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    This document discusses the textbook method of teaching. It provides definitions of textbooks and workbooks, noting that textbooks present organized material to stimulate learning while workbooks provide practice. The document outlines the strengths and weaknesses of textbooks, including that they provide a structured approach but may not engage students' interests. It also lists qualities of good textbooks like being appropriate to students' levels and needs. Finally, it provides objectives and suggested links for further reading.

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    This document discusses the textbook method of teaching. It provides definitions of textbooks and workbooks, noting that textbooks present organized material to stimulate learning while workbooks provide practice. The document outlines the strengths and weaknesses of textbooks, including that they provide a structured approach but may not engage students' interests. It also lists qualities of good textbooks like being appropriate to students' levels and needs. Finally, it provides objectives and suggested links for further reading.

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    University of Education Lahore

    Department of English

    Course Title General Methods of Teaching

    Programme: BS English

    Course Code: ……EDUC1112……………………

    Instructor Name: ………Asya Mushtaq…………………..….


    Unit # 3
    Methods Of Teaching

    Text Book Method


    Course Objectives

    • At the completion of the course the students will be able to:


    • Select a suitable method or strategy to make his/her teaching effective in local context
    • Apply various teaching methods and strategies during teaching of their subjects.
    INTRODUCTION

    • A textbook is a book used for the


    study of a subject.
    • Students use a textbook to
    learn facts and methods about a
    certain subject.
    • Textbooks sometimes have questions
    to test the knowledge and
    understanding of the learner.
    Continue…

    • The concept of text books have


    changed in the last century. It is
    basically used as a source of
    information, Now it becomes as a
    course of study a set of unit plan and
    learning guide as well.
    Continue…

    • A textbook is usually lent to students


    by a school to accompany a course the
    school is teaching.
    Continue…

    There are several different approaches


    for teaching a child to become
    productive, educated learners.
    Continue…

    • This traditional approach uses graded


    textbooks or workbooks that follow a
    scope and sequence. Each subject is
    covered in 180 daily increments per
    school year for a span of 12 years.
    Teacher’s manuals, tests and record
    keeping materials are usually
    available.
    Work Books

    • A workbook is a type of textbook that


    has only practice questions and
    exercises.
    • A booklet containing problem and
    exercise that a student may work
    directly on the pages
    Continue…

    • Work books are very useful tools


    when used in conjunction with a great
    textbook or lesson plan.
    Continue…

    • Workbooks are designed not to teach


    but to provide practice and to
    highlight areas which need more
    learning.
    Definitions of Textbook

    • Oxford English dictionary: “A book used as a standard work for the study of a
    particular subject, a manual of instructions in a subject of study “

    • L.J Lewis: “Text book is tool both for the pupil and the teacher”

    • Lagne: “It is a standard book for any particular branch of study”

    • Bacon: “A book designed for classroom use, carefully prepared by experts in the
    field and equipped with the usual teaching devices”
    Continue…

    • According to Foshery “Text book is a basic source of ideas and information.


    • It presents material in an organized sequence, regulated for reading skills
    • and can be used to stimulate many kinds of activities”.
    Qualities of Good text book

    • It should have clear statement of the


    authors theory, point of view and
    purpose.
    • It should recognized desirable aims of
    education.
    • It should recognized employ
    significant instructional aids
    • It should be typed attractively and
    clearly.
    Continue…

    • It should be according to the mental


    level of the students.
    • It should be according to the demand
    of the modern era.
    • It should employ significant
    instructional material.
    • It should be typed clearly.
    Weaknesses of the textbook approach

    • The textbook/workbook approach


    doesn’t take into consideration
    children’s individual learning style or
    their interests.
    Continue…

    • Lake of direct experience


    • May not reflect students Needs
    • Expensive
    • Information may go out of date
    • Activities may boring
    Continue…

    • Text books doesn’t encourage original,


    independent thinking as much as non-
    traditional approaches.
    Strengths of the textbook approach

    • Everything is laid out for ease of use.


    • It has definite levels of
    accomplishment.
    • Testing and assigning grades is easy to
    do.
    Suggested Links

    • http://www.kendallhunt.com/contentarealiteracy/Articles/Hinchman.pdf
    • file:///C:/Users/asya/Downloads/771-1-1314-1-10-20140224%20(2).pdf
    • http://www.educatingtoday.com/the-textbook-approach-to-education/

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