Teachers’ Perceptions of the Impact of Textbooks on their Teaching Efficacy and Students’ Motivation, Involvement, and Self-Esteem: A Case Study in Puntland State, Somalia

Abstract

The success of teaching and learning is directly linked to the availability of adequate learning resources. Textbooks and other supplemental reading materials are crucial to support both teachers and students. Teachers’ ability to teach effectively is heavily dependent on the resources they have. Similarly, students’ progress and academic achievements are linked to the learning resources they have access to. In this study, the researcher explored the relationship between teaching effectiveness and the availability of textbooks. The study examined if textbooks were helpful for teachers, enabled them to track the progress of their students and whether they had enough learning material that could assist them in delivering the curriculum. On the other hand, the study explored the perceptions of teachers regarding the effect of the textbooks on the morale, enthusiasm, self-esteem, and self-confidence of their students. According to the findings of the study, textbooks provided teachers with significant support to efficiently deliver the curriculum to their students. Approximately 75% of the teachers reported that the use of textbooks made it easier for them to teach their classes and increased the degree to which their students were motivated and confident in their ability to perform well academically. On the other hand, 19% of them pointed out that the textbooks do not have sufficient materials that could assist them in adequately teaching the curriculum. A descriptive survey research design was used for the investigation. The study’s population included 1,456 Puntland secondary school teachers and principals. Simple random sampling was used in the research. The sample size was 233 (16%), with 50 being head teachers and school principals. Purposive sampling was used to select schools and districts for the study. Four districts (Bosaso, Gardo, Garowe, and Galkaio) were selected from thirty-three (33) districts. This was because these districts were the most densely populated in Puntland. The study revealed that Punland secondary textbooks need to be revised thoroughly to integrate the missing instructional materials