Pro arguments
The classes are already prepared
It assures a measure of structure
They present the topics in order and in progress for the class
It fulfils students’ and teachers’ needs and expectations
They offer the possibility to teachers of using different kind of activities and resources
The teacher’s book is a valuable tool especially for new teachers to help them organize their classes.
students can have the material to study in advance or to review what they have learnt
Con arguments
Textbooks don't correspond to the real context
Limits the possibility of being creative
It is necessary to adapt it to the context
Supplementary material is necessary to use it
Textbooks do not consider all abilities equally.
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