ERIC Number: EJ1017958
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2013-Nov
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ISSN: ISSN-1305-8223
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Analysis of a Typical Chinese High School Biology Textbook Using the AAAS Textbook Standards
Liang, Ye; Cobern, William W.
EURASIA Journal of Mathematics, Science & Technology Education, v9 n4 p329-336 Nov 2013
The purpose of this study was to evaluate a typical Chinese high school biology textbook using the textbook standards of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). The data were composed of three chapters selected from the textbook. Each chapter was analyzed and rated using the AAAS textbook standards. Pearson correlations between the chapter ratings and the AAAS textbook standards were calculated. Results showed that the chapters meet most of the AAAS standards. This paper discussed the weaknesses and strengths of the textbook chapters based on the criteria. In general, the Chinese textbook was found satisfactory;however, there is still room for improvement. The study provides valuable insights and suggestions for improving the textbook.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Textbooks, Textbook Content, Textbook Evaluation, Biology, High Schools, Secondary School Science, Science Instruction, Textbook Standards
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Publication Type: Information Analyses; Reports - Evaluative; Journal Articles
Education Level: High Schools; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: China
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