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The extent to which principles of task design and materials development are employed in a grade 9 English textbook of Ethiopia.
| Title: | The extent to which principles of task design and materials development are employed in a grade 9 English textbook of Ethiopia. |
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| Authors: | Mengesha, Yohannes Tefera1 yohatef@yahoo.com, Mahlalela, Babazile2 bmahlalela@yahoo.com |
| Source: | NAWA Journal of Language & Communication. Jun2017, Vol. 11 Issue 1, p54-67. 14p. |
| Abstract: | This study aims to examine the extent to which considerations of syllabus design and materials development are employed in a grade 9 English textbook of Ethiopia - English for Ethiopia: Secondary English Course: Grade 9 Students Book, with particular emphasis on principles of task design and materials development. The study comprises descriptive research and data were collected using coding form. Half (50%) of the contents of the Grade 9 English Textbook (6 of 12) were used for content analysis. Data were analysed quantitatively. The study revealed that many of the listening, reading and speaking lessons are appropriate in terms of providing comprehensible input, engaging students cognitively and affectively, promoting emotional/affective involvement and facilitating better language use. Similarly, visual imaging is also well taken care of, with the exception of a few of the vocabulary and grammar lessons. Some drawbacks were also identified with regard to the vocabulary and the grammar lessons in terms of providing comprehensible input and enhancing language use. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
| Subject Terms: | *Secondary education, *Teaching aids, *Content analysis, *Education, English language education, English language textbooks for foreign speakers |
| Geographic Terms: | Ethiopia |
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| ISSN: | 19933835 |
| Database: | Communication & Mass Media Complete |
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