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Direct linkObilade, Titilola T.; Burton, John K. – Quarterly Review of Distance Education, 2015
This textual content analysis set out to determine the extent to which the theories, principles, and guidelines in 4 standard books of instructional design and technology were also addressed in 4 popular books on web design. The standard books on instructional design and the popular books on web design were chosen by experts in the fields. The…
Descriptors: Content Analysis, Instructional Design, Electronic Publishing, Textbook Content
Reys, Barbara J.; Reys, Robert E. – Phi Delta Kappan, 2006
Mathematics textbooks are critical tools for student learning in American classrooms. Teachers use them daily to plan and deliver lessons, and students use them in class to explore and learn mathematics. Given textbooks' potential to support student learning, it is important to understand how they are developed. While pressure is growing on…
Descriptors: Textbooks, Textbook Content, Textbook Evaluation, Textbook Selection
MCCULLOUGH, CONSTANCE M. – 1965
A READING PROJECT WAS INITIATED BY THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION IN INDIA TO (1) PRODUCE TEXTBOOKS AND WORKBOOKS, FIELD TEST THE BOOKS, AND TRAIN TEACHERS TO USE THEM, (2) PRODUCE TEACHERS MANUALS, (3) CONSTRUCT FIRST-GRADE TESTS, (4) CONSTRUCT ACHIEVEMENT TESTS, AND (5) PRODUCE THESE BOOKS IN HINDI. THE ENSUING GUIDE FOR THOSE WHO WRITE AND…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Guidelines, Hindi, Reading Materials
Download full textMcCullough, Constance M. – 1965
A reading project was initiated by the National Institute of Education in India to (1) produce textbooks and workbooks, field test the books, and train teachers to use them, (2) produce teachers manuals, (3) construct first-grade tests, (4) construct achievement tests, and (5) produce these books in Hindi. The ensuing guide for those who write and…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Guidelines, Hindi, Reading Materials
Texas Education Agency, Austin. – 1987
The Texas Education Agency has developed this guide to assist members of local textbook committees who are responsible for studying and selecting textbooks and learning systems for use in Texas school districts. The State Board of Education has approved all the listed textbooks, but it does not recommend specific books. Rather, general criteria…
Descriptors: Check Lists, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Criteria, Guidelines
Peer reviewedNey, Jim – English Journal, 1982
Lists 25 things that teachers should consider when evaluating the linguistic components of the texts they select and use for English grammar and writing instruction. (RL)
Descriptors: English Instruction, Evaluation Criteria, Grammar, Guidelines
Delaware State Dept. of Public Instruction, Dover. – 1987
In compliance with Title 14, Section 12 of the Delaware Code, this document sets forth statewide policies and guidelines developed by the Delaware State Board of Education for selecting textbooks and other educational materials. After a brief introduction and a policy statement, recommendations are provided to local school districts for…
Descriptors: Controversial Issues (Course Content), Elementary Secondary Education, Guidelines, Instructional Material Evaluation
California State Board of Education, Sacramento. – 1983
This Invitation to Submit Materials provides an overview of the total instructional materials adoption-distribution process and specific instructions relating to initial submissions for materials to be used in California schools--kindergarten through grades 1 to 8--in the areas of art, music, bilingual and bicultural education, English as a Second…
Descriptors: Art Education, Bilingual Education, Compliance (Legal), Elementary Education
Britton, Gwyneth; Lumpkin, Margaret – 1977
Containing quantitative analyses of 49 reading, literature, and social studies series, this resource guide is intended for use by parents and educators who are concerned with sex, race, and career role bias in elementary school textbooks. The eight chapters of the guide include the following: charts of major character role and career role…
Descriptors: Aspiration, Career Awareness, Child Role, Elementary Education
Interracial Books for Children Bulletin, 1976
Various articles include the following concerns: a year-long study shows that 66 books about Asian Americans are elitist, racist, and sexist; practical guidelines for selection of nonracist, nonsexist books are provided; a noted playwright looks at the image of Asian Americans in children's books and finds it racist science fiction; the…
Descriptors: Asian Americans, Asian History, Bibliographies, Books
