Evaluating and Developing Criteria For Textbook and Materials

When developing age-criteria specific, what does it primarily relate to?

• The potential environment

• The age of the target learners

• Geographic location

• Weather patterns

• Preferred learning styles

When developing local criteria, what is the primary focus?

• Current international affairs

• Theoretical frameworks  

• The actual or potential

         environment

• Historical landmarks in the area

It is important to trial the criteria to ensure that the criteria are sufficient, answerable, reliable and useful. Revisions can then be made ______ the actual evaluation begins.

• during

• after

• before

• midway

What is the primary purpose of a "Pre-use evaluation" when assessing materials for schools?

• Assessing materials during their actual use in the classroom.

• Determining the overall success or failure of materials after they have been used.

• Making predictions about the potential value of materials before they are used.

• Developing a comprehensive and principled evaluation framework.

  
  

During a "Whilst (In)-Use evaluation" of educational materials, what is the primary source of feedback considered?

• Feedback from educational researchers.

• Feedback from curriculum developers.

• Feedback from teachers and students.

• Feedback from parents.

What is one of the key purposes of materials evaluation in schools according to the information provided?

• Selecting appropriate materials.

• Determining the effectiveness of teachers.

• Identifying strengths and weaknesses in the school infrastructure.

• Informing future marketing strategies.

The evaluation will help the teacher or program developer in making decisions on ________ the appropriate textbook

• drafting 

• selecting

• replacing

What are the 3 types of evaluation that have been proposed by Cunningsworth (1995) and Ellis (1997)?

• Before, mid, after 

• First-use, mid, last 

• Pre-use, In-use, Post-use

In textbook evaluation, the 4 skills fall under general attributes.

• yes

• no

• not stated

Explain the importance of ongoing evaluation and development of educational materials.

• To prevent students from understanding the content

• To make the materials more confusing and difficult for students

• To waste time and resources on unnecessary updates

• To ensure that the content remains relevant, accurate, and engaging for students, and to allow for continuous improvement and adaptation to changing educational needs and standards.