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The author.
Mechanical features.
The author
1.Experience of the author
2.Knowledge of the author
1. The print and paper used and binding of the text book
be attractive.it should be hard and durable.
should
and
Subject matter
1.The text book should cover the entire syllabus prescribed, without
leaving a single bit of information.
2.The content should be arranged sequentially and
based on the psychological principle.
systematically
the chapter
the book.
Vogels criteria.
Fog index.
VOGELS CRITERIA
3.content.
4.Presentation of material.
5.accuracy.
6.readability.
7.Adaptability
8.Teaching aids.
9.illustrations.
10.apperance.
Author
Publisher
Copyright
year......
Score (total)
Qualification of Author
1. The author has taught the subject about which he is writing.
2. The author hold advanced degrees in related fields.
3. The author has received assistance from specialists in preparing his
manuscript.
4. The authors point of view, theory or philosophy is in harmony with
that of the institution.
Partial Score:
Organisation
1. There is a central theme which correlates the whole text book.
CONTENT
1. The text book contains all the topics necessary for my
course.
2. Material from one part of the Text book is cross
referenced with similar material in other part of the
book.
3. The historical development of science is given some
place.
4. Topics dealing with latest advances of science such as
atomic energy are included
5. The social significance of science is stressed.
Partial Score
Accuracy
1. All items are on the pages indicated in the index.
Readability
1. The average no of words per sentence is below 21
2. Sixty percent of the sentence is simple or compound.
Adaptability
Teaching aids
1. Summaries, questions and problems at the end of each
chapter are adequate.
2. References for teachers and students are annotated.
3. Appendix material is pertinent and useful.
4. The teachers manual is more than an answer book.
5. An annotated up-to-date film list is provided.
Partial Score:
Illustrations
1.The illustrations are relatively modern.
2. The photographic reproductions are large and clear.
3. The line cuts are well drawn and adequately labelled.
4. The figures are tried into the textual material by
direct reference.
5. The legends under the illustration are useful learning
devices.
Partial Score:
Appearance
1. The appearance of the cover is attractive.
2. The size and shape of the text book would not be a handicap to
students
3. The placement of the illustrations is pleasing
.
4. The design of most pages is open, rather than crowded.
5. The size of the type makes for easy reading.
Partial Score:
Final Score:
CONCLUSION
The text books are important tool in the hand
of teacher.it helps students to how and what
they learn to achieve some definite goals. When
we make a text book ,we should give
importance to its content ,organization,
literary style , mechanical make-up and
author.
QUESTIONS
1.What is the importance of physical science text
book?
2.Give the characteristics of a good physical science
text book?
3.Discuss in detail Vogel's check list for evaluating
physical science text book?
REFERENCES
1.Modern science teaching-R.C. Sharma.
2.Teaching of science by Dr.Mariyamma Mathew.
3.Method of teaching physical science by
Dr.S.Rajashekar.
4.Teaching of science by Dr.R.S.Srivastava and
Amita Bhatnagar.
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