The Future of Education

This study explores the perceptions of the role of the school library in supporting reading and writing development among secondary stage students in Kuwait. Employing a quantitative research method, this study uses a structured questionnaire to collect data from secondary stage students regarding their views, experiences, and attitudes toward the role of the school library in supporting their reading and writing skills development. This research contributes to improve reading and writing skills development among students in the secondary stage and to enhance understanding of the educational role of the school library. Moreover, the study places the school library within the broader educational context as a learning environment which supports literacy development and students engagement. By highlighting students' perceptions, this research sheds a light on how school libraries are viewed not only as resource centers but also as potential active agents in the learning process, academic growth, and skill development. The findings provide insights that may inform educators, school leaders, and policy makers about the necessity of developing curriculum that integrate the school library effectively within the secondary stage education system, in particular reading and writing instruction. This research also offers implications for improving library practices and promoting effective usage of the school library as a crucial part of the learning process.

Keywords: education, school library, curriculum, students perceptions, school, library

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