CRITERIA TO EVALUATE THE

TEXT BOOKS
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 Introduction

• Textbook is defined as a comprehensive learning

resource that is in print or electronic form, or
• that consists of any combination of print,
electronic, and non-print materials collectively
designed to support a substantial portion of the
curriculum expectations for a specific grade and
subject in elementary school or
• for a course in secondary school, or a substantial
portion of the expectations for a learning area
 Criteria for evaluating the text books
• Goals of the course
• Background of the students
• Approach
• Language Skills
• General Content
• Quality of Practice Material
• Sequencing
• Vocabulary
Criteria for evaluating the text books

• General Sociolinguistic factors

• Format
• Accompanying materials
• Teachers’ guide
 Goals of the course:

Will this text book help to accomplish the

course goals
 Back ground of the students

(Does the book fit the student’s background)

a. Age
b. Native language and culture
c. Educational background
d. Motivation or purpose for learning English
 Approach

• Theory of Learning
• Theory of Language
 Language Skills

– Reading
– Writing
– Listening
– Speaking
 General content

• Validity
• Authenticity of Language
• Appropriateness and currency of topics,
situations and contexts
• Proficiency level
 Quality of practice materials

a) Exercises – is there a variety from controlled to

free?
b) Clarity of directions
c) Active participation of the students
d) Grammatical and other linguistic explanation
e) Review material
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