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Joseph J. Slade; Regan A. R. Gurung – Teaching of Psychology, 2024
Background: Textbooks shape the content and structure of most introductory psychology courses. It is important to compare the content of textbooks to assist educators in making the best textbook choice. Objective: The purpose of this study was to conduct an analysis of five commonly used introductory psychology textbooks and examine the extent of…
Descriptors: Textbooks, Psychology, Undergraduate Study, Textbook Evaluation
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Bing Wei; Zhangyu Zhan; Zhimeng Jiang; Linwei Yu – Research in Science Education, 2025
Intellectual demands of learning outcomes in the intended curriculum have always been a concern across the field of science education. In particular, the representation of those learning outcomes stipulated by the intended curriculum in science textbooks has become a big issue for both science curriculum studies and science teaching practice. To…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Elementary Secondary Education, Chemistry, Science Instruction
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Pia Mikander; Henri Satokangas – Education, Citizenship and Social Justice, 2025
Historically, education for active citizenship has not been a high priority in Finnish schools. In this discursive study of Finnish social studies textbooks for grades 4-6, we investigate how students are encouraged to practice active citizenship, where the focus of active citizenship lies, and how active citizenship is limited in antidemocratic…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Elementary School Students, Elementary School Teachers, Elementary School Curriculum
Seaman, Julia E.; Seaman, Jeff – Bay View Analytics, 2021
This study explores how faculty members select and use the educational materials employed in their courses. The primary sample represents all teaching faculty across all types of degree-granting higher education institution in the United States. Two subgroups of faculty are called out for detailed examination: those teaching large-enrollment…
Descriptors: Electronic Publishing, Textbooks, Textbook Selection, Textbook Evaluation
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Lee, HeeJeong Jasmine; Messom, Chris; Yau, Kok-Lim Alvin – Turkish Online Journal of Educational Technology - TOJET, 2013
An electronic textbook (e-Textbook) is a digitized (or electronic) form of textbook, which normally needs an endorsement by the national or state government when it is used in the K-12 education system. E-Textbooks have been envisioned to replace existing paper-based textbooks due to its educational advantages. Hence, it is of paramount importance…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Investigations, Textbooks, Program Implementation
Watt, Michael G. – Online Submission, 2009
The purpose of this article was to review published research literature about procedures used to select textbooks in the USA. The contents of books, collected works, reports and journal articles were analysed, and summaries of the contents were then organised chronologically to present a commentary on the topic. The results showed that procedures…
Descriptors: Textbooks, Textbook Selection, Journal Articles, Literature Reviews
Parker, Barbara – American School Board Journal, 1979
Describes the work of Mel and Norma Gabler and their campaign against what they have determined are "improper" textbooks. (IRT)
Descriptors: Censorship, Elementary Secondary Education, Textbook Selection, Textbook Standards
American School Board Journal, 1979
Provides a brief description of the current state of book censorship in Warsaw, Indiana, and of some of the community response to the censorship. (IRT)
Descriptors: Censorship, Elementary Secondary Education, Textbook Selection, Textbook Standards
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Frager, Alan M.; Vanterpool, Maureen – Reading Horizons, 1993
Presents a point-counterpoint discussion focusing on four issues involved in the positive and negative values of using textbooks: (1) encyclopedic or comprehensive; (2) third-hand sources or efficient compilations; (3) expensive or cost effective; and (4) authors, known and unknown. Suggests that textbook adoption decisions should be based on the…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Textbook Evaluation, Textbook Selection, Textbook Standards
HOLMES, ELIZABETH; AND OTHERS – 1963
MOST SUGGESTIONS FOR TEXTBOOKS CHANGES EMANATING FROM CITIZEN'S GROUPS CONCERN THREE ITEMS--THE DEGREES TO WHICH CONTENT IS RELEVANT TO ALL ELEMENTS OF SOCIETY, TO THE CONDITIONS OF ALL SOCIETY AND TO VALUES REFLECTIVE OF THE AMERICAN WAY OF LIFE. ALL PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEMS OF THE GREAT CITIES EMPLOY SIMILAR CRITERIA IN MAKING TEXTBOOK SELECTIONS.…
Descriptors: Educational Needs, Textbook Content, Textbook Evaluation, Textbook Selection
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Reynolds, John C., Jr. – Educational Leadership, 1976
The textbooks used by public schools generally reflect the values and essential priorities of that society, and in cases of value and attitude conflicts arising in curriculum design, textbooks are apt to become prime targets for criticism. (MM)
Descriptors: American History, Curriculum Development, Educational History, Textbook Selection
American School Board Journal, 1979
Provides guidelines a board of education should follow before a censorship controversy arises. Also includes a brief list of organizations that can assist in the preparation of guidelines for the selection of textbooks and other curricular materials, and, in handling complaints. (Author/IRT)
Descriptors: Board of Education Policy, Censorship, Guidelines, Textbook Selection
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Hook, Frank – English Education, 1971
A discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of using an anthology as a text in a literature course. (RD)
Descriptors: Anthologies, Course Objectives, English Instruction, Literature
Texas Education Agency, Austin. – 1991
This manual on the procedures for Texas textbook coordinators is divided into eight sections. Section 1 details general information on textbook responsibilities of individuals and groups, transfers of texts from school to school, textbook funds, waivers for textbook selection, and important facts to remember--rules, deadlines, and changes. Section…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Public Schools, Resource Materials, Textbook Selection
Whipple, Gerrtude – Music Educ J, 1969
Condensed from "The Reading Teacher, Volume 22 (December 1968), 211-15.
Descriptors: Books, Federal Aid, Reading Materials, Textbook Content
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