Teachers' perceptions toward EFL textbook

Abstract

Teachers have an important role in determining a good textbook for students. However, it seems difficult because the teachers should have academic and non-academic considerations. This qualitative research aims to investigate 10 teachers’ perceptions toward the use of EFL textbook and the strength and weakness of the ’English Ok’ textbook used in 5 schools in Bandung. Through the questionnaire, interview and document analysis, 80% of teachers said that the use of the textbook was helpful and important for them. They used the textbook as the source of learning and made an effective time in transferring the knowledge. Meanwhile, 20% of teachers perceived that they preferred to use adapting materials from other resources as the materials than the book. In terms of practical consideration (accessibility, attractiveness, accessibility, and publication), layout and design, content (materials, practice, and activities), learners’ need and language accuracy, the ‘English ok’ book was considered as a good textbook. The weaknesses of the textbook were the unavailability of the audiocassette, answer sheet and exercise preparation for the national examination. Involving more participants are recommended to find out the perceptions of anti-textbook teachers.

Afghan EFL instructors’ perceptions of English textbooks

“…Moreover, the majority of the instructors believed that textbooks served as a syllabus in English teaching. The findings support those of the studies by Okitasari and Palupi (2019), Ayu and Indrawati (2019), Ahmadi and Derakhshan (2016), Seferaj (2015), and Cheng et al (2011) who reported that English textbooks functioned as a plan for lessons, a source of assessment and assignments and a plan for instructors' daily instructions. It is inconsistent with the findings of the study by Vanha (2017) and Guerrettaz and Johnston (2013) whose participants stated that the textbooks had a restricting role.…”

“…They concluded that teachers held positive attitudes towards the textbooks. Other studies (e.g., Khosiyono et al., 2019 ; Okitasari and Palupi 2019 ; Khodabandeh and Mombini, 2018 ; Tawalbeh, 2018 ) came to similar conclusions. They reported that EFL teachers considered textbooks an effective source for learners.…”

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“…As the T2 stated that the publisher has mapped the material into the current Indonesia curriculum as well as its syllabus teaching. It was supported by Okitasari and Palupi, (2020) who stated that a good textbook should provide an outline of the syllabus for the teacher. It is useful to assist the teacher in applying curriculum in the process of teaching and learning (Ayu & Indrawati, 2019).…”

“…Regarding this topic, some previous related studies to teachers' perception toward the implementation of English textbooks, as mentioned by Okitasari and Palupi (2020) conducted a study regarding teacher's perception toward EFL Textbook "English OK" in 2019. Then, it found that teachers said that the book was helpful and important since it is considered a good textbook.…”

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“…Data of this study were of two kinds: results of checklist evaluation and results of verbal information representing participants' opinion. Data of the checklist evaluation were collected by applying the checklist to assess the quality of each textbook (Okitasari & Palupi, 2019;Mukundan et al, 2011). Firstly, each textbook was read thoroughly by the researcher then the impressive checklist was applied to evaluate.…”