The Selection of Textbooks

By Charles Robert Maxwell

Book Overview

The Selection of Textbooks by C.R. Maxwell is a comprehensive guide for educators and educational institutions on how to select appropriate textbooks for use in classrooms. The book covers various aspects of the textbook selection process, including the criteria that should be used to evaluate textbooks, the role of publishers and authors in the selection process, and the importance of considering the needs and interests of students when choosing textbooks.Maxwell's book provides practical advice on how to evaluate textbooks based on their content, organization, writing style, and visual aids. The author also offers guidance on how to assess the quality of textbooks and how to compare different textbooks to determine which one is best suited for a particular classroom or subject area.The book includes case studies and examples of successful textbook selection processes, as well as tips on how to involve students, teachers, and other stakeholders in the selection process. It also covers the challenges and pitfalls that educators may encounter when selecting textbooks, such as bias, cultural insensitivity, and outdated information.Overall, The Selection of Textbooks is a valuable resource for educators and educational institutions who want to make informed decisions about which textbooks to use in their classrooms. It provides a framework for evaluating and selecting textbooks that meet the needs of students and support effective teaching and learning.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163592293
• ISBN13: 9781163592298
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 154 Pages
• Weight: 0.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"