【课堂新坐标，同步备课参考】2013-2014学年高中英语译林版选修八教师用书Unit+3　The+world+of+colours+and+light.doc

Unit 3　The world of colours and light 【美文阅读】　 Why is Art Important in Education? 艺术思维是人类最原始的思维方式，也是儿童心理发展的第一个阶段，艺术教育实际上是尊重人的心理自然发展的一种健康的教育方式，作为家长们，应该鼓励孩子去追求他们的艺术理想。 Education is another area where the presence(存在) of arts and crafts(工艺品) is more than welcome. If children realize the importance of art and creativity from a young age, they can grow up to be more confident, more creative, and definitely more mature(成熟的). Schools are the breeding grounds for future painters and movie makers, and these arts should be encouraged wholesomely(有益健康地) in such an environment. Sadly, many parents do no