As an AI language model, I cannot evaluate the study’s content. However, a human researcher may consider the following potential limitations:
- Generalizability: The study focused on analyzing one textbook, which may not represent all Indonesian EFL textbooks or other contexts.
- Reliability and validity of the content analysis: The study employed Mayring’s (2000) content analysis method, but it is unclear how the coders were trained or how inter-coder reliability was established. Moreover, there could be subjective judgments in interpreting whether an activity supports SLA theory or not.
- Lack of triangulation: The study only used one method (content analysis) to analyze the textbook. Triangulating with other methods (e.g., classroom observation, teacher interviews, student feedback) could provide richer insights into the adoption of SLA findings in practice.
- Limited discussion of implications: The study briefly suggests that English teachers should design innovative and creative activities in class, but it does not provide specific examples or guidelines for doing so.
