An evaluation of the textbook “English for today” for class 9 & 10

Abstract

The topic for this study is an evaluation of the textbook 'English for Today' for class & X. In this course book NCTB authority uses linear progression. They gradually Vance from simple to complex in logical way and they hardly use one term more n once. Curriculum of the book is like boring to English language learners as the language manner bring the same terms repeatedly. Instead, they can bring various student universities to stimulate learners. There are some forms in the book but real life functions are really absent in this text The coordinator of the book can include some functional exercises and lessons the framework of the course. They can add real life functions in the syllabus. They can give comprehensions for students reading and exercises as well. Also they give incomplete reading passage which should be filled up by students. In this students can enhance creativity of writing. Sometimes language instructors can Q-cards to students for practice and presentation. Thus, they can drill intellectuality by doing presentation, practice and production (PPP). To these, the coordinator of the text book can arrange some role play like group pair work, presentation, drama, situational dialogue, etc. There is little attention to accelerate students' awareness in the text book. If the can grow awareness, students will not commit mistakes in writing and in three skills. In another word, the instructors have to control students' inertia better learning. Teachers can ask to write kind of composition, paragraph applying different tenses. To develop word stock, 5% new words can be added in 'English for Today' for class IX & X. This English course book presents only one skill (reading) whereas a good course book keeps balance among four basic skills. Listening is totally neglected in 'English for Today' for class IX & X. Therefore the syllabus designers can emphasize all four skills like reading, writing, speaking & listening for betterment of future leaders of the country. Also some digital devices like audio cassette, video cassette and computer can be given for students in their classrooms to increase listening and speaking skills. Then we can get the reflection of real digital Bangladesh.