Building a reading culture in schools

Study well thanks to reading books

Currently, reading has become a regular activity of students at Yen Dung High School No. 3 ( Bac Giang city) during every break time. The school library is a favorite destination for students. For Tran Thi Thanh Hien, class 12A5, the hours spent at the school library are truly beneficial. Passion for reading has contributed significantly to helping her study well in literature, winning many prizes in the literature competition for excellent students at the district and provincial levels. Because reading helps her improve her vocabulary and accumulate knowledge for her studies.

Students read books at the library of Cao Xa Secondary School, Tan Yen district.

Classes in the school also regularly organize activities and discussions about books; students actively share with each other good books, express their feelings about the books they have read. Every year, in response to the provincial "Reading Culture Ambassador" contest, the school deploys a specific plan to the classes, mobilizing all students to participate. Encouraged by teachers, suggestions for topics, ideas, support with documents and comments on additions and corrections, students actively complete many quality entries. In the past 3 years, the school has had students as "Reading Culture Ambassadors" at the provincial level. In 2024 alone, the school won 2 collective awards as the unit with the most participants and the most winners; 4 individual awards including 1 "Outstanding Reading Culture Ambassador", 1 "Outstanding Reading Culture Ambassador", 1 Encouragement award, 1 thematic award.

According to Mr. Tran Van Minh, Vice Principal of the school, the "Reading Culture Ambassador" contest is important in promoting the reading movement among teenagers, students and university students. Therefore, the school always encourages and supports students to participate. Through reading, students are supplemented with knowledge, improve their understanding, and develop skills to serve their studies well. For many years, the school has achieved high results in masseducation and key education. In particular, at the provincial cultural competition for excellent students this school year, the school's students won 1 first prize, 4 second prizes, 7 third prizes and 16 consolation prizes.

Reading culture has developed in many schools in the province. Following the direction of the Department of Education and Training, schools have focused on building national standard schools, ensuring that libraries and reading rooms meet standards, increasing the number of books and newspapers, and attracting readers. Currently, the province has 95.8% of national standard schools, higher than the national average; of which 29.1% are level 2 standard schools. Developing a reading culture has contributed to improving the quality of education in many units.

At Huong Son Secondary School (Lang Giang), more than 60% of students are ethnic minorities. In recent years, teachers have focused on organizing many practical activities to help students become more interested in reading, accumulate knowledge, and make progress in their studies. The school has continuously achieved the title of advanced collective and led the emulation movements of the district. In 2024, the school's students won the Excellent Group Award and 2 awards for the best performance at the "Propaganda and Book Introduction Contest of Bac Giang Province".

Nurture a love of books

Recognizing the important role of reading, many schools are interested in building libraries and organizing practical activities to arouse and foster students' love of reading. Currently, the province has 751 libraries in 751 educational institutions at all levels. Basically, the libraries meet the requirements on the number of books and electronic learning materials, area and specialized equipment such as computers connected to the Internet, management software and staff arrangement for library work. Every year, many schools add good, diverse and attractive books suitable to the needs and psychology of students.

The Department directs schools to continue to socialize in organizing activities, donating books and learning resources to the library. Encourage students to read books, write reviews, and discuss books to maintain the habit of reading for students; help them know how to search and select suitable books to support their studies."

Ms. Dao Thi Huong, Deputy Director of Department of Education and Training

A typical example is Cao Xa Secondary School (Tan Yen), in addition to spending money to equip good books, the school has mobilized teachers, students and parents to support books for the library and received positive responses. Up to now, the library has more than 7 thousand copies of books of all kinds such as: Children's books, science , history, skills education, stories. The library is located on the 4th floor, including a reading room for teachers, students and a book warehouse with a total area of ​​120 m2; the space is spacious, airy, books are neatly arranged on shelves, convenient for readers to choose. Currently, the school continues to socialize to increase the source of books for the library and build bookshelves in classrooms, reading corners in the school yard to create a friendly reading environment, attracting students.

The facilities and equipment at the library are spacious and complete, creating conditions for schools to effectively organize educational activities and develop a reading culture. 100% of primary schools organize reading and learning periods at the library. At Ngo Si Lien Primary School (Bac Giang city), every week, classes have reading periods at the library according to the timetable. Teachers guide students to read books in groups or individually, then draw pictures or retell stories they have read and reward those who do well.

Many school libraries have activity corners such as: Game corners for language development, research, and creativity. Some schools have established and maintained “Books and Action” clubs to promote daily reading activities; organize themed book festivals, give away books, display art books, and decorate friendly reading spaces.

Teacher Tran Sy Hung, Principal of Huong Son Secondary School, said: “The school cooperates with a number of libraries in and outside the province to build a “Living Book Club” so that members can regularly discuss the books they have read and share their feelings and opinions. At the same time, we organize an open library by building a book road, a reading corner in the classroom or school yard, and applying technology in electronic and digital library activities. Thanks to that, students can read books in many locations, spaces, and times. In addition to mobilizing 100% of students to participate in the “Reading Culture Ambassador” contest, the school also organizes a book review writing contest; storytelling contest, propaganda, and introduction of new books... to help students develop their skills and language. In the activities, the school invites parents to participate to build a reading habit at home.”

Article and photos: Vi Le Thanh

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