The Degree to Which the Questions of the Books for Grades Four to Seven are Based on the Language Integration Standards

Abstract

The goal of this study is to determine the extent to which the questions in the Arabic language books for grades four to seven take into account linguistic integration criteria from the perspective of the Arabic language teachers in Zarqa city. The researchers reviewed the educational literature concerning the textbook's language integration standards, questions, and evaluation. The research tool (the degree of taking into account linguistic integration questionnaire) was created by the researchers and included the following linguistic integration criteria: vertical integration, horizontal integration, organization, and social aspect. (344) male and female teachers of Arabic were chosen randomly, in the second semester of the academic year 2022/2023 AD, making up (98%) of the study population. The results of the study showed that the degree to which the books of Arabic language book questions for grades four through seven taking into account the linguistic integration criteria was moderate in the books of: Communication Skills, Grammar, and the results did not show that there were statistically significant differences at (?= 0.05) due to the effect of the class in all fields and the total score in the degree to which the questions of Arabic language books (Communication Skills and Grammar) for grades four to seven take into account the language integration standards. The researchers recommended a set of recommendations and suggestions in light of the results of the study.   Received: 19 March 2024 / Accepted: 29 June 2024 / Published: 5 July 2024