成都信息工程大学（成都信工学院）：《大学英语》PPT教学课件（第二册）Unit 1 Ways of learning

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Unit 1 Ways of learning Text A Learning, Chinese-style

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Contents ➢Teaching Objectives ➢Background Information ➢Text Organization ➢Words and Expressions ➢Grammatical Structures ➢Questions

Teaching Objectives Main idea It would be ideal if we can strike a balance between the chinese and the Western learning styles) Structure introduction of the topic by an anecdote elaboration by comparison and contrast conclusion by a suggestion

Teaching Objectives • Main idea It would be ideal if we can strike a balance between the Chinese and the Western learning styles) • Structure introduction of the topic by an anecdote; elaboration by comparison and contrast; conclusion by a suggestion

Difference between comparison and contrast Different ways to compare and contrast point-by-point method: to examine two subjects at the same time, discussing them point by point one-side-at-a-time method: to examine one subject thoroughly and then start the other Key language points, grammatical structures and comprehensive skills bacl

• Difference between comparison and contrast • Different ways to compare and contrast point-by-point method: to examine two subjects at the same time, discussing them point by point one-side-at-a-time method: to examine one subject thoroughly and then start the other • Key language points, grammatical structures and comprehensive skills. back

Background Information v Education in the West Western methods are generally more student centered, expecting students to discover things for themselves rather than relying on their teachers to te‖them Education in the United States was greatly influenced by John Dewey-- an American philosopher and educator. Dewey's philosophy of education, instrumentalism, focused on learning by-doing rather than rote learning and dogmatic instruction

Background Information ✓ Education in the West Western methods are generally more student￾centered, expecting students to discover things for themselves rather than relying on their teachers to tell them. Education in the United States was greatly influenced by John Dewey-- an American philosopher and educator. Dewey's philosophy of education, instrumentalism , focused on learning￾by-doing rather than rote learning and dogmatic instruction

v Standing on the shoulders of giants A well-known phrase, frequently employed by inventors to express modesty about their achievements. The suggestion is that while they have been able to see further than those who came before them, it is not because they themselves are intellectual giants. Rather it is because they have been able to build upon the accumulated discoveries of their great predecessors

✓Standing on the shoulders of giants A well-known phrase, frequently employed by inventors to express modesty about their achievements. The suggestion is that while they have been able to see further than those who came before them, it is not because they themselves are intellectual giants. Rather it is because they have been able to build upon the accumulated discoveries of their great predecessors

Text Organization Parts Para Main ideas 1-5 An anecdote: the Chinese staff helped Benjamin to place the key 6-13 The author's thoughts about different approaches to learning in China and the West 3 14 The author gives a suggestion of a more rational approach to fostering

Text Organization Parts Para. Main ideas 1 1-5 2 6-13 3 14 The author’s thoughts about different approaches to learning in China and the West. An anecdote: the Chinese staff helped Benjamin to place the key The author gives a suggestion of a more rational approach to fostering creativity and basic skills

Words and Expressions attach assist neglect desirable relevant extreme facility continual apply priority evolve contrast emerge worthwhile superior find one s way make up for not in the least on occasion on one s own on the other hand pick up work on

Words and Expressions attach assist neglect desirable relevant extreme facility continual apply priority evolve contrast emerge worthwhile superior find one’s way make up for not in the least on occasion on one’s own on the other hand pick up work on

attach a)t. fasten or join sth( to sth)【~ sth( to sth)】 attach a label to each piece of luggage 每件行李上都加上标签 Attached( to this letter) you will find..随信附上 b).给予(重要性【~ sth to sth】 Do you attach any importance to what he said? 你认为他说的话重要吗? Ex在邮寄之前,要确保邮票牢牢地贴在信封上 (be attached to Make sure that the stamp is firmly attached to the

attach a) vt. fasten or join sth (to sth) 【~ sth (to sth)】 attach a label to each piece of luggage 每件行李上都加上标签 Attached (to this letter) you will find.... 随信附上.... b) vt. 给予（重要性【~ sth to sth】 Do you attach any importance to what he said? 你认为他说的话重要吗? Ex.在邮寄之前，要确保邮票牢牢地贴在信封上。 （be attached to） Make sure that the stamp is firmly attached to the envelope before you mail it

assist vt.ⅵ(m|文)help【~(sb) with sth】【~(sb.)in doing sth】【~sb. to do sth.】 The college student decided to assist the boy with his study You will be required to assist Mrs Smith in preparing a report 你将要协助史密斯夫人准备一份报告 My father assisted in building our new house 我的父亲帮助我们盖新房子 Ex我老师帮助我做这个实验

assist vt. vi. (fml 文) help 【~ (sb.) with sth】 【 ~ (sb.) in doing sth】【~sb. to do sth.】 The college student decided to assist the boy with his study. You will be required to assist Mrs Smith in preparing a report. 你将要协助史密斯夫人准备一份报告. My father assisted in building our new house. 我的父亲帮助我们盖新房子。 Ex. 我老师帮助我做这个实验。 My teacher assisted (me) with the experiment