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International Journal of Academic Research in Progressive Education and Development

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Implementation of Supermind Textbook by Primary School English Teachers in Melaka

Farah Farzana Binti Mohammad Din

http://dx.doi.org/10.6007/IJARPED/v10-i3/10718

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This paper discusses on the implementation of Supermind textbook by Year 1 and Year 2 English language teachers. This study had involved 63 Primary school English teachers in Tanjung Zone. A questionnaire with 5 Likert's scale for 15 items had been designed using Google Form and mode was used to determine the highest frequency based on the scale for each item. The items emphases on the listening, reading, writing, vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar. Based on the results, the respondents agreed that Supermind textbook suitable to be implemented in the classroom. The data gathered provide direct insight for teachers and policymakers about the textbook. Yet, it is strongly recommended that future planning need to be done in selecting a new textbook.

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In-Text Citation: (Din, 2021)
To Cite this Article: Din, F. F. B. M. (2021). Implementation of Supermind Textbook by Primary School English Teachers in Melaka. International Journal of Academic Research in Progressive Education and Development, 10(3), 213–226.