Unit 15 Lesson 2

Unit15 Lesson 2 Different Schools Education systems vary from time to time and from place to place. And there are different schools for different purposes. Generally speaking there are two kinds of education: Traditional education and Alternative education.

Compare two kinds of education using the key words. Type of education FeaturesTraditional, strict, boring drills, test- focused, conservative, structured Independent, project work, learner- centered approach, alternative, activities, problem- solving Motto, assessment, assignment, analyse Traditional education Alternative education All kinds of education

Traditional education: That provided by societies before or alongside the introduction of a formal educational system.

Alternative education: A school based on a non-traditional, new, or non-standard educational philosophy. A wide range of philosophies and teaching methods are offered by alternative schools; some have strong political, scholarly, or philosophical orientations, while others are more ad-hoc assemblies of teachers and students dissatisfied with some aspect of mainstream education.

Talk about the advantages and disadvantages of the two kinds of education. 1.What’s good for a traditional school? What’s not good for it? 2.What about alternative education? 3.What kind of education are you receiving? Do you like it or not? Why or why not?

You are to listen to a dialogue between Nicholas and Jack about their learning experiences. Before listening, learn the listening strategies. Listening strategies: Prepare your own questions 1.Predict what topics you think will be mentioned ( e.g. Learning experience ). 2.Think of things you would like to know and write questions ( e.g. What does “alternative education mean? How different is Nicholas’ school from Jack’s school? )

Prepare your own questions.The information card is for your reference. SchoolGoalWork of teacher RulesWork of students Result Jack’s Nicholas’ Prepare at least 3 questions and then exchange your questions with your desk mate.

Fill your questions in the form. Listen to the dialogue. Try to find answers from it. QuestionsAnswers Ask your desk mate his/her questions to see if he/she can answer them.

What kinds of schools are Jack’s and Nicholas’? Match the extracts with Jack’s and Nicholas’ schools. Listen again. Founded in 1896, “Tredona School” prides itself on an impressive list of outstanding past students and alumni. The results we have seen from our approach to teaching, challenges conservative and traditional schools.

Our goal is to contribute to the students’ whole being by giving each individual real-life skills. Our school motto reflects the emphasis we place on discipline, hard work and success.

Our teachers are employed to teach and engage students in the learning process-they are not disciplinarians! Due to the limited number of places and our excellent reputation, students should enroll early. Preference is given to children of past students.

Who said it and what kind of education does each belong to? SpeakerSpeech JackRead the work on the blackboard and copy it into your notebooks. NicholasTalk among yourselves in small groups and explain why you make those decision. NicholasDecide on an environmental issue that you’d like to investigate and research. JackI’m afraid that there is no excuse for late work. You will lose marks.

Listen to the second part of the conversation withthe expressions of Disagreement and contradicting politely. N: (1) __________ (2) __________. It’s as popular as it used to be in the 1970s. J: Well, (3) _____________, yes, but I can’t really say because I only know my type of school. J; (4)_________________ about the sort of alternative school that Nicholas goes to is that students don’t prepare well for tests. N: (5) _________________, jack. I don’t accept that at all. J: Well, (6) _________ you’re right. Our lessons were very structured. N: (7) __________. It doesn't suit all students. Not really I don’t think to a certain extent One of the problems I’m sorry to disagree maybe Not necessary

What do they mean? Learn the word and expressions with the help of the dictionary. Pride sb/sth on Engage sb in Due to Be structured Suit sb Learner-centred Rely on Keep sb/sth under control With a focus on

1.Pride sb/sth on To indulge (oneself) in a feeling of pleasure or satisfaction: 使得意，使自豪：使（自己）沉迷于快乐 或满意的感觉之中： I pride myself on this beautiful garden. 我为这个美丽的花园而自豪 2. Engage sb in To draw into; involve: 参加：使加入；使卷入其中： engage a shy person in conversation. 使害羞的人加入了交谈

3. Due to Because of. 因为 4. Structure To give form or arrangement to: 构成或排列： structure a curriculum; structure one's day. 安排课程；对一天进行安排

5. Suit sb/sth To meet the requirements of; fit: 适合，符合 … 的要求： This candidate does not suit our qualifications. 这个候选人不符合我们的条件 6. Learner-centred

7. Rely on depend on 8. Keep sb/sth under control Control sb/sth 9. With a focus on lay stress on

Speaking Work in pairs, discussing types of schooling, using expressions from the function file. Questions for discussing: 1.What kind of school would you prefer to go to? Why? 2.What do you think of traditional schooling? What are its advantages? 3.What about alternative education?

Assignment Interview the headmaster of your school and write about the system of your school for your school TV station.