Islamic Art Studies

Islamic Art Studies

The Role of Visual and Literary Devices in Enhancing Education in Newly Compiled Persian Textbooks for Secondary Education

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
Masoud Nabati 1
Abdulnasser Nazarian 2
Bahman Nozhat 3
1 PhD student, Persian language and literature, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran
2 Department of Persian Language and Literature, Faculty of Literature and Humanities, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran
3 The Department of Persian Language and Literature, Faculty of Literature and Humanities, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran
10.22034/ias.2023.377671.2137
Abstract
In Iran's educational system, textbooks serve as the most important instructional tools for teachers and students. Among these, Persian textbooks hold particular significance as they transmit the spiritual heritage of the nation. Given that lyrical, mystical, and epic concepts constitute a substantial portion of our literary texts, familiarity with figurative language is essential for appreciating the beauty of literary works. Furthermore, out of twenty-five questions in the general Persian literature section of the national university entrance exam (Konkur), four are dedicated to literary devices. Thus, the methodology for teaching literary devices in newly compiled Persian textbooks for secondary education is of paramount importance.
According to statistical data published by the National Organization for Educational Testing, the response rates to questions on this topic in the first national entrance exam under the new system were analyzed across five experimental groups: experimental sciences, mathematics, humanities, arts, and languages. The results revealed that among all participants in these five fields, 20% answered correctly, 52% left the questions blank, and 27% answered incorrectly. These findings indicate that literary devices are not being effectively taught in these textbooks.
Research Objectives:

To critique and analyze the educational content of newly compiled Persian textbooks for junior and senior secondary education.
To examine the role of literary and visual devices in Persian textbooks.

Research Questions:

What are the characteristics of the educational content in newly compiled Persian textbooks for junior and senior secondary education?
What is the significance of literary and visual devices in Persian textbooks for secondary education?
Keywords
Persian textbooks
Junior and senior secondary education
Literary devices
National university entrance exam
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