大学英语2qdlUnit1WaysofLearning教程.pptVIP

continuous: it indicates an action carrying on without stopping or interruption The brain needs a continuous supply of blood. continual continuous continual: it describes separate actions which are repeated over a period of time Recently the young couple have had continual arguments with each other because of trifles. sth. that holds a high place among competing claims The proposals deserve support as they give priority to the needs of children. sth. that one must do before anything else Earning enough money to maintain his family is a high priority for him during this period. priority Post-reading task Debate Should we develop children’s creativity first or train them in basic skills first? According to the song, who should teach whom? Is learning a one-way street? Can you guess what the theme of this unit is about? Pre-reading task Unit 1Ways of Learning Education in the west There is no common agreement in the West concerning the best method of education. It is this very existence of contending points of view that is characteristic of Western education. Tracing back, Socrates encouraged his students to question anything, even their most fundamental beliefs. Greek philosopher - Socrates Currently, compared with Asian methods of learning, Western methods are more student-centered, expecting students to discover things for themselves rather than relying on their teachers to tell them. Unit 1 Ways of Learning Text A Learning, Chinese Style Text Organization Part I (Paras 1-5) The author got to know the differences between Chinese and American ideas of education by his experience in the Jinling Hotel. Text Organization Part II (Paras 6-7) The author discussed the two different learning styles in China and the West in detail. Text Organization Part III (Paras 8-10) It analyzed the advantages and disadvantages of teaching by holding hands in China. Text Organization Part IV (Paras 11-14) It described Creativity First, a way t