Review of the Values in Biology Textbooks of Secondary Education
Abstract
In this study, it is aimed to examine the value expressions in secondary school biology textbooks. Accordingly, all texts and visuals in the 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grade biology textbooks were examined, it was determined which root values were conveyed in these textbooks, and the distribution of values conveyed according to subject, unit and grade level were determined. In this research, four books which are accepted as textbooks since the 2018-2019 academic year have been examined. The data were obtained through document examination and analyzed by content analysis method. According to the results obtained, the values in biology textbooks were found to include philanthropy, responsibility and patriotism respectively. Furthermore, it was observed that biology textbooks of secondary education did not contain all ten root values specified in the curriculum, that conveyed values did not show a proportional distribution as per grades and units, and that contents related to values are generally in the form of indoctrination and advice. Results of the research were discussed in terms of possible causes, and recommendations were presented so that value concepts could find more space in biology and science textbooks.
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Other Fields of Education
Journal Section
Research Article
Publication Date
August 30, 2020
Submission Date
February 12, 2020
Acceptance Date
June 30, 2020
Published in Issue
Year 2020 Volume: 10 Number: 2
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