Essays about: "Textbook Analysis"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 81 essays containing the words Textbook Analysis.

  1. 16. The Functions of Textbooks : A Textbook Analysis of Text Genres and their Representation

    University essay from

    Author : Jennie Magnusson; [2021]
    Keywords : Texts; textbooks; text genres; text representation; text functions; evaluation;

    Abstract : The aim of this study is to investigate which text genres are included in three textbooks intended for the course English 5, and how they are represented. This is done in order to discuss the functions that the textbooks Blueprint A, Solid Gold and Engelska 5 & 6: Outlooks on, can have in the English classroom. READ MORE

  3. 17. Representation of English as an International Language in Swedish and German Textbooks : A Comparative Study of Textbooks in the Subject English used in Swedish and German Upper Secondary Schools

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för humaniora

    Author : Miriam Ratajczak; [2021]
    Keywords : English as International Language; EFL; Textbook Analysis; Teaching English;

    Abstract : This study is investigating how English as an international language is represented in textbooks of institutionalised second language learning at upper secondary high schools in Germany and Sweden, as well as if and how these representations differ. The method to be used in this essay is a textbook analysis, in which the frequency of references to Inner, Outer and Expanding Circle countries (see Kachru’s (1992) concentric model of World Englishes) is measured. READ MORE

  4. 18. Gender in the English Language Classroom : A comparative study of gender portrayals in textbooks for the course English 6 in the Swedish upper secondary school

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för språk (SPR)

    Author : Josefin Willman; [2021]
    Keywords : critical discourse analysis; gender; sex; textbook analysis; upper secondary school;

    Abstract : This study aims to explore how textbooks aiming at the course English 6 in the Swedish upper secondary school display male, female and transgendered characters in fictional texts. The study also seeks to investigate what genders are represented in the authors of the analysed fictional texts in the textbooks. READ MORE

  5. 19. DIGITAL TEXTBOOKS IN THE ACTIVITY OF INSTRUCTION

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för pedagogik, kommunikation och lärande

    Author : Martin Misgeld; [2020-11-17]
    Keywords : digital textbook; educational technology; activity theory; CHAT; instruction in mathematics;

    Abstract : Purpose: The study aims to understand the dynamics behind the teachers motive to use and not use digital textbooks in the activity instruction of mathematics. How are the motives influenced by the perceived dynamics created by the use of the textbooks? An understanding of this might serve to give perspective to the difficulties in implementing educational technology as well as being of help for policymakers, decisionmakers, producers and designers of tools. READ MORE

  6. 20. Optimization of sprue design for advanced investment casting through FEA analysis

    University essay from Mälardalens högskola/Akademin för innovation, design och teknik

    Author : Kanthee Prathan; [2020]
    Keywords : Design; FEM; FEA; Investment casting; Sprue design;

    Abstract : Investment casting is a complex manufacturing method with many challenges that must be solved before components of the right quality can be produced. TPC is a company that utilizes investment casting to produce a variety of products, lately the company has higher ambition in wanting to cast higher technical demanding component like heat resistant gas turbine blades. READ MORE