Evaluation of the general Arabic book for non-competence from the point of view of teachers and students

Abstract

The present research aims to evaluate the general Arabic textbook for non-specialization from the point of view of teachers and students.

Research Methodology: The researcher adopted the descriptive approach that does not stop at the limits of the description of the phenomenon, but goes beyond analysis, interpretation and evaluation "(Zobaie, 1983, p. 42).

The research community consisted of teaching staff and students at the College of Basic Education / University of Mustansiriya, the number of (40) teaching and (150) students.

Research Sample: The sample included two sections: 1. Sample of teachers and exploratory students: The researcher selected a number of teachers and students randomly from the parent community by (20) teaching and (60) students from the College of Basic Education / University of Mustansiriya. 2. Sample teachers and applied students: The sample of applied teachers consisted of (40) teaching and (150) students from the College of Basic Education / University of Mustansiriya.

Researcher: The researcher chose the questionnaire as a tool for her research, as it is the right tool to reach the achievement of the research goal and being an easy application, and the researcher was able to collect data from the sample in a suitable time period (Odeh, 1998, p. 148).

The researcher formulated an open questionnaire of three, in order to obtain the information and data that lead to the construction of the final questionnaire, which was distributed to (20) teaching and (60) students in order to clarify the goal of the research and help the research sample to express their opinions and verify their answers accurately. The researcher was able to formulate a questionnaire consisting of four areas: (Introduction, content, language of the book, technical output of the book)

Application of the questionnaire: The researcher applied her research tool (the questionnaire) as finalized in the time period (3/4/2017) to (22/5) 2017) on the main sample included in the research.

       The questionnaire was distributed after confirming the validity and consistency of the sample of teachers and students in the College of Basic Education / University of Mustansiriya by 40 teachers and 150 students have answered the questionnaire all.

Statistical Methods: The statistical package of social sciences SPSS was used to address the research results of percentage, relative weight, weighted mean and standard score equation.

Results: From the point of view of the teaching staff, regarding the field of the introduction of the book, the paragraph (its harmony with the educational philosophy of the Iraqi state) came first with a weighted average (8.2) and a weight percentage (93.333%). On the other hand, the paragraph (not referring to guidelines to help students use the book) was ranked 13th and a half (last) with a weighted average (1.35) and a weight percentage (45%).

With regard to the content of the book, the paragraph (each subject ends with an appropriate summary related to the educational objectives of the subject) ranked first with a weighted average (6.2%) and weight percentage (86.667%), while the paragraph (did not take into account the individual differences between students) (last) With a weighted mean (1.35) and a percentage weight (45%).

In the language of the book, the paragraph (free of grammatical errors) came first with a weighted average (95.2) and a percentage weight (98,333%). The paragraph (free from typographical and spelling errors) came in the eighth (last) with a weighted average (1.4) and a percentage weight (667.46%).

In the field of directing the book, the paragraph (the chapters of the book are organized and consistent) came first with a weighted average (75.2) and a weight percentage (91.667%), paragraph (pictures and colors are clear) ranked fifteenth (last) weighted average (75.1 ) And percent weight (58,333%).

From the students' point of view, with regard to the area of ​​the introduction of the book, the paragraph (consistent with the general objectives stated in the curriculum plan) ranked first with a weighted average (447.2) and a weight percentage (81.556%). Paragraph (directs students to review other sources of assistive learning and support) ranked 14 (last) weighted average (66.1) and weight percentage (55,333%).

With regard to the content of the book, the paragraph (taking into account the sequence and logical correlation of information) was ranked first with a weighted average (56.2) and a percentage weight (85,333%). Paragraph (taking into account individual differences among students) ranked 21 (last) with a weighted average (1,3) and weight percentage (45%).

In the area of ​​the language of the book, the results of the research showed that the number of paragraphs achieved in this area amounted to (6) paragraphs, the weighted media was between (2 - 2,593).

In the field of directing the book, the paragraph (the headings and sub-titles are different in terms of letter size and color) ranked first with a weighted average (42.2) and a percentage weight (80,667%), while the paragraph (taking into account the spaces between lines) ranked 15th with a weighted average. (693.1) and percent weight (56,444%).

CONCLUSIONS: The researcher concludes: 1. The general Arabic textbook for non-discipline needs an introduction explaining the purpose of teaching the book; 2. The content of the book suffers from many weaknesses; 3. The language of the book needs to be modified and reformulated; Need to be modified to increase the suspense of students.