Promoting Reading Culture in Rural Laos
Keywords:
reading culture, rural education, Laos, literacy development, community engagement, mobile librariesAbstract
This study examines the promotion of reading culture in rural Laos, addressing challenges of limited access to reading materials, inadequate infrastructure, and socioeconomic barriers. Despite government initiatives and international support, rural communities face persistent obstacles in developing sustainable reading habits. This research employs a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative surveys with qualitative interviews across five provinces. Findings reveal that community-based reading programs, mobile libraries, and culturally responsive materials significantly enhance reading engagement. Teacher training and parental involvement emerged as critical factors. The study identifies language diversity, poverty, and geographical isolation as primary barriers. Results demonstrate that integrated interventions combining resource provision, capacity building, and community participation yield the most promising outcomes. Recommendations include expanding mobile library services, developing multilingual resources, and strengthening local ownership of literacy programs to ensure long-term sustainability of reading culture initiatives in rural Laotian contexts.
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