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An alternative evaluative approach for L2/FL composition textbooks. (Language Teaching & Learning).

Academic Exchange Quarterly

| September 22, 2001 | Olivares-Cuhat, Gabriela | COPYRIGHT 2001 Rapid Intellect Group, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Abstract

This article proposes an alternative approach for the evaluation of second/foreign language writing textbooks at all educational levels. First, theoretical and pedagogical foundations for this model are presented. The theoretical foundation is based on cognitive theories of learning and writing, while the pedagogical foundation incorporates these principles in a learner-centered teaching method referred to as Strategy-Based Instruction. Secondly, the proposed approach is described as an evaluation technique: A checklist. Finally, conclusions and recommendations are discussed.

1. Introduction

Second/foreign language evaluation has ...

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