Abstract
Advancement in science and technology, and other emerging
trends in the world are resulted in curriculum reforms. These reforms
have resulted not only on the contents of the textbooks but also on its
presentation. The core source of learning which has always been
popular internationally is the textbook. The major concern relative to
the textbook is the quality of its content and the quality of its
presentation. In many countries, as also in Pakistan, textbooks are
developed in the light of national curriculum after which they are
submitted to an evaluation process to ensure their quality. This study
identifies indicators for quality textbooks from literature and good
practices employed internationally. Considering textbook as a product,
Garvin’s (1988) framework for quality products was used as base for
identification of the indicators. The indicators identified were validated
through experts’ opinions. Delphi technique was employed to reach a
consensus on indicators of quality textbooks. The study suggests that
the quality of textbook in Pakistan could be ensured by fulfilling the
compliance conditions for each of the identified eleven indicators.
Khalid Mahmood. (2009) Indicators for a Quality Textbook Evaluation Process in Pakistan, Journal of Research and Reflections in Education, Volume 3, Issue 2.
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