An Analysis Of English 9th Grade Turkish Efl Coursebook For High School According To Critical Thinking And Problem Solving In 21st Century Principles

Abstract

This study looks at how critical thinking and problem-solving abilities can be developed using Uplift Coursebook, a Ministry of National Education English Course textbook intended for English language instruction (ELT) at the ninth grade level. The study is to look into how course materials assist these abilities in a setting where problem-solving and critical thinking are becoming more and more crucial in reading skills. The document analysis method, which is a qualitative research method, was used in the process of finding and analyzing the values in the book.A checklist for reading skills that was based on the Facione Model was used to conduct the analysis. Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities were assessed in relation to the coursebook's objectives, exercises, and provided materials. The coursebook's capacity to promote student participation and its student-centered approach were also taken into consideration.Results indicate that the coursebook has a great deal of promise for fostering critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. It is said, meanwhile, that certain areas still need work and that putting the suggested tactics into practice can assist support these skills more successfully.As a conclusion, this study offers a foundation for comprehending the function of Grade 9 ELT coursebooks in fostering critical thinking and problem-solving abilities as well as pinpointing areas in which these abilities may be strengthened.