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1、 授课题目：Unit 8 The art of parenting 授课时间：第_周 授课类型：理论课授课时数：_课时教学目的：After finishing this unit, students will be able to:1. Grasp main idea of the text (retelling of topic paragraph);2. Appreciate various techniques employed by the writer to make comparison and contrast;3. Master key language points and

2、grammatical structures in the text (Develop an argumentative essay, coherence achieved by different expression of a fixed meaning).教学重点和难点：1.Text Analysis (How to develop an argumentative essay);2.Cultural Notes (contrast on parenting between East and West);3.Language Study (how to make comparison a

3、nd contrast);4.Translation Exercises (to explain points when doing translation exercises: no grammatical mistakes, conciseness,authenticity).Difficult points（难点）:Translation criteria to make students understand basic translation criteria through related exercises教学方法和手段：Various kinds of teaching met

4、hods are used:1. Teaching in class. Explain the profound theoretical knowledge in class;2. Case study. Provide case study during teaching, and make the students to discuss about the case;3. Bilingual and full English teaching;4. Learner-centered approach; situational & communicative method;5. Projec

5、t-based approach教学内容和过程：Section A Reflections of a Chinese mother in the west Step One Warming-up Activities 30 minutesQ1: Is your mother a Tiger Mother? What would your parents do if you failed to meet their expectations? Yes.Assume strength rather than fragility;Be strict with me;Not permit me to

6、do ;Physically punish me.Q2: Have you ever hated your parents when they forced you to do something you disliked but which later proved to be worthy of your efforts? Yes.Force me to learn the Chinese calligraphy;Physically punished me because of my lack of self-discipline;Be all for my good;Better ap

7、preciate traditional culture;Foster patience and persistence;Be forever grateful for their guidance.Q3:Which teaching method is better, Chinese parenting or western parenting? Chinese patenting: obedience and discipline;focus on childrens IQ development; perfect grades; land a satisfactory job. West

8、ern parenting: freedom; a happy childhood; more encouragement; a relaxed environment; mental health. Cultural background1. What is the most popular grading system in the United States?Discrete evaluation in the form of letter grades;Follow a five-point system, using the letters A, B, C, D and F;A in

9、dicating excellent, C indicating average and F indicating failing.2. What is the core of Confucianism?Humanism, the belief that human beings are teachable, improvable and perfectible through personal and communal endeavor especially including self-cultivation and self-creation.3. What can children d

10、o in the sleep-away camps?Sleep under the stars with friends;Learn to shoot a bow and arrow;Spend entire days in their swimming suits, etc.There are all kinds of camps, and all offer opportunities for kids to engage in new skills while also immersing themselves in familiar pursuits.Step Two Text Stu

11、dy 80 minutesI. Interactive reading of the textMain ideas of the partsThis text is an argumentative essay. Western parents are _ Chinese parents success of raising kids. (Para.1)baffled aboutWhat do Westerners think of Chinese parents way of raising kids? (Para. 2)provocative, unimaginable and even

12、illegalDifferences between Chinese mothers and Western parents to an obese child (Para. 2):Chinese mothersWestern parentsPart I (Paras. 1- _)Chinese parents raise successful kids, but they use some methods which are _ to Westerners.unacceptable (or different)Part II (Paras. 3-10)It contains three se

13、ctions and explains in detail what the three ideological differences are.Why do Western parents want to protect their children from criticism? (Para. 3)Children are tender and not strong;Parents should protect their childrens self-esteem and protect children against the feeling of failure.The child

14、comes home with a B (Paras. 4-5)Western parentsChinese parentsa screaming, hair-tearing explosionpraise the childexpress disapprovalget practice testsworry about their childuse every tool to get her childs grade up to an AWhy do Chinese parents demand perfect grades? (Para. 6)Because they take it fo

15、r granted that their child can get them, and grades are a more important measure of success than “self-esteem”. the second ideological difference (Paras.7-8)Chinese parents believe their kids _ them everything. (Para. 7)Most Westerners dont believe their offspring must show permanent _ to their pare

16、nts. (Para. 8)the third ideological difference Main idea of the parts Para. 9Para. 9Third, Chinese parents believe they know whats best for their children and therefore have ultimate _ their childrens desires and preferences. Chinese children have no rights to _, which is why Chinese daughters cant

17、have boyfriends in high school and there are no late curfews or trips to sleep-away camps. Also even the slightest _ or _, anything less than unquestioning obedience, is extinguished, and punished into _.According to Western propaganda, what are Asian mothers like? (Para.10)Which parenting method is

18、 more beneficial to childrens success in the future, according to the author? (Para.11)Chinese parenting is more effective in equipping their children with skills, work habits and inner confidence for success in the future.Part III (Para. 11)The Chinese parenting method is more _ and _ because it ca

19、n better prepare their children for the future.Summary of the textReflections of a Chinese mother in the WestWestern parents are _ by Chinese parents success of raising kids. Chinese parents do things that seem provocative, unimaginable, even _, to opinionated Westerners. There are three ideological

20、 differences between Chinese and Western parents.First, Western parents cradle their childrens _ to insulate them from criticism. Chinese parents assume their kid is hardy enough to take the criticism. Second, Chinese parents believe their kids _ them everything. Most Westerners dont believe their o

21、ffspring must show permanent _ to their parents.Third, Chinese parents consider they know whats best for their children and therefore have ultimate _ their childrens desires and preferences.Of course there is also some _All decent parents want to do whats best for their children. Its the _ thats dif

22、ferent. The Chinese parenting method is more practical and _ because it can better prepare their children for the future.Language focusPractical phrase:1. dispense with 摒弃；不用（做）年轻人应该学会节俭，摒弃一切不必要的奢侈品。意群提示 (be thrifty / dispense with / luxuries)Young people should learn to be thrifty, dispense with al

23、l unnecessary luxuries.2. in terms of 从方面说来对许多企业来说，对雇员开支账户的管理，不管是时间还是成本花费，都是令人棘手和头疼的问题。意群提示 (expense accounts / an unwanted headache)For many businesses the administration of employees expense accounts can be an unwanted headache, both in terms of time spent and cost.3. insulate sb. / sth. from/ aga

24、inst使免除（不愉快的经历）；使免受纵观世界，巨富之人的生活都是被重重保护起来的，不受周围贫苦民众苦难生活的影响。意群提示 (be insulated from / the suffering lives)All around the world, extremely wealthy people live a rather protected lifestyle and are insulated from the suffering lives of the poor all around them.4. irrespective of不受某事物影响；不问某事物不分种族、信仰或肤色，法律

25、适用于所有的人。意群提示 (apply to / irrespective of / creed)The laws apply to everyone irrespective of race, creed or color. 5. have authority over具有对的管辖权对成年人而言，他们有权管理自己的情绪和欲望。意群提示 (have authority over / emotions and desires)For adults, they have authority over their emotions and desires.6. have a high/low / g

26、ood /bad opinion of sb. / sth.对（某人或某事）有（很高、很低、很好、很坏的）评价许多英国人对这些政客们的评价很低，觉得他们没有奉献精神。意群提示 (have a low opinion of / not dedicated)Many British people had a low opinion of the politicians and felt that they were not dedicated.Functional patterns 1. The fact is that sb. do things that seem provocative, e

27、ven to sb.用于表达“其他人对某人做事情的看法”。事实是，中国父母的做法，对固执己见的西方人来说，令人愤慨，难以想象，甚至是违法的。The fact is that Chinese parents do things that seem provocative, unimaginable, even illegal, to opinionated Westerners. (Para. 2, L1)典型例句事实是，职业医闹的做法，对辛劳的医生来说，令人愤慨，不够理智，甚至是违法的。意群提示 (hired hospital violators / provocative / irratio

28、nal)The fact is that hired hospital violators do things that seem provocative, irrational, even illegal, to the hard-working physicians.2. Thats why the solution to sth. is always to do sth.用于表示“对某人/事的应对措施”。原句译文这就是为什么对表现欠佳的孩子，父母总是会施以惩罚和辱骂。逆译练习Thats why the solution to substandard performance is alwa

29、ys to punish and shame the child. (Para. 6, L4)典型例句全球变暖的主要原因是人为污染。 这就是对于全球变暖问题的解决方法，人们总是要控制大气污染。意群提示(global warming / air pollution)The main cause of global warming is man-made pollution. That is why the solution to the problem of global warming is always to control air pollution.3. Another area whe

30、re Chinese and Westerners clash is that most Westerners / Chinese believe sb. must / can do sth.用于表示“中西方理念的差异”。原句译文中西方理念碰撞的另一领域是，西方人大多认为子女无须永远感激父母。逆译练习Another area where Chinese and Westerners clash is that most Westerners dont believe offspring must show permanent gratitude to parents. (Para. 8, L1

31、)典型例句中西方理念碰撞的另一领域是，中国人大多认为养儿防老。意群提示(raise children / provide against old age)Another area where Chinese and Westerners clash is that most Chinese people think that they can provide against old age by raising children.4. When the time comes to do sth., 用于表示“特定时刻的来临”。原句译文到表现时机来临时，中国孩子已经成竹在胸。When the t

32、ime comes to perform, Chinese children have a blueprint for success.典型例句到了该展示你那套独特的运动技能和身体天赋时，你有信心吗？意群提示(unique set of sporting skills / physical gifts)When the time comes to demonstrate your unique set of sporting skills and physical gifts, do you have confidence?Language appreciation中国父母要求完美的成绩，因为

33、他们理所当然地认为孩子完全可以做到，而且分数是比“自尊”更为重要的衡量成功的标准。a. Chinese parents demand perfect grades because they take it for granted that their child can get them, and grades are a more important measure of success than “self-esteem”. (Para.6, L1)中国父母如此磨砺子女为将来计，让其了解自己的所能，并赋予他们技能、工作习惯和内在信心这些没人能拿走的东西，这样来对孩子进行保护。b. Chin

34、ese parents protect their children by armoring them for the future, letting them see what theyre capable of, and conferring upon them skills, work habits, and inner confidence that no one can ever take away. (Para.11, L4)到表现时机来临时，中国孩子已经成竹在胸；他们知道该如何利用自己在这个世界上所能学到的最好的本事去竞争。“布丁”好坏，一试便知！c. When the time

35、 comes to perform, Chinese children have a blueprint for success; they know how to compete with the best the world has to offer. The proof is in the pudding! (Para.11, L7)Critical thinkingTheme exploration1.What kind of parenting method do you prefer, from the standpoint of a child?To what extent do

36、 you think Confucius education philosophy affects traditional Chinese parenting methodology? I prefer Western parents parenting method. Western parents provide enough space for their childrens development so that they can grow happily and become healthy, creative, open-minded, and independent. What

37、parents should do is to teach their children based on their own characteristics. I like Chinese parents parenting method. Chinese parents seem to be too strict with their kids, but their method proves to be more practical and effective than the one adopted by Western parents. Children brought up by

38、Chinese parents obviously are more likely to succeed in their study and career.2. To what extent do you think Confucius education philosophy affects traditional Chinese parenting methodology?In Confucian culture, children have to accept all advice and demands from parents without questioning. Parent

39、s are authoritative and require obedience and submissiveness from their children. Children are shown how to behave and are expected to follow suit. Therefore, children develop a habit of passively accepting knowledge, and a tendency to view things uncritically and to avoid exploration.On the other h

40、and, there are also some positive aspects inherited from Confucian culture. For example, it encourages knowledge and spiritual growth. It also encourages politeness, respect and kindness, preaching humaneness toward others.课后作业：1. Exercises after Text A & Text B 2. Essay writing: 3. Oral reproduction: Make a speech on the topic how to be a good mother or good father.4. Preview Unit 1,Book 4.参考文献:郑树棠. 新视野大学英语读写教程（第三版）第三册M. 北京：外语教学与研究出版社，2015.郑树棠. 新视野大学英语读写教程（第三版）第三册教师用书M. 北京：外语教学与研究出版社，2015.夏纪梅. 现代外语课堂设计理论与实践M. 上海：上海外语教育出版社，2003.张道真. 实用英语语法大全M. 北京：外语教学与研究出版社，2002.课后小结：12