Gulnara Vilayat Shahmuradova

THE ROLE OF TEXTBOOKS IN THE FORMATION OF NATIONAL IDENTITY AND SECURITY AWARENESS IN GENERAL EDUCATION SCHOOLS

Abstract. The article examines, from a scientific and pedagogical perspective, the role of textbooks in the formation of national identity and security awareness within the context of the ideological and cultural challenges posed by modern globalization and the information society. National identity is analyzed as a key ideological factor in shaping an individual’s historical and cultural affiliation and civic position. Security awareness is interpreted as a complex socio-pedagogical concept related not only to military and physical threats but also to informational, ideological, and cultural risks. Based on Azerbaijani and international experience, the article analyzes the functions of the education system–particularly textbooks–in transmitting national and moral values, strengthening historical memory, and developing a culture of security. As a result of the study, scientifically grounded recommendations are proposed for improving textbook policy on the basis of national ideology and security principles.

Keywords: National identity, security awareness, textbooks, education policy, national and moral values, civic education, information security.