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Lesson 2
The Objectives of Education
Unit 5 Education
Learning
Objectives
01
02
03
To explain the meaning of education.
To speak out three objectives of education.
To use convincing expressions to simply talk about objectives of education.
04
To remember phrases and collocations in this lesson.
Warming up
What does “objective ”mean
An objective is something that you try to achieve.
Activate and share
Group Work Discuss and choose the top three objectives of education in your group and explain why. (Ex1)
;
to gain knowledge
to improve academic ability
to pursue certain careers
to develop critical thinking
to establish core values
to acquire skills
to prepare for a well-rounded life in society
to improve physical and mental health
to develop cognition
to prepare for social life
e.g.
In our group, the top three objectives of education are to pursue certain 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(职位要求) for the job. Through education, I’ll get experience and learn skills about this job. Finally, I will definitely acquire knowledge about finance and economy.
Listening
Listen to the lecture. Write down the two questions that are often asked about education. List any answers the speaker gives.
The two main questions are:
What is education
What are the main objectives for students to receive education
Education :
is a process of ___________________ or the acquisition of __________, ______,________,__________ and habits.
Objectives:
to gain knowledge;
to prepare individuals for_______________ in society;
to establish __________ and prepare you for social life.
facilitating learning
knowledge
skills
values
attitudes
a well-rounded life
core values
Listen to the first part of the lecture and answer the following questions:
1. Where does the word “education” come from
2. What does the word mean
It comes from the ______ for __________.
It means when you are educated you are led from one place to another, including _______, ______,_______
or_________ .
Latin
“to lead”
physical
moral
mental
academic
Listen to Part 2 of the plete the table below. Then talk about the three main objectives of education and supporting ideas with your partner.
Listen to Part 2 of the plete the table below. Then talk about the three main objectives of education and supporting ideas with your partner.
Three Main Objectives of Education To _____ knowledge provide knowledge necessary not only to _____________________ but also to ____________ the world.
let us understand how _____________________ works.
give us insights into how people think and the attitude we need in order to __________________________________.
gain
pursue certain careers
contribute to
the surrounding world
understand people of different cultures
Three Main Objectives of Education To prepare individuals for a ____________ life in society provide learners with the tools to develop skills, to think for themselves and to _________________ throughout their lives.
help individuals develop ____________________.
To __________ core values and prepare you for __________ help to understand what is wrong and _____________.
help to explore ___________ and develop ___________.
help to learn how to _______ with other people in a civil manner.
make people _________ with integrity.
enable learners to establish _________________________, as well as form _____________.
well-rounded
continue learning
critical thinking skills
what is right
establish
social life
the truth
cognition
interact
behave
the right values and attitudes
good habits
gain
expose
develop
establish
receive
give
cognition
core values
education
oneself to new things
insights into
knowledge
Match the expressions to make collocations. Then use the collocations to complete the sentences.
gain knowledge expose oneself to new things
develop cognition establish core values
receive education give insights into
1. Everyone has the right to ________________.
2. Don’t be afraid of ____________________________. We should always learn new knowledge.
3. The article ________________ the purpose of education.
4. We _______________ from reading to improve ourselves.
5. Senior Secondary is a critical period to ________________ and ___________________.
receive education
exposing ourselves to new things
gives insights into
gain knowledge
develop cognition
establish core values
Listen to the Q & A session of the lecture. What question does the student ask What are Professor James’ responses to the question
The student’s question:
In order to achieve the main objectives of education, what should teachers and students do respectively
Teachers should:
facilitate __________________;
pass on _________ and ________________;
stimulate students’ ___________________;
teach students to think _________ and ___________;
provide rich __________ and help students learn to use _________________________________________.
students’ learning
skills to students
knowledge
creatively
critically
the right strategies to make learning more effective
resources
interests in learning
Students should:
become ___________ leaners;
have ___________________for themselves;
learn how to _______, ________ and ___________________;
make __________________to guide one’s own beliefs and actions;
_____________ what they have learnt.
autonomous
clear learning goals
analyse
compare
evaluate what is taught
proper judgements
demonstrate
Focus on function
Listen and plete the Talk Builder. (Ex7)
Convincing
1. __________________ stimulate students’ interests 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.
Talk Builder
It’s more important to
That’s why
Another thing that’s important
It’s a brilliant idea to
Another thing that’s important
That’s why
It’s a brilliant idea to
It’s more important to
Discuss the objectives of education in groups using convincing expressions.
Speaking
e.g.
In our group, the top three objectives of education are as follows.
It’s a brilliant idea to pursue certain careers. It’s more important to acquire skills. That’s why we learn knowledge in school. Another thing that’s important is to prepare for a well-rounded life in society.
Phrases
1. 教育的三个重要目标
2. 获取知识
3. 习得技能
4. 提升学术能力
5. 为全面的社会生活做准备
6. 追求事业
7. 发展批判性思维
8. 发展认知
9. 提升身心健康
10. 建立核心价值观
1. the top three/ three main objectives of education
2. gain knowledge
3. acquire skills/ strategies
4. improve / enhance academic ability
5. prepare for all-rounded social life
6. pursue careers
7. develop critical thinking
8. develop cognition
9. improve physical and mental health
10. establish core values
Phrases
11. 支持性观点
12. 接受教育
13. (使)深刻理解教育的目的
14. 给学习者提供发展技能的工具
15. 探寻真理
16. 以文明的方式和别人交往
17. 行为正直
18.形成良好习惯
19. 接触新事物
20. 促进学习
11. supporting ideas
12. receive education
13. give insights into the purpose of education
14. provide learners with the tools to develop skills
15. expore the truth
16. interact with other people in a civil manner
17. behave with integrity
18. develop/ form good habits
19. expose oneself to new things/ be exposed to ...
20. facilitate learning
Phrases
21. 传递知识和技能
22. 激发学习兴趣
23. 创造性思考
24. 提供丰富的资源
25. 成为主动学习者
26. 有清晰的学习目标
27. 做出合理判断
28. 展示所学
29. 令人信服的表述
30. 积极主动去做...
21. pass on knowledge and skills
22. stimulate interest in learning
23. creative thinking/ think creatively
24. provide rich resources
25. become autonomous learners
26. have clear learning goals
27. make proper judgements
28. demonstrate what you have learnt
29. convicing expressions
30. take the initiative to do