Evaluation 7thGrade Science Textbook in terms of Learning and Innovation Skills According to Teachers' Opinions

Abstract

Students, who are the designers of the future, need the forward-looking skills of the 21st-century to adapt to the changes occurring in our age and to be ready for the next educational institution or business life. 21st-century skills need to be integrated into the education system for individuals to gain them most effectively. Textbooks, which are frequently used by teachers and students within the scope of the education and training process, are of great importance in acquiring these skills. The aim of this study is to evaluate the secondary school 7th-grade Science textbook in terms of 21st-century learning and innovation skills in line with teachers' opinions. The study group consists of 30 Science teachers working in secondary schools affiliated with Gaziantep province in the 2021-2022 academic year and using 7th-grade Science textbooks. In the research, phenomenological design and qualitative research methods were adopted, and the data were collected with a semi-structured interview form consisting of 9 questions prepared by the researcher. The data were analyzed using content and descriptive analysis method. The study, in line with the opinions of Science teachers, was concluded that 7th-grade Science textbook does not fully develop 21st-century learning and innovation skills, insufficient, skills are distributed irregularly in the textbook.