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Module 3: Textbook (TB) evaluation (contents (Checklist in TB evaluation…
Module 3: Textbook (TB) evaluation
contents
approaches to evaluating TB
1st: impressionistic evaluation
T make summative judgement
Techer's assessing, which are benefits
2nd: micro-evaluation
overall assessment
defined an activity => correlation of activity to real life dituation
retrospective evaluation
check whether the task is worth using
or need a new activity
examine materials used
Checklist in TB evaluation
skills
Reading exercise and activities = S levels
Listening - well recorded
materials for intergrated skills
Spoken - well designed
4 skills required
writing - suitable amout/ style
topic
sophisticated enough in content
TB => social and cultural context
topic => expand S awareness + experience
women = men
enough, vary range of topic
other groups represented
suficient material of genuine interest
language content
pronunciation materials
deal with conversation/ writing/ reading
enough/ suitable vocab
language style
main Gr - each level
methodology
What techniques used - suitable S
how # skills taught
what level involve = S expectation
how communicative ability developed
what approaches taken
=> advice/help with S study skill/ learning strategies
S expect to take a degree for their own learning
design and organization
how content sequenced
suitable grading & progressing
right organization for T and Learners
adequate recycling and revision
how content organized
reference sections for Gr/ individual study
total course package
clear layout
teacher's book
adequately cover teaching techniques, Language items
writers set out & justify the basic premises and principles
comprehensive + supportive
keys given
adequate guidance
Aims and curriculum fit
= learing/ teaching situation
cover most/ all what needed
aim of TB = Teaching program = need Learners
flexible: # teaching styles
practical considerations
book strong/ long lasting/ attractive
easy to obtain
cost?
particular equipment
role of TB in language program
benefits
maintain equality
lots of learning resources
standardize instruction
efficient
=> structure and syllabus for a program
effective Language models and input
train Teachers
visually appealing
drawbacks
require adaptation
deskill teacher
distort content
expensive
inauthentic language
overall
inexperienced teachers
form of Teacher training
ideas or how to plan and teach lessons
language input
skills taught
kinds of Language practice
basis content
learners: contact with language
Evaluating TB while planning a lesson
progress that S learned
activity challenging and varied
activity: balance format, free and controlled practice
clear intruction
reading activity => learning outcomes
authentic tasks, simulate real life situation
outcomes
evaluate objectives, texts & activities
explain the retrospective approach
benefits and drawbacks of TB
connection: TB - Lesson plan