This study explored different types of learning objectives inherent in Iranian guidance school English textbooks from the viewpoint of Bloom's taxonomy. The primary data in this study were the English textbooks taught in Iranian guidance schools at the present time. The study used Bloom's taxonomy of educational objectives (1956) in analyzing the material found in Iranian guidance school English textbooks. A coding scheme was developed to make it possible for the researcher to use Bloom's taxonomy in codifying the data. The data was then analyzed to detect trends in the cognitive demands inherent in the above-mentioned material. Results from the codification of a total of 351 tasks and exercises showed that all of the items were concentrated in the first three levels of Bloom's taxonomy which are referred to as the lower levels of cognitive skills. In addition, a significant difference was found between the textbooks in their inclusion of different levels of cognitive skills. The results of this study can act as a guide to educational decision-makers, syllabus designers, and textbook developers who wish to modify their practice and materials in such a way as to achieve higher levels of learning objectives.
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ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION Objectives of the Study Theoretical Framework LITERATURE REVIEW METHODS The Environment Coding Scheme Data Analysis Reliability of the Coding Scheme RESULTS AND DISCUSSION Textbook Features Tasks and Exercises in Textbooks Comparison of Tasks and Exercises Learning Objectives in Textbooks Comparison of Levels of Learning Comparison of Learning Objectives among the Textbooks Reading CONCLUSION Concluding Remarks Implications Suggestions for Further Research THE AUTHOR REFERENCES APPENDIX
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Textbook evaluationBloom’s taxonomyeducational objectivesIranian guidance school
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3. To host conferences and seminars addressing important issues concerning ELT in Asia.
4. To develop proficiency guidelines and assessment methods designed for the needs of the Asian context.
5. To develop programs for Asian learners and teachers of English to build their English language proficiency and cultural understanding and provide them with the skills required to be efficient English teaching professionals.