TEXT
– BOOKS
Text-books are standardized
collection of the subject-matter that has to be taught to the students. They
facilitate the teaching of new concepts and skills and maintain the knowledge
already acquired and help the correlation of the theoretical knowledge with the
practical aspects of life
Importance
of text – books:
Usefulness
to the teacher:
1.
It provides suitable
subject matter and guideline regarding the syllabus of the subject. So the
teacher neglects no portion of the syllabus and does not waste time on relevant
details.
2.
The text books help
the teacher planning his lessons, deciding his method of teaching and preparing
suitable aids.
3.
It provides certain
well illustrated examples about a topic.
4.
Text books are
usually written by the well experienced teachers and subject experts. A teacher
can make use of their services by making use of their Text-books.
Usefulness
to the students:
1.
They provide the
students with well graded exercises for drill, revision and review.
2.
Text books
help in pre-preparation. At their home, students may get themselves prepared
for studying the next day lesson.
3.
Text-books help in
doing self-learning, self-study and helping the students to acquire the habit
of independent learning.
4.
Text-books are also
quite useful in case a students has to remain absent from class due to one (or)
the other reason.
Usefulness
to maintain the uniform standards
Text-books play
an important role of maintaining uniformity in standards. The text books are
quite helpful to examiners in their Evaluation work because they come to know
of the standards expected of a particular class.
Characteristics
of Good Text-books:
1.
It presents the
subject-matter strictly in accordance with the latest-syllabus.
2.
It is written by
experienced teachers.
3.
It should contain
well graded problems for revision.
4.
The day-to-day needs
of the students and their physical and social environment should find due place
in the text book.
5.
It should be
according to the aims and objectives of teaching Mathematics in that particular
class.
6.
The new development
and invention in the filed of Mathematics should find their place in the
text-book.
7.
The psychological as
well as logical order should be followed in the organization of the subject
matter of the text-book.
8.
All the definitions,
concepts and principles given in the text book should be as clear and definite
as possible.
9.
It should make use
of the national and international standard terminology in terms of symbols,
formulae and definitions.
10.
The principle “from
simple to complex” should be followed in the arrangement of the topics of the
text-book.
11.
It should meet the
abilities, experience and interest of the students for which it has been
written. It should cater to the needs of all types of students – slow, average
and fast learners.
Qualities
of a good text-book:
I. Subject matter: 1. its
usefulness
2. Proper organization
3. Coverage of the prescribed syllabus.
4. Accordance
with standard of students.
5. Logical and psychological sequence of presentation.
6. Up-to-date
content.
II.
Language and style:
1.
Simple and clear
language.
2.
Simple language of
question.
3.
Number and type of
questions.
4.
Use of well defined
and authorized technical words.
5.
Free from errors and
mistakes.
III.
Form of price:
1.
Impressive get up
2.
Good and mistake
less printing.
3.
The type of print
according to age group of student.
4.
Clear printing of
figures and graphs.
5.
Use of good paper.
IV.
Author and publication:
1.
Qualification. Rank
and Teaching Experience of the author.
2.
Expert of the
subject & specialization.
3.
Reputation of the
publisher.
4.
Year of publication.
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