Resources

To further your understanding of selecting and adapting the textbook, check out the practical and scholarly resources listed below. 

Practical Resources

  • American Association of University Supervisors and Coordinators (AAUSC): A professional organization that supports language program direction in higher ed through conferences, publications, and a professional community.
  • ACTFL Classroom Resources for Teachers: Offers tools such as Can-Do Statements, Proficiency Guidelines, and the World-Readiness Standards to support textbook selection and curriculum alignment with national standards.
  • H5P: A free, open-source platform for creating interactive digital activities. Ideal for transforming traditional textbook exercises into dynamic formats like quizzes, flashcards, or video-based questions.
  • AAC&U VALUE Rubrics: Although not language-specific, these rubrics (e.g., Global Learning, Critical Thinking, Information Literacy) can help LPDs assess whether a textbook promotes transferable skills.
  • @ONE (Online Network of Educators): Offers courses that support faculty in designing inclusive, effective, and accessible online learning environments, with targeted training in digital pedagogy, accessibility, equity, and instructional design.
  • Universal Design for Learning (UDL): Provides a framework to help LPDs design inclusive, adaptable ZTC/OER materials.

Scholarly Resources

Ceciliano, J., & Notman, L. (2021). Fulfilling a wish list: Creating an OER beginning Spanish textbook and curriculum. Second Language Research & Practice, 2(1), 129–139. http://hdl.handle.net/10125/69862

Macalister, J., & Nation, I. S. P. (2019). Language curriculum design. Taylor & Francis.  

Meyer, E. N., & Hoft-March, E. (Eds.). (2021). Teaching diversity and inclusion: Examples from a French-speaking classroom. Taylor & Francis.

Mignot, C. A. (2023). Killing the textbook softly: From commercial textbooks to student-centered curricula. Second Language Research & Practice, 4(1), 119–127. http://hdl.handle.net/10125/69882

Rossomondo, A., & Lord, G. (2023). Reincarnating textbook programs for the 21st century. Second Language Research & Practice, 4(1), 99–118. http://hdl.handle.net/10125/69881

Rothe, L., & Gabbard, J. (2023). Creating diverse and engaging world language communities with(out) textbooks. Second Language Research & Practice, 4(1), 129–140. http://hdl.handle.net/10125/69883

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