A critical analysis of the English language textbooks in Andhra Pradesh, India

Year 2014, Volume: 3 Issue: 4, 181 - 200, 23.01.2016

Thotapally Anjaneyulu

Abstract

English Language Teaching is very important because of the global status of English. English Language Teaching is a process that requires great efforts on the part of all the participants. Textbooks are the most important elements of teaching process for the aims and objectives of a course. In view of the importance of English as a foreign language in Andhra Pradesh, the researcher has examined the existing textbooks and system of teaching English in order to point out the shortcomings which have been hindering the Andhra Pradesh students from mastering the English language. The teachers of English should also be equipped with an up-to-date knowledge of ELT. The main data collection instrument was the questionnaire for class 6^th of state. The student’s questionnaire was arranged on multi-option questions pattern and open-ended questions. The responses were obtained from both male and female. The aim of this questionnaire was to collect information about textbooks and teachers’ attitude towards ELT in AP. Analysis of for 6th secondary grade at the state schools. The planning is important for preparing a relevant curriculum. It should be planned according to what students need to learn. Some recommendations are made for improving the Textbooks of English as a foreign language in AP. 

Keywords

Textbooks, English Language Teaching

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