Sociology teaching materials development based on the inside out circle model to espouse learners’ multiliteracies

Abstract

This study aims to develop sociology teaching materials based on the inside outside circle (IOC) model to espouse students’ multiliteracies. The 4D model was used in research and development (define, design, develop and disseminate). Out of 473 students, a sample of 194 students and 4 teachers purposively selected based on previous experience in teaching sociology. Questionnaires, expert validation sheets, user assessment sheets and interview guidelines were used to obtain the expected data. The results stated that all teachers had used sociology textbooks based on the IOC model to support multiliteracy, but not all teachers utilised government-provided enrichment resources. Furthermore, they expressed interest in the development of sociological teaching materials. The results of experts’ validation show that the sociology teaching materials developed were feasible with very good predicates. It can be concluded that teachers and students in sociology have a prototype that is viable with excellent predicate based on a small number of user trials in the development of sociology teaching materials. The implications for sociology teaching materials development for learners’ digital multiliteracies are discussed in this study.

Keywords: Digital, IOC model, multiliteracies, paradigms, printed media, sociology materials