The Digital Shift in ELT: A Cunningworth Model Analysis of Seventh-Grade Online English Texbook’s Quality

Abstract

In the contemporary educational landscape, students are increasingly encouraged to exercise self regulation in online learning environments. A method to augment self-regulated learning in the context of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) instruction involves the strategic choice of textbook employed for seventh-grade students in goverment schools thoughout Indonesia. The research was structured around a surveyd esign, utilizing a web-based questionnaire completed by eight female educators who utilized this online textbook was also undertaken. The questionnaire was adapted based on cunningwort’s six point criteria: the aim, approach, language skills, design or organization, language content, and topic. The findings indicated unanimous agreement among the teachers regarding these points, suggesting that the online textbook is well-suited for facilitating enganging instruction and enhancing students’ English proficiency with ease.