The Evaluation of English Coursebook for Young Learners When English Rings a Bell: A Survey Research

  • Sahril Nur Universitas Negeri Makassar
  • Zul Astri Universitas Muslim Maros
  • Sanaria Maneba Universitas Dayanu Ikhsanuddin
  • Fhadli Noer Institut Teknologi dan Kesehatan Permata Ilmu Maros
  • Kasmawati Kasmawati Universitas Muslim Maros
Keywords: Evaluation, English Coursebook, Young Learners

Abstract

This research aimed to assess When English Rings a Bell, an introductory English textbook. In addition, this research seeks to examine one textbook used in seventh-grade classrooms. This research aims to determine if the goals of the English textbook When English Rings a Bell align with the principles of teaching English to young students. When English Rings a Bell, the researcher, the evaluation checklist from (Bilash, 2009), and the textbook's material served as the research instruments. Overall, the textbook seems like it would be a good fit for young learners in terms of several aspects, such as General Appearance, Layout and Design, Activities, and Language skills.). In addition, the textbook fulfills the principles of teaching for young learner

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Published
2022-12-30
How to Cite
Nur, S., Astri, Z., Maneba, S., Noer, F., & Kasmawati, K. (2022). The Evaluation of English Coursebook for Young Learners When English Rings a Bell: A Survey Research. Seltics Journal: Scope of English Language Teaching Literature and Linguistics, 5(2), 73-80. https://doi.org/10.46918/seltics.v5i2.1574

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