Status : Verified
| Personal Name | Fe, Daphne Ivana G. |
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| Resource Title | The learning environment and children's perception of a library |
| Date Issued | October 2012 |
| Abstract | The main purpose of this study is to identify the different factors in the learning environment which shape children’s’ perception of a library. The study also aimed to discover how children perceive the library. The respondents are from San Vicente Elementary School, University of the Philippines Integrated School and Krus Na Ligas Elementary School. A preliminary assessment was conducted to identify possible elements that could be considered as a factor. Based on the preliminary assessment, elements that were identified were (1) Parents; (2) Teachers; (3) Friends/Classmates; (4) Maintenance; and (5) Vendors. Results have shown that the respondents from the three schools perceive their library positively. They primarily view their library as a place where they can study. Also, the respondents also view their librarian in a positive light. This was indicated by majority of the three schools (78.53%) claiming that the librarians are accommodating. The results also show that the identified elements: (1) teachers, (2) classmates/friends, and (3) parents were factors that were influential to children’s learning with teachers being the most influential. They are followed by Classmates/Friends and Parents. In conclusion, the respondents have a positive perception of their library and they see it as a place where they can study. In connection with this, they also positively perceive their librarians and describe them as accommodating individuals. Lastly, this study identified three main influential factors in children’s learning environment are led by the teachers, followed by the students’ friends or classmates, then their parents. |
| Degree Course | Bachelor of Library and Information Science |
| Language | English |
| Keyword | Libraries and education; Public schools; Children |
| Material Type | Thesis/Dissertation |
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Category : F - Regular work, i.e., it has no patentable invention or creation, the author does not wish for personal publication, there is no confidential information.
Access Permission : Open Access