The widespread use of commercially produced coursebooks tailored to a global market remains a reality within English language teaching (ELT) across a broad range of teaching contexts. Most of these coursebooks profess to being vaguely communicative in their approach, while at the same time attempting to package and present language as a…

To determine how topical coverage in introductory textbooks may have changed from the 1980s to the present, the author examined topic coverage in full-length and brief introductory textbooks from this time period. Because 98% of the teachers use textbooks for the introductory course and the majority do not assign reading beyond the textbook, the…

In this article, we develop an argument for better integrating the political science curricula on methodology with gender politics. We demonstrate how these two areas are presently distinct and nonoverlapping with an analysis of commonly used methodology and women and politics textbooks. We examine the implications of these results for female…

To attain the goal of scientific literacy, the nature of science (NOS) is one of the areas that should be addressed. In many countries, the training of scientifically literate generations is a fundamental aim of science education, as a result there is an emphasis on NOS in science curricula and curricular materials. Textbooks prepared to teach…

This paper attempts to identify the nature of formal environmental education in Bangladesh at school level with particular reference to the national curriculum. The main objective of the study is to assess the contents of the school textbooks for each standard, and to see whether the diversified themes covered are a good representation of…

Most American colleges and universities offer gateway biology courses to meet the needs of three undergraduate audiences: biology and related science majors, many of whom will become biomedical researchers; premedical students meeting medical school requirements and preparing for the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT); and students completing…

Reviews TEXTBOOK OF PSYCHOLOGY and the accompanying instructor's manual by Hebb, Donderi, and Henderson (1987). States that, although the book is well written, it omits the general psychology topics that most students find interesting. Includes a response by the authors in which they discuss the purpose of the book. (GEA)

The authors argue that an introductory course in American politics should be just like other college courses: an attempt to convey to students the information and insights produced by scholars who have studied the subject matter. There should be no propaganda or therapy. (Author/RM)

Suggests that economics textbooks are often misleading in their discussions of the shape of the long-run average cost curve. Clarifies and amplifies the importance of the concept of return to scale and the concept of economies of scale. Identifies illustrations provided in textbooks as the greatest source of confusion. (KO)

Discusses the meaning of the federal court reversals on the "Mozert v. Hawkins County Board of Education" and "Smith v. Alabama State Board of Education" cases. (MD)

Illustrates the debate between (1) those holding the mechanic view that form must be imposed on writing, enabling the selection of relevant details, and (2) those holding the neo-Coleridgean organic view that as one writes one's thinking assumes shape, structure being indivisible from content. Contrasts textbooks by R. Decker and D. Murray. (JG)

Criticizes the three leading Russian textbooks used in West Germany for not basing their phonetic teaching on a firm knowledge of Russian phonemes. Suggestions are made for incorporating a "minimum phonetics" into a basic Russian course. Authentic language situations, imitation, and theory are important. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

Discusses the relationship between psychological ethics and the teaching of psychology. Reviews the manner in which ethics is presented in college psychology instruction through textbooks and specific ethics courses. Analyzes ethical psychology instruction principles set forth by the American Psychological Association and how these principles…

Presents a conceptual approach to the legislative process which includes coverage of the role of the media. Major texts are reviewed in terms of their coverage of the media topic. Suggestions are made for ways in which the role of the media can be more appropriately presented and emphasized in political science courses. (Author)

Describes the nature and form of knowledge that should be in social studies textbooks. Argues that substantial knowledge can be used by academic reviewers and teachers as a framework for analysis of social studies texts and to encourage dialogue about the purpose and structure of social studies lessons. (BSR)