Models for Textbook Evaluation

Abstract

This article focuses on the content of EFL/ESL textbooks as they are one of the significant resources for English
teachers. What is the best content for textbooks in English language classroom with divers student population? How much is
culture depicted and which culture? Is this the source culture, target culture or international culture? The article below explores
varied criteria for textbook evaluation offered by different authors. It discusses the importance of relationship between teachers
and textbooks and shows different models for textbook evaluation which teachers can use for making their choices.