Analysis Implementation of Morals and Values in Ugandan Secondary School Class X History Textbooks

Abstract

This study focuses on the role of morality and values in history teaching, especially in Ugandan class X textbooks. The data source for the study is 2020 Ugandan history textbooks, which were analyzed using documentary analysis in the descriptive qualitative technique. The study's goal is to determine the implementation of morals and values in textbooks and assess their usefulness in developing a child's character.The research acknowledges the need of including varied viewpoints and experiences into history education in order to assist students acquire the skills and abilities needed to make ethical and responsible decisions in their lives. The three frames of moral knowledge, moral emotion, and moral conduct have been highlighted as critical in the development of a child's character. The research underlines the necessity of not just teaching students about morals and values, but also of assisting them in putting them into practice in their daily lives.The outcomes of the study emphasize the necessity of introducing morality courses into the curriculum, modeling ethical behavior for pupils, and encouraging students to reflect on their own values and views. The study's emphasis on morals and values in history instruction can assist students in developing the skills and talents necessary to make ethical and responsible decisions in their lives.