Evaluation of the book of national and social formation of the second grade in the light of the new Palestinian curriculum

Abstract

The study aimed to know the average teachers' estimates of the quality of the book of national and social formation of the fourth grade and its relation to some variables. The researchers used the analytical descriptive method and developed the study tool (questionnaire) which included (8) criteria, and contained a set of paragraphs, (51 teachers and 55 teachers) from the fourth grade teachers in the Gaza governorates. The researchers used the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) program to conduct the statistical analysis needed for the research. • The results of the study were the most important: The average teachers' estimates for the quality of the book of national and social formation for the fourth grade came at a relative weight (70.324), which is a large degree. In the eight criteria it was between (73.057) and (67,245). The study also found no statistically significant differences due to the sex variable and the variable number of years of service in the questionnaire as a whole. • In light of the results of the study, the researchers recommended several recommendations, the most important of which are: 1 - the need to increase attention to the content of the book of national and social formation and focus on the problems facing the community and prepare students in order to be able to face and resolve themselves, and a summary at the end of each unit of the book of national and social upbringing. 2. It is essential that the contents of the Book of National and Social Education take into account the abilities, trends and trends of the students and keep abreast of developments in all areas of scientific, economic, social, cultural, civil and political life. 3. Taking into account the geographical and historical distribution of all Palestine in Gaza, the West Bank and the occupied territories in 1948 in order to harmonize with the Arab Palestinian identity, heritage and culture at all levels.