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Coursebooks in ELT
A broad look at an ever-scrutinized ELT
staple
Sample Coursebooks Focus on IELTS
Inside Out
Upstream
Outcomes
Coursebook Orientations
➢ Teacher-Based
➢ Student-Based
➢ Learner Centered
➢ Field of Knowledge Centered
➔ Project Oriented
➔ Time-specific
➔ Workbook Oriented
Coursebook Components
Grammar KnowledgeActivit
iesReadings Vocabula
ry ListsLanguage
Skills and Systems
Tips
Extra Ideas
Fixed
Expressi
ons
Idioms
PictionariesChapter
Summaries
Activiti
es
Projects
Resources
CDsTests
Quizzes
Coursebooks’ Pros ❖Efficiently organized to help students
see their progress.
❖Well structured syllabus.
❖Interesting content.
❖Consistent grammar.
❖Appropriate vocabulary and use of language .
❖Excellent reading and listening material.
Coursebooks’ Pros 1.Planning syllabus.
2.Creative material.
3. Content based on learner's level (development of skills and C.C ).
4. Save time with planning lessons and evaluations.
5. Provide a source of ideas and methodology.
Coursebook’s Cons
Teachers rely too much on them (Kanyapiar, 2009)
The grammar is not always consistent.
Many follow the same grammar syllabus
Texts are not very engaging
Seems like the only way the class can move forward.
Adding, adapting and replacing
Thank you!