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DEVELOPING A CULTURE OF READING AMONG YOUTH THROUGH FAMILY
AND SCHOOL COOPERATION
Sayidumarova Zarnigor Farhodjon qizi
Student of FarDU
Abstract:
This article provides detailed insights into the concept of reading, the promotion of
reading habits, the development of reading culture among youth, and various methods to
cultivate reading habits.
Keywords:
book, culture, enlightenment, readership, state, era, citizen, social, phenomenon.
The approach to the issue of readership in our society has varied across different periods.
Depending on the needs of each era, the level of readership was determined. Since the power
and might of any state are defined by the awareness of its citizens, particular attention has been
paid to reading culture.
Today, terms like “Culture of Reading,” “Reading Habits,” and “Reading Literacy” are
considered components of the broader concept of information literacy. Though the word
“mutolaa” (reading) comes from Arabic and means “to read,” it has come to encompass a
broader understanding beyond just reading books. According to A. Umarov, the culture of
reading (mutolaa) represents a set of norms, knowledge, social phenomena, and attributes that
reflect changes in the behaviors, activities, and systems of social groups, associations, or
individuals geared towards acquiring general information. This culture is shaped through
educational systems and involves acquiring specialized knowledge throughout life from various
sources such as books (fictional, scientific, educational, encyclopedic), mass media
(newspapers, magazines, TV, radio), modern technologies (internet, electronic newspapers,
journals, manuals), and direct communication with individuals (family members, etc.).
Professor E.I. Yo‘ldoshev defines the concept of “Reading Culture” as a comprehensive notion
that involves an interest in and love for books, broader familiarity with literature, knowledge of
how to work with books, and the skills and competencies that facilitate full utilization of them.
Information literacy also includes the correct understanding of literary texts, deriving aesthetic
pleasure from them, working with scientific literature and all types of resources, searching and
retrieving relevant data from bibliographic and informational materials, filtering valuable
knowledge from the flow of information, and improving professional skills. It also encompasses
learning the proper use of information-library services. A person who fully acquires
information literacy can appropriately be called a reader. Education is a process that combines
teaching, learning, and personal development. Cultivating information literacy is part of the
educational process. The knowledge gained helps students develop continuously—not only
through classroom learning but also through independent study in libraries.
Experience in library and information work shows that the most effective way to
cultivate information literacy is to promote library knowledge among students. One of the most
efficient methods is to organize special library-information literacy classes. These classes
should provide information on how to obtain and work with information. They must teach
students how to engage with books, read directly, and—most importantly—comprehend and
study them. This also includes learning to use electronic libraries, catalogs, and databases.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
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These skills require effort and cannot be gained spontaneously. Hence, library and information
professionals must possess broad knowledge and expertise. In response to the question of how
to organize such classes, experience shows that they can be held during extracurricular lessons
or educational hours. When preparing class schedules, it’s essential to consider the number of
students, theory and practice hours, the hours conducted by teachers and librarians, and whether
the lessons take place in the classroom or library. Simultaneously, several organizational
matters must be addressed. Many teachers, though skilled in teaching methodology, lack
sufficient knowledge of library science. Librarians, on the other hand, often lack teaching skills.
Therefore, it is crucial to train teachers in library practices and librarians in pedagogical
methods. Given the importance of developing students’ information literacy, it is necessary to
popularize and implement these special library classes. To achieve this, decisions must be made
on implementing such lessons, coordinating the efforts of general education institutions and
libraries, and establishing clear formats and schedules for the classes.
In library institutions, attention should be given to the following aspects to foster
students’ information literacy:
- Analyzing the student’s family environment, the presence or absence of library
resources at home, age, and psychological readiness;
- Taking into account the subjects in the general education curriculum and the child’s
interests to develop personalized guidance;
- Helping students develop independent learning habits and information-seeking skills;
- Using various mass educational formats effectively, based on students’ age and
psychological capabilities, and creatively applying new formats according to circumstances;
- Fostering students’ interest in information-seeking and encouraging them to engage
more with libraries and reading;
- Broadly promoting library knowledge among students.
Conclusion:
In conclusion, the primary responsibility for cultivating information
literacy lies with librarians. This process requires educators to possess high levels of
pedagogical skill, professional knowledge, and above all, devotion to their profession. Such
qualities are developed during the training of library personnel. Hence, it is essential to improve
the training quality and increase the demand for qualified library professionals.
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