Evaluation of Primary School First Grade Life Studies Books

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the primary school first grade Life Studies Teachers’
Supplementary Book and Student Books prepared by Ministry of National Education (MoNE) according to some
criteria. Experts’ opinions from different areas in Faculty of Educational Sciences were taken by a group of 21
people. The research data was analyzed by document analysis. The results showed that there were many
language and expression problems, some expressions and visuals in student books were not appropriate for the
target group’s developmental level and there were some negative hidden messages. Also, it was found that some
activities and visuals were not appropriate in terms of learning and teaching theories. These results should be
taken into consideration by MoNE.