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Assalamualaikum w.b.t…

For the first task, we have to choose one textbook to see its instructional technology. Cause of that; we use the secondary textbook which is ‘Pendidikan Sivik & Kewarganegaraan’ for Form 1. Therefore, we can determine the textbook either using ‘childish elements’ like primary school’s textbook or it has been upgraded. Furthermore, we also want to know whether it implements more graphic or more emphasis on contents. To support our task, we have differentiated into three different areas including organization, content and physical aspects. These categories are only a selection of criteria and don’t cover every aspect that needs to be considered.

ORGANIZATION

The first aspect is about organization of the textbook. From our findings, we assume that this textbook provides a useful table of contents as it has been placed at the first page of the text book. It shows a logically arrangement and development of subject which means easy to understand and in order. Same with the glossary and index, they are useful as they put the important of key words and the highlight of each theme. Besides that, all pages are numbered and although some of the pages aren’t it will not confusing the students. Aren’t number pages are mostly for the theme of each topic in the textbook. Moreover, this textbook has provides the references and each reference has been attached with their title of the book or journal including their author, year, and pages. Unfortunately, for each chapter or theme, it doesn’t provide introduction and summaries that are clear and comprehensive because it is only ‘story teller’ or trilogy of the graphic.

CONTENT

Second aspect that we assess in our task is the content of textbook. The language in this textbook is appropriated for the intended age group and reading level, clear and grammatically correct (if not how come it can be published). It is also using the simple word which make easy to understand and more over, it is in Bahasa Malaysia. At each topic, it contains end of lesson questions or quizzes for students to measure their understanding and make revision about the topic. Furthermore, the activities in the textbook engaged students in active learning as being done in grouping which make encourage them to work in group and exchange the ideas. They also are appealing to a wide range of abilities and interests as many of the activities need the students to use their creativity such as they have to act, present and do the further discussion looking for more information. Nevertheless, the content is not really accurate and up-to-date because there are many stories that we have known before. For example, in the textbook, it contains themes such as our personality and ‘cerita rakyat’ for each ethnic. It should be using more interesting methods related to and relevant with the current situation. Meanwhile, this reason makes the textbook can’t be use for several years before it is updated throughout the time to compete with others text book. Besides that, the content of the textbook doesn’t meet the local and national standard as it is only about our country, Malaysia and also not be supported by other text book or resources. If it has, it is only a little bit related to Islamic Education and Moral.
PHYSICAL ASPECTS

The last part is about physical aspects. The using of font and style are age-appropriate as it is clear to read and standardized in text, style and size of font. Regarding its layout page, it is also uncluttered and balanced which in landscape orientation. Moreover, the binding, pages and cover are durable as its arrangement is systematic like other text books. Unfortunately, the size and weight of the text book aren’t appropriate for students. Maybe it is more readable if it is in a small term just like ‘Kerusi’ textbook whereby it will easy to bring and more attractive. This textbook also not appeals to the student because it makes them dullness. Although it provides appropriate representations of age as it has some illustration such as graphic, it still can’t attract students from boring (monotonous).

SUMMARIZATION

Alhamdulillah with the great of Allah, we feel grateful as we finished this task. This textbook has its own advantages as it fulfills the standard that had been invariable for the text book. On the other hand, it also has disadvantages. So, our suggestion to make this textbook more interesting and can attract the students, it should be improved in its content, organization and physical aspect from time to time. Thank you!!!