Evaluation of Indian Primary Level English Language Textbook Using the Checklist Method: Teachers’ Perspective

Abstract

—English language education is a vital component of global communication. Hence, the quality of textbooks is crucial for effective teaching-learning. The teaching of English is seen to be incomplete without implementing the use of an appropriate textbook. Relying so much on textbooks is evident in the curriculum and program syllabi, as teachers often have textbooks as their main reference for teaching. This paper overviews a study that systematically evaluated National Council of Education Research and Training (NCERT) English textbooks for primary classes using the checklist method. The checklist under consideration was developed by Denir and Ertas in 2014. The checklist comprised 54 questions based on a systematic review of 23 checklists. For the sake of the study, 14 teachers’ feedback was collected based on the developed checklist. Feedback from the teachers gathered through the designed checklist adds valuable insights into the textbook’s real-world application, highlighting its strengths and weaknesses. Considering multiple parameters, our study reveals that 78% of the questions in the checklist were answered in the affirmative, indicating that the textbooks under our consideration were aptly designed and suitable for the learners; however, they require some changes to be made, especially in the Skills and Sub-skills section. © 2025 ACADEMY PUBLICATION.