Although the teaching of English at Junior Certificate level in Malawi secondary schools has only recently been introduced, some problems have been created by the introduction of the prescribed textbook, "A New Introduction to English Literature." This report opens with a critical review of the textbook, citing certain irrelevancies in…

Because of the large number of vocational agriculture programs in Texas public schools and the large sum expended annually on their curriculum materials, a study was undertaken to determine the suitability of single topic student materials and of state adopted textbooks for both group and individual instructional purposes. From a random sample of…

The importance of text materials in foreign language classrooms is a crucial issue and choosing a textbook and supplementary materials becomes a major area of concern for every foreign language teacher. While factors both external and internal to the school narrow the possibility of choice, several points must be considered in the selection…

"English for American Indians" is a newsletter intended for teachers and other educators involved with teaching English in the educational system of the BIA (Bureau of Indian Affairs); it is also of interest to those involved in the general field of teaching English to speakers of other languages. This publication is part of the…

This list of 79 sets of teaching materials for French language instruction contains only those available in Britain which have a recorded element on disc or tape and/or visual components. Those listed are designed primarily for teaching language skills. Some reading materials with accompanying discs or tapes are included; however, recordings of…

This list of 16 sets of teaching materials for Italian language instruction contains only those available in Britain which have a recorded element on disc or tape and/or visual components. Those listed are designed primarily for teaching language skills. Some reading materials with accompanying discs or tapes are included; however, recordings of…

This list of 66 sets of teaching materials for German language instruction contains only those available in Britain which have a recorded element on disc or tape and/or visual components. Those listed are designed primarily for teaching language skills. Some reading materials with accompanying discs or tapes are included; however, recordings of…

This list of 49 sets of teaching materials for Spanish language instruction contains only those available in Britain which have a recorded element on disc or tape and/or visual components. Those listed are designed primarily for teaching language skills. Some reading materials with accompanying discs or tapes are included; however, recordings of…

This list of 28 sets of teaching materials for Russian language instruction contains only those available in Britain which have a recorded element on disc or tape and/or visual components. Those listed are designed primarily for teaching language skills. Some reading materials with accompanying discs or tapes are included; however, recordings of…

Compared to regular freshman composition textbooks, materials for advanced instruction in English as a foreign language are unsubstantial. An examination of EFL tests reveals the triviality of much of the content, particularly in comparison with the sophistication and significance of literature taught to native speakers. In addition, some EFL…

Procedures and practices that lead to better selection of instructional materials for schools are described in this report, which also highlights the current state of curriculum evaluation. The reationale for evaluating instructional materials is explored for its real meaning and purpose. Selection committees, the usual means for instructional…

This publication is intended to help secondary and college level teachers locate textbooks, curriculum units, audiovisuals, and other resources on China. The guide's contents include the following: (1) Teaching Materials on Contemporary China: A Critical Evaluation; (2) Adapting Scholarly Work to the Needs of Educators; (3) Teaching about China in…

Compares two methods of teaching in two grade seven science classes in Ontario (Canada) that illustrate how students can attain different sets of objectives while mastering the same subject matter topic. Shows how different sets of classroom events can be interpreted in terms of differing curriculum emphases. (Author/LC)

Reports on a study of how the three-way encounter among Europeans, the indigenous Americans, and Africans is presented in six secondary U.S. history textbooks. Describes the evaluation instrument and process used to review the textbook content. Concludes that teachers should use supplementary materials to ensure balance. (CFR)

The Kinder Lernen Deutsch (LKD) materials evaluation project identifies materials appropriate for the elementary school German classrooms in grades K-8. This guide consists of an annotated bibliography, with ratings, of these materials. The guiding principles by which the materials were assessed were: use of the communicative approach; integration…