EN

Scientific Publications

Important: This page is frozen. New documents are now available in the digital repository  DSpace

Abstract

Textbooks play a vital role in education, serving as structured resources that guide teaching and learning processes. This study undertakes a comparative examination of the Algerian “My Book of English” textbook and “the UK English Junior textbook for grade 1”, aiming to shed light on their shared attributes and distinctive features. Employing a mixed-method design, the study collected qualitative and quantitative data through an eclectic checklist for textbook analysis and a questionnaire targeting third-year primary school EFL teachers. The research sample consists of 25 third-year primary school EFL teachers from various schools in Souk Ahras during the academic year 2022-2023. The participants were selected randomly from sixty-nine primary schools. In addition to the questionnaire, a checklist was employed to analyze both textbooks comprehensively. The findings unveiled that both textbooks prioritize the development of the four language skills, comprehensive grammar coverage, and shared instructional approaches that underscore interaction and learner-centeredness. These textbooks also meet young learners\' needs by providing age-appropriate content. Contrasts emerged between the two textbooks, particularly in terms of visual appeal, where the UK English textbook showcased high-quality images compared to the Algerian textbook. Furthermore, disparities encompassed structural elements, length, unit organization, and activity types. The Algerian textbook distinguished itself by offering a range of activities compared to the UK English textbook\'s approach. In summary, this comparative study contributes to understanding the role of textbooks in EFL instruction, highlighting their strengths and differences. The insights gained from this research can be of a great help for textbook designer as well as primary school EFL teacher. Therefore, it can inform curriculum design and teaching strategies, for the ultimate aim of enriching language education in primary schools.

BibTex