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ERIC Number: EJ1324387
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2021-Sep
Pages: 15
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: EISSN-2229-9327
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An Empirical Evaluation of Two College English Textbooks in China Based on the China Standards English Framework
Li, Xinying; Deocampo, Marilyn Fernandez
Arab World English Journal, v12 n3 p323-337 Sep 2021
It is generally known that textbook is the first and the most vital tool for teachers to proceed with successful English language teaching activities. Hence, it is indispensable for all language teachers to evaluate books critically and choose a suitable textbook. This article aimed to explore the different features of two famous college English textbooks utilized in the researcher's school of Wenshan University, Yunnan, China, in alignment with the China Standards English framework, and whether the two books satisfied local students' needs and proficiency. It is hoped to provide an empirical example of textbook evaluation from a Chinese context and inspire local teachers to make possible improvements during evaluating and selecting a textbook. To achieve the objective, a checklist aligned with the framework and a questionnaire was utilized for the collection of comparable data. Moreover, content analysis and percentage were used during the analysis of the two textbooks and students' perception about the textbooks, respectively. Results of the evaluation indicated that the two books are not aligned with the China Standards English framework suggested levels. Both textbook levels tend to be lower than the framework demanded levels, namely level five and six. Students also implied that the textbooks are accessible and seem not to help their language skills improvement. The recommendation is that these textbooks need to be adapted and modified for the English educational practices to suit local students' needs and English proficiency to achieve the China Standards English suggested levels.
Arab World English Journal. 10602 Davlee Lane, Richmond, Texas, 77407. e-mail: editor@awej.org; e-mail: info@ASELS.org; Web site: https://awej.org/
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: China
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