1、新北师大版高中英语选择性必修二Unit5 EducationLesson2 The Objectives of EducationWarming upWhat does“objective mean?An objective is something that you try to achieve.to gain knowledge to acquire skills to improve academic ability to prepare for a well-rounded life in societyto pursue certain careers to improve phys
2、ical and metal health to develop critical thinking to develop cognitionto establish core values to prepare for social lifeWarming upGroup Work:Discuss and choose the top three objectives of education in your group and explain why.e.g.In our group,the top three objectives of education are to pursue c
3、ertain careers,to acquire skills and to gain knowledge.I want to be a financial analyst,and I believe through education,I can get at least qualifications for the job.Through education,Ill get experience and learn skills about this job.Finally,I will definitely acquire knowledge about finance and eco
4、nomy.Warming upEducation is a process of facilitating learning or the acquisition of knowledge,skills,values,attitudes and habits.ListeningListen to the lecture.Write down the two questions that are often asked about education.List any answers the speaker give.Q1:Firstly,to gain knowledge;Secondly,i
5、t prepares individuals for a well-rounded life in society;Thirdly,it establishes core values and prepares you for social life.ListeningQ2:What are the main objectives for students to receive education?Education comes from the Latin for“to lead”.It means when you are educated you are led from one pla
6、ce to another,including physical,moral,mental or academic.ListeningListen to Part 1 of the lecture.Where does the word“education”come from?TapescriptGood afternoon,everyone.In todays lecture,well be discussing education.The questions we often ask about education are:what is education?And what are th
7、e main objectives for students to receive education?Well,what is education?Education comes from the Latin for“to lead”.So,when you are educated you are led from one place to another,including physical,moral,mental or academic.It is a process of facilitating learning or the acquisition of knowledge,s
8、kills,values,attitudes and habits.ListeningListen to Part 2 of the lecture.Complete the table below.Then talk about the three main objectives of education and supporting ideas with your partner.ListeningThree Main Objectives of EducationTo _ knowledgeprovide knowledge necessary not only to _ but als
9、o to _ the world.let us understand how _ works.give us insights into how people think and the attitude we need in order to _.gainpursue certain careerscontribute tothe surrounding worldunderstand people of different culturesListeningThree Main Objectives of EducationTo prepare individuals for a _ li
10、fe in societyprovide learners with the tools to develop skills,to think for themselves and to _ throughout their lives.help individuals develop _.well-roundedcontinue learningcritical thinking skillsListeningThree Main Objectives of EducationTo _ core values and prepare you for _help to understand w
11、hat is wrong and _.help to explore _ and develop _help to learn how to _ with other people in a civil manner.make people _ with integrity.enables learners to establish _,as well as form _establishsocial lifewhat is rightthe truthcognitioninteractbehavethe right values and attitudesgood habitsgainexp
12、osedevelopestablishreceivegivecognitioncore valueseducationoneself to new thingsinsights intoknowledgeListeningMatch the expressions to make collocations.Then use the collocations to complete the sentences.Listening1 Everyone has the right to _.2 Dont be afraid of _.We should always learn new knowle
13、dge.3 The article _the purpose of education.4 We _ from reading to improve ourselves.5 Senior Secondary is a critical period to _ and _.receive educationexposing ourselves to new thingsgives insights into gain knowledge develop cognition establish core valuesTapescriptLets move on to talk about the
14、objectives of education.For me,education has three main objectives.Firstly,it is to gain knowledge.Obviously,certain kinds of knowledge are necessary not only to pursue certain careers but also to contribute to the world.For example,we need to learn maths to understand finance and economics;we need
15、to be able to read,so that we are able to communicate and expose ourselves to new things.Besides,education provides another deeper kind of knowledge,which lets us understand how the surrounding world works.It gives us insights into how people think and the attitude we need in order to understand peo
16、ple of different cultures.Secondly,education goes beyond knowledge;it prepares individuals for a well-rounded life in society.In other words,it provides learners with the tools to develop skills,to think for themselves and to continue learning throughout their lives.For example,education can help in
17、dividuals develop critical thinking skills,which will prevent them from following uncritically traditional ways and will enable them to act based on judgement.Thirdly,education establishes core values and prepares you for social life.It helps you to understand what is wrong and what is right,explore
18、 the truth and develop cognition,regardless of whether its easy or what others opinions are;it also helps you learn how to interact with other people in a civil manner,regardless of nationality,race or class.It makes people behave with integrity,regardless of background and circumstances.Therefore,t
19、here will be more critical,kind,honest and truthful citizens in society.Eventually,education also enables learners to establish the right values and attitudes,as well as form good habits so that they can become responsible citizens as well.In conclusion,education is important not only because it fac
20、ilitates individual development,but also promotes social and national development.Referring back to the definition provided at the very beginning,education facilitates the development of an individual physically,mentally,morally and academically,so that the individual can make effective contribution
21、s to social development.Any questions?ListeningListen to the Q&A session of the lecture.What question does the student ask?What are Professor James responses to the question?The students question:In order to achieve the main objectives of education,what should teachers and students do respectively?T
22、eachers should:facilitate _;pass on _ and _;stimulate students _;teach students to think _ and _;provide rich _ and help students learn to use _ _.Listeningstudents learningskills to studentsknowledgeto make learning more creativecreativelycriticallythe right strategiesresourcesinterests in learning
23、Students should:become _ leaners;have _for themselves;learn how to _,_ and _;make _to guide ones own beliefs and actions;_ what they have learnt.Listeningautonomousclear learning goals analysecompareevaluate what is taughtproper judgements demonstrate Talk BuilderConvincing1 _ stimulate students int
24、erest in learning.2 _ students need to have clear learning goals for themselves.3 _ for students is that they need to make proper judgements 4 _ demonstrate what they have learnt.ListeningListen and imitate.Complete the Talk Builder.Thats why Its more important to Another thing thats important Its a
25、 brilliant idea to Tapescript(S=A student J=Professor James)S:Professor James,thank you very much for the very insightful talk.It makes me rethink the objectives of education.My question is:in order to achieve the main objectives of education,what should teachers and students do respectively?J:That
26、is a very good question.Lets first talk about teachers responsibility.I think a teachers top priority is to facilitate students learning.That means a teachers job is not just to pass on knowledge and skills to students,but its more important to stimulate students interests in learning and teach them
27、 to think critically and creatively.Also,a teacher needs to support students learning by providing rich resources and helping them learn to use the right strategies to make learning more effective.S:Thank you.What about the students responsibility?J:Well,I believe it is the students responsibility t
28、o take the initiative to become autonomous learners.Thats why students need to have clear learning goals for themselves and to learn how to analyse,compare and evaluate what is taught.Another thing thats important for students is that they need to make proper judgements to guide their own beliefs an
29、d actions,and its a brilliant idea to demonstrate what they have learnt when assessed.S:Thank you.Discuss the objectives of education in groups using convincing expressions.e.g.In our group,the top three objectives of education are as follows.Its a brilliant idea to pursue certain careers.Its more i
30、mportant to acquire skills.Thats why we learn knowledge in school.Another thing thats important is to prepare for a well-rounded life in society.SpeakingGroup Work:Discuss the objectives of education in groups using convincing expressions.1.objective n.If wed all worked together,I think we could _.（
31、实现我们的目标）.achieve/reach our objectiveset an objectivethe main/primary/principal objectiveLanguage PointsThe objective of most speeches is to benefit the audience.A way of setting realistic goals is to analyze your short and long term objectives.aim object goal purpose end target target audienceLiving
32、 without a purpose is like sailing without a compass.political endsadj.an objective assessment/analysis/report/criteriaobjective reality objectively adv 客观地客观地a highly subjective point of viewobject to(doing)sth:Why do some people strongly object to human cloning?We object to leaving him alone.I rea
33、lly object to being charged for parking.(charge)vt object+that 从句：从句：objection n C&U 反对；反对的理由：反对；反对的理由：Grey decided to move to the countryside and his wife made no objections.UFO（Unidentified Flying Object）ObjectSigns in the zoo warn people not to feed the animals or throw objects.gain a degreegaine
34、d the trust of sbgain advantages fromgained a lot of weight The young people gradually gain confidence in their abilities.My watch gains(by)several minutes a day.2.gain“获得”某物“获得”益处“获得”体重、信心等钟表等“获得”时间（钟、表等We gain from cutting trees but we will suffer much more than we will benefit.n C 好处；利益；U 利润：The
35、officials illegal gains will be turned in to national treasury.He will do anything for gain.增加 反 loss：a gain in earnings Regular exercise is the best way of preventing weight gain.an increase in the amount of sth.,especially in wealth or weightfanancial profitI want you to become well-rounded by try
36、ing lots of different things.She hoped to influence peoples lives and become a well-rounded individual.3.well-roundedWe knew that only a well-rounded education could guarantee our success in the future.adj.面面俱到的，多才多艺的。丰满的，（语言）有表达力的4.pursue vt 正式用语正式用语 追赶；追捕：追赶；追捕：pursue a thief Police pursued the ca
37、r at high speed.追求：追求：pursue a goal/an aim/an objective/ones dream She decided to pursue a career in medicine.Jack had been pursuing her for months without success.A good reporter will pursue a story until he or she knows all the facts.pursue the matter/argument/question人为了得到而为了得到而追追赶赶人继续进行继续进行继续继续追
38、赶追赶某件事某件事to follow or chase sb.try to achieve sth.over a peroid of timeto continue to be involved in sth.the pursuit of happiness/knowledge/profitcritical issue /role/state /condition 关键问题/关键作用/严峻（或重要）的情形/严重的病情5.critical adj.The first 24 hours after the operation are the most critical.Reducing level
39、s of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is of critical importance.减少大气层中的二氧化碳含量极其重要。Students are encouraged to develop instead of accepting opinions without questioning them.develop a student of great 6.contribute v It was generous of her to contribute such a large sum of money.contribute(sth)to sth:I
40、mmigrants have contributed to American culture in many ways.contribute(money)to the Red CrossHe never contributes(ideas)to the discussion.to help to make sth happen：Alcohol contributes to 100,000 deaths a year in the US.Stress is a factor in many illnesses.vt&vi 投（稿投（稿）；撰（稿；撰（稿）：She contributed a nu
41、mber of articles to the magazine.【温故温故】必修一必修一U1contribution n C 贡献：贡献：I admire Edison a lot because he made a great contribution to the world.捐款；捐献物：捐款；捐献物：I gave a contribution of$100 to/toward the church.2008 湖南 稿件；作品：稿件；作品：This is a magazine with contributions from well-known travel writers.contr
42、ibutor n C 捐款人；撰稿人；捐款人；撰稿人；起作用的因素起作用的因素contribute语义网络图语义网络图贡献贡献contribute（基本义）“贡献贡献”人力、人力、物力、财力等物力、财力等为某事的发生做为某事的发生做“贡献贡献”“贡献贡献”稿件等稿件等贡献；捐助；贡献；捐助；捐献捐献造成造成 /促使促使 （某事发生某事发生）投投（稿（稿）；撰撰 （稿稿）贡献贡献contribution捐款；捐献物捐款；捐献物稿件；作品稿件；作品J.K.Rowlings novel Harry Potter made a great contribution to the world liter
43、ature.She has contributed a lot of money to the charity since she became rich.To inspire other writers,she shared some rejection letters from the publishers.Those letters related to The Cuckoos Calling.J.K.Rowling contributed the novel to a magazine under the name of Galbraith without revealing her
44、true identity.It was rejected by several publishers,and Rowling was even advised to take a writing course.When The Cuckoos Calling eventually found a publisher in 2013,it was achieving respectable sales before the secret of its authorship broke,and it contributed to the novel reaching the top of the bestseller lists.AssignmentOrganise your discussion into a short passage,and then share it in class.Try to use as many newly-learned expressions as possible.
