It's not so much the program, more what you do with it: The importance of methodology in call

In discussions about different language-teaching methods and philosophies, it is sometimes said that it is not so much the methods-or even the teaching materials-that matter, so much as what the teacher does with them. While this is perhaps stating things a little strongly, few would doubt the basic importance of the teacher’s ability and attitude: ability because materials need expert help if they are to realize their potential, and attitude because there is no better way to ensure a flop than to go into class expecting one. The teacher, clearly, is a crucial element in the success or failure of a lesson.