Visuals in elementary School First Grade Life Studies Textbooks: A Study on Root Values and Academician Perspectives

Authors : Ayse Özçınar, Fatih Yılmaz

Pages : 342-369

Doi:10.18009/jcer.1438666

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Publication Date : 2024-10-21

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :This study assesses the representation of core values in the visuals of a first-grade Life Studies textbook, based on the opinions of academicians. Employing basic qualitative research methods, including Feldman Art Criticism, Pedagogical Criticism, and a Semi-structured Root Values and Visual Analysis form developed by the researcher with expert advice, it examines 16 visuals for their expression of ten core values as defined by the Board of Education and Instruction. Descriptive analysis was utilized to evaluate the frequency and adequacy of these visuals in conveying the values. The findings reveal that love, respect, and responsibility are the most frequently depicted values, whereas honesty, justice, and patience are the least represented. The study concludes that visuals most effectively embody the values of benevolence and honesty, and recommends incorporating more visuals that depict honesty, justice, and patience in future editions of the textbook.
Keywords : Values education, root value, life studies, feldman art criticism