University of Latvia Faculty of Humanities Department of English Studies Textbook Analysis 3rd year‚ group B student Kristaps Briedis Riga 2013 Introduction The “Focus on Advanced English C.A.E.” is written by Sue O’Connell and first published in Pearson Education Limited at the Edinburgh Gate‚ Harlow in year 1999‚ and the edition at hand is the thirteenth impression printed in 2006. The textbook is oriented for students preparing for the Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English
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The Role of Textbooks in a Language Program Jack C. Richards Textbooks are a key component in most language programs. In some situations they serve as the basis for much of the language input learners receive and the language practice that occurs in the classroom. They may provide the basis for the content of the lessons‚ the balance of skills taught and the kinds of language practice the students take part in. In other situations‚ the textbook may serve primarily to supplement the teacher’s
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to Mandate Electronic Textbooks: I am senator Slover and I stand firmly as affirmation on the bill to mandate electronic textbooks. Electronic textbooks will be the answer to economic struggles in schools all across California. Not only will this action cut down expenses on paper‚ textbooks‚ and the fees for missing textbooks‚ but it will help make money for other departments of education. A study‚ by ALA.org‚ comparing prices of textbooks and an e-book shows that a textbook is approximately double
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may replace traditional printed textbooks in the near future. With e-books easier to access and to select the contents to suit individual needs and libraries taking advantage of space-saving benefits of new media‚ the move to replace printed titles with electronic content seems‚ for some‚ an inevitable trend. The objective of this research is to determine the main aspects that will affect the future of using traditional printed textbooks versus electronic textbook from our respondents’ perspective
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College Textbooks: How are They Valued and Alternatives to Reduce the Cost Associated with Them By Zheni Goodrich Econ491-Seminar March 30‚ 2013 College textbooks are one of the largest expense and a great concern for students. The work presented here is going to answer the questions about why textbook is needed-how is it valued by students and professors‚ as provide a review of alternative options that students have in order to receive the most cost- efficient outcome when purchasing
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Tablets vs. Textbooks Our technology is without doubt advancing at an exponential rate‚ but how best to use it is still being discerned. Since early Egypt to our modern day society books have been the most prevalent form of education; but now we are transitioning into a world that revolves around efficiency and effectiveness. Although we still use textbooks in our school‚ many schools are beginning to switch to electronic tablets for their economic and educational value over textbooks.
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------------------------------------------------- Texas textbook controversy- Analysis Kim Stevenson Eastern New Mexico University CI 531 1WW March 3‚ 2013- Abstract: Ever since the 1960s‚ the Texas textbook controversy has had an issue in America. The Texas school board is meeting to make revisions to their textbooks and curriculum. But are they also revising history? Educators across the country are watching to see the effect this issue will have on students. The choices the board members
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lug all those books home it’s easy and practical to just take a tablet home. Yes I know that they seem expensive at first but everything is now a day. But over time they pay for themselves. What I mean when I say that is that they hold hundreds of textbooks without paying for most of them. Everything now is about being up to date and tablets take us one step closer to that. Also instead of paying for new books because they are out of date or the binding is falling apart because of over use‚ tablets
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Replacing Textbooks With Tablets Why should schools replace textbooks with tablets? More students will turn in homework‚ less students will have back pains from carrying to many books in book bags‚ school wouldn’t have to spend to much money on textbooks every year. By replacing textbooks with tablets more students will turn in homework on time. They could email homework to teachers or teachers could email the students work of what they miss that day. Students also wouldn’t have the excuse of
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of University Textbooks When students talk about study the first thing comes to their minds will be textbooks. In university‚ almost every student needs textbooks for their courses; however‚ most of these books are heavy and expensive. Most professors require students in their classes buy the textbooks for their course. Many people think that buy the text book is not necessary. Because there are many things which are electronic equipment we can use to instead of the textbooks. But some people
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