Context:
This analysis was completed under the requirements of CI 3110 at Appalachian
State University. With this project, I reviewed and evaluated two
Social Studies textbooks at the 6th grade level, Living in Our World:
Europe and Northern Asia (Macmillan/McGraw-Hill) and Our World's
History (Harcourt Brace & Company). The analysis includes criteria
on the textbooks' social issues, organization, analytical mode, skill,
difficulty, and readability. This project encourages the ability
to judge Social Studies textbooks in order to focus on the students' needs
and learning capacity.
Impact:
As a teacher, I will focus my attention on using effective materials
in my classroom. The most beneficial and efficient materials should
be used in every classroom in all possible areas. Knowledge on evalution
of textbooks will be a beneficial tactic that will be used in great demand
as an educator.
Alignment:
The textbook analysis meets the following Technology
Competencies because I evaluated and selected an appropriate teaching
resource and curriculum materials for a particular content area (10.6).
The INTASC Principle 7 was met due to the planning of instruction based on the knowledge of the given subject matter. Choosing the right textbook is a very difficult task. One must research each text and evaluate it based on what is best for the students.