Criteria for Coursebook Assessment

Box 13.2: Criteria for coursebook assessment

Importance	Criterion
7	Objetives explicity laid out in an introduction and implement in the material
5	Approach educationally and socially acceptable to target community
7	Clear attractive layout; print easy to read
6	Appropiate visual materials available
5.8	Interesting topic tasks
7	Varied topics and tasks, so as to provide for different learner levels, learning styles, interests, etc.
7	Clear instructions
5	Systematic coverange of syllabus
7	Content clearly organized and graded (sequenced by difficulty)
2	Periodic review and test sections
7	Plenty of authentic language
6	Good pronunciation explanation and practice
6	Good vocabulay explanation and practice
7	Good grammar explanation and practice
7	Fluency practice in all four skills
7	Encourange learners to develop own learning strategies and to become independent in their learning
7	Adequate guidance for the teacher; not too heavy preparation load
7	Audio cassettes / CD
1	Readily available locally

Generally the coursebook “touchstone 1b, Cambridge”, is so completes according to reinforcing the four macro skills.