ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY, ISLAMABAD

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Course: Textbook Development II (6553) Semester: Spring, 2022

Level: M.A/M.Ed
Please read the following instructions for writing your assignments. (AD, BS,

BEd, MA/MSc, MEd) (ODL Mode)

1. All questions are compulsory and carry equal marks but within a question, the marks are

distributed according to its requirements.

2. Read the question carefully and then answer it according to the requirements of the question.

3. Avoid irrelevant discussion/information and reproducing from books, study guide or allied

material.

4. Hand written scanned assignments are not acceptable. However, the students who attempt their

assignments in Urdu/Arabic may upload a scanned copy of their hand written assignments (in

PDF format) on University LMS. The size of the file should not exceed 5 MB.

5. Upload your typed (in Word or PDF format) assignments on or before the due date.

6. Your own analysis and synthesis will be appreciated.

7. Late assignments can't be uploaded at LMS.

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Total Marks: 100 Pass Marks: 40

Assignment No. 1
(Units: 1-4)
Note: All questions carry equal marks.

Q. 1 What are the three types of language textbooks? Explain some of the issues

developing language textbooks for non-native learners. (20)

            -1

  
Q.2 Critically examine the textbook and evaluation at secondary level in

Pakistan? (20)

       -2

Q.3 How will you evaluate and rate religious textbooks at secondary level?

Develop criteria for textbook evaluation. (20)

       -3

  
Q.4 Describe exemplary lesson for biology textbooks. Also discuss the essential

elements of a lesson plan for teaching biology textbook. (20)

      -4

  
Q.5 Highlight the role of "science myths" in misunderstanding the science

textbooks and also highlight some of the myths/errors given in the biology

textbook with reference (book, grade level, unit/page no. (20)

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        -5
  

Total Marks: 100 Pass Marks: 40

Assignment No. 2
(Units: 5-9)
Note: All questions carry equal marks.

Q. 1 Differentiate between the needs of pre-service training and in-service teacher

training. (20)

     -1

 
Q.2 Critically analyze development of copy right materials. (20)

      -2

Q.3 What are the types and nature of computer aid? Enlist some aids for

writers. (20)

        -3

Q.4 Highlight some deficiencies in technical editing and proof reading of

textbooks in Pakistan. (20)

     -4

Q.5 Explain the difference between open textbooks and copyright materials.

Highlight the ethical issues associated with e-textbooks in future. (20)

        -5

  