Lalbiakdiki Hnamte, Barsha Chhetri
The
present study focuses on the history textbook of West Bengal Board of Secondary
Education with an aim to identify the loopholes and provide suggestions on
areas that need improvement. The findings of the study revealed the presence of
extensive regional culture throughout textbook adding to the keenness of the
students in knowing their regional culture and the importance of preserving it.The
pictorial representations used in the text lackedcolour and clarity and this
may prove to be a major disadvantage as it helps readers connect to the text
and adds to its appeal.Thelanguage used
in the text was majorly lucid, except for the technical jargons which were
found left unaddressed, could hinder the continuity of the learning process.The
portrayal of women, although present in the text, was comparatively lesserthan
theirmale counterparts clearly reflecting the patriarchal roots of the society.The
text could incorporatemore of women - centric topics as the modern society
progresses towards a gender – equity society. It was deduced that the textbook
needs further updation, additions and improvements in certain areas, and therecommendationsmade
by the study could prove to be instrumental in aligning the textbook in line
with the suggestions made by National Education
Policy (NEP, 2020).
history textbook, content analysis, WBBSE.
VOL.13, ISSUE No.3, September 2021