Abstract

A textbook plays an important factor in teaching and learning processes. Thus, this study attempted to analyze an English textbook entitled Bahasa Inggris Bahasa Inggris SMA/MA SMK/MAK Kelas X which is used by almost teachers in secondary level education. This study used qualitative study by using Biocchi’s (2000) coursebook evaluation and interview which was adopted open-ended questions from Biocchi’s (2000) coursebook evaluation. The analysis encircled the contents, grammar, levels of the material, kind of the materials, and the methodology used in the textbook. The results revealed that this textbook was well designed and encouraged students’ autonomy to learn and use the language. Besides, this textbook achieved Biocchi’s (2000) coursebook evaluation (contents, grammar focus, level, material, and methodology) well. Although this book is good enough, there is a weakness; it is not provided by CD for listening activity, so the teachers have to find and create their own audio.

Highlights

  • Textbook has been regarded as an important component in most EFL classroom

  • The researchers conducted an analysis to know the quality of Bahasa Inggris Bahasa Inggris SMA/MA SMK/MAK Kelas X and the use of Fiorella Biocchi’s (2000) coursebook evaluation checklist by constructing a research problem, that is how the quality of Bahasa Inggris SMA/MA SMK/MAK Kelas X Semester 1 based on Fiorella Biocchi (2000) is

  • There were some points in this coursebook evaluation that cover content, grammar focus, level, material, and methodology with several questions below

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Introduction

Textbook has been regarded as an important component in most EFL classroom. It serves a ready-made text and task with possible appropriate level for the most class. It is a part of curriculum that contains material for learning. Tomlinson (2003) mentions that a textbook is a guide for teacher and students and a map of what they will do and what they have done. The textbook guides the teacher construct various activities in the classroom and design language assessment of the activities conducted. The textbook is essential element in language classroom

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