The Importance of the Andersen Night Project for the Development of Reading Literacy in Multilingual Education
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.14712/25337890.5029Abstract
The Night with Andersen project, originally initiated by the Bedřich Beneš Buchlovan Library in Uherské Hradiště, has become a significant initiative in promoting children’s reading not only in the Czech Republic but also internationally. This paper analyzes its contribution within the context of school and extracurricular literary initiation in multilingual education and demonstrates how the project, through unconventional activities, can influence the perception of reading as a cultural value, motivate children to read, and foster their connection to the Czech language and culture. The paper highlights the experiences of Czech schools abroad (specifically
Czech schools in North America) with the implementation of this project. The results indicate that Night with Andersen not only increases children’s interest in reading but also strengthens their cultural awareness and motivation to learn the Czech language. Additionally, it enhances parents’ motivation to enroll their children in Czech schools.
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