Discusses a survey of history and economics textbooks and their treatment of the concept of free enterprise. The survey found that the textbooks were not adequate in the area of history, theory, foundation, and manner in which free enterprise is practiced. (JOW)

This article explores the use for ELT young learners of predictable stories and books. These stories and books originally written for native English speaking children are finding their way into classrooms for second and foreign language learners. This genre can be used to help native English speaking children as well as children learning English…

The Educational Products Information Exchange Institute (EPIE) produces independently researched information on instructional material. The author believes textbook evaluation must be viewed in terms of the learner. The school, as a human system, may move toward effective expressive, productive interactions with internal and external environments…

This paper explores patterns of language that construct causal reasoning in history textbooks used in the U.S. Two representative passages are analyzed to show how causality can be realized both explicitly and implicitly, and how the resources of the language contribute to highlighting some causal factors and downplaying others, particularly…

Music education does not exist independently, but is influenced by changes in society. Music educators must be responsive to those influences. By relating music education to political, economic, social, cultural and educational developments in the Republic of Korea during the period from 1945 to 2005, this article aims to put that education in a…

Formative evaluation of new readings for a professional life insurance course provided specific student comments pinpointing areas which were problematic in terms of comprehension or treatment of the topics. Description of a solution to this particular text selection and development problem is provided. (RL)

Explains how students' perceptions of validity is affected by the terminology used by teachers and scientists. Analyzes the use of the terms: hypothesis, theory, law, and principle in biology textbooks. (Contains 22 references.) (Author/YDS)

This paper identifies several areas of database modeling and design that have been problematic for students and even are likely to confuse faculty. Major contributing factors are the lack of clarity and inaccuracies that persist in the presentation of some basic database concepts in textbooks. The paper analyzes the problems and discusses ways to…

One of the key requirements of the Common Core State Standards for Reading is that all students must be able to comprehend texts of steadily increasing complexity as they progress through school. By the time they complete the core, students must be able to read and comprehend independently and proficiently the kinds of complex texts commonly found…

Provides 45 guidelines useful in selecting college-level textbooks. The guidelines are presented under five major categories: (1) course strategy and tactics; (2) point of view; (3) accuracy of content; (4) currency of content; and (5) packaging information. (JN)

Psychology instructors must decide between a large number of possible texts. Students were systematically involved in this decision-making process, with encouraging results. In addition to providing input that could not be obtained from other sources, it gave students a sense of control over their own education. (CS)

The purpose of this investigation was to (1) examine the effects of lowering the level of readability of textbook materials on the level of comprehension in a content area having technical terminology, and (2) determine the effects of providing a glossary of technical terms upon the level of comprehension. (Author/CT)

This article outlines points to consider when reviewing textbooks and proposes a format to assist the educator in the selection process. The format includes establishing a philosophy and framework, forming a committee, including student representation, developing an outline, acquiring materials for review, and using an evaluation tool. (CT)

Discusses nonsexist guidelines that have been established by publishing houses and preliminary research on sexism in educational materials. The relatively sparse and dissimilar body of research identifying and assessing gender role portrayal in such textbooks underscores the need for more analyses by a standardized evaluative instrument. (46…

Evaluates and criticizes Goldsmith's book, "Autosegmental and Metrical Phonology." The analysis addresses several areas that are viewed as flaws in Goldsmith's synthesis both in the textbook and with the definition and use of the autosegmental notation. (32 references) (GLR)