Evaluating the Design and Implementation of Grammar Activities: The Case of Grade 10????ℎ English Textbook.

Abstract

This research paper assessed grammar tasks in the Grade 10 English textbook for alignment with Communicative Language Teaching. Employing a mixed-methods design, three teachers and the textbook were sampled. Data collection involved an evaluation checklist, observations, and interviews. Findings revealed a focus on structural grammar, with explicit instruction dominating due to resource constraints. Teachers expressed dissatisfaction with limited support for communicative-based lessons. In conclusion, the Grade 10 English textbook minimally incorporated communicative practices, emphasizing rule-driven and predetermined-answer tasks.