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Jones, Dustin L.; Jacobbe, Tim – Journal of Statistics Education, 2014
We analyzed the statistical content within mathematics textbooks used in courses for preparing elementary teachers. Six textbooks commonly used in the United States comprised our sample. Each task in statistical sections was analyzed using both the levels of the GAISE framework (Franklin et al. 2007) and phases of the statistical problem solving…
Descriptors: Elementary School Curriculum, Preservice Teacher Education, Preservice Teachers, Textbook Content
Aydin, Selami – Online Submission, 2012
The studies on English as a Foreign Language (EFL) course books have mainly focused on the presentation of language and communicative skills rather than teachers' perceptions of the presentation of those skills. Thus, this study aims to investigate how teachers perceive the presentation of main language skills in a course book. The sample group in…
Descriptors: Measures (Individuals), English (Second Language), Language Skills, Speech Skills
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Schumm, Jeanne Shay; And Others – Journal of Developmental Education, 1992
Presents results of a content analysis of 46 postsecondary reading textbooks to assess the texts' incorporation of features that enhance learning. Describes the use of a modified version of Singer's Friendly Text Inventory to analyze the texts in terms of organization, explication, conceptual density, metadiscourse, and instructional devices. (DMM)
Descriptors: Content Analysis, Postsecondary Education, Reading Materials, Remedial Reading
Harrison, Robert L., Jr. – 1988
The "recurring author" is one whose works appear many times at different levels in instructional units found in literature textbook series. A descriptive case study discussed the treatment of a recurring author, William Shakespeare, using units in a sample of six literature textbook series. Developed to describe, to code, and to analyze…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Content Analysis, Curriculum Research, English Literature
Stahl, Norman A.; And Others – 1986
Since current research and theory question many of the traditional methods and techniques of teaching vocabulary, a study was made to determine the content of 55 college vocabulary texts and the extent to which the content was consistent with empirical evidence. The study investigated the techniques used to teach word knowledge and whether they…
Descriptors: Content Analysis, Higher Education, Instructional Material Evaluation, Reading Improvement
Lidstone, John Graham – 1985
This study investigates the role of textbooks in secondary geography instruction. In chapter 1, the origins and purpose of this study are outlined, and chapter 2 is a literature review of English and U.S. research that mentions geography textbooks while focusing specifically on content analysis. Chapter 3 outlines the broad case study approach…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Content Analysis, Foreign Countries, Geography