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Unit 14 discusses the pros and cons of coursebooks and other lesson materials. The advantages of using a coursebook are: - It provides a syllabus which is graded to the level suitable for the students - It provides a guideline and security for both students and teachers - It normally provides a balanced mix of grammar, vocabulary and skills work - It offers continuity and progression - It continually practices language items that have been previously introduced - The materials have been tried and tested The disadvantages of using a coursebook can be: - It doesn?t always fit the specific needs of the class or the cultural circumstances - Exclusive use of a coursebook can make the lessons a bit boring and predictable - It can make teachers lazy - Coursebooks can be outdated, making them unattractive to students When using a coursebook the teacher should consider the following: - Best not to use the coursebook for the whole lesson, but supplement with other self-sourced/created materials or authentic materials - Explore ways to match the book to the needs of the students - Remain critical, don?t blindly follow the book - Don?t base all lessons around the coursebook, remain creative and flexible
