UNDERSTANDING THE CRITERIA FOR TEXTBOOK EVALUATION TO ENSURE THE QUALITY OF GENERAL EDUCATION

UNDERSTANDING THE CRITERIA FOR TEXTBOOK EVALUATION TO ENSURE THE QUALITY OF GENERAL EDUCATION

Nguyen Phuong Linh* nplinhbla@gmail.com Tay Do University Lo Hau Thanh My, Le Binh ward, Cai Rang district, Can Tho city, Vietnam
Huynh Thi My Duyen huynhduyenus@gmail.com Tay Do University Lo Hau Thanh My, Le Binh ward, Cai Rang district, Can Tho city, Vietnam
Summary: 
Textbook evaluation is the renewal and periodic adjustment to improve the quality of education, educational goals, curriculum, and orientations to meet national education policy and planning. This article reviews relevant literature to identify categories and concepts of textbook evaluation. The aim is to clarify the core values and methods to measure the reliability and quality of designed materials for careful consideration before general use in the general education curriculum. The article also discusses the possibility of eliminating inappropriate elements of regional cultures, dialects, and other unexpected factors from evaluated books or series. To ensure its effectiveness, textbook evaluation must be based on scientific factors and user feedback to satisfy teaching and learning needs. It should also align with international criteria and national standards in terms of content, economy, convenience, autonomy, and technology applicability to adapt well to all situations and subjects.
Keywords: 
Textbook evaluation
Framework
Economy
autonomy
General education curriculum.
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