KnowledgeBases > Checklist for ESL Textbook Selection
| A. Program and Course | Yes | No |
| Does the textbook support the goals and curriculum of the program? | ||
| Is the textbook part of a series, and if so, would using the entire series be appropriate? | ||
| Are a sufficient number of the course objectives addressed by the textbook? | ||
| Was this textbook written for learners of this age group and background? | ||
| Does the textbook reflect learners’ preferences in terms of layout, design, and organization? | ||
| Is the textbook sensitive to the cultural background and interests of the students? | ||
| B. Skills | ||
| Are the skills presented in the textbook appropriate to the course? | ||
| Does the textbook provide learners with adequate guidance as they are acquiring these skills? | ||
| Do the skills that are presented in the textbook include a wide range of cognitive skills that will be challenging to learners? | ||
| C. Exercises and Activities | ||
| Do the exercises and activities in the textbook promote learners’ language development? | ||
| Is there a balance between controlled and free exercises? | ||
| Do the exercises and activities reinforce what students have already learned and represent a progression from simple to more complex? | ||
| Are the exercises and activities varied in format so that they will continually motivate and challenge learners? | ||
| D. Practical Concerns | ||
| Is the textbook available? | ||
| Can the textbook be obtained in a timely manner? | ||
| Is the textbook cost-effective? |
Source:
Center for Applied Linguistics Digest. December 2002. Captured from the web at http://www.cal.org/resources/digest/0210garinger.html on 02/18/2004.
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