李观仪《新编英语教程》第5册_UNIT7.pptVIP

Unit 7 Grouping the Gifted: Pro Kenneth Mott Cultural Background Questions on the Text Language Points Text Analysis Discussion Exercises The United Kingdom 1. Public School System Prep school (名校: Eton College, Harrow School, Winchester College, Rugby School) Public schools: 5-11岁 全国考试: Eleven Plus Secondary modern school: 全国考试: General Certificate of Education at “o” Level Grammar school: 全国考试: General Certificate of Education at “A” Level Discussion Do you think gifted children should be treated differently from children at large? Give your reasons * * Brief Information of the Education System The United States 1. Elementary education (5-11岁):public elementary school (prep school: expensive, private boarding school) 2. Secondary education (11-18): junior high school ＋ senior high school 3. Higher education (18-) 4. Degrees: Community college: Associate Degree 4-year university: Bachelor of Arts\Science 1-2 years postgraduate school: Master degree Highest Degree: Doctor of Philosophy 5. Famous Universities: Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Columbia 2. Comprehensive Secondary School System 11岁全国考试:Eleven plus→Comprehensive Secondary School (11-16岁) → Certificate of Secondary Education (CSB) or: General Certificate of Education at “o” Level(16-18岁) →General Certificate of Education at “A” Level →Universities 3. Famous Universities: Oxford, Cambridge Questions on the text: 1. How is Mott’s definition of the gifted different from the commonly held one? The notion of the gifted is normally associated with a high level of intelligence, but Mott’s definition emphasizes interest and ability as well as intelligence. 2. What does Mott think is the greatest