International Journal of Research in Social Sciences

  • Year: 2014
  • Volume: 4
  • Issue: 2

Evaluation of a language book in Rizal Technological University: A philippine experience towards development of learning material

  • Author:
  • Melvin Orio Mortera, Imelda Dancel-Sioson, Editha Macalinao
  • Total Page Count: 14
  • DOI:
  • Page Number: 366 to 379

Rizal Technological University, Philippines

Abstract

In Rizal Technological University (RTU), a premier institution of higher learning in the Philippines, efforts in the production thrusts are simultaneously develop through programs and activities based on the key result areas set by the Commission on Higher Education such as access and equity, quality and excellence, relevance and responsiveness and, efficiency and effectiveness.

To attain stated indicators, it is necessary for higher education institutions to be cautious in implementing actions in the area of production. There is an active determination of production in Rizal Technological University. Thus, there is a need to analyze and ensure the quality of production outputs (instructional materials, books, modules etc.).

The focus in this study is an evaluation of a language book entitled as Communication in Academic Filipino (Komunikasyon sa Akademikong Filipino by Mortera, 2009). With the objective of pursuing development of books in a language course for tertiary, evaluation is indispensable.

This research aimed to assess a specific language book based on aspects (content, educational approaches, organization and illustration), all for the development and modification of language learning material in RTU.

Keywords

Evaluation, language book, elaboration, learning material