Browse > Article
http://dx.doi.org/10.16981/kliss.49.201809.55

An Analysis of Secondary School Teachers' Perceptions and Experiences in Korean School Libraries  

So, Byoung-Moon (공주대학교 대학원, 우신고)
Song, Gi-Ho (공주대학교 문헌정보교육과, 학교도서관연구소)
Publication Information
Journal of Korean Library and Information Science Society / v.49, no.3, 2018 , pp. 55-75 More about this Journal
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to identify characteristics of secondary school teachers' perceptions and experiences of school libraries and to suggest strategies for its' activation. In order to achieve this aim, the questionnaire survey was conducted for 229 secondary school teachers who participated in K university qualification training in 2017. As a result, they recognize that school libraries are an essential facility and that continuous support and investment are needed. They think that the effectiveness of the school library is very helpful for creating a leisure and cultural life and for stimulating reading atmosphere and education, and this perception is stronger at lower ages. The number of school library use of them is as low as once a month, and the purpose of use is mainly for cultivation and leisure. The discomfort of the school library is mostly due to lack of materials and space for them. In particular, they have a lack of knowledge and necessity about the method of library-based instruction and insufficient preparation time and poor materials. Teachers are highly aware of the need and utility of training, and prefer training with peers. Therefore, it is necessary to develop strategies such as remodeling space and increasing collections for their study and instruction, and foster peer supervision so that they can actively utilize school library in subjects management.
Keywords
Secondary School Teachers; School Libraries; Perceptions in School Libraries; Experiences in School Libraries; School Library-based Instruction;
Citations & Related Records
연도 인용수 순위
  • Reference
1 Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology, Daegu Metropolitan Office of Education. 2010. Delight of Learning and Happiness of Knowing in the School Libraries. Daegu: Daegu Metropolitan Office of Education.
2 Ministry of Education & Human Resources. 2001. Policy Direction of the School Library in Knowledge-based Society. Seoul: Ministry of Education & Human Resources.
3 Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. 2008. Study on the Activation Method of the Digital Room in Libraries. Seoul: Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
4 Park, Kyeong-Rae. 2008. A Study on Elementary School Teachers' Recognition of School Librarians' Roles. M.A. thesis. Educational Graduate School of Chunbuk National University.
5 Song, Gi-Ho. 2010. A Study on the Status and Gates of Teacher Librarians' Frail Vocational Presence in Korea. Journal of Korean library and information science society, 41(2): 317-337.   DOI
6 Lee, Man Soo, Byeong-Ki Lee and Gi-Ho Song. Survey on actual condition of school library. Seoul: Korea Publishing Research Institute.
7 Lee, Yoo-Kyeong. 2006. A Study on Elementary School Teachers' Perception of School Libraries and Librarian Teachers. M.A. thesis. Educational Graduate School of Silla University.
8 School Library Promotion Act. 2018. No.15368.
9 KERIS. 2003. Applying School Library Evaluation and Measuring Educational Effectiveness. Seoul: KERIS.
10 KERIS. 2004. An Analysis Study on Operation Status and Effects of the Digital Room and DLS. Seoul: KERIS.
11 Han, Yoon-Ok. 2001. Socio-Cultural Perspectives on the Image of Teacher-Librarian as Profession. Journal of the Korean Library and Information Science Society, 35(3): 211-234.
12 IFLA and UNESCO. 1999. School Library Manifesto. [cited. 2018. 05. 01]. .
13 Hong, Jeong-Won. 2008. A Study on the Recognition of the General Teacher for the Difference Between School Library Teachers and School Librarians. M.A. thesis. Educational Graduate School of Myongji University.
14 IASL. 1993. IASL Policy Statement on School Libraries. [cited. 2018. 05. 01]. .
15 IFLA. 2015. The IFLA School Library Guidelines. 2nd. edition. [cited 2018. 05. 01].