大学英语通识教程第一册教案Unit 3 Edcation.docVIP

Unit 3 Education I. Starter 1. Background information 2 2. Lead-in Video clip 3 3. Questions for discussion 5 II. Detailed Reading 1. Structure analysis 6 2. Comprehension questions 6 3. Difficult Sentences 7 4. Vocabulary Expressions Language points 9 III. After Reading 1. Oral activity—video; questions 24 2. Proverbs and quotations 25 3. Practical Writing 26 IV. Supplementary Reading 1. Lead-in notes 30 2. Difficult Sentences 30 3. Detailed reading –Vocabulary Expressions Language points 31 4. Proverbs and quotations 46 5. Interaction 47 I. Starter 1. Background information 1). What is A Vocational Education? Vocational education is any sort of formal training program that trains students for work in a particular trade. In most cases, training is somewhat short, usually only one to two years. Unlike most college programs, which focus on providing a broad and varied education, vocational schools — sometimes also called technical schools — are usually geared towards a specific job. Plumbing, dental hygiene, hairstyling, and mechanics are only some of the many trades that can be learned through vocational education. 2). Career-Oriented Focus Students choose to undertake vocational training as a way to prepare for a specific career. Upon graduation, students are able to immediately begin work in areas that are often in very high demand. Students train under experts in their chosen field, and participate in a lot of hands-on work. It is often the case that more time is spent in labs or practice studios than in classrooms studying from books. 3). Students and Basic Requirements Most vocational education programs want their students to have a high school diploma or equivalent, but other than this there are very few entry requirements. Applicants may choose programs in areas in which they have some expertise, but this is not essential. Most programs are designed to teach students everything they need to know about working in a particular field, and are usually able to