Session 5: Group discussion Time: 14:30 – 15:20 Objectives Practicing and reviewing what you have learned Talking about education issue Practicing giving opinions Tasks What should students learn at school?

Task 9: What should students learn at school? Are you satisfied with the education system in China? ( e.g., teachers/ lecturers, textbooks, goal of teaching, etc.) Do you think the national college entrance examination is a good way to select all-round talents? What are the important skills one should have in a modern society? What do students think of the skills or knowledge they have learnt at school? What kind of people are employers interested in? What expectation do parents have toward schools? What should students learn at school according to your opinion? If you were a president of a school, how would you make a reform?