Evaluation of the higher secondary textbook “English For Today” from CLT perspective

Abstract

Textbook is an irreplaceable component while teaching any subject; language teaching and learning falls under this as well. As language is not a product but a process, the way it is used in the surroundings is constantly going through a modification process as well. Thus, in order to acquire a language, the materials used should be updated as well. The more the materials, the contents and the tasks are communicative, real-life based, the more an effective teaching and learning situation can be assured. For this reason, evaluation of textbook is a very crucial factor. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the higher secondary textbook “English For Today” based on its contents, activities, areas focused (four language skills) and the whole approach of the book, whether it is communicative or not.