Teachers' and Students' Perceptions of an English Textbook for Developing Doctoral Students' Reading and Writing Skills in a Buddhist Context
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| Title: | Teachers' and Students' Perceptions of an English Textbook for Developing Doctoral Students' Reading and Writing Skills in a Buddhist Context |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Nopporn Sarobol, Phrakhrupalad Wisithakul Sudarak |
| Source: | THAITESOL Journal. 2025 38(2):114-151. |
| Availability: | Thailand TESOL Organization. Language Institute Building, Thammasat University, 2 Prachan Road, Pranakhorn, Bangkok, Thailand 10200. e-mail: journal.thaitesol@gmail.com; Web site: https://www.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/thaitesoljournal/index |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 38 |
| Publication Date: | 2025 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Buddhism, Teacher Attitudes, Student Attitudes, College Faculty, Textbooks, Textbook Content, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Doctoral Students, Foreign Countries, Reading Skills, Writing Skills |
| Geographic Terms: | Thailand |
| ISSN: | 2286-8909 2697-4614 |
| Abstract: | This research explores the perceptions of teachers and students at a Buddhist university regarding an English textbook designed to develop reading and writing skills for doctoral students. The study involved 7 teachers who teach the "English for Doctoral Students: Reading and Writing Skills" course and 140 doctoral students from various fields of study enrolled in the English course at a Buddhist university in Thailand. Data were collected through a questionnaire focused on participants' opinions towards the English textbook used for teaching and learning. The findings indicated that teachers rated the textbook at a very high level in various aspects, including content quality and academic standards, organization and methodology, language and skill development, cultural and contextual relevance, design, layout and engagement (average mean score = 4.75). Students also rated the textbook at a very high level (mean score = 4.55). Both teachers and students found the textbook to be comprehensive and aligned with academic standards. The content was regarded as interesting, meaningful and presented with clear, easy-to-understand explanations. The topics were considered appropriate and relevant to the Buddhist context. While most participants expressed positive attitudes towards the textbook, some suggestions for improvement were provided. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2026 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1498080 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | This research explores the perceptions of teachers and students at a Buddhist university regarding an English textbook designed to develop reading and writing skills for doctoral students. The study involved 7 teachers who teach the "English for Doctoral Students: Reading and Writing Skills" course and 140 doctoral students from various fields of study enrolled in the English course at a Buddhist university in Thailand. Data were collected through a questionnaire focused on participants' opinions towards the English textbook used for teaching and learning. The findings indicated that teachers rated the textbook at a very high level in various aspects, including content quality and academic standards, organization and methodology, language and skill development, cultural and contextual relevance, design, layout and engagement (average mean score = 4.75). Students also rated the textbook at a very high level (mean score = 4.55). Both teachers and students found the textbook to be comprehensive and aligned with academic standards. The content was regarded as interesting, meaningful and presented with clear, easy-to-understand explanations. The topics were considered appropriate and relevant to the Buddhist context. While most participants expressed positive attitudes towards the textbook, some suggestions for improvement were provided. |
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| ISSN: | 2286-8909 2697-4614 |
