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Abu Rezeq, Khalil Abdullah Khalil. "Evaluating the Palestinian's English as a Foreign Language (EFL) Textbooks of the Secondary Stage Using Textbooks Evaluation Standards." Journal of Educational Sciences 20, no. 20 (December 2022): 177–98. http://dx.doi.org/10.29117/jes.2022.0093.
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The study aimed at evaluating the Palestinian EFL textbooks of the secondary stage in terms of standards for evaluating textbooks. In order to achieve the study objectives, the descriptive analytical approach was adopted. The study sample included four Palestinian EFL textbooks of the secondary stage in the scholastic year 2020/2021. In order to evaluate the textbooks, the instrumentation of a list of (32) standards for evaluating textbooks was built. The standards were listed under five domains (textbook introduction, textbook content, textbook activities, the assessment procedures of students, and textbook layout). In light of the new instrument, the process of evaluation was conducted. The study found that the Palestinian secondary stage EFL textbooks highly met the standards for evaluating textbooks, having reached a percentage up to (75.6%, a mean of 3.78); this percentage was interpreted based on the study scale. The study offered many recommendations, the most important of which were that the planners of the Palestinian secondary stage EFL textbook should prepare the textbooks to meet the students' life, the introduction of the textbooks should identify the learning sources and guide students on how to use the textbook, and the activities of the textbook should meet the students' level.
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Gholami, Reza, Nooreen Noordin, and Shameem Rafik-Galea. "A Thorough Scrutiny of ELT Textbook Evaluations: A Review Inquiry." International Journal of Education and Literacy Studies 5, no. 3 (July 31, 2017): 82. http://dx.doi.org/10.7575/aiac.ijels.v.5n.3p.82.
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It is thoroughly agreed that English language textbooks stand amongst the foremost components in any language classrooms worldwide, being referred to as valid, beneficial and labor-saving tools to fulfill an extensive range of needs. An ELT textbook is not merely a set of sheets of paper fastened together to hinge at one side, but is the beating heart of any education system whereupon the whole learning revolves. Notwithstanding their interminable benefits, it is admitted that still the compiled textbooks, especially the ones prescribed in Educational systems have to be evaluated and assessed to confirm whether they fulfil the objectives they are meant for or not, as it is said no perfect textbook exists. Having dealt with evaluation in general, this research meticulously elaborates on textbook evaluation more specifically concluding that there is a dearth of inquiry on textbook selection and evaluation. Afterwards, this research introduces the most common approaches for evaluating ELT textbooks and materials. The paper culminates with concluding remarks and implications, hoping to shed light on how textbook evaluation is practiced worldwide.
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Zhang, Xuezhu. "Evaluation of Suitability of a Listening Textbook for English Majors in Universities of China." Advances in Language and Literary Studies 11, no. 4 (July 29, 2020): 87. http://dx.doi.org/10.7575/aiac.alls.v.11n.4p.87.
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Textbooks occurring in diverse social settings points to the need to make textbook evaluation in its social context. Many researchers have highlighted the significance of evaluating textbooks in local practices. The present study aims at exploring the suitability of a listening textbook--- A Listening Course(I) published by Shanghai Foreign Language Education Press in terms of content analysis. The analysis of the textbook finds that the general organization of the book, text types, listening tasks and activities are mostly suitable for first-grade English majors, but it still needs improvement on theme interests, authenticity, task options and assessment. Although ALC is a localized textbook, it still mirrors the macrocosm of English language teaching. The findings of this study will shed light on developing listening materials for textbook developers in order to avoid some pitfalls, and enlighten teachers on selecting suitable listening textbooks.
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Cahyani, Siska, and Satya Perdana. "Textbooks evaluation by Ur’s Theory." Journal of English Language and Pedagogy 2, no. 2 (November 18, 2019): 162. http://dx.doi.org/10.36597/jelp.v2i2.4869.
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The objectives of this study are to: (1) describe the appropriateness of textbooks used by seventh grade junior high school with the criteria of good textbooks developed by Ur’s theory, and (2) reveal the strengths and weaknesses of each textbook. This research was conducted using evaluation research. The data was obtained through document analysis and interviewing expert. Ur’s theory was used to analyze the data. The objects of this research for analysis were two English textbooks; WERB and Bright for seventh grade junior high school. The research found out When English Ring a Bell meets eight criteria of a good textbook by Ur. They are: objectives explicitly laid out in an introduction, attractive layout and visual material, interesting and various topics, the content organization, and graded adequate guidance for the teacher, and readiness of the textbook. Bright meets all the criteria of a good textbook. The researcher also found the strength of WERB lies in its colorful and attractive layout and the textbook also presents various topics that motivate the students to practice actively. There is teachers’ book as guidelines. Meanwhile, the strength of Bright lies in clear layout, pictures and illustration, four skills are covered. Its main weaknesses are the dull color of this textbook and no teacher’s book is provided. The researcher concludes that Bright is better than WERB. This book is appropriate with criteria of good textbooks and used by teacher and student. It is available in many bookstores. Bright is also compatible in terms of coherence and unity of ideas among units and language content.
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Dwi Jayanti, Widuri Indah, Maya Ulyani, and Surono Surono. "Textbook Evaluation for The Eleventh Grade of Vocational High School." Journal Research of Social, Science, Economics, and Management 1, no. 3 (October 28, 2021): 316–32. http://dx.doi.org/10.36418/jrssem.v1i3.20.
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This study aims to analyze and evaluate the EFL Textbooks for the eleventh grade of Vocational High School. The entitle of the textbook is Forward, an English Course for Vocational Students. EFL Textbooks have become an essential thing used in foreign language teaching. The textbook is a guide for teachers in carrying out the learning and teaching process in the classroom. The textbook consists of a syllabus, methodology, and supporting materials for teaching in the school. Currently, choosing a textbook is a challenging job for EFL teachers because textbooks must be under the material to be taught in class. To evaluate the content of this textbook, the theory of Harmer has been adopted to research assessing and analyzing the textbook. Researchers want to know the strengths and weaknesses of the textbook. After implementing Harmer's theory, researchers found results that showed that textbooks were satisfactory because they were affordable, contained attractive layouts, attractive designs, and clear instructions. It conforms to the current ELT methodology, covers the four language skills, and comprises a variety of culturally appropriate topics. In addition, it has add-ons, contains additional material, and provides authentic listening material. However, teachers have succeeded in using textbooks as teaching materials and are expected to help teachers meet the learning needs of students in EFL classes.
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Kalyany Ponnusamy, Nithya, Shanti C Sandaran, Nur-al Huda Hashim, and Iswaran Gunasegaran. "Evaluation of Year 6 KSSR English (SK) Textbook: Teachers’ Perspectives." LSP International Journal 8, no. 1 (June 25, 2021): 67–80. http://dx.doi.org/10.11113/lspi.v8.17232.
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Textbook evaluation is the process for ensuring that the right textbook is selected for use in the teaching and learning scenario. During educational reforms, such as the adoption of the Common European Framework of Reference for the ELT scenario, textbook evaluation should be a crucial part of the textbook selection process. In Malaysia, with the adoption of CEFR, new books such as the Super Minds and Get Smart, which are imported textbooks, have replaced locally produced books. The Year 6 KSSR (SK) English textbook is currently still in use but would be phased out in the near future as part of the CEFR reform. Since the introduction of the ‘global’ textbooks, there have been mixed concerns amongst teachers and researchers about the suitability of the imported textbooks. This study investigated the effectiveness and suitability of the currently-in-use KSSR Year 6 English (SK) textbook, which was locally produced. It looked at the perceptions of teachers on the general attributes of the textbook, such as syllabus and curriculum, the methodology, the book’s suitability to learners, as well as the learning-teaching content such as skills, grammar, vocabulary, exercises, and pronunciation, etc. Adopting a mixed method design, Nimehchisalem & Mukundan’s (2015) revised textbook evaluation checklist was used as the instrument for the quantitiative part, where twenty, Year 6 English teachers, from three primary schools in the Kulai district (in Johor) evaluated the textbook. For the qualitative part, five teachers were involved in semi-structured interviews. The findings showed that the teachers perceived the Year 6 KSSR English SK Textbook that is currently used in primary (SK) schools, as highly useful for the learners, in terms of both the general attributes as well as learning-teaching content. Our findings highlight that locally produced textbooks are better suited for our learners, and if imported ‘global’ textbooks replace the local ones, they should first be customized (custom textbooks) that would be infused with local cultures, etc, to be better suited to local learner needs.
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Chatman, Steven P., and Ernest T. Goetz. "Improving Textbook Selection." Teaching of Psychology 12, no. 3 (October 1985): 150–52. http://dx.doi.org/10.1207/s15328023top1203_9.
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This study describes an objective index-based textbook evaluation method that can be efficiently and reliably applied to large collections of introductory textbooks. The method was designed to help an instructor or textbook review committee reduce the pool of available introductory textbooks to a manageable number for more in-depth treatments. Initial results indicated that there was a great deal of variability among introductory educational psychology textbooks in the extent of their coverage of recent developments in cognitive psychology. Based on the dimensions assessed (key concepts and major theorists referenced), the majority of textbooks were eliminated from further consideration. The advantages and limitations of this and other textbook evaluation procedures are discussed.
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Sahyoni, Sahyoni. "Textbook evaluation on Everyday English for Hospitality Professionals and English for Work in EFL Classroom." SALEE: Study of Applied Linguistics and English Education 1, no. 01 (January 20, 2020): 83–92. http://dx.doi.org/10.35961/salee.v1i01.71.
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Textbook plays important role in teaching English. Yet, not all textbook is appropriately meet to the students’ needs and knowledge level. The material for EFL is totally different to Native speaker of English. One of the ways matching students’ needs and textbook is by doing textbook evaluation. This research is aimed at discussing textbooks that are used by the teacher in English Foreign Language (EFL). The textbooks that have been chosen are English for Everyday English for Hospitality Professionals by Lawrence, J. Zwier and Nigel Caplan (2007) and English for Work (2003) by Ian Badger. Both of them are ESP textbooks where they are taught in a foreign language class. The purpose of this research is to know how much Everyday English for Hospitality Professionals and English for Work textbook used in college meets the criteria of good EFL textbook. The research design is a descriptive-evaluative. The procedure of analyzing the data starts by analyzing the data based on EFL evaluation criteria, then finding out how much each items meet the criteria of good EFL textbook and concluding the result. The research result revealed that most parts of the textbooks are appropriately met to the students’ needs. Most of the material stated inside of the textbooks covered students’ knowledge level and relevant for the field of study.
Keywords: evaluation, foreign learner class, textbooks
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Muhedeen, Bekhal Latif. "An Evaluation of the Materials Deployed in English Language Proficiency Courses for Postgraduate Applicants: A Content- Based Study." Journal of University of Raparin 9, no. 4 (September 29, 2022): 315–28. http://dx.doi.org/10.26750/vol(9).no(4).paper14.
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There is broad recognition that a textbook, among other components, plays an important role in many English language classrooms today. As a result, its evaluation is a significant issue to guarantee its contribution to the success of the teaching- learning process. Evaluating textbooks and other instructional materials used in the teaching- learning contexts is one of the responsibilities of teachers. The textbooks adopted in Kurdistan university language centers are no exception. Hence, the present paper is an attempt to conduct a post-use evaluation for the content of one of the textbooks (Interchange 3) used at the intermediate level in Kurdistan university English language proficiency courses. It aims to determine the areas of strengths and weaknesses of the textbook content and to see to what extent it was appropriate in helping the learners improve their level of English from the teachers’ perspectives. The textbook is analyzed using a descriptive content analysis method. For this purpose, 23 teachers who taught this textbook in six different language centers were asked to participate and the data were obtained through a 24-item questionnaire suggested by Demir and Ertaș (2014). The results of the content analysis indicated that the teachers are highly satisfied with the textbook under evaluation regardless of some deficiencies in certain aspects of the textbook - and that the textbook suited the teaching/ learning context as it could provide sufficient meaningful opportunities for the learners to communicate with the target language.
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Dos Santos, Luis Miguel. "Evaluation of a Foreign Language Textbook Used in the Greater Boston Region: An Evaluation of a Japanese as a Foreign Language Textbook." International Research in Education 5, no. 1 (April 1, 2017): 152. http://dx.doi.org/10.5296/ire.v5i1.10191.
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Textbook materials continue to play an important role in foreign language teaching and learning classroom. Textbooks are significant because these materials are considered elements in the field of foreign language learning. Teachers are often engaged in the application of textbooks for common teaching goals. Although the significance of the application of textbooks is accepted, ideas on whether textbooks could assist or hinder the teaching–learning process seem polarizing. This study employed a Likert scale survey to collect data on the evaluation of Japanese for busy people I: Romanized version (3rd Edition), a Japanese language textbook for new learners. The survey checklist yielded a highly unusual result, that is, all the participants advocated the use of the textbook. This study was conducted in the Greater Boston region in Massachusetts, MA, USA. Upon investigation, over 30 language learning centers, nearly 20 postsecondary institutions, and above 20 secondary schools were determined to be offering Japanese language courses. A total of 49 participants responded to the survey. None of the participants provided negative comments about the textbook. In addition, over 90% of the participants believed that the textbook materials and exercises were organized, contemporary, and applicable.
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Karimnia, Amin, and Fatemeh Mohammad Jafari. "Critical ESP Textbook Evaluation: The Case of Visual Arts Textbook." Sustainable Multilingualism 11, no. 1 (November 27, 2017): 219–36. http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/sm-2017-0020.
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Summary Since textbooks are one of the integral components of the learning process, their evaluation is important to improve their correspondence to the learners’ needs and goals. Particularly, in societies in which English is used as a foreign language, ESP textbooks play a crucial role in developing students’ skills of English in job-related situations. The present paper discusses the quality of ESP textbooks by performing a case study of an English for Specific Purposes (ESP) textbook “English for the students of Visual Arts (Painting, Graphics, & Sculpture)” developed and published by SAMT as the pioneer in developing ESP textbooks in Iranian academic setting. The study tries to investigate the overall suitability and pedagogical value of the ESP textbook and the features which make it distinguishable among its global counterparts. The study was carried out by drawing on a model proposed by McDonough and Shaw (2003), with an intention to evaluate the present quality of the Visual Arts ESP textbook critically. Both visual and content-based aspects of the book were thoroughly evaluated to identify their general pedagogical value by using the method of qualitative descriptive analysis. In that way, the Visual Arts textbook was analysed on the basis of the framework and guidelines suggested in the available checklist. In addition, semi structured interviews with graduate students, English instructors, subjectspecific instructors, and experts in Visual Arts Courses such as Painting were performed to clarify their opinions about the need for ESP and to analyze their perceptions of English language in general and English for special purposes in particular. The findings of the present study have revealed that there is a fundamental necessity for revision and development of future ESP textbooks in Iranian context. Moreover, the findings imply that traditional materials and frameworks are not responsive to students’ needs and genre knowledge in majors of the Visual Arts.
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Negin Samoudi and Mohammad Mohammadi. "ELT textbook evaluation." Journal of English Language and Pedagogy 4, no. 1 (June 10, 2021): 1–8. http://dx.doi.org/10.36597/jelp.v4i1.9666.
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It is by now well established that materials may have an impact beyond simply learning a language they present. Thus, we need to survey thoroughly the materials to find out the influence they might have on learners' progress and attitude. Hence, in this study attempts have been made to investigate the cons and pros of a textbook (Summit 2B) which is currently being widely used in Iranian EFL classes. The textbook has been evaluated based on a model provided by McDonough and Shaw (1993) on the basis of two stages: an external evaluation that offered a brief overview of the textbook from the outside and a closer and more detailed internal evaluation. Efforts have been made to critically evaluate the textbook in terms of the layout, design, content, language type, different activities, tasks, as well as the skills emphasized in the book. The findings showed that albeit there appears to be some shortcomings, this book (Summit 2B) seems to be more efficient to meet the requirements of the Iranian EFL learners as compared with the older textbooks which have hitherto been used at different language classes. Accordingly, investigating and evaluating the book proved to be very lucrative and valuable in terms of pedagogy as well as the efficient attributes that suits the context of the present study. Finally, the implications as regards the efficiency of this particular course-book as the consequence of evaluating it have been put forward and the strengths and weaknesses related to it have been argued.
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Negin Samoudi and Mohammad Mohammadi. "ELT textbook evaluation." Journal of English Language and Pedagogy 4, no. 1 (June 10, 2021): 1–8. http://dx.doi.org/10.36597/jelp.v4i1.9666.
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It is by now well established that materials may have an impact beyond simply learning a language they present. Thus, we need to survey thoroughly the materials to find out the influence they might have on learners' progress and attitude. Hence, in this study attempts have been made to investigate the cons and pros of a textbook (Summit 2B) which is currently being widely used in Iranian EFL classes. The textbook has been evaluated based on a model provided by McDonough and Shaw (1993) on the basis of two stages: an external evaluation that offered a brief overview of the textbook from the outside and a closer and more detailed internal evaluation. Efforts have been made to critically evaluate the textbook in terms of the layout, design, content, language type, different activities, tasks, as well as the skills emphasized in the book. The findings showed that albeit there appears to be some shortcomings, this book (Summit 2B) seems to be more efficient to meet the requirements of the Iranian EFL learners as compared with the older textbooks which have hitherto been used at different language classes. Accordingly, investigating and evaluating the book proved to be very lucrative and valuable in terms of pedagogy as well as the efficient attributes that suits the context of the present study. Finally, the implications as regards the efficiency of this particular course-book as the consequence of evaluating it have been put forward and the strengths and weaknesses related to it have been argued.
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Munir, Sirajul, Nina Suzanne, and Yulnetri Yulnetri. "Developing Criteria of an English Textbook Evaluation for Indonesian Senior High School." Ta'dib 24, no. 2 (December 29, 2021): 36. http://dx.doi.org/10.31958/jt.v24i2.4551.
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The use of criteria of an English textbook is crucial to improve the quality of teaching. However, choosing the criteria is a challenging task for teachers and material developers. This recent study aims at developing criteria of an English textbook evaluation for Indonesian Senior High School. This research used Research and Development. Three phases were employed: exploration stage, development stage, and validation stage. At the exploration stage, 17 respondents of English teachers were asked about the need of developing the criteria of the English textbook. All respondents agreed that the textbook evaluation criteria were needed since there is no particular standardized textbook evaluation available. Therefore, they need to use the criteria as the basis to determine the quality of a particular textbook. At the development stage, 10 criteria to evaluate textbooks were constructed. Those cover (1) aims and approaches; (2) design and organization; (3); content; (4) skills; (5) vocabulary; (6) exercises and activities; (7) methodology; (8) attractiveness of the textbook and physical make-up; (9) teacher’s manual; and (10) practical consideration. At the validation stage, the textbook evaluation criteria were deemed valid by experts. Considering these facts, 10 designed criteria could be used as the principle to determine an evaluation of English textbooks, primarily in the teaching English at Indonesian Senior High school.
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Li, Xinying, and Marilyn Fernandez Deocampo. "An Empirical Evaluation of Two College English Textbooks in China Based on the China Standards English Framework." Arab World English Journal 12, no. 3 (September 15, 2021): 323–37. http://dx.doi.org/10.24093/awej/vol12no3.22.
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It is generally known that textbook is the first and the most vital tool for teachers to proceed with successful English language teaching activities. Hence, it is indispensable for all language teachers to evaluate books critically and choose a suitable textbook. This article aimed to explore the different features of two famous college English textbooks utilized in the researcher’s school of Wenshan University, Yunnan, China, in alignment with the China Standards English framework, and whether the two books satisfied local students’ needs and proficiency. It is hoped to provide an empirical example of textbook evaluation from a Chinese context and inspire local teachers to make possible improvements during evaluating and selecting a textbook. To achieve the objective, a checklist aligned with the framework and a questionnaire was utilized for the collection of comparable data. Moreover, content analysis and percentage were used during the analysis of the two textbooks and students’ perception about the textbooks, respectively. Results of the evaluation indicated that the two books are not aligned with the China Standards English framework suggested levels. Both textbook levels tend to be lower than the framework demanded levels, namely level five and six. Students also implied that the textbooks are accessible and seem not to help their language skills improvement. The recommendation is that these textbooks need to be adapted and modified for the English educational practices to suit local students’ needs and English proficiency to achieve the China Standards English suggested levels.
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Dewangga, Is, and Imam Ghozali. "English as a foreign language textbooks evaluation for tenth-grade students." Journal of English Language and Pedagogy 3, no. 1 (September 30, 2020): 1–12. http://dx.doi.org/10.36597/jelp.v3i1.4863.
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This study aims (1) to evaluate the English textbooks used for the tenth grade whether the three textbooks have fulfilled the criteria of good textbook and (2) to reveal the strengths and weaknesses of the textbooks. This study was conducted using evaluation research. The theory of evaluation used in this study was the criteria of good textbook proposed by Mukundan, Nimechisalem, and Hajimohammadi (2011) framework. The data were collected through document analysis and interview and analyzed using Miles, Huberman and Saldana’s flow model (2014) of qualitative data research. This study found that Bahasa Inggris X and Pathway to English 1met fourteen criteria of good textbooks proposed by Mukundan, et.al. While, Talk Active X, was met eleventh out of fourteen criteria of good textbooks. Then, the researcher found that the strengths and the weaknesses of the three textbooks. The strengths of Bahasa Inggris X textbooks are (1) provided a teacher’s book, (2) it based on latest 2013 curriculum. The strengths of Pathway to English textbook are (1) provided various methodologies in ELT, and (2) provided audio materials for listening skill. Finally, the strengths of Talk Active X textbook are (1) provided simple task to the complex task, (2) the pictures used in the textbook well matched to the students. Meanwhile, the researcher also found the weaknesses of the three textbooks. Bahasa Inggris X, the weaknesses are 1) did not cover a variety of teaching method, (2) did not provide audio material for listening skill. Furthermore, the weaknesses for Pathway to English are (1) did not provide a teacher’s book; (2) did not match to the syllabus. Finally, Talk Active X textbook, the weaknesses are (1) did not embrace methodologies in ELT; (2) did not support an audio material; (3) did not provide a teacher’s book.
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Chien, Chin-Wen. "Fostering Pre-service English Teachers’ Intercultural Awareness through Lesson Designs." International Journal of Multicultural Education 24, no. 1 (April 25, 2022): 88–112. http://dx.doi.org/10.18251/ijme.v24i1.2803.
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This study explored Taiwanese pre-service teachers’ intercultural awareness through lesson designs. Based on the data analysis of textbook evaluation; lesson plans; self, peer, and expert evaluations on lesson plans; videos; and reflection notes, this study had the following major findings. First, the textbook evaluation helped the participants to identify the visual culture and linguistic elements in the textbooks and their relevance to young Taiwanese learners’ home or target culture. However, these participants lacked competence in identifying the appropriateness and authenticity of the cultural concepts in the textbooks, introducing relevant cultural issues, and designing activities on practice and production procedure.
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Chien, Chin-Wen. "Fostering Pre-service English Teachers’ Intercultural Awareness through Lesson Designs." International Journal of Multicultural Education 24, no. 1 (April 25, 2022): 88–112. http://dx.doi.org/10.18251/ijme.v24i1.2803.
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This study explored Taiwanese pre-service teachers’ intercultural awareness through lesson designs. Based on the data analysis of textbook evaluation; lesson plans; self, peer, and expert evaluations on lesson plans; videos; and reflection notes, this study had the following major findings. First, the textbook evaluation helped the participants to identify the visual culture and linguistic elements in the textbooks and their relevance to young Taiwanese learners’ home or target culture. However, these participants lacked competence in identifying the appropriateness and authenticity of the cultural concepts in the textbooks, introducing relevant cultural issues, and designing activities on practice and production procedure.
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Al-Humaidi, Salma. "Teachers' Evaluation of the Omani EFL Basic Education Textbooks." Journal of Educational and Psychological Studies [JEPS] 8, no. 4 (December 1, 2014): 605–16. http://dx.doi.org/10.53543/jeps.vol8iss4pp605-616.
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The purpose of this study was two-fold: first, to develop a tool for evaluating the EFL textbooks in the Omani Basic Education schools, and second, to involve teachers in the evaluation process. Three research questions were asked: (1) What are the relevant criteria for evaluating the Omani EFL textbooks used in Basic Education schools? (2) To what extent do the textbooks match the evaluative criteria? (3) Does teachers' evaluation of textbooks vary according to gender and experience? An evaluation checklist including 42 criteria in question form was developed and validated. In fall 2008, 73 EFL teachers (35 males and 38 females) from Muscat and Al-Dakhiliya regions used the checklist to evaluate the grade 10 textbooks of the Basic Education stage. Data analysis showed that the evaluative criteria are reflected to some extent in the textbooks and that there was no statistically significant difference in teachers' evaluations of the textbooks due to gender and experience. It was recommended that EFL textbooks be evaluated and teachers be involved in the evaluation process. In addition, the Colleges of Education should offer a course on textbook evaluation.
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Al-Humaidi, Salma. "Teachers' Evaluation of the Omani EFL Basic Education Textbooks." Journal of Educational and Psychological Studies [JEPS] 8, no. 4 (December 1, 2014): 605. http://dx.doi.org/10.24200/jeps.vol8iss4pp605-616.
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The purpose of this study was two-fold: first, to develop a tool for evaluating the EFL textbooks in the Omani Basic Education schools, and second, to involve teachers in the evaluation process. Three research questions were asked: (1) What are the relevant criteria for evaluating the Omani EFL textbooks used in Basic Education schools? (2) To what extent do the textbooks match the evaluative criteria? (3) Does teachers' evaluation of textbooks vary according to gender and experience? An evaluation checklist including 42 criteria in question form was developed and validated. In fall 2008, 73 EFL teachers (35 males and 38 females) from Muscat and Al-Dakhiliya regions used the checklist to evaluate the grade 10 textbooks of the Basic Education stage. Data analysis showed that the evaluative criteria are reflected to some extent in the textbooks and that there was no statistically significant difference in teachers' evaluations of the textbooks due to gender and experience. It was recommended that EFL textbooks be evaluated and teachers be involved in the evaluation process. In addition, the Colleges of Education should offer a course on textbook evaluation.
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Hanifa, Rizaldy. "EFL Published Materials: An Evaluation of English Textbooks for Junior High School in Indonesia." Advances in Language and Literary Studies 9, no. 2 (April 30, 2018): 166. http://dx.doi.org/10.7575/aiac.alls.v.9n.2p.166.
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The use of EFL published materials like textbooks are becoming more widespread as they can bring easiness in the classroom by providing teachers with guidelines comprised of syllabus, methodologies, as well as materials for teaching and learning. However, choosing a suitable textbook for their teaching situation is deemed to be one of the most challenging tasks that EFL teachers often face. To get a good picture of the suitability of a textbook, a careful investigation needs to be undertaken. This study focused on the analysis and evaluation of two different English textbooks addressed to junior high schools grade VII in Indonesia, KTSP and curriculum 2013 textbook. Harmer’s (2007) framework was employed to figure out the strengths and weaknesses of each textbook. The analysis revealed that both textbooks are quite satisfactory as they are very affordable, contain interesting layout, attractive designs, and clear instructions, correspond to current ELT methodology, cover all language skills, and comprise a wide range of topics which are familiar and culturally appropriate for learners. Nonetheless, the KTSP textbook does not have add-ons and extra materials; meanwhile, curriculum 2013 textbook is weak in providing authentic listening materials. Therefore, although the teachers manage to use the textbooks as their core materials, they are supposed to make adjustment and supplement them with other materials according to their learners’ needs and their teaching context.
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Jannah, Diba Ratu Vidari, and Rr Hasti Robiasih. "English textbooks evaluation for the seventh grade." Journal of English Language and Pedagogy 2, no. 1 (March 7, 2019): 65. http://dx.doi.org/10.36597/jelp.v2i1.3749.
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The objective of this study are to: (1) find out whether the English textbooks of Mandiri and Solatif for seventh grade have fulfilled the criteria of good textbook, (2) reveal the suitability of the two textbooks with the 2013 Curriculum. This research was conducted using evaluation research. The design was employed to obtain information about the conformity between the basic competences in syllabus of 2013 Curriculum with the materials in the English textbooks and also between the criteria of a good textbook by Cunningsworth with the English textbooks. In this study, two English textbooks; Mandiri and Solatif for seventh grade of junior high school were taken to be analyzed. The results showed that Solatif meets three criteria of a good textbook by Cunningsworth. They are aim and approaches, topics, and methodology. It is partly suitable with four categories: design and organization, language content, skills, and political consideration. However it fails to meet one criterion, which is teacher’s book. Mandiri meets none of the criteria of a good textbook by Cunningsworth. It is partly suitable in seven criteria which are aims and approaches, design and organization, language content, skills, topics, methodology, and political consideration. It fails to meet one criterion; teacher’s book. Based on the data got from the conformity of Solatif with the 2013 Curriculum, it can be summarized that the materials in Solatif covers eight KDs for the seventh grade of junior high school, meaning that it accommodates all what is needed by the students for seventh grade of junior high school. Mandiri. It covers seven KDs for the seventh grade of junior high school. Unfortunately, it does not cover one of the last KD.
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Nazeer, Maryam, Sayed Kazim Shah, and Zubia Sarwat. "Evaluation of Oxon English Textbook Used in Pakistan Public Schools for 6th & 7th Grade." Journal for the Study of English Linguistics 3, no. 1 (June 8, 2015): 51. http://dx.doi.org/10.5296/jsel.v3i1.7778.
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<p>Textbook evaluation is considered an important factor in the field of education from the aspect of teachers and learners. Pre-use evaluation of textbook is recommended by many researchers. In this respect, the current study is aimed at evaluating textbooks of secondary level, class 6<sup>th</sup> and 7<sup>th</sup> to find strengths and weaknesses in them. An evaluation checklist by Mukundan (2011) has been adapted for this purpose. The research is both quantitative and qualitative in its nature. The results revealed that these textbooks lack in various vital features even in basic skills. The obtained results show that these books need to be revised and this study has important implications for teachers and learners.</p>
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Alshehri, Ahmad. "Textbook Evaluation: Teachers' Perspectives on Cutting Edge." International Journal of English Language Education 4, no. 2 (July 14, 2016): 91. http://dx.doi.org/10.5296/ijele.v4i2.9743.
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<p>This study aimed to evaluate <em>Cutting Edge</em>, a textbook which is currently being taught at Najran University’s Preparatory Year Programme. Twelve EFL instructors were asked to share their perspectives about the target textbook, and a forty-item questionnaire, which was developed by Litz (2005), was used for the purposes of the evaluation. The six areas of the textbook that the questionnaire assessed included skills, activities, layout and design, language type, subject and content and practical considerations. The study’s findings revealed that the instructors were largely satisfied with a majority of the textbook’s features. They were most satisfied with the textbook’s layout and design (mean score=3.74), followed by its subject and content (3.65), its skills component (3.63), its activities (3.55) and its language type (3.51). By contrast, the respondents' opinions of the textbook’s practical considerations were unclear.</p><p>Because the instructors were happy with most aspects of <em>Cutting Edge</em>, it is likely that the textbook will continue to function as a suitable teaching aide during the instruction of English at Najran University’s Preparatory Year Programme. However, it is important to note that this evaluation was based on a select pool of instructors' personal opinions. It is therefore highly recommended that learners be given the opportunity to evaluate the textbook, as well.</p>
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Kodliuk, Yaroslava, Nadiya Bibik, Ihor Kodliuk, Liubov Kodliuk, and Olha Radchenko. "School textbook as an object of pedagogical research." SHS Web of Conferences 104 (2021): 02009. http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/shsconf/202110402009.
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The article deals with investigations of scientists in the field of school textbook theory. The material has been structured taking into account the main components of this field of knowledge: purpose (the dual essence of this type of educational literature has been revealed – it is a carrier of educational content and teaching aids; position of the textbook as a model of integral learning process has been substantiated (systematization, consolidation and control, self-education, integrating, coordinating, developmental-educational), structure (general didactic structure of the school textbook covers the text and non-text components – the apparatus of mastering, illustrative material, orientation apparatus), methods of analysis and evaluation (distinguish traditional and theoretical) – analytical and formalized methods; the structural-functional approach to the textbook analysis has been proved). The peculiarities of textbooks for elementary school have been analyzed: the most complete definition of this phenomenon has been formulated; the leading functions of the textbook addressed to junior students have been defined – informational, developmental, educational, motivational; the features of structural components (taking into account the age of students) have been specified; methods of analysis and evaluation of the textbook have been classified: methods of analysis of the manuscript, methods of evaluation of the textbook itself, diagnostic evaluation ex post facto; a comprehensive approach to the analysis of textbooks for elementary school has been proposed; methods of analysis of certain aspects of the textbook (motivational component, developmental orientation, etc.) have been offered.
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Chegeni, Nastaran, Behrooz Kamali, Atousa Noroozi, and Nasrin Chegeni. "General English Textbook Evaluation: A Closer Look at “Four Corners”." Theory and Practice in Language Studies 6, no. 12 (December 1, 2016): 2325. http://dx.doi.org/10.17507/tpls.0612.13.
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There is no doubt choosing specific language teaching materials can influence the quality of teaching and learning procedures. The textbooks can often play an essential role in students’ success or failure as a part of the materials used in the language classrooms. Consequently, special care should be taken in evaluating educational materials based on dependable and valid instruments. Some of the usual instruments to evaluate the English Language Teaching materials are the checklists. An evaluation checklist is an instrument that allows the evaluator with a number of features of successful teaching and learning materials. Regarding this, the present study is an attempt to evaluate the recent general English textbook by Richards and Bohlke (2012) titled “Four Corners” using Daoud and Celce-Murcia’s (1979) evaluation checklist. The finding of the study supports the strengths of the aforementioned textbook putting it in one of the reliable available textbooks.
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Apriyani, Lia Arswin, and Rr Hasti Robiasih. "Eight grade text book evaluation by Cunningsworth’s theory." Journal of English Language and Pedagogy 2, no. 2 (November 18, 2019): 94. http://dx.doi.org/10.36597/jelp.v2i2.4865.
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The objectives of this study are to: (1) describe the appropriateness of textbooks of the eighth grade based on the criteria of good textbook by Cunningsworth, and (2) describe the strength and weaknesses of each textbook. This research belongs to evaluation research. The object of this research was two textbooks. They are When English Rings a Bell and Bright for the eighth grade junior high school. The research adapted Cunningsworth’s theory of a good textbook to evaluate these textbooks. The data were taken from document analysis and interview. The steps of the research were data condensation, data display, drawing, and verifying conclusions. The results of the research were (1) When English Rings a Bell fulfills three criteria of a good textbook by Cunningsworth; they are topic, teachers’ book, and practical consideration. Bright meets seven criteria by Cunningsworth: aims and approaches, design and organization, language content, skills, topic, methodology, and practical consideration. (2) The strengths of When English Rings a Bell are in terms of appearance, topics, activities, and social and cultural context. Bright has strength in terms of topic, activities, social and cultural context, and media. On the other hand, When English Rings a Bell contains some weaknesses in terms of skills, authentic resource, and content. It does not cover four skills, authentic reference for listening, and complete materials. Bright presents unattractive colouring, an expensive price, and less local, social, and cultural context.
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Rusek, Martin, and Lucie Vosyková. "Evaluation of Czech Non-Chemical Vocational School Chemistry Textbooks’ Text Difficulty." Chemistry-Didactics-Ecology-Metrology 26, no. 1-2 (December 1, 2021): 99–108. http://dx.doi.org/10.2478/cdem-2021-0008.
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Abstract The paper follows the first author's continuous work on chemistry textbook analysis. In the previous paper published in CERP, attention was given to the procedure and results for analysing text-difficulty in lower-secondary chemistry textbooks in Czechia. In this paper, attention was given to non-chemical vocational school chemistry textbooks. They are intended for the most numerous group of upper-secondary students. The goal of the study was to assess the to what extent could students read the textbook texts on their own with appropriate understanding. Therefore, only the textual component was evaluated. The same method (Nestler-Prucha-Pluskal) as in the previous paper was used to analyse the textbooks’ text-difficulty (readability). The results show there are two books which are suitable for students’ own learning. However, there are four textbooks which contain text of high difficulty, including too many scientific terms that they are suitable as teacher's guide through terms rather than student's textbooks. The analysis may serve teachers with their textbook choice as well as researchers who operate in the same field who can easily adopt the methodology and compare results.
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Ramadhana, Muhammad Affan, Opik Dwi Indah, and Suhardi Suhardi. "An Evaluation of English Language Textbook: Interlanguage English for Senior High School Students." Jurnal Studi Guru dan Pembelajaran 2, no. 1 (March 21, 2019): 33–39. http://dx.doi.org/10.30605/jsgp.2.1.2019.1262.
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English Language Teaching (ELT) textbooks serve as the basis for many language inputs that learners receive and language practices that occur in the classroom. They may provide the basis for ideas and instructional activities as well as giving teachers rationales for what they do. The objective of this analysis is to know about how much a textbook meets the requirements of a good EFL textbook. The evaluation checklist used in this paper is the modification of Cunningsworth’s (1995) checklist developed by Al-sowat (2012). There are nine issues of textbook evaluating in this checklist: (1) layout and physical appearance; (2) content; (3) objectives; (4) language type; (5) skills; (6) activities and tasks; (7) structure and vocabulary; (8) culture values; and (9) teacher's needs.
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Perez, Angelo Julian E., Armando, Jr M. Guidote, Gilbert U. Yu, and Michael Ner E. Mariano. "Content Analysis of the Discussion of the Atom in General Chemistry Textbooks Using Evaluation Criteria Based on the Nature of Science and Philosophy of Chemistry." KIMIKA 27, no. 2 (February 8, 2017): 50–62. http://dx.doi.org/10.26534/kimika.v27i2.50-62.
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Evaluation criteria are adapted from previous textbook analyses on the nature of science (NOS) in general chemistry textbooks. These criteria are used to determine how certain NOS dimensions are mentioned and elaborated in those textbooks. Such dimensions emphasize that chemistry is (1) tentative, (2) empirical, (3) model-based, (4) inferential, (5) has technological products, (6) employs instrumentation, and (7) possesses social and societal dimensions. Three book chapters were read and evaluated: the first (on chemistry in general); the second (on atomic structure); and the sixth or seventh chapters (on the electronic structure of atoms). The relevant content in each textbook were rated using the following rubric: Satisfactory and Explicit (S, 2 points); Mention and Implicit (M, 1 point); and No Mention (N, 0 point). Silberberg (2009) has the highest score among the six textbooks with 12 points out of the maximum of 14. It was rated S for five criteria, the most among the six textbooks. Despite the presence of some N evaluations, all textbooks have mentioned some or all of the NOS dimensions formulated, resulting to M and S ratings. This study concludes that NOS dimensions are already present in various ways and varying degrees in each textbook.
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Chambliss, Marilyn J. "Evaluating the Quality of Textbooks for Diverse Learners." Remedial and Special Education 15, no. 6 (November 1994): 348–62. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/074193259401500604.
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Current methods of textbook evaluation have not led to changes necessary for enhancing the comprehension of diverse learners. These methods have failed to highlight three important comprehensibility features of textbook writing: familiarity, interestingness, and structural coherence. In this article present an evaluation technique that uses graphic organziers to represent textbook material so that it can be evaluated according to these three features. I review relevant research, show how to represent two sixth-grade social studies textbooks graphically, and discuss how publishers, state adopters, district selectors, and classroom teachers could use the technique to improve textbook materials for all students.
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Rahim, Mohammad Naim, Tawos Mohammadi, and Aminuddin Hashemi. "A Critical Evaluation of the Twelfth Grade English Language Textbook for Afghanistan High Schools." Elsya : Journal of English Language Studies 3, no. 2 (June 27, 2021): 67–77. http://dx.doi.org/10.31849/elsya.v3i2.6295.
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Since textbook evaluation is a prominent task for educational development, hence, the study is motivated to extend the ideas towards the best of English as a foreign language teaching in high schools. Globally, the English language is taught aligned with 21st century skills, yet textbooks are lacking some of these skills and approaches in Afghanistan. Therefore, the study applied a mixed-method to critically evaluate the 12th grade English language textbook of high schools in Afghanistan. The data is collected using an adopted textbook evaluation checklist and a Likert-Scale ranging from “Poor” to “Excellent”. Content analysis is used to interpret and describe the meaning qualitatively from the number scale of the item in the checklist. Likert-Scale is also analyzed separately through SPSS. The results show that the aims of the course did not correspond closely to the aims of the teaching program and the needs of the learners in the textbook. However, the layout of the textbook is clear, and the students can find their way if an individual study is intended. In terms of the skills, the textbook stated that it covers all four skills of language learning, but the evaluation indicates a considerable focus on reading, grammar, and vocabulary. In conclusion, the study highlighted that the textbook requires to be updated to be focusing more on topic contents related to the needed skills and to make it more user-friendly. This contributes to promoting textbook development in the Ministry of Education and provides an in-depth understanding of the current status of the available textbooks in the high schools of Afghanistan.
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Al-Abdullah, Seham. "ESP Textbook Evaluation: The Case of Kuwaiti Students of Business Administration." English Language Teaching 15, no. 10 (September 28, 2022): 75. http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/elt.v15n10p75.
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Textbooks are considered an essential component of classroom materials. Teachers usually examine a wide range of textbooks offered in the book market to determine an appropriate one that fits the pedagogical demands. Textbooks’ evaluation is, therefore, important to determine and improve their suitability for students’ needs. Specifically, in teaching English for Specific Purposes (ESP), textbooks play a significant role in enhancing students’ learning of specialized English skills and using such skills to address occupational needs.
This study was undertaken to evaluate the quality of the Business Result Second Edition (2017) textbook and its suitability for the needs of students majoring in Business Administration (BA) at the College of Business Studies (CBS) in Kuwait. An evaluation checklist was utilized to examine five factors (subject matter, linguistic issues, exercises and activities, course objectives, and layout of materials and visuals). Participants included 10 English language teachers who taught the ESP course at CBS. Results indicated that despite having some disadvantages, the textbook was relatively suitable for the course. The findings of this study can be adopted by the curricula designers at CBS to improve or modify the textbook in question.
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Rostykus, Nadiia, and Diana Kulchytska. "Applied aspect of the criteria for selecting illustrative didactic materials in the ukrainian language and reading textbooks." Visnyk of the Lviv University. Series Pedagogics, no. 36 (2022): 151–58. http://dx.doi.org/10.30970/vpe.2022.36.11562.
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The article considers the issue of textbook development in accordance with the reform the New Ukrainian School. It presents the essence of the concepts “textbook development” and “the didactic material” based on the scientific literature. The authors argue that the main task of a school textbook remains unchanged, though the changes occur due to the new functions of a book in modern society development. They compare general criteria for textbooks design in the works of Jan Amos Komensky and the criteria developed in alignment with The New Ukrainian School reform. The teachers today are given the opportunity to choose the textbook, which will help them to best implement the content of primary education. Thus, each teacher in schools with the instruction in the Ukrainian language has a wide range of the Ukrainian language and reading textbooks to choose from (10 textbooks (2018) recommended by the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine). The authors of the article focus on the practical aspects of the primary school teachers’ evaluation of the materials selected in the textbooks. In-depth analysis allowed specifying the criteria that teachers should pay attention to in choosing the Ukrainian language and reading textbook for the 1st grade based on the practical aspect of the selected didactic materials. The results of the primary school teachers’ survey on the issue of the didactic material selection are presented. The survey revealed that there is a need for special events (seminars, workshops, webinars etc.) aimed at the development of teachers’ quality skills to analyze the didactic content of the textbooks for their objective evaluation and selection. Keywords: textbook, textbook design, didactic material, illustrative material, selection criteria.
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Astuti, Zulis. "An ESP Textbook Analysis: The Case of English for Civil Engineering." Journal of English Teaching, Literature, and Applied Linguistics 6, no. 1 (February 24, 2022): 7. http://dx.doi.org/10.30587/jetlal.v6i1.3771.
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In this study, the authors evaluate the ESP textbooks that were institutionally prepared for students of Civil Engineering and the Faculty of Engineering, University of Muhammadiyah Malang. The analysis for evaluating textbooks in this study used a qualitative descriptive method based on the Cunningsworth and Miekley checklist. The rating scale points evaluated include very good, good, moderate, and poor. The results showed that almost all categories were marked enough to meet the evaluation textbook criteria proposed by Cunningsworth and Mickley. This is because of textbook only focuses on vocabulary enrichment. Several recommendations for improvement and revision of textbooks are given at the end of this research, especially those related to the material.
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Lekatompessy, Felicia. "An Evaluation of Survival English Textbook Used in Teaching Speaking for First Semester Students in English Education Study Program." IJET (Indonesian Journal of English Teaching) 8, no. 2 (December 31, 2019): 73–78. http://dx.doi.org/10.15642/ijet2.2019.8.2.73-78.
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Textbooks are one of the important components in language program. It plays significant roles to provide the basis for content of the lesson, the balance of skills taught and the kinds of language practice that students involve in (Richards, 2001). Due to this circumstance, the use of qualified and relevant textbook is highly required to facilitate learning and bring actual learning experience to students. In addition to the selection, the evaluation of the textbooks in EFL context are also at the utmost importance to evaluate whether a particular textbook used in the classroom is a good textbook or not. This study was aimed to evaluate the suitability of the Survival English textbook based on the Content and Contexts criteria of a good English textbook, which proposed by Mukundan (2011), Mukundan et al (2012) and Miekley (2015). The list of statements in a form of questionnaire were addressed to identify 50 students’ assessment of six topics being discussed in the textbook, which was supported by the qualitative data from the interview session. The results of the study were found substantial as the input to develop further Survival English textbook
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Rahimi Alagha, Nahid, Rahman Sahragard, and Jalal Rahimian. "An evaluation of a sample of ESP textbooks for humanities published by the organization for researching and composing university books in the humanities (SAMT)." Contemporary Educational Researches Journal 5, no. 1 (November 14, 2015): 38. http://dx.doi.org/10.18844/cerj.v5i1.12.
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This study intends to evaluate a sample of ESP textbook materials published by SAMT Organization to be used at university level. The required data was gathered through seeking 30 ESP instructors' and 30 ESP students’ views. The results of the analysis indicate that there is a significant difference between the ideal situation and the present condition of the evaluated textbooks. Also there is not any significant difference between the students' and the instructors' views regarding various aspects of these textbooks. Their overall view is that the textbooks stand somewhere between poor and adequate indexes which is not desirable at all. Keywords: ESP Textbook, Curriculum Design, Textbook Evaluation, SAMT
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Kasmaienezhad-Fard, Sara, Tajularipin Sulaiman, Nor Hayati Alwi, and Ahmad Fauzi Mohd Ayub. "An Evaluation of the Colors in Primary School English Textbook through Students’ Perceptions." Journal of Studies in Education 7, no. 4 (November 21, 2017): 141. http://dx.doi.org/10.5296/jse.v7i4.11966.
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The Malaysian education system has transformed from the traditional to the modern, albeit keeping to textbooks as the main teaching material. Among the factors determining the quality of textbooks, color is an important one, especially in primary school textbooks. Suitably applied, it will enrich classroom instruction and aid the learning process. This research was designed to run in two phases, and the data collected were analyzed by SPSS software. In the first phase, the colors used in the pictures of Year-4 English textbook were evaluated. Next, the color preferences of 384 students in the fourth grade of national primary schools were collected. Data from the first phase show that out of 901 textbook pictures, 792, 733, and 412 respectively use primary, secondary, and tertiary colors. Data from the second phase show the students highly interested in tertiary colors. The results of this study reveal important points for textbook quality improvement. Knowing what colors students like allows illustrators to consider age levels, not only when illustrating textbooks but also when creating pictures for other materials.
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Roberts, Faustina, Azlina Abdul Aziz, and Mohd Effendi @. Ewan Mohd Matore. "Establishing the Validity and Reliability of the Malaysian English Language Textbook Evaluation Checklist (MELTEC) Using Rasch Measurement Model (RRM)." Journal of Language Teaching and Research 13, no. 1 (January 2, 2022): 38–45. http://dx.doi.org/10.17507/jltr.1301.05.
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A textbook is an important teaching and learning material. Evaluating a textbook is essential to ensure educational goals are met. In the present study, the Malaysian English Language Textbook Evaluation Checklist (MELTEC) is developed for the purpose of materials adaptation. The lack of validity and reliability of previous textbook evaluation checklists reported by researchers in the field of ELT textbook evaluation has resulted in the need to establish the validity and reliability of the checklist developed in this study using the Rasch Measurement Model (RRM). One hundred and ten ESL secondary school teachers from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, had participated in this study. Rasch analysis was used to examine the item fit, polarity, reliability, separation index, and unidimensionality of the checklist. As a result, the finalised version of MELTEC comprises of 78 items. A total of 63 items were dropped as these items were not deemed to be suitable. The analysis performed using Rasch Measurement Model proved that the checklist has high validity and reliability. The checklist is found to be suitable to evaluate ELT secondary school textbooks in Malaysia. On that account, future researchers can consider using Rasch Measurement Model to establish the validity and reliability of the instruments developed to ensure their integrity and quality.
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Zhang, Wenrui. "The Evaluation of the College English Textbook in China: From the Perspective of Second Language Acquisition." Scientific and Social Research 3, no. 6 (December 29, 2021): 76–84. http://dx.doi.org/10.36922/ssr.v3i6.1280.
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Textbooks play critical roles in promoting learning. Thus, analyzing the content and structure of textbooks can shed light on education. English language education has always been attached with paramount importance in China. This study, therefore, evaluated a widely used college English textbook: Contemporary College English 2 second edition (CCE2) from the perspective of second language acquisition to maximize the learning outcome of students using this textbook. This study started with a description of the textbook. Secondly, the study presented an analysis of the content and structure of the textbook. Thirdly, the author discussed the textbook from the perspective of input and output skills underpinned by theories of second language acquisition. The findings illustrated that CCE2 had pros and cons. It provides authentic input and pedagogical tasks for students, which would benefit students’ English proficiency development. However, the difficulty level of each unit is imbalanced, which might hamper students’ understanding of the reading texts. Based on these advantages and disadvantages, suggestions for both compilers and teachers about how to utilize CCE2 effectively were elaborated.
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Nurhayati, Nurhayati, and Eti Sukadi. "PENGEMBANGAN BUKU AJAR EVALUASI PENDIDIKAN FISIKA BERBASIS PENDEKATAN KONSTRUKTIVISTIK." Jurnal Pendidikan Matematika dan IPA 10, no. 1 (January 11, 2019): 20. http://dx.doi.org/10.26418/jpmipa.v9i2.25863.
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AbstractThis study aims to 1) Produce instructional textbook of physics education based on constructivistic approach, and 2) Knowing the quality of textbooks in terms of feasibility aspects of content, feasibility of presentation, language feasibility and feasibility grafika according to experts. This research is an R & D research with procedural model that adapted the procedure of ADDIE development which consists of three stages: analysis, design, and development. The research instrument is in the form of scale of textbook quality assessment using Likert scale made in the form of checlist. The subjects of textbook quality assessment are three material experts and three media experts. Textbook quality data obtained in the form of quantitative data is converted by product quality percentage scale. The result of this research are: (1) Developed instructional product in the form of textbook based on constructivistic approach as learning material of physics education evaluation in accordance with KKNI curriculum, and (2) The quality of textbook developed has excellent quality (SB) based on assessment of material experts with a percentage of 84.05% of ideal high score 148, and excellent quality (SB) based on media expert's judgment with a percentage of 82.56% of the ideal high score of 80.Keywords: textbooks, physical education evaluations, constructivistically
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Lodhi, Muhammad Arfan, Hifza Farman, Ihsan Ullah, Aiza Gul, Fareeha Tahira, and Sidra Saleem. "Evaluation of English Textbook of Intermediate Class From Students’ Perspectives." English Language Teaching 12, no. 3 (January 21, 2019): 26. http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/elt.v12n3p26.
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Textbooks play significant role in teaching and learning continuum. Due to this reason, Curriculum wings and Directorate of staff development (Punjab) have had continuous check and monitoring in devising goals and standards in textbooks from grade 1 to grade 10. But at intermediate level specially in12th grade, the same text book i.e. Good-bye Mr. Chips is being taught more than 20 years. It is assumed that there lies a huge literacy and learning gap between the secondary level English textbooks and intermediate level English textbooks. The present study keeping in view the issues and gaps in mind was an attempt to investigate the importance of English textbooks being taught at intermediate level (Grade 12) in different schools and colleges in Punjab. Prospective study occupies descriptive type of research framework. The textbook of English being taught at intermediate level is evaluated according to specified models and strategies mentioned in previous research studies based upon textbook evaluation. Sample was determined through applying cluster random sampling technique. Questionnaire was designed, validated and administered after conducting pilot phase. The findings of the study reveal that the textbook being taught at intermediate level is not be up to snuff to convene the common objectives of the target language and is irreconcilable with the requirements of promoting confidence and ornamental language skills. Moreover, it is recommended that textbooks must be revised from time to time to obtain definite language learning objectives. The book being evaluated lacks innovation, students’ interest, relevant content and appropriate skills.
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Wuttisrisiriporn, Niwat, Napanit Vinitchevit, and Siriluck Usaha. "A Situational Analysis of EFL Textbook Selection in Thai Public Schools." Indonesian TESOL Journal 2, no. 2 (October 28, 2020): 71–80. http://dx.doi.org/10.24256/itj.v2i2.1247.
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It is undeniable that a textbook is a useful resource for teaching and learning. In English language education, especially in EFL countries, EFL teachers use a suitable EFL textbook to facilitate student learning. The present study, therefore, presents the current situation of how EFL textbooks are chosen as a core material in Thai public schools. An online questionnaire was distributed to 30 participants, who were English language teachers working at Thai public schools under the Office of the Basic Education Commission (OBEC). Interviews were also conducted to elicit more data from some of the participants. The findings of the study reveal that an EFL textbook is chosen based on whether it follows the Basic Education Core Curriculum, the textbook content, the textbook quality approval from the Ministry of Education, and price. However, the analysis shows that a systematic evaluation of an EFL textbook is not undertaken before the textbook is used, which can affect the teaching and learning outcomes in an EFL classroom. This paper proposes some recommendations regarding textbook evaluation criteria for those who are in charge of selecting a proper EFL textbook so that they can systematically evaluate and choose a practical textbook for their EFL classroom. It is also hoped to raise Thai EFL teachers’ awareness of the need for a proper textbook evaluation to be undertaken before a textbook is used in an EFL classroom.
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Utami, Lusi Tri, Abdul Syahid, and Aris Sugianto. "ANALYSIS OF SPEAKING MATERIAL IN ENGLISH TEXTBOOK AT GRADE XII PUBLISHED BY KEMENDIKBUD 2018." PROJECT (Professional Journal of English Education) 4, no. 4 (July 12, 2021): 712. http://dx.doi.org/10.22460/project.v4i4.p712-718.
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In a learning process of learning English, teaching materials are needed to support the learning process such as textbooks. Therefore, this research analysed English speaking material in “Bahasa Inggris” English textbook for twelfth grade of Senior High School Published by Kemendikbud 2018. The research problem of the study were: (1) What types of speaking material are there in “Bahasa Inggris” English textbook?, and (2) How is the content of the material on speaking English textbook for twelfth grades published by Indonesian government?. Therefore, the purposes of this study were: (1) To describe types of speaking material in “Bahasa Inggris” English Textbook., and (2) To identify the contain of material of speaking skills found in English textbook for twelfth graders published by Indonesian government. In carrying out this research, researcher used a qualitative approach with content analysis method. Data collected by carrying out evaluation checklist, interview, and documentation. The main research findings were: (1) The speaking materials contained in “Bahasa Inggris” English textbooks for twelfth graders published by Indonesian governmentcontains material in the form of dialogue, and (2) The speaking material in the book can help students based on the teacher's perspective and evaluation checklists. Keywords: Speaking Material, Textbook Analysis, English Textbook
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park, donguk, Samkyun PAIK, Dukhoon Kwak, and Kyeongae PARK. "Textbook Evaluation Program." Journal of Lifelong Learning Society 1, no. 2 (November 30, 2005): 109–21. http://dx.doi.org/10.26857/jlls.2005.11.1.2.109.
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Wang, Linfeng. "Exploring the History and Challenge of Government-authorized English Textbooks in Japan and Mainland China." Espacio, Tiempo y Educación 9, no. 1 (June 22, 2022): 236–55. http://dx.doi.org/10.14516/ete.400.
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This paper examines the history of English textbooks and the challenges they are facing in the current EFL contexts of Japan and mainland China. In these countries, English textbooks, and textbooks for all other subjects, can only be used in classrooms following governmental evaluation and approval. The main set of criteria for textbook evaluation is provided by the national curriculum, which also serves as a guideline for compiling textbooks; it illustrates the purpose and objectives of each subject, contains descriptions of achievement levels for each grade, as well as suggestions for teaching, assessing and compiling textbooks. In effect, textbooks are the direct materialization of the national curriculum implemented in real classrooms, particularly in textbook dominated English classes. This paper starts by discussing the significance of textbook research before presenting a historical review of English textbooks in Japan and mainland China. The focus of the review is to delineate the current challenge of underestimating the use of the first language in EFL textbooks. The final section draws trajectory maps of the two countries and explores a new approach to overcoming the challenge of creating engaging activities that incorporate both student’s first language and target language in EFL classrooms.
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주형미. "A study on textbook evaluation: Developing and applying a textbook evaluation tool for primary and secondary English textbooks." English Language Teaching 22, no. 3 (September 2010): 209–35. http://dx.doi.org/10.17936/pkelt.2010.22.3.010.
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Kim, Bo-Ok, and Kyong-Hahn Kim. "A study on the appropriateness of elementary English textbooks for school education from the perspective of subject-matter education." English Teachers Association in Korea 28, no. 4 (December 31, 2022): 67–88. http://dx.doi.org/10.35828/etak.2022.28.4.67.
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This study develops a textbook selection criteria from the perspective of quality excellence of content and subject-matter education which reflects school-oriented practical knowledge. The field experts reevaluate the current elementary English textbooks developed according to the 2015 revised English curriculum, using the textbook criteria. To evaluate their validity, the textbook selection criteria were examined by eight English education experts, all English teachers, and based on these criteria the elementary English textbooks were reevaluated for its appropriateness for school education. The result was that the textbook criteria had high validity as a textbook evaluation tool and that the current five textbooks in elementary curriculum did not prove to be sufficient to satisfy the selection criteria. Current textbooks are unidentified in terms of school educational environment and more various activities that stimulate creativity need to be reflected. Subject-matter education consists of ‘curricular knowledge’, ‘subject- matter knowledge’, ‘learner knowledge’, ‘pedagogical knowledge’, and ‘knowledge of educational contexts’. Subject-matter education relates with field. The result of study demonstrates that the current textbook authorization criteria need to be improved in terms of subject-matter education. It is expected to contribute not only to the development of future textbooks but also to the development of overall English education.
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Riswanto, Riswanto, Yosi Okta Romania, and Feny Martina. "A Textbook Evaluation of English Listening Materials for the Tenth Grade Based on the 2013 Curriculum." Linguists : Journal Of Linguistics and Language Teaching 8, no. 2 (December 20, 2022): 182. http://dx.doi.org/10.29300/ling.v8i2.7445.
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The purpose of this research is to determine whether or not the listening materials included in the English textbooks used by students in the tenth grade at SMAN 04 Bengkulu City match the requirements outlined in the curriculum that was implemented in 2013. This research is extremely important to the academic world since it will make it much easier for both students and teachers to select a good textbook. A content analysis was utilized in the current investigation. During the data collection process, the researchers utilized two different analysis matrices. The first matrix of analysis consisted of making connections between the listening materials in the textbook and the academic program for 2013. The second analysis matrix presents the percentage score that the English textbook was given in accordance with the standards of the 2013 curriculum. The first matrix illustrates, in accordance with the conclusions of the analysis of the data, that the listening materials contained within the English textbook is compatible with the curricular plan for 2013. In the second matrix, English textbooks are categorized as "good," much like in the first matrix. As a direct result of this, the textbooks published by Private Publications and Erlangga have an average percentage of 92% (Good). In conclusion, the textbooks published by Private Publications/English Erlangga are regarded as "excellent" resources for use in education, both by students and by teachers.
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Bouzid, Hassan Ait. "AN EVALUATION OF SELECTED MOROCCAN ELT TEXTBOOKS: A STANDARDS-BASED APPROACH PERSPECTIVE." Indonesian Journal of Applied Linguistics 7, no. 1 (May 31, 2017): 229. http://dx.doi.org/10.17509/ijal.v7i1.6879.
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Standards-Based Approach to textbook evaluation has been blooming in recent decades. Nevertheless, this practice has received very little attention in Morocco. The present study aims to bridge a gap in the literature of the Moroccan context by investigating the extent to which three locally designed ELT textbooks conform to the theoretical principles of the Standards-Based Approach which defines the teaching of English as a foreign language in the country (Ministry of National Education, 2007). Its objective is to examine whether and how these textbooks present contents that enable learners to meet the content standards included in the goal areas of Communications, Cultures, Connections and Comparisons. The study is informed by the theoretical framework of the Standards-Based Approach. It adopts a mixed-methods design that uses content analysis as a mixed data analysis method combining both quantitative and qualitative techniques. The findings reveal a number of shortcomings relevant to the representation of the content standards as several standards are not sufficiently addressed in the activities included in these textbooks. Eventually, some suggestions are addressed to policy makers, textbook designers and teachers to overcome the identified problems in current and future textbooks. The study is expected to sensitize ELT practitioners about the viability of using textbook evaluation in boosting both the quality of ELT textbooks and the quality of the teaching learning outcomes.