تحليل تطبيقي كتاب هاي درسي و راهنماي معلم علوم دوره ابتدايي ايران و كتاب هاي درسي علم در هر زمان

An analytical comparison of the Iranian elementary school science textbooks and there teacherʹs guides with those of the USA (science anytime)

The present research compared the contents of primary school science textbooks of Iran with those of the United state of America (Science Anytime). Content analysis was used as method of research. Furthermore, the following were used as the indicators of analysis: A: Taxonomy of education objecti ves; Cognitive domain. B: Mental functions dimension in Guilfordʹs structure of intellect C: Taxonomy of education objectives by Merrill. The research findings indicate that the basic differences between school textbooks of the two systems lie in the question s and homework. That means the bulk and variation of scientific activities presented in the Science Anytime text books are more than those in the Iranian texts. Moreover, In Science Anytime textbooks, facts, concepts, procedures and principles are presented in a balanced way. Therefore, it is recommended that in Iranian science textbooks should be compiled in such a way to pave the way for the involvement of students in scientific activities. Moreover Science Anytime textbooks are more applicable than Iranian science textbooks.