Rod Bolitho discusses the relationships between teachers, students, and materials in language classrooms, emphasizing the importance of using materials as a starting point for teaching rather than being constrained by them. He highlights the need for textbooks to be accessible to both teachers and learners, providing opportunities for creativity and critical thinking.

Exploring the intricate relationship among teachers, students, and materials in the classroom, focusing on how teachers interact with instructional materials. The chapter delves into the balance between using materials as a resource for teaching and being constrained by them.

Textbooks play a crucial role in language learning by providing learners with a foundation, security, and opportunities for creativity. A good textbook should be accessible to both teachers and learners, offering challenges and stimuli for critical thinking.

Exploring the intricate relationship between curriculum, syllabus, and textbooks in the education system, highlighting how syllabuses are derived from broader school curriculums and how textbooks need to align with curriculum objectives to effectively support learning.

Teacher's guides that provide excessive support, such as pre-written lesson plans, can lead to the de-professionalization and de-skilling of teachers. A good teacher's guide should offer suggestions, answer keys, and additional cultural and linguistic insights to enhance the learning experience.