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the textbook and whether other groups represented, with reference to ethnic origin, occupation, disability, etc.
Table 3.5 Topic Checklist
No Evaluation Aspect
E-Topic Criteria
Fulfilment Description
No 0 Yes 1
1 Is there sufficient material of
genuine interest to learners? 2
Is there enough variety of topic? 3
Do the topics allow learners to expand their awareness and enrich
their experience?
4 Is the sophistication of the topics
suitable with learners’ language level?
5 Does this textbook allow the
learners to relate themselves to the social and cultural contexts
presented in the textbook?
6 Are women portrayed and
represented equally with men? 7
Are other groups represented, with reference to ethnic origin,
occupation, disability, etc.?
6. Methodology
In this aspect, there are five criteria that should be evaluated. This aspect covers the evaluation of the involvement of active learner, the appropriateness of
the technique to teach new language item, the development of learner’s communicative abilities, the advice on study skills and learning strategies, and
students’ responsibility toward their own learning.
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Table 3.6 Methodology Checklist
No Evaluation Aspect
F-Methodology Criteria
Fulfilment Description
No 0 Yes 1
1 Does this textbook allow active
learner involvement? 2
Are the techniques used for presentingpracticing new language
items suitable for learners?
3 Does this textbook develop learners’
communicative abilities? 4
Does the material include any advicehelp to students on study
skills and learning strategies?
5 Are students expected to take a
degree of responsibility for their own learning?
7. Teachers’ Books
This aspects consist of five criteria evaluating the existence of the accompanying materials that aimed to help the teacher in using this textbook.
Table 3.7 Teachers’ Books Checklist
No Evaluation Aspect
G-Teachers’ Book Criteria
Fulfilment Description
No 0 Yes 1
1 Is there adequate guidance for
teachers who will be using the textbook and its supporting
materials?
2 Are the teachers’ books
comprehensive and supportive? 3
Do they adequately cover teaching techniques, language items such as
grammar rules and culture-specific information?
4 Do the writers set out and justify the
basic premises and principles underlying the material?
5 Are keys to exercises given?
