Shelby's Question: Are textbooks a boon or a hindrance in the classroom?
To me, textbooks can offer a great deal of valuable information. However, considering the misleading representation of history presented in textbooks designed by people who choose to leave things out, I do not feel that all textbooks are credible. I believe that textbooks can be a valuable supplement in the classroom, but I also believe that primary sources offer the best and most accurate information. If schools could discover more innovative ways to teach material in their classes, rather than studying out of a boring textbook, they may find that their students are more engaged and more interested in the course. Having a variety of teaching strategies could mporve grades and make students more passionate about learning, instead of growing bored with the same monotonous textbook routine. However, having said that I don't think we should completely discredit textbooks and the amount/quality of information they offer. Can you think of a subject in school that you may have been more engaged in had you used other sources besides a standard textbook?
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