Development of a biblical Kinaray-a storybook for primary pupils

Abstract

The main purpose of this developmental study is to develop a Biblical Kinaray - a storybook for primary pupils. This utilized an input, process, and output design. For input, the researchers conducted a semi-structured interview to several teachers who teach Values Education asking them about their personal experience in teaching Values Education and how do they develop their teaching practice. The researchers also provided a checklist in order to determine their suggested stories that needs to include in developing the Biblical Kinaray-a Storybook for primary pupils. Result of the survey showed that the majority of the teachers identified that among the given 10 stories from the Bible, the following are the top 5 necessary stories that should be included in the learning material: Baby Moses (Love), Noah’s Ark (Obedience), Feeding of the 5000 (Trust), King Solomon the Wisest King (Contentment), and Prodigal Son (Forgiveness). For process, the researchers developed the Biblical Kinaray-a storybook for validation and evaluation of the experts. Several kinaray - a experts, who fluently speak in kinaray - a had checked the content, grammar, correct use of words, spelling, the style, and the designs. The comments and suggestions of the experts were listed for further improvement of the educational material made. As to the evaluation of educational material made, evaluation sheets were distributed to the teachers who teach Values Education. For output, a small book containing 5 biblical kinaray-a stories was developed.