چکیده مقاله
This study evaluates two prominent English language textbooks in Iran—Prospect One and Family and Friends One—to assess their alignment with Iranian learners’ needs and teaching contexts Using semi structured interviews with seven purposefully selected proficient English teachers, the research explored participants’ experiences, preferences, and suggestions through nine targeted questions conducted in English Results reveal a clear preference for Family and Friends One, praised for its interactive learning opportunities, self assessment tasks, diverse teaching methods, and flexible lesson plans, making it adaptable to various learning styles In contrast, Prospect One was criticized for its limited grammar instruction, insufficient writing exercises, lack of authentic audio, and less dynamic activities, along with an overemphasis on Persian culture and insufficient accommodation of diverse learner preferences For educators, the study stresses the necessity of carefully evaluating materials to ensure alignment with curriculum goals, student needs, and teaching contexts Curriculum designers can leverage these insights to develop more effective materials that consider learners’ cognitive and cultural backgrounds, while policymakers may improve textbook selection processes system wide Ultimately, this study emphasizes moving beyond superficial features to assess pedagogical effectiveness, enhancing teaching and learning outcomes in Iranian ELT settings
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نویسندگان
Mohadese Baqeri
Department of English Language and Literature, Shahid Bahonar University, Kerman
Somayeh Baniasad-Azad
Department of English Language and Literature, Shahid Bahonar University, Kerman
Gholamreza Rohani
Department of English Language and Literature, Shahid Bahonar University, Kerman
شیوه ارجاع
Baqeri, Mohadese and Baniasad-Azad, Somayeh and Rohani, Gholamreza,1404,Teachers’ Perspectives on the Suitability of English Language Textbooks: A Case Study of Prospect One and Family and Friends One in the Iranian Context,22nd International Conference on Language , Literature , Culture and History Studies,Tehran
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مجموعه مقالات بیست و دومین کنفرانس بین المللی مطالعات زبان، ادبیات، فرهنگ و تاریخ24 مرداد 1404 · تهران