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Special aspects of tax liability of small business enterprises in Russia
Authors: Agzamova Alina V. , Zaborovskaya Alena E.
Published: April 2021

In modern economic conditions, the state of small business is an indicator that reflects the dynamics of the development of the main socio-economic trends occurring in the country. In return, the current crisis phenomena have a negative impact on the development of small business, which contributes to the formation of the middle class, which makes up a significant part of the economically active population of the country. Despite all the measures provided by the government of the Russian Federation (tax holidays, subsidies, reduction of the tax burden due to the introduction of special tax regimes, etc.), the number of small businesses is decreasing. This article analyzes the current state of the state’s tax policy in relation to small enterprises, examines the issues of taxation of small enterprises in Russia, and identifies the main trends and disadvantages of taxation of small businesses. The most complex and urgent problems of functioning and further development of small businesses are identified and characterized. Statistical data on the dynamics and structure of small businesses by type of economic activity in Russia, the dynamics of the tax burden on small businesses, and tax revenues to the budget of the Russian Federation are presented and analyzed. The article substantiates the need to reform the tax system as a necessary measure to support small businesses, designed to improve and accelerate the dynamics of socio-economic development of the state.
RNO-Alania IT Cluster as a basis for sustainable development
Authors: Bidarov Batraz S. , Aguzarova Larisa A.
Published: April 2021

In the framework of this study, we analyzed the experience of formation of a cluster economy was analyzed. The analysis showed a high potential for development of the region in the transition from analogue to digital structure of the economy. The global trend to involve independent teams of specialists determines the need to create an IT cluster. The cluster approach is a modern form of integration of the region into the global economy. Comfortable conditions for cluster residents increase their competitive advantages. Competition within the cluster promotes accelerated development and implementation of technologies. The creation of an IT cluster in RNO-Alania also gives residents an opportunity to optimize a plenty of costs, which is currently an important and necessary condition for competitiveness.
The gradual development of the cluster from solving simple tasks to developing complex software makes it possible to simultaneously raise the level of local specialists and the level of specialized education. The basis of the future cluster can be the North Ossetian State University named after K.L. Khetagurov and the North Caucasus Mining and Metallurgical Institute (State Technological University), where about 500 students study at the technical faculties together. Unlike large regional IT clusters such as Innopolis in Kazan, whose residents are foreign companies entering the Russian market, the Perm cluster specializing in microelectronics and the Novosibirsk cluster developing information and biopharmaceutical technologies, the North Ossetian IT cluster should initially be built on the outsourcing model for third-party customers.
The implementation of such a project on the territory of the republic will also give impetus to a number of related industries, such as the commercial real estate market, inbound business tourism, which will have a positive effect on the revenues of the RNO-Alania budget and the development of social infrastructure.
Analysis of staffing needs for tourism in North Caucasus Federal District
Authors: Pirogova Olga V. , Pirogova Anastasia Y.
Published: April 2021

The article talks about the role of tourism in the world, about the role of tourism in the North Caucasus Federal District. In the North Caucasus Federal District, great attention is paid to the development of various types of tourism. The tourism industry can have a great importance for the development of the socio-economic situation in the district. This is both an increase in cash receipts to the budget and employment of the population. Employment of the population is the most important characteristic of the economy. The development of tourism significantly affects the growth of employment both in the world and in a particular region. The study analyzes data on employment in the regions of the district by the economic type of activity “Hotels and public catering”, by collective accommodation facilities, by employment in travel agencies. Calculations of the share of employment in the tourism sector to the total number of those employed in the North Caucasus Federal District, the share of employed by types of economic activities in the tourism sector in the regions are shown, analysis and comparison of data by the regions of the district are presented. The state of employment and provision of specialists in the tourism industry at the present time is given. The data of a sociological survey of employers in the tourism sector are presented. The results indicate that there is a sorely lack of specialists. The article analyzes the state of training of personnel in the sphere of tourism in the district under the programs of higher and secondary vocational education. The data on the number of educational institutions involved in training specialists for the tourism sector are given, and the main directions of personnel training are shown. Recommendations are given on what points you need to pay attention to in training specialists for the tourism sector. It is important to pay attention not only to the quantitative aspect of providing the industry with specia-lists, but also to the quality training of personnel. A serious area is the training of working professions, it is also important to pay attention to the training of tour guides and tour guides. The paper provides forecast data on the provision of the tourism industry with the necessary specialists and provides data on the required number of graduates in educational institutions in the tourism profile.
Model of marketing management of competition taking into account the industry specifics of the banking services market
Authors: Savelyeva Nadezhda K.
Published: April 2021

In the banking sector, competition management is based on the principles of marketing and management using marketing methodology. With the development of cross-border cooperation of the banking services market, the study of competition in cross-border markets of this type is key and promising. In the case of competent cross-border interaction, banks maintain their competitiveness, and cooperation between bordering states increases the intensity of interstate relations in the banking services market. The purpose of this article is to form a model of marketing management of competition in cross-border conditions, taking into account the industry specifics of the banking services market.
The main approach to competition management is the marketing approach, which implies a macroeconomic isolation from the global economic system, accelerates the pace of expansion of transnational capital and allows you to form a successful experience in the development of competition and prevention of monopolistic activities.
In the course of the study, the author concluded that the hypothesis of the study is fully proven. The main stages of assessing the risk of violations of competition conditions in the cross-border banking market are highlighted.
The proposed model of marketing management of competition in cross-border conditions, taking into account the industry specifics of the banking services market, contributes to the development of the foundations of the modern marketing concept. The methodology developed by the author for assessing the risk of violations of competition conditions in the cross-border market of banking services in the management of competition is of scientific value and novelty.
Development of School Education in South Ossetia in the XIX-early XX Centuries
Authors: Slanov Alan A.
Published: April 2021

After the annexation of Ossetia to the Russian Empire, the formation of national education begins. The decisive factor here was that the origins of the formation of the Ossetian school were national cadres – people’s educators and clergy.
The process of formation of education was particularly difficult on the territory of South Ossetia. This was due to a number of reasons, the main of which was the geography of the region almost entirely consisting of mountainous terrain. Another negative factor was that the teaching was conducted in Georgian (unlike in North Ossetia), Russian was less accessible here.
The development of school education in South Ossetia went along with the revival of the Church organization, since all the first schools were built at churches (parochial) and the first teachers were clergymen. The learning process was mainly limited to the study of the Georgian and Russian alphabets, as well as the Law of God with the study of prayers in the Georgian language.
The development of national school education was initiated by the Ossetian spiritual Commission (The First (established in Tiflis in 1816), and then the Second), which is associated with the construction of the first schools in South Ossetia. The first school was Java, then Cheselt, Bekmar and Yedys, built in four different districts of the region in 1826.
Large-scale school construction here begins only in the second half of the XIX century and is associated with the Society for the restoration of Orthodox Christianity in the Caucasus. This Society, which replaced the second Ossetian Spiritual Commission, abolished in 1867, existed until 1917. School affairs were also part of her department.
It is noteworthy that in South Ossetia, women’s education appears almost simultaneously with men’s, but, unlike the latter, all open schools for girls, after a short time, ceased to function.
Later, in addition to parochial schools, so-called Ministerial schools (i.e. secular schools of the Ministry of public education) appeared. The first (Ministerial) school was opened in Tskhinvali in 1881.
The entire school network of South Ossetia before the revolution consisted of 28 parochial and Ministerial schools and one “higher primary school”, covering 1,896 students.
esearch activities as a creative component of training and professionalization of specialists
Authors: Agayeva Fatima A. , Arutyunyants Anna A.
Published: April 2021

The paper deals with the problem of professionalization of University students by involving them in active research activities. The authors consider the development of the concept of higher science education and the model of training specialists to be an important element of professional competence education. The review analyzes the regularities of the formation of professionalism and the possibility of their use in higher education. According to the authors, the conception of scientific education, developed on the basis of a system-synergetic approach, could serve as a theoretical basis for the preparation of a new extended conception of natural science education for training specialists in physics, chemistry, biology, synergetics, ecology, geography, and biotechnology.
The article shows that natural science education provides an opportunity for modern young people to use the methods of modern science, actively work in the relevant fields, and create. Such education, in addition to the educational component, includes an educational and scientific innovation environment and the necessary material and technical resources.
Research activities of bachelors and masters are considered by us as a creative component of the formation of professionalism, innovative methods of training and collective cooperation are analyzed, and interesting work experience is promoted.
Graphic information using ICT in the lessons of the Ossetian language in the study of punctuation
Authors: Misikova Bela G. , Ramonova Alina V.
Published: April 2021

The XXI century – the age of Informatization, undoubtedly, makes its own adjustments to the traditional teaching of the Ossetian language. Teachers have great opportunities to organize the educational activities of Ossetian students using information technologies, which results in the self-realization of hidden talents of students, as well as teachers of the Ossetian language themselves to keep up with the times. This article discusses the significance and features of using ICT in teaching students Ossetian punctuation. Ossetian punctuation in all areas of its application, starting with purely domestic use and ending with proofreading practice, does not rarely cause considerable difficulties for those who use it. These difficulties are caused by the fact that, despite the existence Of the “rules of Ossetian spelling and punctuation” [1], the application of punctuation rules often encounters the peculiarities of the context-situational environment of this sentence, including genre-force factors. At the same time, understanding the syntactic structure of the speech whole, the ability to give a correct syntactic analysis of the speech structure is a necessary condition for correct punctuation. The purpose of this study is to show how the use of ICT in teaching punctuation “enlivens” the learning process, “making it much more interesting and relaxed”, thus the desire of students to learn the Ossetian language. The relevance of the research lies in the fact that for the first time in the Ossetian school audience, the use of ICT in the study of Ossetian punctuation is considered, and the experience of introducing graphic information as a methodological technique in teaching the syntax of the Ossetian language using new technologies is made for the first time. Syntactic graphics are used by us as a method of explaining and showing a particular syntactic construction. The proposed method is a means of visual representation of the semantic relationships between its constituent elements, and at the same time a means of understanding its punctuation.
Foreign-language speech culture as the main component оf the future linguist`s professional culture
Authors: Tseloeva Dana A.
Published: April 2021

The article is devoted to the problem of a foreign-language speech culture formation. The relevance of the topic is caused by the fact that the transformations that took place in society open up new opportunities for intercultural interaction. Thus, the key task of the modern education is the formation of a competent and qualified specialist who is able to realize himself not only in his own country, but also abroad. Based on this provision, the main point of the pedagogical training is the development of a purposeful and active specialist, who is capable of self-regulation and has main professional psychological characteristics. One of the key components of a future linguist`s professionalism is a foreign-language speech culture, that is a combination of the properties and qualities of speech. Therefore, the main idea of this research is an examination of the foreign-language speech culture. This study is based on a retrospective analysis of the scientific and pedagogical works of famous linguists and psychologists, and it reveal the essence and component composition of foreign-language speech culture. Foreign-language speech culture is a qualitative characteristic of the subject of pedagogical activity, that includes communicative knowledge, skills and abilities that determine the level of competence of the future teacher and the success of his professional activity. The effectiveness of the foreign-language speech culture formation depends on the presence of cognitive, developmental, educational and educational aspects in the system of foreign language studying. It is believed that the student has mastered a foreign language speech culture only if he has equally mastered the content components of all the aspects we have listed.
The Development of Self Help Book for Counseling Guidance’s Teacher Experiencing Burnout Symptoms with Counseling Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Authors: Rizanty Rahmadhania , Fridani Lara , Marjo Happy Karlina
Published: April 2021

Self help book is believed as an alternative method to help someone in order to help himself dealing with the psychological problems that they had experienced. One of the psychological problems which very vulnerable to be experienced by someone that working is emersion of burnout symptoms. The researcher has interviewed Counseling Guidance’s (BK) teacher to find the factor that caused emersion of burnout symptoms of work, from the interview some informations has gathered about the causes of Counseling Guidance's teacher experienced burnout symptoms, among others because the number of Counseling Guidance teachers in the school with an unbalanced number of students and unclear duties and roles assigned to Counseling Guidance teachers. Other that, there were many Counseling Guidance teachers did not have an appropriate knowledge with the qualification that have been determined. Every individual has a different level of burnout symptoms and the impact that they experienced was also different. The level of burnout symptoms could be reduced or even eliminated by determining the appropriate method, one of them by counseling approach of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) using guided imagery technique.
Academic Orientation in Preschool Education
Authors: Samsudin Mohamad , Rahim Husni , Saepudin Didin
Published: April 2021

Currently, preschool education has evolved, even it has been revolutionized. This fact is shown by the large content of academic teaching materials such as reading, writing, and arithmetic which is still controversial must be taught in preschool education, which seems to be a compulsory subject for preschool children. Although government regulations have regulated properly and ideally how preschool education should be implemented, ironically due to competition between preschool institutions and the demands of parents, many preschool institutions fulfill their curricula with academic content. This study aims to obtain an overview of the academic-oriented preschool learning process in planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Students' Analogical Reasoning in Solving Trigonometric Problems in Terms of Cognitive Style: A Case Study
Authors: Azizah Ummah Qurrotul , Rooselyna Ekawati , Masriyah Masriyah
Published: April 2021

This article discusses the analogical reasoning of students' types in solving trigonometric problems based on cognitive styles. This research was conducted at MAN I Probolinggo, eighteen students was asked to complete cognitive style tests and math ability tests. It was found that students' answers can be grouped into two types of cognitive styles, namely systematic and intuitive. From each group, one student was taken to be interviewed with the aim of getting a more detailed explanation of each type of analogical reasoning. The results show that the two types can be explained as follows, first, the type of systematic cognitive style, students can understand the problem given, mention in detail all the information that is known and asked, use all known information about the problem, read and understand the problem, map the structure relational problems, applying a structured way to solve problems that have been planned in advance. In the intuitive cognitive style type, students can understand the problem only by reading the problem once, mention some information that is known about the problem, use the information that is known in the problem, read and understand the problem, apply problem-solving methods. pre-planned but unstructured. Therefore, teachers must encourage and enable students to use analogical reasoning optimally in learning mathematics.
Scaffolding EARGD: On Effective Teaching Writing for EFL
Authors: Herwanis Delfia , Sarinauli Barep , Zakaria Rahmanita , Yusdiana Emy
Published: April 2021

This paper is concerned with the applying scaffolding in learning of writing for English Second Language learners. A quantitative approach used to address the research problem in this paper. The subject is the second semester English Department students of IAIN Takengon, it was purposively sampled for the study. The pre- and post-test responses were evaluated using the same rubric, modified to evaluate students’ writing content, to increase the reliability of the assessment. The same assessment given in the pre-test was used after the treatment. The assessment was used to determine whether students could demonstrate the application of new knowledge, language, and variation in organizational structure and whether scores had improved. The results have shown that the use of scaffolding EARGD is effective to increase students’ writing ability.
IMPACTO DE LA TECNOLOGÍA EN LA EDUCACIÓN: UNA EVOLUCIÓN EN LA ACCIÓN DEL PROCESO DE ENSEÑANA- APRENDIZAJE
Authors: Altamirano Galván Sandra Guadalupe
Published: April 2021

Este trabajo presenta un análisis del impacto que la tecnología ha generado en la educación, provocando grandes cambios que requieren de una adaptación gradual por parte de los actores del proceso, así también para el sistema educativo en el que ha sido necesario hacer ajustes en los métodos de enseñanza, transportar el modelo tradicional hacia el modelo basado en competencias, que era ya urgente para el desarrollo social, sin embargo se hizo aún más presente la necesidad a partir de la intervención de la tecnología y la exigencia del mundo laboral. Esta evolución impacta directamente en el estudiante que debe adaptarse y conocer la responsabilidad que tiene en su aprendizaje, pero también el docente se enfrenta con dos grandes responsabilidades que están inmersas en ese cambio: actualizarse y ayudar al estudiante en su proceso de adaptación, a partir de diseños instruccionales adecuados para ello.
FACTORES RELEVANTES EN LA PLANIFICACIÓN DE LOS PROCESOS DE ENSEÑANZA APRENDIZAJE Y LA PRÁCTICA DOCENTE POR COMPETENCIA EN EL NIVEL MEDIO SUPERIOR
Authors: Escobedo Castañeda Esperanza
Published: April 2021

La presente investigación se basó en el estudio de la competencia docente que trata sobre la planificación del proceso de enseñanza aprendizaje y sus respectivas propiedades atendiendo el enfoque por competencias, en los docentes cuyos contextos disciplinares son las unidades de aprendizaje de los bachilleres técnicos del área médica en la Escuela y Preparatoria Técnica Médica de la Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León. Con la finalidad de determinar la operatividad de la competencia docente referida, se revisó su relación con la aplicación de las estrategias didácticas que conduzcan al logro óptimo del aprendizaje significativo; así como la planeación de proyectos disciplinares y el uso de materiales apropiados para el desarrollo de competencias en su contextualización y su realidad social.
Communicating across cultures
Authors: Boelens Dr. Helen , Cherek Jr. John M. , Tilke Dr. Anthony , Bailey Nadine
Published: April 2021

The arrival of increasing numbers of refugees and immigrants has caused large increases in multicultural school populations. This interdisciplinary paper describes an ongoing study which began in 2012, discussing the role of the school library in multicultural, multilingual school communities and offering suggestions about how the school library could become a multicultural learning environment. It provides information to help school library staff to look closely at these issues and to provide help and useful suggestions to the entire school community. The prime objective is to help the school community to safely and constructively deal with the dynamics of a multi-cultural society, using the school library as a base. Safe facilitation requires “trained” leaders from the school community. An e-learning program for school librarians is being adapted for this purpose.
School Libraries in Kid’s Voices
Authors: Boelens Helen , Loertscher David , Valenza Joyce
Published: April 2021

Research confirms that there is a serious shortage of reading materials in school libraries, especially in developing and emerging countries. Students who were interviewed during surveys, some of whom attend very poor schools which have no electricity and no internet connection, told the survey team that they wanted to be able to read about things which are familiar to them, preferably in their mother tongue. Discussions have been held with school library colleagues about the possibility of children writing their own stories and poems, in their mother tongue, resulting in a series of books where children will respond to a variety of prompts. Members of the school library community throughout the world are being asked for their help to collect the required material. Children’s drawings, and writings will be forwarded to the international team of editors.A publisher has been found for the first open-access book and an editorial team is being formed. Collecting of stories, drawings, poems etc. will begin in 2015. The first prompt is “Why I love my school library.
LAG - The Regional German School Library Association of Hesse
Authors: Brée Hans , Schlamp Guenter
Published: April 2021

A report on successful projects and the humble chance to establish a school library system in a German state.
Showing the Impact of School-library Cooperation through Digital Monitoring
Authors: Broekhof Kees
Published: April 2021

As part of the national Dutch Library at School program, a digital monitor has been developed which collects data on pupils, teachers, schools and school libraries. This article describes the aims, the content and the use of the monitor, as well as the context in which it was developed. The monitor is described as a multi-purpose instrument for practical, policy and research purposes. Examples of data collected in primary and secondary schools are presented and discussed. Specific attention is given to the role of public library staff can play in using the monitor to optimize collaboration with schools.
Ditching Dewey and Developing a Love of Reading
Authors: Cameron Sally
Published: April 2021

This short professional paper takes a look at how I developed a love of reading by removing the Dewey Decimal system from the school library. I detail how I came to the decision, the process I followed and how the library is arranged and used today. There is also reference to other practices that have encouraged life-long readers, such as removal of all reading “incentives”, parent helpers, and ways to encourage families to use the library.

The actual presentation of this paper is in the form of a slideshow. There will be talking, but every stage of the process and the ideas shared have pictures to go with them. Come and see it!
To make every pupil stronger, a curriculum in information and documentation in every French CDI
Authors: Glass Valérie
Published: April 2021

The FADBEN is the national association of professeurs documentalistes (teacher-librarians) in France. The professional association sees in the implementation of a curriculum in information and documentation the achievement of a triple convergence: first, epistemological, with the synthesis of information, media and digital literacies; secondly, professional, in contributing to the training and self-training of the professeurs documentalistes and thirdly operational, in programming the implementation of this teaching. This communication, divided into three parts, aims to show how this curriculum fits into the learning environment of the French school library. We will first explain the French context and then present the project of curriculum, with examples of teaching sessions integrated in this curriculum.
School librarian, a Successful Job!
Authors: Krommendijk-Eshuis Janneke
Published: April 2021

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The Experience of Reading
Authors: La Marca Susan
Published: April 2021

This paper describes an action research project conducted in 2013 that questioned 262 students from years 5 to 10 about their use of eBooks and audio books for pleasure reading. The students’ responses demonstrated a strong preference for paper over digital versions of texts, a range of interesting feedback about their experiences with digital formats and their preferences for different formats in light of different types of reading needs. The responses also included a range of advantages and disadvantages, as perceived by the respondents, of the different formats. The survey responses, in line with current research, indicate value in exploring how readers respond to format types – the importance of format should not go unacknowledged, as it is clear that the interaction of the reader with format is complex. This paper considers the important areas of comprehension, concentration, eye strain the impact of format on our senses and the need for adequate support.
Flipping the Third Space
Authors: Markus-Sandgren Robyn
Published: April 2021

Our school faced a particular problem. As in many other schools, teachers and students are increasingly mobile savvy and internet connected while at school. This affects how teaching is done and how libraries are used. In response proposed to bring the Library to the classrooms. We would move the existing library, from its own building, to share the center of the action, into learning spaces once occupied only by classrooms. While the digital integration had already begun, the physical integration would serve both the traditional and new ways in which libraries can be used. We propose that both library and classroom practices will be “flipped” so that putting ideas and information into action and thinking about what you have learnt will become the focus, using the new library to extend and enrich that practice. This paper will report on the practical implications and experiences of such an undertaking. In addition, the paper will outline some of the research concerning how the elements of the learning process are distributed across the day.
E-learning Enhance the Roles of Teacher Librarians as Leadership in Collaborative Teaching and Learning
Authors: Kuen Wong , Hing Chu
Published: April 2021

Over the past 40 years, the evolution of the computer and Internet Communication Technology (ICT) has enhanced this increasingly information-driven world expanding rapidly. Once people starting to make use of Wi-Fi in communication, they can get information through their digital mobile device whenever and wherever they want. Confronting the rapid changes of ICT and the flooding of information, how to evaluate and select appropriate resources are not only the problems for the educators but also the necessary life-long learning skills for the learners. Moreover, compare with the state of the art learning resources, traditional mode of teaching and learning hardly provoke student’s interest in learning. Thus traditional mode of teaching and learning would hardly stand alone and remain unchanged. To implement e-learning, Government should not only have careful ICT planning and development. However, for the long term development, there should be sufficient funding for schools to acquire, update or upgrade all those necessary hardware and software. Besides that, for educational reforms, educators should be initiative and enthusiastic in understanding more about e-learning. Enhancing effectiveness in teaching and learning, they should think about how to incorporate targets of teaching with the resources and to make use of e-learning in provoking students’ interest and initiative in learning. Nevertheless, innovators encountered many obstacles and problems during the processes of adopting and implementing e-learning. Problems including : How to make use of mobile devices in teaching and learning? How to utilize mobile devices in facilitating learner's participation in learning activities? How to make learning and teaching more interactive? Despite all those problems, the critical one would be that most teachers were not well equipped with sufficient ICT skills. As a matter of fact, e- learning would be the trend and educators could not just keep watching without taking further action. To raise the effectiveness of learning, it is important that educators should be well-equipped themselves with the necessary competences in using mobiledevice and other related electronic applicants in teaching. With our practical experience presented in this paper, we hope to share how a teacher librarian act as a leader in implementing e-learning; to elaborate the strategies promoting collaborative teaching and learning in cross-curricula; to put the roles of “Information specialist” and “Teaching partner” in practice.
Structural Cooperation Between Teachers, Public Librarians and Teacher Librarians
Authors: Meuleman Iris Meuleman
Published: April 2021

According to the concept of ‘Public Library at School’, secondary schools and public libraries in the Netherlands are working on a structural cooperation. They collaborate at strategic, tactical and operating level to improve language skills, reading motivation and information literacy of students. This paper describes the experiences of the collaboration between several pre-vocational secondary schools and public libraries during the period of 2012 – 2015. Especially, the force of the collaboration of all the parties involved, is shown at all the components of the concept ‘Public library at school’. In all the example-schools it is shown that collaboration pays off. There are results on the management, employee and student level. The most important improvements are: students read more, students visit the (school) library more often, reading is more and more seen as ‘a normal thing to do’ and reading attitudes of students are improved.
Immersive Fantasy Writing using Role Playing and Augmented Reality Apps
Authors: Oxley Cathy
Published: April 2021

Collaborative writing has been shown to improve students’ writing enjoyment, and to improve writing outcomes for some students. Building on past experiences with collaborative writing workshops, the teacher-librarians from four schools decided to change the focus of the workshop this year to a fantasy writing workshop. To simulate the challenges of a hero’s quest, immersive role playing activities, team-building and problem-solving games and the use virtual and augmented reality apps were introduced. This paper investigates experiential learning as a means by which teacher- librarians can add value to their school’s curriculum and learning outcomes. It looks at ideas from other educators which were incorporated into the workshop, the challenges and successes of the workshop, and feedback given by the students.
Creating Love for Reading via Inclusion of African Talking Drums in School Library Media Centre Activities
Authors: Oyewusi Fadekemi
Published: April 2021

The African drum is an important instrument of communication in traditional African societies which serves as the voice of the whole community and it communicates desired information. Children that do not come to the school library media center can be attracted through the inclusion of African drums in her activities. This paper discusses ways through which children could be attracted to the school library media centers for her readership campaign programs through the use of the African talking drums. African drums can be used through role plays, songs, dances and dramas of literature such that children would get interested in reading accessible books in their library. The paper talks about who plays the drum and the indigenous African stories that include the use of drums as a medium of communicating story themes. The paper also highlights some activities carried out by a school library media center in Nigeria (with graphic details) on how some of these drums were utilized. Pictorial examples and presentation of the African drums would be presented during discussions. The African Drum should be seen as a significant technique that could be used in attracting children back to read in the school library media center.
School Libraries as Windows to the World
Authors: Raghunathan M.O
Published: April 2021

The purpose of this paper is to show the possibilities of school libraries as windows to the world of information through various activities. This paper outlines and discusses the last few years of successful professional experience on Multiple Intelligence Based Projects in the library along with Reading Challenge activities.
Honesty Honestly, an Alternative Approach to Academic Honesty
Authors: Royce John
Published: April 2021

Research studies and experience suggest that many students just do not understand citation and referencing. They say they know the rules, they seem to know the rules, yet still they make mistakes, sometimes with heavy consequences. For those who do understand, there is no problem. For those who understand what is expected by way of good practice, the main difficulty may be understanding the understandings of those who do not understand, those who do not mean to cheat but who still break "the rules." In this paper, I investigate sources of confusion, and possible disconnects between those who teach citation and referencing and those who learn and use these techniques. The study includes a series of surveys of librarians, teachers and students. Strategies and techniques to promote better understanding and better practice are suggested. Teacher-librarians are well-placed to promote and ensure good practice.
Working in an Electronic School iCentre - Some Practical Ideas
Authors: Silvennoinen Annel
Published: April 2021

St Mary’s Waverley, School for Girls in Johannesburg, South Africa www.stmaryschool.co.za has taken the plunge into the digital and technological world of the 21st century. The Teacher Librarian was consulted on all aspects of updating and modernizing the Library into an iCentre that enhances the learning and teaching experience. The entire school is Wi-Fi connected. The edges of the iCentre, school, home, national and international communities have been blurred. Interactive and collaborative study is the norm. The print collection is enhanced by the Digital Library, website support, Facebook page, online Book Club, digital magazines and newspapers, electronic displays, notices and learning support on mobile devices and a large TV screen. Teaching and learning is online and mobile. Learners are trained in the various ICT skills by means of formal lessons as well as casual Podcamps in the iCentre.
IB School Libraries as International-minded Learning Spaces and Environments
Authors: Tilke Anthon
Published: April 2021

The International Baccalaureate Organization (IB) offers educational programs to schools world-wide. Originally established for international schools, programs are now typically offered in a variety of public and private educational institutions in many countries. The IB has developed four programs, covering a continuum of education from early years to courses for students aged 18 years of age. Programs are largely constructivist-based and IB ‘big ideas’ include inquiry, a holistic view of the learner (IB Learner Profile), international-mindedness and academic honesty, yet the role of the library, overall, is not as clearly identified as may be expected, given factors friendly to a library and information sector paradigm. This professional paper reviews IB documentation and thinking, identifies opportunities where the library can support and contribute to the programs and identifies good practice, focusing on conference themes of the school library as a learning space, learning environment and as a ‘window on the world’.
School Libraries in Pre-service Teacher Education
Authors: Asselin Marlene
Published: April 2021

This paper describes a multi-stage research initiative focused on the place of school libraries in teacher education and how pre-service teachers learn to teach information literacy. Given the multinational agenda of governments and business of the creation for a knowledge-based society and economy, the research is premised on the prime opportunities of school libraries to support development of the skills and abilities essential to fulfilling these agendas by ensuring new teachers are informed and equipped to collaborate with teacher-librarians. Results and implications of one national study are given and the challenges of revising the research instruments for use in other countries are described and examples provided.
Barriers to the Influence of Research
Authors: Clyde L. Anne
Published: April 2021

This paper for the Seventh International Forum on Research in School Librarianship describes a small-scale pilot study that is part of a much larger longitudinal study of “Research and Researchers in School Librarianship”. The pilot study is a preliminary attempt to address issues associated with determining the quality of the published research in the field of school librarianship. The main aims are first, to test the extent to which experienced evaluators agreed in their rankings of research articles on the basis of quality; and secondly, to investigate the ways in which experienced evaluators evaluate research articles. A qualitative, naturalistic research design is used. The data collection was still proceeding at the time the paper was being written; the conference presentation will therefore provide further information about the results of the data analysis and draw some conclusions from the analysis. However, it is already clear from the literature review that the relationship between research quality and the adoption of the results of that research in decision making is more complex than we have supposed.
Breaking Barriers with Student-Centred Teaching and Learning using Library Books in the United States' Poorest Schools
Authors: Dresang Eliza T. , Kotrla M. Bowie
Published: April 2021

An analysis of a random sample of the 2930 applications for library books to a private U.S. Foundation from schools having 75% or more of students on free or reduced lunch identifies characteristics of these poorest schools and demonstrates how they would use the newly acquired books in relation to student and collection needs. Results reveal the impact of national and state legislation, the widespread use of the Accelerated Reader System, and the need for bilingual and multicultural books. These libraries appear more focused on improving student achievement test scores than on promoting general information literacy.
Public Libraries Stepping into the Gap?
Authors: Hart Genevieve
Published: April 2021

The paper describes an investigation of school learners' use of the two public libraries in a disadvantaged community on the outskirts of Cape Town. Over 850 school learners were interviewed using a structured questionnaire in late October 2002. The study supports claims that public libraries in South Africa are having to compensate for the shortage of school libraries and are playing a crucial role in formal education. It recommends that this reality be recognised by the libraries' governance structures, by provincial and local government authorities, and, above all, by national and provincial education authorities. Questions are, however, asked about the capacity of the public libraries for an enhanced role in information literacy education.
School Library Team
Authors: Moore Penny , Trebilcock Maureen
Published: April 2021

In New Zealand school libraries, the nature of educational activities performed by school library staff is unclear. Three parallel case studies were conducted to explore the actual work of school library team members. Ways of working with teachers and each other were explored in interviews and focus groups and the characteristics of information service provision were compared with those reflected in the wider literature. While many practices were affirmed for their positive influence on teaching and learning, areas for further development were identified. These are discussed in terms of creating change and strengthening learning outcomes.
Building Bridges Through Literature
Authors: Ageberg Marianne , Rådström Lars-Göran
Published: April 2021

The main purpose of this project was to study African history and how it can be traced in literature. It focused on early African kingdoms and both the colonial and post-colonial periods in West Africa and South Africa. The project was carried out in a group of thirty 17-year-old students, four of whom were from Africa and many others from the Middle East. The four main goals of the project were to (1) allow the students to experience other countries and cultures through literature, (2) build understanding between students with different backgrounds, (3) train the students in information literacy, and (4) develop cooperation between teachers and librarians.
Information Literacy Education in Nigeria
Authors: Dike Virginia W. , Amucheazi Ogo N.
Published: April 2021

This paper explores the prospects of information literacy education in Nigerian primary schools. It is argued that while information literacy is essential for attaining the objectives of Nigerian education, a number of barriers stand in the way. These include the learning environment, lack of resources, language and literacy problems, and teacher orientation and teaching practice. The information literacy project described in this paper is attempting to break down the barriers through innovative use of available local resources.
Breaking Down Barriers to Literacy
Authors: Howe Eleanor
Published: April 2021

Reading aloud to children is not only a very pleasurable experience but also an academic enrichment activity that helps equalize opportunities for all students by increasing their exposure to language, culture, and literature through a variety of vicarious experiences. After reviewing relevant professional literature, this paper presents a generic lesson plan that can increase children’s listening and reading comprehension skills and thereby help break down the barriers between advantaged and disadvantaged students. Public librarians, school librarians, teachers, and parents can use the recommended read-aloud strategies to help all children increase their linguistic and social skills as well as their cultural awareness.
Enabling Adult
Authors: La Marca Susan
Published: April 2021

This report is an analysis of the role of the teacher librarian, as an enabling adult, in creating a reading environment within a secondary school library. It will briefly discuss the major factors that impact upon this role. The identified factors are:

• Attitude• Relationships• Library Organisation• Access• Ambience• Professional debate
Eltham College
Authors: O'Brien Marie
Published: April 2021

Eltham College is a multi-campus, K–12 Australian school. It has close associations worldwide, principally, in China. Eltham ’s Knowledge Network forms the basis of all communications within the College community, including its overseas interests. Knowledge Network contains the Student Learning Management System[SLMS] jointly developed by Eltham and Corskills Australia. SLMS is a total package that includes students’ work and resources online, subject information, reporting, and direct teacher/student and teacher/parent contact information. The Senior teacher-librarian has developed an interactive online Information Literacy Skills course for Grades five and six students that links to SLMS.
Gender Issues in School Libraries
Authors: Tsikudhu Peter
Published: April 2021

School Libraries are not value free or neutral, they cannot be assumed to be collecting information sources free from gender stereotyping. They are characterized by clear set goals, values and mission statements. Knowledge is a social construct and therefore reflects dominant social, economic and social order. In the new millennium social, educational and economic institutions have pledged to remove all forms of prejudice based on gender. The paper seeks to explore the role of school libraries in challenging gender stereotyping concepts. The purpose of the paper is to identify issues and suggest how school libraries can shift the paradigm. It also shows how and why the library and information systems are silent on gender issues.