A Comprehensive Framework for Comparing Textbooks: Insights from the Literature and Experts

Ronghuai Huang, Ahmed Tlili, Xiangling Zhang, Tianyue Sun, Junyu Wang, Ramesh C. Sharma, Saida Affouneh, Soheil Salha, Fahriye Altinay, Zehra Altinay, Jako Olivier, Mohamed Jemni, Yiping Wang, Jialu Zhao and Daniel Burgos
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Ronghuai Huang: Smart Learning Institute, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China
Ahmed Tlili: Smart Learning Institute, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China
Xiangling Zhang: Faculty of Information Science and Technology Education, Beijing Institute of Education, Beijing 100120, China
Tianyue Sun: Health and Behavior Studies Department, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY 10027, USA
Junyu Wang: Mathematics, Science & Technology Department, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY 10027, USA
Ramesh C. Sharma: School of Global Affairs, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University, Delhi 110006, India
Saida Affouneh: Faculty of Educational Sciences and Teachers’ Training, An-Najah National University, Nablus P.O. Box 7, Palestine
Soheil Salha: Faculty of Educational Sciences and Teachers’ Training, An-Najah National University, Nablus P.O. Box 7, Palestine
Fahriye Altinay: Faculty of Education, Institute of Graduate Studies, Societal Research and Development Center Near East University, Nicosia 99138, Cyprus
Zehra Altinay: Faculty of Education, Institute of Graduate Studies, Societal Research and Development Center Near East University, Nicosia 99138, Cyprus
Jako Olivier: Research Unit Self-Directed Learning, Faculty of Education, North-West University, Mahikeng 2790, South Africa
Mohamed Jemni: Research Laboratory of Technologies of Information and Communication & Electrical Engineering (LaTICE), Tunis Higher School of Engineering (ENSIT), University of Tunis, Tunis 1007, Tunisia
Yiping Wang: Smart Learning Institute, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China
Jialu Zhao: Smart Learning Institute, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China
Daniel Burgos: Faculty of Educational Sciences and Teachers’ Training, An-Najah National University, Nablus P.O. Box 7, Palestine

Sustainability, 2022, vol. 14, issue 11, 1-19

Abstract: Textbooks are essential components in the learning process. They assist in achieving educational learning outcomes and developing social and cultural values. However, limited studies provide comprehensive frameworks for comparing textbooks. Most have focused on a specific textbook perspective within a particular discipline. Therefore, this study used a triangulation method to develop a comprehensive framework for textbook comparison. Through a systematic literature review and a two-round Fuzzy Delphi method with 155 textbook experts, a textbook comparison framework with four indicators (structure, content, expectations, and language) was developed. Additionally, some of the developed framework indicators and sub-indicators could be relevant for comparing textbooks in a particular discipline. For example, the page count sub-indicator was proven to be useful for comparing humanities and social science textbooks but not natural science textbooks. The findings of this study could facilitate the process of comparing textbooks, hence promoting the understanding of knowledge design and acquisition in different contexts, such as when comparing textbooks from different countries.

Keywords: textbook; comparative; education; framework; systematic review; delphi method (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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