A Thorough Scrutiny of ELT Textbook Evaluations: A Review Inquiry

Autor/inn/en	Gholami, Reza; Noordin, Nooreen; Rafik-Galea, Shameem
Titel	A Thorough Scrutiny of ELT Textbook Evaluations: A Review Inquiry
Quelle	In: International Journal of Education and Literacy Studies, 5 (2017) 3, S.82-91 (10 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	2202-9478
Schlagwörter	Textbook Evaluation; Inquiry; Textbook Selection; English (Second Language); Evaluation Methods; Evaluation Needs; Literature Reviews; Educational Practices + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? English as second language; English; Second Language; Englisch als Zweitsprache; Bildungspraxis
Abstract	It is thoroughly agreed that English language textbooks stand amongst the foremost components in any language classrooms worldwide, being referred to as valid, beneficial and labor-saving tools to fulfill an extensive range of needs. An ELT textbook is not merely a set of sheets of paper fastened together to hinge at one side, but is the beating heart of any education system whereupon the whole learning revolves. Notwithstanding their interminable benefits, it is admitted that still the compiled textbooks, especially the ones prescribed in Educational systems have to be evaluated and assessed to confirm whether they fulfil the objectives they are meant for or not, as it is said no perfect textbook exists. Having dealt with evaluation in general, this research meticulously elaborates on textbook evaluation more specifically concluding that there is a dearth of inquiry on textbook selection and evaluation. Afterwards, this research introduces the most common approaches for evaluating ELT textbooks and materials. The paper culminates with concluding remarks and implications, hoping to shed light on how textbook evaluation is practiced worldwide. (As Provided).
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Update	2020/1/01