CURRICULUM STUDIES

TSLB3163
CURRICULUM AND THE TEACHER:
TEXTBOOK SELECTION AND EVALUATION
 • Examine program/course thoroughly.
• Compare textbook objectives and
Matching the program/course objectives.
textbook to • Identify textbook appropriateness
the according to intended learners.
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TEXTBOOK • Effectiveness to help learners acquire

SELECTION necessary skills. - Does the text focus on

the skills it claims to focus on? (Progress
and guidance) - Does it teach the skills or
Reviewing the does it merely provide practice? (Content
skills validation)
• Coverage of other important skills such as
presented in analysis, synthesis, and evaluation.
the textbook
 • Real contribution to
learners’ language
acquisition (Practice and
extended language skills)
Reviewing • Balanced format with
controlled and free
exercises practice.
• Progression through the
and textbook (Reinforcement
activities in and complexity demand)
• Variety and challenge
the (Stimulus for
communication)
textbook
  On page evaluation /
Impressionistic approach
 What the textbook looks like.
TEXTBOOK  Identify strengths and weaknesses.
EVALUATIO  Note significant features.
N  Used for making shortlists or
considering adopting a textbook a
later date.
 No actual use in the classroom.
 Material in use evaluation / In-
depth approach
 Examine how it works in the
classroom.
 Detect any problems that may occur.
 Analyze specific aspects or sections.
 Study whether the textbook relates
to Ss’ needs, syllabus requirements,
curriculum philosophy, etc.