Contact curriculum directors from two diferent school districts and ask them to loan you the textbooks for a particular content area (e.g., world history). Examine the textbooks in terms of the issues...

Contact curriculum directors from two diferent school districts and ask them to loan you the textbooks for a particular content area (e.g., world history). Examine the textbooks in terms of the issues discussed in this chapter regarding what makes a textbook diicult for students. Compare and contrast the textbooks and share with your classmates or colleagues. Use your indings as a springboard for discussing the pros and cons of using textbooks in the classroom.