While textbook can be written as one word or two words connected with a hyphen, plus it can also be an adjective (= being a characteristic example of its kind; classic: a textbook case of schizophrenia), coursebook as one word is considered incorrect by most spell checkers.

Correct spelling for the English word “textbook” is [tˈɛkstbʊk], [tˈɛkstbʊk], [t_ˈɛ_k_s_t_b_ʊ_k] (IPA phonetic alphabet).

A textbook is a book containing a comprehensive compilation of content in a branch of study with the intention of explaining it. Textbook are produced to meet the needs of educators, usually at educational institutions. Schoolbooks are textbooks and other books used in schools.

The main difference between book and textbook is that textbooks have a purely educational purpose while books may have different purposes. There are different types of books in bookshops; these can include novels, dictionaries, notebooks, encyclopedias, atlases, etc. Books can be both fiction and non-fiction.

Textbooks help teachers and learners in this regard. They play a vital role in the teaching-learning process. They provide the basic framework within which much of the classroom activities occur and also give every child the best possible opportunities for learning.

Relation Between Syllabus And Textbook: Textbooks are formulated according to syllabus. It means objectives, content of syllabus etc. are reflected in textbooks. The required change is brought in pupils with the help of syllabus of textbook.

5 Characteristics of a Good Textbook

• Free space.
• Visuals.
• Age-appropriate material.
• Well-balanced textbook design.
• Textbook storyline.

National Curriculum Framework for Teacher Education 2009 is a Government of India draft created for proposing changes and updates required to the National Council for Teacher Education, an Indian government body set up under the National Council for Teacher Education Act, 1993 (#73, 1993) in 1995.

The Madeline Hunter “seven step lesson plan.” The basic lesson plan outline given above contains the so-called “Hunter direct instruction lesson plan elements:” 1) objectives, 2) standards, 3) anticipatory set, 4) teaching (input, modeling, and check for understanding), 5) guided practice, 6) closure, and 7) …

The 5E learning cycle model requires instruction to include the following discrete elements: engage, explore, explain, elaborate, and evaluate. Similarly, the 7E model expands the two stages of elaborate and evaluate into three components— elaborate, evaluate, and extend.

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Eliciting is a technique we can use to get learners thinking and saying what they know about a subject. It’s when we ask questions or give learners clues to get learners to say what they know about a subject rather than the teacher giving the explanation.

The 5Es are an instructional model encompassing the phases Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, and Evaluate, steps which educators have traditionally taught students to move through in phases.

It is emphasized in studies conducted that the 7E model is considerably effective, enabling students to actively participate in lessons and urging them to conduct researches, promoting exchange of ideas and communication, and improving problem-solving skills (Özmen, 2004).

An Example Lesson with all the parts is at this link.

1. foreshadow the lesson.
2. distribute supplies.
3. review.
4. introduce.
5. practice materials and processes – subject ideas – composition – style – observation.
6. motivation.
7. main assignment.
8. time on task.