Answer to Question #299962 in English for TSHIAMO

Question

Outline the disadvantages of using textbook in a classroom. Discuss how you would attempt to alleviate the impact of such disadvantages.

Answer 1

1)textbook contains outdated information

Remedy: supplement textbook with other learning materials e.g audio clips.

2)reading level of textbooks is difficult.

Remedy: use alternatives to make learning easy.

3)textbooks are basically shallow in content as they run against time.

Remedy: instructor should pose high level thinking questions to trigger creativity among learners