Abstract
This study aims to explore the quality of Malaysian history textbooks from the perspectives of teachers and students as well as to identify the skills of using history textbooks among teachers and students. The survey respondents comprised of one hundred teachers and one hundred students that were randomly selected from national secondary schools in Malaysia. The survey used questionnaire as an instrument to collect data. Data analysis involves descriptive and inferential statistics. The results show that Malaysian history textbooks are not only used as a reference, but also as teaching aids. Although the majority of teachers and students are satisfied with the quality of textbooks, the following aspects have become an issue: quality of language, illustrations and repetition of topics. The skills of using textbooks among teachers and students are average. Overall, this study showed that teachers are not fully proficient in using the history textbooks especially in creativity and integrating the content of the textbooks with the information and communication technology (ICT). Results also showed that there was no significant difference between genders in using textbooks. This study recommends that the Ministry of Education of Malaysia should organise special training for enhancing the skills of using history textbooks for both teachers and students. This will guarantee that the history textbooks are used effectively.
Highlights
This study aims to explore the quality of Malaysian history textbooks from the perspectives of teachers and students as well as to identify the skills of using history textbooks among teachers and students
The results show that Malaysian history textbooks are used as a reference, and as teaching aids
This study showed that teachers are not fully proficient in using the history textbooks especially in creativity and integrating the content of the textbooks with the information and communication technology (ICT)
Summary
Throughout history, one can learn about the success of the nation This allows the remembrance of past glories, instilling patriotism and subsequently honouring and preserving the independence and sovereignty of the country. History textbook for upper secondary school, in Malaysia, contains nine chapters in which the first three chapters are related to nationalism in the Southeast Asia and Malaysia. It is followed by five chapters covering the struggles in relation to the formation of Malaysia and the development of this country, whilst the final chapter entails the global issues related to Malaysia
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