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SKRIPSI A CONTENT ANALYSIS OF THE ENGLISH TEXTBOOK “ENGLISH IN MIND” USED IN THE SEVENTH-GRADE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL BASED ON THE CURRICULUM MERDEKA
Textbooks play an important role in English language teaching as they function as the main learning resources for teachers and students. In the implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum, textbooks are expected to support communicative competence and meet established quality standards. Therefore, this study aims to evaluate the English textbook “English in Mind” used for seventh-grade junior high school students. This research focuses on investigating whether the materials in “English in Mind” fulfill the criteria of a good textbook proposed by Cunningsworth (1995), particularly in terms of topics, language skills, and language content. A qualitative approach with content analysis was employed, and the data were collected through document analysis of the textbook. The evaluation framework was based on Cunningsworth’s theory, and data validity was ensured through expert judgment triangulation. The findings show that “English in Mind” fulfills 17 out of 18 indicators (95%), indicating that the textbook is generally suitable for classroom use. It presents balanced language skills and appropriate grammar and vocabulary for beginner learners, and most topics support real-life communication. However, the textbook lacks alignment with Indonesian sociocultural contexts, which may limit students’ cultural relevance and engagement. In conclusion, “English in Mind” is appropriate for use in seventh-grade English classes under the Merdeka Curriculum. Nevertheless, teachers are encouraged to enrich the materials with locally relevant content, and future studies may explore classroom implementation or students’ perspectives for deeper evaluation.
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