Material evaluation in English language classrooms at secondary level.

Abstract

The study is investigating the assimilation of Pakistani English textbooks with material designing and language learning process. This study takes into consideration the strengths, weaknesses and suggestions for necessary changes for Pakistani English Textbooks. A checklist was developed for textbook analysis, to answer the research questions. The checklist items were related to goals, content and sequence of language skills material: listening, speaking, reading, writing and grammar. English Textbook of grade-9 published by “Punjab Textbook Board” was considered as teaching material. Each unit of the textbook was explored by the parameter of checklist, qualitatively and quantitatively. The results showed that English textbook needs to be revised according to the latest patterns of communicative language teaching and learning.