Evaluation of Sixth Grade Textbook for National and Civic Education from the Viewpoint of Primary Social Studies Teachers within the Irbid First Education District

The study aimed to evaluate the sixth grade National and Civic Education textbook from the viewpoint of primary social studies teachers within the Irbid First Education District. Preliminary data was obtained through a questionnaire, the study instrument, distributed to (288) male and female primary social studies teachers from (64) female and (44) male primary schools within the Irbid First Education District.The comprehensive field analytical data method was used and upon analysis a set of results was found, primary of which was that: The evaluation of the sixth grade National and Civic Education textbook from the viewpoint of primary social studies teachers within the Irbid First Education District was medium and that the textbook was not of the required level. This was normal in view of the problems that characterized the textbook which should subsequently be addressed.The study recommended the necessity of reviewing the sixth grade National and Civic Education textbook with the presence of a social studies teacher, because he is closest to both the students and the teaching of the textbookand is the most knowledgeable person on the goals the textbook strives to achieve. Keywords: evaluation, national and civic education, sixth grade primary education textbook book, social studies teachers