摘要：Teaching is a delicate balancing act between conformity and creativity. On the one hand, teachers have to respond flexibly to different individuals, changing circumstances and the many daily challenges that are inherent in teaching a subject as personal and complex as language. On the other hand, teachers are expected to meet predefined objectives, teach to the test, and follow a given curriculum. One obvious manifestation of these constraints is the set course book. It prescribes content, sequencing, gradation, activities and assessment, limiting teachers’ choices and freedom in the classroom. In this article, we look at ways in which teachers can be creative in how they use a particular course book to best meet their students’ needs.
