causes, consequences, and solutions of Chinese EFL teachers' psychological ill‐being: A qualitative investigation

AbstractTeachers' psycho‐affective states are considerably reported to play a vital role in English as a foreign language (EFL) education. However, the overall mechanism, realization, and representation of teachers' psychological ill‐being (PIB) have been widely kept under the shadow of well‐being. To fill this gap, this qualitative investigation examined 46 Chinese EFL teachers' perceptions about the causes, outcomes and solutions of PIB. The results of thematic analysis revealed that PIB was caused by different personal, interpersonal, professional, task, student and contextual factors among Chinese EFL teachers. More specifically, ill‐being emerged out of “heavy workload pressure”, “mental and physical exhaustion”, “unrelated tasks to teaching”, “students' classroom behavior and performance”, “unfriendly school climate”, “poor interpersonal relationships with colleagues” and “social and cultural environment”. The findings also indicated that teachers' ill‐being led to different outcomes such as “reducing teaching quality”, “creating negative emotions”, “causing physical and mental health problems”, “leading to burnout” and “hurting students' feeling and learning rate”. To solve this aversive state, the participants suggested different techniques such as “reducing workload”, “learning emotion regulation strategies”, “establishing a positive classroom/school climate”, “offering teacher training courses”, “providing support and facilities for teachers”, “increasing salary” and “reading books”. A discussion of the findings and implications for EFL teachers, teacher educators and policy‐makers is provided to enhance their emotional literacy and competency regarding negative teacher‐related emotions in L2 teaching.

GuidanceaAnd Counseling Services for Learning Difficulties for Samborejo Students (ABK) Pekalongan District

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Sosialisasi Story Telling dan Media Poster untuk Menumbuhkan Minat Baca pada Anak Usia Dini di Desa Tanjung Dalam

The community service program in the form of education which is carried out on the basis of the collaboration of students from the Raden Fatah State Islamic University Palembang Real Work Study Program with Tanjung Dalam Village, Rambang District, Muara Enim Regency, South Sumatra Province provides teaching related to the introduction of storytelling as a means of fostering interest in reading in young children early through the media posters. The formation of children's behavior must at least form habits from an early age. This is important because early age is the initial stage of human life. Posters as learning can function to attract children's interest in the message to be conveyed, seek support for an event or idea, and make children interested in the information displayed and carry out the messages displayed on the poster. Research methods carried out by the author in implementing this KKN is with a qualitative research approach which is a method that is more often done when going directly to the field. Through this activity it is hoped that children will know and learn about storytelling and will be interested in reading books and other reading materials whose stories have been conveyed in storytelling or storytelling activities. Thus, the public's interest in reading, especially early childhood, will increase.

Learning Arabic and the Yellow Book at the Alfahmu Littatahfidz Wata'dib Kampar Islamic Boarding School

The aim of this service is to improve the understanding of Arabic for students at the Alfahmu Littahfidz Watta'dib Kampar Islamic Boarding School. The service method is carried out using the ilqa'ul mufradat method (providing vocabulary), muhadatsah, Arabic speech, and yellow book study. The results of the service show that implementing Arabic language learning activities through several methods can improve the student's ability to speak Arabic and read the Kuing book. Integrated Arabic language learning can increase the active role of students in participating in yellow book reading competitions between sub-districts. Even though they are not yet in the top three categories, the student's ability to learn Arabic has shown a significant increase in both reading competence, listening competence, speaking competence in Arabic, and writing Arabic texts.