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NB:
Handout 1, which outlines students' profiles, was based on the suggested course books. If 
you've decided to change course books evaluate them yourself beforehand against handout 1 
and make sure that participants will be able to find a course book for a specific group profiled in 
handout 1. 
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Procedure:
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(10 min)Ask participants to work in the same groups as in Activity 1. Distribute one 
strip (A, B, or C) from handout 1 
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per group and at least one copy of 3 other course books. 
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Ask groups to evaluate the course books and select a course book for the specific group 
described in the handout. Ask them to be ready to justify their choice. 
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(10 min)Ask groups to present their students' profiles, the course book they have chosen and explain 
their choice. 
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(5 min)Ask participants to add any other criteria that could be useful in evaluating 
course books. 
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(5 min)Draw the diagram below on a flipchart and summarise the criteria for choosing course 
books. State that textbooks can mainly be evaluated according to the layout (colourful or black and white. with 
pictures or not. clear instructions, etc.) content (what it is focused to develop: grammar, vocabulary, speaking, 
etc.), recommended mode of interaction (individual work, pair work, group work, etc.), activities 
(communicative, non-communicative). texts (authentic, semi-authentic, non-authentic), time (outdated, up-to-
date). But the main criterion which should be taken into consideration is the learners* needs which are at the 
core of all other criteria. 
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(5 min)Establish that no textbook is ideal. Authors of ELT textbooks might be leading 
professionals but they will not know about your context, or the specific needs of your learners. Teachers 
should acknowledge this and as a result they have the right to evaluate the textbook against their own criteria 
and based on this evaluation select or adapt the materials. 
Summary 
Establish: 
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Course books should be evaluated against your learners' needs. 
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There is no perfect course book that will contain everything you need. 

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