textbooks covered five aspects namely understanding, belief, action, feeling, and intention.
a. Understanding
In relation to the understanding of textbooks selection, Bu Ami revealed that textbooks influence the process of teaching and learning in class.
“Textbooks selection is significant; significant for teachers and students. Textbooks influence the learning process in class.
” AmiUND- Definition of textbooks selection for teacher-Translation by the researcher
Further she considered that all classes in the same level should study the same topics and used the same materials, which could be more easily conducted
when textbooks were applied. Besides, textbooks were also needed for the sake of teachers‟ easiness in giving instructions and in some other conditions.
“It is the matter of similarity of the discussion in classes. If each class used the different materials, then we could not discuss the similar details.
” AmiUND-Definition of textbooks selection-Translation by the
researcher
In selecting textbooks, Bu Ami focused mostly on the students needs. Bu Ami‟s first consideration was the materials and topics contained in the textbooks.
Besides, Bu Ami also considered the balance of all skills contained in the textbooks showed that she paid attention to the process and output of the students‟
learning.
“Firstly, it is about materials or the topics. The second is the skills which are being developed. The third is the suitability with the
students’ level of ability
.” AmiUND-Criteria of a good textbook-Translation by the researcher
Furthermore, Bu Ami also mentioned that the textbooks suitability with the students‟ level of ability was one of criteria in selecting textbooks.
Additionally, Bu Ami needed to think about the textbooks price as she had to suit to the students‟ financial condition.
“Firstly, it is about materials or the topics. The second is the skills which are being developed. The third is the suitability with the stud
ents’ level of ability
… Financial still becomes a consideration. It should be affordable
for the students.” AmiUND-How a textbook suits to the students, teachers, and administrators-Translation by the researcher
b. Belief
Revealing the belief of teacher, Bu Ami stated firmly that she only asked the students to use one textbook in class. Yet, she still used her own books and
browsed in the internet in order to complete the materials needed and then compile them. Bu Ami assumed that she was not supposed to prioritize one
individual skill. She believed that all skills had to be exposed in balance in the textbook. The one which added with activities on grammar, which she considered
important for the students, would be more preferable.
“No certain skill was prioritized. It will be better if they are in balance, where all four language skills added with grammar, were in
balance.”AmiBLF- Language skills a textbooks should expose most- Translation by the researcher
Bu Ami thought that it was best for students to only use one textbook. It was the most effective and efficient way in presenting materials.
“I use many sources, not only one. From other books, or from internet. I am persistent to use one textbook as a reference, I add from browsing.
Then I create the activities myself.” AmiBLF- The presence of textbooks
in class-Translation by the researcher
Bu Ami stated further that being able to select one single textbook, containing much exposure on reading and appropriate for the students‟ level,
would be very beneficial for the students.
“…especially reading. If the reading activities used words which were not too much above the students’ level of ability, it for sure would influence
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