Evaluating Textbook Checklists: Insights for Language Pedagogy
Subject Areas : Assessment and evaluation in second language teachingHamidReza Zahedi gholezo 1 * , Maryam Ghadamyari 2
1 - Ministry of Education, Khorasan Razavi Province Education Department, Iran
2 - Standard Language Academy
Keywords: Language Education Materials, Textbook evaluation, Checklists, Internal evaluation, External evaluation,
Abstract :
Many studies have revealed that textbooks are the main reference for teachers and learners in learning. Thus, the analysis of textbooks can not only introduce opportunities but also inform educators of the threats. Textbook evaluation encompasses the assessment of a textbook's merits and demerits, enabling educators to select the most appropriate and effective materials to meet the needs of their users. One method to evaluate textbooks recommended by educational scholars is the implementation of a checklist. The present study focused on reviewing 27 studies that dealt with textbook evaluation checklists. It was shown that applying checklists can help researchers to have a better evaluation of textbooks. Most of the checklists have focused their attention on aspects such as physical, cultural, content, and skills. However, there seems to be a dearth of objectives as well as emotional aspects as elements of course book evaluation. To enhance the selection of educational materials for language education to serve the diverse needs of learners, it is essential to refine and expand checklist criteria.
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