Content and Structure of the Distance Course on the Formation of the Information and Library System Literacy of Future Musicians-Teachers in the Process of High School Preparation

The article presents the experience of creating and testing a distance learning course aimed at developing information and library literacy of future musicians-teachers in the process of high school preparation. There are contradictions between the demands of the modern information society and the content of educational programs in higher educational institutions of music and pedagogical profile, which do not currently include courses on the formation of information and library literacy of students. Possible solutions to this problem are considered: holding master classes for first-year students during extracurricular time to get acquainted with the library as a structural unit of the institutions; preparing virtual literature reviews with information about access to new collections on music art and music education in electronic library systems; creating a distance course in the electronic information environment of the institution for self-education of first-year students. The results of implementation of the developed system in the content of university training of musicians-teachers at the music faculty of the Institute of Fine Arts of the Moscow Pedagogical State University are presented.

Preparing High School Students With Chronic Illnesses for College Transition: Lessons Learned From College Counselors

Interest is growing regarding high school preparation for students transitioning to college with chronic illnesses such as asthma, cancer, and diabetes. This qualitative study examined 15 college counselors’ perceptions of working to address high school transition needs with incoming students diagnosed with chronic illnesses. Four themes emerged from the findings: counseling services, social aspects, medical considerations, and educational needs. We discuss implications for high school counselors’ practice and future research.