Comparing Alignment of Content and Activities of Single National Curriculum with Respective Textbook of General Science at Primary Level
Keywords:
Alignment, General Science, Primary Level, SNC, Textbook, Content, ActivitiesAbstract
It is an alignment study between Single National Curriculum (SNC) and textbook of general science of primary level. The objectives of the study were: a) to compare the alignment of content of general science textbook and SNC for grade V; and b) to critically analyze the suggested plan of activities between SNC and textbook. During the study three tools were used; 1) Curriculum Textbook Alignment Framework, 2) Curriculum Textbook Alignment Rubric which were adapted from Saeed and Rashid (2014); and 3) Curriculum Textbook Alignment Checklist. Checklist was developed by the researcher and validated through two experts’ opinion. Study was ended with consequences as; the content in the textbook were largely matched with the guidelines given in the SNC. Furthermore, the textbook does not completely helpful to achieving the plan of activities as per curriculum instructions. Textbook follows 30 plan of activities out of 39 as per curriculum guidelines. It was recommended that, PCTB team should give instructions to authors while developing textbook in accordance with the SNC of general science.
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