FINAL THOUGHTS

In the hands of a thoughtful teacher, the textbook can be an important catalyst for student learning. In addition, it serves as a comprehensive overview of a given content area, for teachers and parents, as well as students. It provides a common ground for classroom discussion. It is an authority that students can have access to when the teacher is not available. But ultimately it is only a tool; it is the teacher who makes the textbook come alive. We hope that this booklet has generated some ideas to help you make that happen. Kol tuv! (All the best!)