Abstract
This study sought to understand the gap between the ideal selection criteria and the reality of selection by exploring the selection process of elementary school teachers and to seek alternatives to the realistic selection criteria. The following research results could be derived through questionnaires and FGI interviews with 62 students from 90 elementary schools in Incheon. First, the standard for selecting certified textbooks for elementary school teachers was almost the same as the example standard presented in the manual of the Ministry of Education. Second, apart from the standard proposal for selecting certified textbooks, there was a tendency to prioritize adopted textbooks based on individual teachers’ subjective standards. Third, the Textbook Selection Committee was hurt by receiving negative feedback from fellow teachers about their choices during the textbook selection process. The task became more difficult and stressful, offering fewer rewards in the process of selecting textbooks. Fourth, the proposal for an alternative test textbook standard was presented, encompassing a total of eight questions in three areas: appropriateness, diversity, and usefulness.
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