BOX 13.2: CRITERIA FOR COURSEBOOK ASSESSMENT

Importance	Criterion
//	Objectives explicitly laid out in an introduction, an implemented in the material	7
//	Approach educationally and socially acceptable to target community	7
//	Clear attractive layout; print easy to read	7
//	Appropriate visual materials available	7
//	Interesting topics and tasks	7
//	Varied topics and tasks, so as to provide for different learner levels, learning styles, interests, etc.	6
//	Clear instructions	7
?	Systematic coverage of syllabus	?
//	Content clearly organized and graded (sequenced by difficulty)	7
//	Periodic review and test sections	7
//	Plenty of authentic language	7
//	Good pronunciation explanation and practice	6
//	Good vocabulary explanation and practice	6
//	Good grammar presentation and practice	7
//	Fluency practice in all four skills	7
//	Encourages 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	7
//	Readily available locally	7