A Course Book Evaluation of the World English Series from the Perspective of EFL Teachers and Learners’ Needs

The current study investigated the World English series from the perspective of EFL teachers and learners’ needs. The evaluation was conducted on the basis of two questionnaires. One was devised by Rezvani, Tahriri and Shahini (personal communication) for teachers, and the other was prepared by the researcher for learners. A total number of 14 EFL instructors who had been teaching these books and 59 learners of the series participated in the research. Based on the analyses, the mean and percentage of the teachers’ views were examined. The results showed that the mean for the necessity was higher than the mean for the present condition. In addition, there were statistically significant differences between the ideal situation and the present condition of the responses. Thus, it can be said that the books were relatively far behind the expectations of the instructors and in terms of the general information, the theoretical considerations, organizational features and practical considerations, content, skills, vocabulary, structure and activities,the World English books were in the average range. Then, the needs analysis questionnaire was analyzed. According to the findings, the students were in agreement with the notions presented in the learners’questionnaire. After that, the obtained outcomes were compared with the instructors’ opinions. Consequently, there was a statistically significant difference between the attitudes of institute learners and teachers, but in general, the course books concerned were mainly adequate in meeting the learners’ needs and interests.