Checklist for ESL Textbook Selection
Dawn Gardner (2002)
A. Program and course
YES NO
Does the textbook support the program's goals and curriculum ?
X
Is the textbook part of a series, and if so, would it be appropriate to use
the entire series?
X
X
Is a sufficient number of the course objectives addressed in the textbook?
Was this textbook written for students of this age group and background?
X
Does the textbook reflect students' preferences in terms of design,
design, and organization?
X
Is the textbook sensitive to students' cultural background and interests ?
X
B. Competences
Are the skills presented in the textbook appropriate for the course?
X
Does the textbook provide students with appropriate guidance as they
acquire these skills?
X
Do the skills presented in the textbook include a wide range of cognitive
skills that will be challenging for students?
X
Exercises and activities
Do the exercises and activities in the textbook promote students'
language development?
X
X
Is there a balance between controlled and free exercises?
Do the exercises and activities reinforce what students have already
learned and represent a progression from simple to more complex?
X
Do the exercises and activities vary in format so that they continually
motivate and challenge students?
X
D. Practical concerns
Is the textbook available?
X
Can the textbook be obtained in a timely manner?
X
Is the textbook profitable?
X
When doing the study of the book it is observed that it coincides with the
curriculum since it corresponds to the age and the exercises are according to the
themes.