The Reality of Citizenship Values in Primary Education Methods (Analytical Study of Model Fourth and Fifth Years Programs)

Abstract

This study aimed to reveal the level of citizenship values ​​in the content of books relating to social matters (history - civil education) concerning the fourth and fifth year of primary education during the 2014/2015 school year. . We used the content analysis method, and we adopted word, phrase and idea as the units of analysis. In addition, a specific categorization of values ​​was prepared for research purposes, which contained six values ​​(the values ​​of rights, protection, environment, belonging, participation, assumption of responsibility and Homeworks). Based on this categorization, the analysis form was prepared using the appropriate statistical tools. The study concluded that the level of citizenship values ​​included in the content of the two books is medium, and that the history book takes precedence in the development of citizenship values ​​over that of civil education, and also that the values ​​have been occasional, which poses a threat to their anchoring in learners. The study recommended striking a balance by studying the values ​​of citizenship in a more abundant way