Students’ Evaluation of ESP Textbook in the IT Field – A Pilot Study

10th International Scientific Conference Technics, Informatics and Education – TIE 2024, str. 473-479

АУТОР(И) / AUTHOR(S): Milica Kočović Pajević

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DOI: 10.46793/TIE24.473KP

САЖЕТАК /ABSTRACT:

The research presents an evaluation of a textbook used in ESP classes, based on students’ perceptions, aiming to identify strengths and areas for improvement. Data were collected from 60 respondents who rated various aspects of the textbook on a 7-point Likert scale. Students evaluated categories based on pre-determined criteria. The results indicate that students highly appreciate the textbook’s clarity in grammar and its contemporary and relevant topics. On the other hand, lower scores were noted for the balance of textual and visual elements and the language level of tasks, suggesting a need for better integration of visuals and more advanced tasks to cater to higher proficiency levels. Additionally, including different varieties of English could enhance the textbook’s appeal. Overall, while the textbook is well-received, addressing these specific areas could further improve student satisfaction and learning outcomes. This study emphasizes the importance of continuous feedback in the language learning and teaching process, which would further contribute to improvements in educational resources, primarily textbooks, to better meet learners’ needs

КЉУЧНЕ РЕЧИ / KEYWORDS: 

ESP; IT; technology; textbooks; textbook evaluation

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