An Analysis of English Textbook for Middle School Students in Iran Based on Tomlinson’s Principles

Subject Areas : Journal of Language, Culture, and Translation

Sanaz Salimian Dastjerdi ^{1 *} , Fatemeh Jahangiri Dehaghani ²

1 - Department of English Language, Shahreza Branch, Islamic Azad University, Shahreza, Iran
2 - Department of English Language, Shahreza Branch, Islamic Azad University, Shahreza, Iran

Received: 2023-05-02 Accepted : 2023-12-25 Published : 2023-12-25

Keywords: Tomlinson’s principles, textbook analysis, English Prospect 1, 2, 3,

Abstract :

This study investigated the alignment of the English textbooks "Prospect 1, 2, and 3" with Tomlinson's principles of differentiated instruction, based on the perceptions of middle school students in Iran. In this study, the mixed method research was utilized. A quantitative approach was employed, involving 88 students who completed a 16-item questionnaire. Descriptive statistics revealed that seventh-grade students had the lowest compatibility scores, while eighth graders had the highest. An ANOVA test showed significant variations in compatibility scores across grade levels, with Tukey HSD tests identifying significant differences between seventh and eighth, as well as eighth and ninth grades. Furthermore, in the qualitative part, according to the participants, three key points can enhance the standard of English textbooks. The findings underscore the importance of educational materials in fostering effective learning environments and the need for ongoing textbook evaluation and adaptation to meet diverse learner needs. This study contributes to understanding how textbook selection impacts student engagement and learning outcomes in English language education.

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