The Power of Reading阅读的力量.pptVIP

The Power of ReadingA Presentation by Dr. Charles Cabell Based on the work of Stephen Krashen Stopping Points During my presentation, I will come to “stopping points” where I will ask to answer some questions. In order to answer the questions, you will need to take notes as I speak. Now, please get out a pen or pencil, and then we’ll begin. High School English Education A. Did you enjoy your high school English class? Did you learn how to speak English in your class? Did you communicate in English? Did your teacher communicate to you in English? Characteristics of Entrance Exam Preparation （受験勉強） The purpose of education is to prepare for an exam The purpose of the exam is to divide students into winners and losers Students’ interests and individuality are ignored Students memorize information Indirect Results of Entrance-Exam Education Many students hate school Many students hate learning Many students find classes boring Many students lose confidence in themselves, especially in their academic ability Many teachers try to control students Student Strategies for Resisting Entrance-Exam Education Students become extremely passive, sleeping in classes Students become silent, never asking questions or showing interest Students completely separate their personal, meaningful lives from the classroom, which has no meaning for them Student Strategies II Students never do more than what is required by the teacher (homework) Students do not think about the content of their education Students in the classroom wait for class to end so they can be free of school Students have no personal learning goals Consequences of Entrance-Exam Education Students do not know how to learn for purposes of personal growth Students never act independently Students have little experience learning outside of class Students do not see learning as something that gives them power Students do not know how to study for purposes other than a test B. What is the connection between Entrance