VALUES EMBEDDED IN CHILDREN LITERATURE: A CASE STUDY OF READERS TAUGHT AT PRIMARY LEVEL IN PAKISTAN

Abstract

Children literature is a source for developing self-consciousness and thought in children. It is specifically written for young learners to escalate their imagination and enhance their creativity and supporting development among primary school students. The present case study is based on the content analysis of children literature particularly readers taught at primary level to check the values embedded in the readers taught to children in Pakistani Private and Public schools. The research methodology employed for this study involves mixed method approach using both qualitative and quantitative methods for data analysis. The data taken under study are the readers of primary class students which includes 15 readers ranging from class I –V taught presently at The City School and The Army Public School. Content analysis (Cohen, et al., 2007) is considered as a lens to identify the multiple values and cultural aspects incorporated in the readers. The significance of the study lies in knowing how these readers are shaping minds of young ones through the children literature taught in Pakistani schools. This research will further encourage other researchers to probe into this area of research as much more can be done.