Pros and Cons

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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