Education Textbooks Research Articles

Exploring ‘diversity’ and ‘pluralism’: a sociological analysis of religious education textbooks In the ‘Islamic Republic’ of Iran

ABSTRACT Contemporary Iran projects an image of ‘religious monopolism’, with its constitution declaring Shi’ism as the official religion and the census reporting over 99% of its population as Muslims. Within this, 5–15% are Sunnis, a minority recognised by the constitution but not acknowledged as a ‘minority’. Recognised religious minorities include Zoroastrians, Jews, and Christians, with Christians being the largest (0.16% out of 0.2%). Larger minorities, such as Yarsanis (Ahl-e Haqq) and Baha’is, remain unacknowledged, with Baha’is (and converts) not even allowed to be named. Smaller unrecognised groups include Ismailis, Sufis, Daravish, Hindus, Sikhs, and Yazidis categorised as ‘Others’ and/or ‘Unspecified’ in censuses (0.42% in 2011).The article examines the impact of Shi’ite political ideology post-1979 Islamic Revolution on the religious education of minorities in modern Iran. It begins with an overview of demographics and the historical representation of religious minorities in education since the 1905–1906 Constitutional Revolution. It then analyses 2009–2010 state Religious/Islamic Education textbooks using a ‘social constructionist’ approach to the meanings of ‘religious education’, ‘diversity’, and ‘pluralism’. The article concludes that while ‘religious diversity’ is partially reflected in Iranian ‘religious education’, the system falls significantly short of ‘religious pluralism’.

Stanisław Przybyszewski dzieciom Zapomniany, ostatni utwór pisarza

This article deals with ‘Nad Gopłem’ [At Lake Gopło], the least known and arguably the oddest story in the Przybyszewski oeuvre. The book – missing from the writer’s biblio-graphy and, as far as we know, not mentioned in his correspondence – was addressed exclusively to the young reader. What’s more, it was commissioned by the editors of a Polish language teaching textbook (published by Ossolineum in 1928) from a writer with a reputation of a debaucher and corruptor of the young. The article points out that Przybyszewski’s text is an inspirational tale about the beauty spots of Kujawy and a story about the education of an artist. Showing that Poland is born in a personal, intimate and creative experience and beauty lies in the eye of the beholder, he pins down the sources of his writing onto a local map and argues that the artist’s ties with his homeland are unbreakable. The loose string d of reminiscences creates a warm, atmospheric portrait of the landscapes around Lake Gopło and, thanks to unobtrusive emotional touches, succeeds in eliciting a similar affection in the reader. In this way the story meets per-fectly the contemporary postulate of anchoring the educational goals in reading materi-als “based on the experiences of a child” and reveals an unknown facet of Przybyszew-ski’s persona you would not expect to find in a celebrity engulfed in scandal. He knows how to strike the right tone and find the right format to “talk” to children and gently touch their emotions.

Edukacja pokojowa na przykładzie Polski i Japonii

The outbreak of the Russian-Ukrainian war has sparked a quite intense debate in Japan about war, peace and security. Fears of a nuclear World War III have caused speculations about the possibility of Japan’s nuclear weapons (supported mainly by right-wing politicians), the issue of maintaining peace education and the broadly understood culture of peace (Article 9 of the Constitution of Japan, Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, Treaty on the Prohibition of Proliferation). Meanwhile, the full-scale aggression against Ukraine was and still is in Poland a confirmation of existing fears about the threat from Russia as a state with neo-imperial ambitions. Poland has transferred a significant part of its military arsenal to the attacked Ukraine and has intensified the process of arming and modernizing its own army. Poland also counts on support in the event of a conflict from other member states of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, of which it is a member. The article aims to compare – based on the curriculum content, the content of history and citizenship education textbooks and the museum narrative – teaching about peace in Poland and Japan. In both countries, the memory of World War II is a key event shaping the historical awareness of society and a point of reference for the existing historical narrative. The way of talking about peace and pacifism is quite similar. Both the narrative of the Japanese exhibition at the Osaka Peace Museum and the one presented in school textbooks in Poland strive to condemn war as a destructive force and thus fit into the idea of peace education.

웰니스의 행복 개념에서 바라본 영유아의 수면과 영양의 의미: 아동건강교육 대학교재 내용 분석을 중심으로

Objectives The study aims to actively reflect in teacher government policies for teacher training in the future by highlighting the sleep and nuturion of childhood and toddlers pursued in the philosophy of wellness happyness through the analysis of the contents of the university textbooks for child health education for pre-service teachers. Methods To this end, 17 children’s health education textbooks published after the 2019 Nuri curriculum were analyzed by schematizing them from upper to lower areas using a classification system analysis method, and a frequency analysis using an Excel program was conducted. In addition, data were analyzed using selective coding and etic coding methods to analyze the meaning of sleep and nutrition. Results First, it appeared as the theoretical basis of child health education, child health education, child nutrition education, child safety education, institutional facilities and environmental management for child health education, and connection with families and communities. Second, the weight of the contents of each textbook was found to be different. Third, sleep appeared as understanding and support of sleep, and nutrition appeared as understanding and support of nutrition. Conclusions It is believed that it will contribute to the provision of basic data presented in government policies on sleep and nutrition in the university textbooks for children's health education of teacher training.

Evaluating the Content of the Islamic Education Textbook for the Eighth -Grade in Light of Comprehensive Quality Standards from the Point of View of Islamic Education Teachers in Jordan

Evaluating the Content of the Islamic Education Textbook for the Eighth -Grade in Light of Comprehensive Quality Standards from the Point of View of Islamic Education Teachers in Jordan

Developing An al-Nahw al-Wadhih Book With A Handout In school (Research and Development Study At Tgk. Chiek Oemar Diyan Aceh Besar)

In this study, the researcher observed that teachers in Oemar Diyan Boarding only use textbooks in teaching and learning activities, causing a decrease in the quality of learning and leading to a decrease in the quality of education. Therefore, students find it difficult to learn Arabic and eventually find the lesson as a burden. As for efforts to overcome these problems, researchers used the Handout media to facilitate students in understanding the lessons, especially in the mabni and mugrab subjects. The purposes of this research were to find out the product development of an-Nahwu al-Wadhih book in mabni and mugrab chapter with media Handout for second-grade students of junior high school, to investigate the students’ responses to an-Nahwu al-Wadhih on Dhamir chapter with media handout, and to explore the validity level of anNahwu al-Wadhih on Dhamir chapter with handout media according to expert validations. Research and development (R&D) methods were utilized in collecting data. Furthermore, the population of this research was 162 students, however, to meet the objective of this research 28 students were chosen as samples. This research produced a new product that is a book titled “Attaisir Fi Ta'lim mabni and mugrab” After going through expert validation processes. The students’ responses to this new product showed that they agreed to the development of the an-Nahwu alWadhih book in the Dhamir chapter with a media mind mapping making it easier for them to learn. The result is obtained from T-test Sig (.05<.100). This shows that the hypothesis is zero (ho) is rejected and hypothesis (Ha) is accepted, it is evident that the usage of handouts is influential in improving student’s understanding of mabni and mugrab lesson.

Formation of Student Character through the Use of the form Four Moral Education Textbook in the Learning and Facilitation Process (PDPC)

Formation of Student Character through the Use of the form Four Moral Education Textbook in the Learning and Facilitation Process (PDPC)

Kulttuurinen ja kielellinen moninaisuus varhaisen kielenopetuksen oppikirjoissa

We examined how cultural and linguistic diversity is manifested in early language teaching textbooks. Our data consist of a set of five textbooks for early language teaching in Finland. Qualitative content analysis was used to analyse both the text and the illustrations in the textbooks. Our analysis was guided by the theoretical underpinnings of critical intercultural education and broad views of multilingualism/translanguaging. The results show that the textbooks do not provide a very diverse picture of cultures as they contain a lot of stereotypical cultural content. The textbooks also focus mainly on the target language and thus do little to promote multilingualism. We found only three activities in which different languages were compared and used in the learning of the target language. More attention should therefore be paid to the content of textbooks and how they are used, as they produce and maintain ideologies and perceptions of culture and language.

Exploring the Use of Rhymes in International and Localized English Language Teaching Textbooks for Young Learners – A Comparative Study

Rhymes are generally considered as appropriate young learner materials in terms of language learning and teaching. This article reports on the findings of a comparative study on the use of rhymes in two primary school English language teaching textbook series, namely English from China and Cambridge Global English ( CGE) from the United Kingdom. Based on a detailed analysis which focuses on the four components (i.e., linguistic ability, cultural awareness, thinking quality and learning ability) of the core competence proposed by the National English Curriculum Standards for Compulsory Education, the findings reveal that the localized textbook series English demonstrates a noticeable imbalanced reflection of the four components by putting more emphasis on fostering learners’ linguistic ability, especially their receptive skills (listening and reading) but ignoring the cultivation of the other three, while the international series CGE shows a more comprehensive and balanced representation of the four components. Based on the research findings, the implications for textbook writers and teachers are discussed.

Pengembangan Bahan Ajar Guru Pada Mata Pelajaran Akhlak Kelas IV di Madrasah Diniyyah Takmiliyah Awaliyah Masjid Agung Ashliyah

Madrasah Diniyah Takmiliyah Awaliyah was one of the non-formal education in Indonesia, however there are several problems in learning at MDTA such as those found in moral learning at MDTA Masjid Agung Ashliyah Padang Panjang, namely teacher textbooks in teaching have not met learning objectives because the material is still limited and incomplete, the books provided by the madrasah are also still limited and teachers have not used teaching tools in the form of lesson implementation plans (RPP) in the learning process, so that the learning process is less effective and efficient. This study aims to produce a product in the form of teacher teaching materials as a guide for teachers in teaching. This study is entitled "Development of Teacher Teaching Materials for the Subject of Morals for Class IV at MDTA Masjid Agung Ashliyah Padang Panjang". This type of research was Research and Development (R&D) using the 4D model, namely Define, Design, Develop, Disseminate, but this research only goes as far as Develop. This research was conducted at MDTA Masjid Agung Ashliyah Padang Panjang from May 10 to August 5, 2024. This study focuses on research on the development of teacher teaching materials for the subject of morals for class IV MDTA on the material "Morals are Easy for Fellow Humans". After the development of the teacher teaching materials, a feasibility test was carried out by curriculum experts and media experts. The results of the curriculum feasibility test were 86% with very feasible criteria, while the results of the media feasibility test were 84% with very feasible criteria, while the response of the morals subject teacher to the development of this teacher teaching material was 89.4% with a statement of very feasible. So it can be concluded that the development of teacher teaching materials for the subject of morals is very feasible to use.

THE ROLE AND IMPORTANCE OF ELECTRONIC TEXTBOOKS IN THE DIGITAL EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT

This article presents ideas and observations about the advantages, role, and importance of using digital textbooks (websites) in education.

Analisis Fakta Sirah Berkaitan Kelahiran dan Kewafatan Nabi Saw dalam Buku Teks Pendidikan Islam Tingkatan Satu Berdasarkan Manhaj Al-Muḥaddithīn

This study is ‎predicated, among other things, on the disclosure of mistakes related to the sirah of Prophet ‎PBUH, which can be partly attributed to a lack of adherence to the strict method of criticism. ‎Furthermore, several prior analyses and critiques of textbooks demonstrate that there is no ‎guarantee that textbooks are error-free, even when it comes to the subject of sirah. Therefore, ‎this study attempts to analyze the facts of the sirah related to the birth and death of the Prophet PBUH using the muḥaddithīn’s methodology as a ‎reliable method. The study focuses on the content of sirah ‎in the Form One Islamic Education textbook. The method for data collection employed in ‎this study was library research. The data was then analyzed using the ‎inductive and comparative methods, as well as the method of the muḥaddithīn. The study discovered that the facts concerning the birth and death of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) vary, based on authentic hadiths, well-known opinions, agreed-upon facts, as well as facts that lack support from authentic hadiths. Furthermore, certain ‎narrations are accepted even though they are not backed up by an authentic narrative when ‎there is consensus among the scholars. Additionally, the study discovered that the analysis of the facts in the textbook yielded results that indicated both a high degree of factual accuracy and some facts that needed to be reviewed and corrected. These findings call for the attention ‎and action of pertinent parties to guarantee the highest standards of education.

Semantic Ambiguity in the Use of 'Konteks' in Merdeka Curriculum Textbooks: Implications for Learning Outcomes and Pedagogical Strategies

This study examines errors in interpreting the word “konteks” (context) and its equivalents in Merdeka Curriculum textbooks for Indonesian Language, Civic Education, and English Language subjects. Semantic ambiguity and inaccuracies in the use of this term have led to misunderstandings that hinder students' comprehension and learning outcomes. The research aims to identify patterns and potential sources of misinterpretation to ensure alignment between textbook language and the learning objectives of the Merdeka Curriculum. Using a qualitative approach with a comparative method, the study analyzed the meaning and usage of “konteks” across subjects. Data were collected through documentation of both explicit and implicit references, followed by descriptive content analysis based on Miles et al.'s interactive model. Triangulation, expert validation, and adherence to ethical standards ensured the validity and reliability of findings. Results indicate that misinterpretations of “konteks” often lead to fragmented understanding, making it difficult for students to connect concepts across academic and social settings. This disrupts cognitive processes, preventing the development of complex analytical skills. To address these issues, teachers should facilitate clarifying exercises and discussions emphasizing context. Additionally, textbook evaluations must prioritize accurate definitions, precise usage, and illustrative examples to minimize ambiguity and enhance learning outcomes.

Nurturing Chinese Nationalists: High-School Ideopolitical Education Textbook Narratives (1991–2019)

Following the Tiananmen Incident, the Chinese government began to tighten its grip on education and turn increasingly to nationalism. Understanding the significant impact that education has on shaping lifelong ideology and behavior throughout adolescence, the Chinese government has strategically leveraged ideopolitical education, a highly politicized subject in high schools, to foster nationalism. This study attempts to address the critical knowledge gap concerning diachronic narratives in high-school ideopolitical education textbooks from the 1990s to the present. These narratives are categorized into five themes: (1) the Chinese nation; (2) the superiority of socialism; (3) the notoriety of capitalism; (4) the Century of Humiliation; and (5) the manipulation of and monopoly over common history. These themes potentially fuel nationalism through the two dynamics of “common history” and distinction between the self and other. This study thus sheds light on the Chinese government’s decades-long, consistent endeavor to instill nationalism through high-school ideopolitical education after the Tiananmen Incident.

The Contribution of Integrative Physics Textbooks in Higher Education and Their Impact on Islamic Education Goals

This study examines the dominance of the modern scientific perspective in university science education, which often separates natural sciences from faith-based values. To bridge this gap, developing Physics textbooks that integrate a faith-based approach is crucial. The research explores how Physics textbooks can contribute to achieving Islamic educational goals in universities, employing a qualitative method including literature reviews and textbook analysis. The findings reveal that integrative Physics textbooks can significantly contribute to linking Physics concepts with Islamic values, creating a holistic learning approach. This study proposes a concept for integrative Physics teaching materials, incorporating the history of science and the philosophy of science, preparing students to master Physics and develop strong faith.

Development Of Islamic Religious Education (IRE) Textbooks Based On Ethnopedagogy Through Local Wisdom In Thematic Learning

This study aims to develop an Islamic Religious Education (IRE) textbook based on ethnopedagogy, which integrates local wisdom into thematic learning, and assess its quality and feasibility. Based on the researcher's observations in several elementary schools in North Aceh, it was found that, in practice, the concepts were not connected to local culture, which is a critical component of the ethnopedagogical approach. Therefore, the solution proposed by the researcher is to provide teachers with an understanding of the ethnopedagogical approach. The research method used is Research and Development (R&D) with the ADDIE model, which consists of five stages: Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation. The study involved 27 elementary school teachers in North Aceh as the sample. The survey results showed that the thematic textbook based on Ethno pedagogy was deemed feasible and practical. Most teachers gave ratings with an average of over 80% on almost all tested indicators. In conclusion, developing the IRE textbook based on ethno-pedagogy successfully integrated local cultural values into IRE learning and positively impacted students' understanding and attitudes. Implications: This textbook plays a role in preserving and introducing local wisdom to students, indirectly strengthening their cultural identity. By studying local wisdom, students will better appreciate their environment's cultural heritage and values while integrating religious teachings into their socio-cultural lives. Additional Materials: A teacher training program on implementing local wisdom or initiatives from local governments to develop educational resources based on local culture.

Pedagogi kritis materi teks deskripsi pada buku teks bahasa Indonesia fase F (analisis wacana kritis)

Based on Regulation of the Minister of Education and Culture of the Republic Indonesia Number 22 of 2022 concerning the Strategic Plan of the Ministry of Education and Culture must be translated into textbook teaching resources. The materials in the Indonesian language textbook phase F must apply with a critical perspective or critical pedagogy, as a manifestation of the mandate of the minister of education and culture. Descriptive text material is material where elements of critical pedagogy can be seen. The aim of this research is to look at the elements of critical pedagogy, as well as to see how critical pedagogy is presented in descriptive text material in Indonesian textbooks. This research uses Norman Fairclough’s critical discourse analysis research method. Norman Fairclough’s Critical Discourse Analysis divides it into three dimensions, namely the text dimensions, discourse practice dimensions, and the sociocultural dimensions. The research results show that in text analysis, were found that characterize critical pedagogy. In the analysis of discourse practice, the critical pedagogy that emerges is only half-assed, not complete. As for sociocultural analysis, the results of the PISA ranking and the pandemic which caused an economic recession are the reasons why critical pedagogy did not fully emerged.

QLTI-01. ASSESSING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF SUPPORT FROM ST. JUDE CHILDREN’S RESEARCH HOSPITAL TO VIETNAMESE TEAM IN TREATMENT FOR CHILDREN WITH BRAIN TUMORS

Abstract BACKGROUND Treatment for children with brain tumors requires multidisciplinary team (MDT) which is lacking in Vietnam which negatively impacts outcome. This study aims to describe the implementation and promotion of MDT approach in Vietnam with the support of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. METHODS We conducted a prospective descriptive study of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital’s activities with the Vietnamese team between August 2023 and March 2024 and its impact on education, patient care and disseminating of MDC approach in Vietnam. RESULTS Onsite and online training were provided for the Vietnamese team during this time. The onsite training included exchange visits for both teams and St. Jude support for Vietnamese colleagues to attend regional and international neuro-oncology conferences. Online case discussions have been held every month from January 2024 and there are 40-60 participants each meeting from 5 main oncology centers in Vietnam. There are 3- 4 complex case discussions each meeting. A zalo group (a social media platform) for Vietnamese doctors (92 doctors) with multidisciplinary team members was established. After discussion, references and summaries of each case were distributed to the zalo group. For emergency cases, email consults are requested directly for timely input. In addition, key educational textbooks covering different disciplines of neuro-oncology (pathology, radiology and medical) were provided to different Vietnamese teams. All participants (92 doctors) found the online discussion (100.0%) benefical to further their knowledge in different fields (chemotherapy, radiation, pathology and surgery) and the outcome of consultations which guided teams to manage difficult cases. For some cases, pathology samples with local reports are sent to St. Jude to review the diagnosis and classification. CONCLUSIONS Training plays an important role in bringing knowledge and building team-based experience for Vietnamese clinicians in the treatment for children with brain tumor.

Examining Adaptation Practices in English Language Textbooks

Authentic texts in English Language Teaching (ELT) textbooks are highly valued for their ability to provide learners with exposure to real-world language. In Portuguese ELT textbooks, very often authentic texts are marked as "adapted", but few discussions have been raised about how they are adapted in ELT textbooks and what elements are considered during text adaptation. Given the central role textbooks play in language teaching and learning, examining textbook writers' adaptation practices can help teachers make informed choices about how to best use such materials. The goal of this paper is to examine the nature of text adaptations in Portuguese ELT textbooks and the extent to which authentic texts are modified. To accomplish this, two corpora have been manually compiled: one consisting of 37 adapted texts extracted from two Portuguese ELT textbooks, and the other comprising their unmodified, authentic counterparts. Each adapted text was compared to its corresponding original source using a predefined set of criteria. Findings reveal that adapted texts differ from the authentic source with respect to size, while changes at the level of language, such as modifications to vocabulary and syntax, are very rare.

의사소통적 발음 교육을 위한 한국어 교재 분석 연구

Objectives The purpose of this paper is to analyze Korean textbooks for communicative pronunciation education. Methods Three types of textbooks developed by university-affiliated language education institutes were selected as analysis targets. As analysis tools, items that were synthesized and reconstructed from the textbook analysis frameworks of Seo (2001) and Lee (2001) were used. Results The result shows that the scope of teaching items was expanded, and it was necessary to secure areas equivalent to vocabulary and grammar, select teaching items for continuous and repetitive learning, and provide detailed grading. In addition, the educational effectiveness of the explicitness or implicitness of linguistic rule explanations had to be examined, and audiovisual materials should be abundantly utilized. The practice activities were planned to involve step-by-step practice from the word and sentence level to the discourse level, but the instructions were not clear, and even if there were directions, practice method was monotonous. For communicative pronunciation education, instructions and guidelines had to be specified and a variety of interactive and meaningful exercises had to be included. As for learning strategies, only simple repetition, memorization strategies, and strategies using visual images were induced. Effective pronunciation learning strategies should be found and learning strategies had to be developed in a variety of ways. Conclusions Considering practical application, a plan to revitalize pronunciation education was proposed while maintaining the current textbook. Improvement measures were discussed focusing on the practice stage. Integrated practice with other micro and macro skills and clear practice method instructions were emphasized. Practice and use were claimed at the word, sentence, and discourse levels in the order of presentation-controlled practice-meaningful practice-use. Interactive activities such as pair or group activities were considered.