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Title CONTENT ANALYSIS OF 5TH CLASS TEXTBOOK OF THE SOCIAL STUDIES WITH REFERENCE TO PROVISION FOR CIVIC SENSE

Author(s) AYESHA SARFRAZ

Abstract Social studies textbook has a major role in promoting civic values, traditions, and culture among the students. Keeping this in view, the objectives of the research study were: i) to assess the Social Studies textbook of 5th class with reference to provision for Civic sense; ii) to analyze the textbook (text, pictures, questions, and activities) of Social studies with an orientation to Citizenship/Democracy; iii) to analyze the textbook (text, pictures, questions, and activities) of Social studies in the context of National Identity; iv) to assess the textbook (text, pictures, questions, and activities) of Social studies with reference to Diversity/Social Cohesion. The analysis of the 5th class Social studies textbook (text, pictures, questions, and activities) was carried out with the help of William D. Romey’s analysis technique. It was found that the content of the 5th class Social studies textbook was most focused for inculcating Diversity/Social Cohesion among the students. While the content dealing with Citizenship/Democracy was less focused as compared to Diversity/Social Cohesion. The National identity content’s provision was least focused as compared to other two components. The results showed that the whole textbook’s questions, pictures, and activities were sufficient but the text promoting the Civic sense was found least focused. It is recommended to increase the text in the textbook regarding National identity as it was found lowest among others. It is also recommended to increase the text related to civic sense along with pictures, questions and activities. As it will be helpful for students to work in a harmony for the prosperity of the country in the future.

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Faculty Social Sciences

Department Education

Language English

Publication Date 2021-06-10

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Description To check that Pakistani children are aware of their rights and duties, their surroundings, and how do they respond to diverse people of the country, an effort has been made to understand the role of Social studies textbooks in giving awareness about the concept of Civic sense (Citizenship/Democracy, National Identity, Diversity/Social Cohesion). The national curriculum for the 5th class considers Civic sense as one of the main elements of the Social studies textbook. That is why the research study was aimed at analyzing the 5th class Social studies textbook content with reference to provision for Civic sense.