Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

• Atiyeh Kamyabi Gol ¹
• Nahid Rezvanmanesh ²
• Hadiseh Hajipoor ²

¹ Associate Professor Department of Linguistics, Faculty of Letters and Humanities, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran

² Department of Persian Language and Literature, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad

Abstract

This study evaluates the three-volume set Parsa Farsi Omumi, published by the Virtual University of Al-Mustafa International University in 2021. The evaluation was based on four categories: "physical features and design, language skills, topics and content, and general considerations," using a checklist as the primary evaluation tool. Inter-rater reliability was confirmed, and the results were analyzed accordingly. The findings indicate that in terms of design and organization, the series is at an average level, with the third volume demonstrating better design compared to the other volumes. Speaking skills were rated as very good across all three volumes. For listening skills, the first and second volumes performed well, but the third volume showed weak performance due to the absence of audio files. Writing skills were assessed as weak in all volumes, with deficiencies such as the lack of instruction in writing principles and limited diversity in exercises. Reading skills were rated very good in the third volume but ranged from average to relatively good in the first and second volumes. Vocabulary instruction was effective across all three volumes, though weaknesses were identified in transcription and vocabulary recall. Grammar was rated as good, but there was no direct review of grammar points in subsequent lessons. Pronunciation was rated weak in the first volume and very weak in the second and third volumes. Regarding content, the second and third volumes performed very well, while the first volume was rated as good. Overall, the series demonstrates satisfactory performance in many aspects but requires improvements in listening, writing, and pronunciation skills to serve as a more effective resource for Persian language instruction.

Keywords

• Evaluating Educational Resource Checklist
• Persian Language Teaching
• Parsa Farsi Omumi
• Language Skills
• Assessment

Main Subjects

• Criticism and analysis of books and resources available in Persian language education