Content analysis of energy and sustainability of life in Malaysian form two science textbook / Lim Yi Xing

• Main Author: Lim , Yi Xing
• Format: Thesis
• Published: 2021
• Subjects: LB1603 Secondary Education. High schools; Q Science (General)
• Online Access: http://studentsrepo.um.edu.my/15230/1/Lim_Yi_Xing.pdf; http://studentsrepo.um.edu.my/15230/2/Lim_Yi_Xing.pdf; http://studentsrepo.um.edu.my/15230/
• Institution: Universiti Malaya

Textbooks are predominantly use as an instructional tool in classrooms. This research is driven due to significant role possess which then affects classroom teaching and learning delivery. Hence, textbooks analysis is imperative as it helps to rectify and strengthen the textbooks for teachers to deliver effective learning. Therefore, the purpose of this research is to analyse this valuable learning tool of Form Two Science textbook as it may acts as one of the reasons that affects the accomplishment of learning objectives. This qualitative research consists of two data collection techniques which were content analysis and interview. The textbook was analysed using conceptual framework from Florida University Department of Education (FLDOE) while the interview data were interpreted deductively. The content was analysed based on three elements which were (i) content, (ii) presentation and (iii) assessments. Only four chapters from the theme ‘Energy and Sustainability of Life’ were analysed due to its physics related concepts which consider difficult for students. In addition, four teachers’ perceptions on the content, presentation and assessments of the Science textbook were obtained as they have hands-on experience to produce data triangulation with meaningful results. The content analysis found all the requirements set by national syllabus were aligned with textbook. Nevertheless, the analysis from the four chapters of the textbook found only one example of designing experiment which may affect the effectiveness to cultivate problem solving skills among students. Other criteria that emerged from this research were caring, patriotic and STEM careers. However, results found that limited examples may results in lower efficiency of objectives to be achieved in real life. Meanwhile, the textbook does not consist of any error in scientific theory, however few in websites and grammatical errors were found. In terms of presentation, it consists of attractive and clear organisation, but lacks of labelling in figure and colour cues. It was also discovered that the chapter summaries were good, however, without much beneficial information. Results also shown some of the visuals possess glaring texts with complex background. The cartoon comic presented consists majority of single panel image compared to sequential story which may able to bring pleasure in reading for Generation Z. Whereas in context of assessments, it was discovered that the activities, formative and summative practices questions were majority under LOTS category compared to HOTS category. From the interview data, it was asserted by teachers the need to increase the number of HOTS questions in the textbook since examination questions will be difficult. Findings also shown that teachers encounter time constraint in the classroom which causes the textbook unable to be fully utilized which is something need to be taken into consideration in order to fully utilised a good textbook. This research able to further intervene as it holds valuable notions to tackle effectively the highlighted keys and limitations by producing competent textbooks in the future for the benefits of students.