نوع مقاله : مقاله پژوهشی
نویسندگان
1 دبیر زیست شناسی اداره آموزش و پرورش شهرستان کاشان، اصفهان، ایران
2 دبیر زیست شناسی اداره آموزش و پرورش شهرستان شوشتر، خوزستان، ایران
چکیده
کلیدواژهها
عنوان مقاله [English]
نویسندگان [English]
Background and Objectives: Education is a fundamental drive for introducing changes in the society. Iran’s Fundamental Transformation Document defines educational goals across six domains to promote learners’ whole development. The social and political domain, in particular, emphasizes preparing individuals to engage with the society and political issues. Given this, the present study examined the extent to which the eleventh-grade biology textbook addresses the social and political domain and assessed its alignment with international standards. Methods: This mixed-methods content-analysis study evaluated the eleventh-grade biology textbook using two coding matrices: one identifying components of the social and political domain and the other listing educational priorities targeted by the United Nations. Analytical units were extracted and categorized, and the results were summarized in tables and charts. Findings: Of 777 analytical units identified in the textbook, only 50 units (6.4%) were found to closely focus on the social and political domain. The most recurring themes were ‘avoiding social hazards’ and ‘honoring national identity’ while ‘acquiring social skills and values’ represented the least proportion. Out of 50 units, 24 corresponded to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. Conclusion: The eleventh-grade biology textbook gives limited attention to the social and political domain. Furthermore, the gap between the national curricular aims and the international educational priorities makes it difficult to achieve the goals of social and political education. Therefore, revising textbook content, empowering teachers, and connecting schools with the global community are essential measures for achieving educational goals.
کلیدواژهها [English]
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