The Representation of Jordanian Woman’s Identity in EFL Textbooks: Teachers’ Perceptions

Abstract

This study examined teachers' perceptions of the representation of Jordanian woman's identity in Action Pack series 1-10. The study included male and female teachers of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) at Al-Ramtha Directorate of Education during the academic year 2023-2024. A perception questionnaire consisting of 34 items was created and distributed to the participants. Out of a total of 300, only 168 teachers answered the questionnaire. Based on the collected data, EFL teachers expressed the highest beliefs (mean=4.43) on the need to include the Jordanian woman's identity in Jordanian textbooks, particularly at the basic stages. Furthermore, they emphasized the importance of incorporating concepts of respect for the Jordanian woman's identity into the Action Pack series' content.