新视野大学英语第三版电子教案Book 3
unit 5
Unit 5 When work is a pleasure PART 1
Understanding and Learning Overview This unit centers on the topic of work-an indispensable part of individual lives. Work may serve different purposes and have different meanings to different people. Text A argues, by differentiating among work,labor,and play,that interest and enjoyment in work are important for the benefit of both individuals and society. Text B, by telling us a story of a shoemaker and the author, stimulates thoughts on building a tradition of working with pride, self-esteem, and responsibility. All of these elements, as shown in both texts, cannot be achieved in a job that is done merely for the sake of money.
Concerning the writing style, Text A is developed mainly by means of contrasts, which are effectively used to highlight, point by point, the differences between workers and laborers. Text B, by means of narration through the use of the first person“I”andwith
detailed
description
and
lively
conversations,givesthereaders a strong feeling of being
personally on the scene,and achieves the effect of great vividness.
In order for students to get a strong understanding ofthe unit theme and foster a good attitude toward work,the teacher should encourage thought-provoking discussions and activities. The topics for the discussions may includewhy we work, how we can foster love for work, how we achieve happiness at work, are peer interviews,retellingof Text B, questionnaire survey to gauge thehappiness level of a specific occupation and towork out how to achieve greater happiness at work. Section A Will you be a worker or a labor Background information 1 continuing education
Continuing education refers to the education for adults, usually in classes that are held in the evening and especially on subjects that are related to their jobs. 2 experiential learning
Experiential learning is the process of making meaning from direct experience. It is learning through reflection on doing, which is often contrasted with rote learning (死记硬背). Experiential learning focuses on the learning process for the individua1. An
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example of experiential learning is going to the zoo and learning through observation and interaction with the zoo environment, as opposed to reading about animals from a book. Thus, one makes discoveries and experiments with knowledge firsthand, instead of hearing or reading about others’ experiences. Detailed study of the text
1 In a society where slavery in the strict sense has been abolished, the socialindications around work,the value of work and the salary, have degraded many laborers into modern slaves-“wage slaves”.(Para. 1)
Meaning: In a society where slavery, strictly speaking, has been put to an end, the social status of work, the value of work and the salary, have made many laborersbexxe modern slaves-“wage slaves”.
★degrade:vt. treat sb. without respect and make them lose respect for themselves贬低(某人 );羞辱 (某人)
The examination supervisor warned students not to degrade themselves by cheating on the exam.
监考老师警告学生不要在考试中舞弊,以免自取其辱。 Note“Wages slaves”here refers to those who work for the mere purpose of earning a wage.