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How do Chinese and Egyptian science textbooks differ? A cross-country comparative research
Ahmed Hosny Saleh Metwally1,2, Ahmed Tlili1, Yiping Wang3
1Smart Learning Institute, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, China.
Heliyon
|August 26, 2024
Summary
This comparative study reveals similarities and differences in Egyptian and Chinese grade nine science textbooks. Chinese textbooks feature more activities, while both highlight Biology, offering insights for international curriculum development.
Area of Science:
- Comparative science education
- Curriculum design and analysis
Background:
- Textbooks significantly influence student learning across subjects.
- Understanding international textbook design is crucial for educational advancement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the structure and content of Grade 9 science textbooks in Egypt and China.
- To identify commonalities and divergences in textbook design between the two nations.
Main Methods:
- Horizontal analysis of four science textbooks (two from Egypt, two from China).
- Content analysis focusing on cognitive expectations, learning goals, and illustration efficiency.
Main Results:
- Partial similarities in subject distribution and topics, with Biology as a common focus.
- Chinese textbooks contain a higher number of activities compared to Egyptian textbooks.
- Egyptian textbooks concentrate activities primarily in Chemistry and Physics.
Conclusions:
- Insights for enhancing science curricula and textbook quality in Egypt and China.
- Recommendations for instructional design, lesson planning, and international textbook standards development.
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