of skills and creativity are both worthwhile goals, the important question becomes this b. Difficult sentences in Text 1. But one of the most tell ing lessons Ellen and I got in the difference between Chinese and american ideas of education came not in the classroom but in the lobby of the Jinling Hotel where we stayed in Nanjing 2. He probably got as much pleasure out of the sounds they key made as he did those few times when the key actually found its way into the slot 3. Since adults know how to place the key in the key slot, which is the ultimate purpose of approaching the slot, and since the child is neither old enough nor clever enough to realize the desired action on his own, what possible gain is achieved by having him struggle? 4. So long as the child is shown exactly how to do something---whether it be placing a key in a key slot, drawing a hen or making up for a misdeed--he is less likely to figure out himself how to accomplish such a task. And, more generally, he is less likely to view life ---as americans do---as a serious of situations in which one has to learn to think for oneself, to solve problems o one's own and even to discover new problems for which creative solutions are 5. In terms of attitudes to creativity there seems to be a reversal of priorities young Westerners making their boldest departure first and then gradually mastering the trad ition; and young Chinese being almost inseparable from the tradition, but over time, possibly evolving to a point equally original 6. But assuming that the contrast I have developed is valid, and that the fostering of skills and creativity are both worthwhile goals, the important question becomes this: Can we gather, from the Chinese and American extremes, a superior way to approach education, perhaps striking a better balance between the poles of creativity and basic skills? c. Exercises of part II STEP FIVE: Consolidation (10) g. Summary Part II. Text A b Practice STEP SIX Homework 1. Review the structures and difficult sentences and preview Part Ill &Iv b. Written 1. Pi8 Structure 1.2 Teaching Period 10(9-10) Reference book: (New) Integrated Course 2 Student 's and Teaching's Book Teaching Method: Combining explanation and practiceof skills and creativity are both worthwhile goals, the important question becomes this:… b. Difficult sentences in Text A 1. But one of the most telling lessons Ellen and I got in the difference between Chinese and American ideas of education came not in the classroom but in the lobby of the Jinling Hotel where we stayed in Nanjing. 2. He probably got as much pleasure out of the sounds they key made as he did those few times when the key actually found its way into the slot. 3. Since adults know how to place the key in the key slot, which is the ultimate purpose of approaching the slot, and since the child is neither old enough nor clever enough to realize the desired action on his own, what possible gain is achieved by having him struggle? 4. So long as the child is shown exactly how to do something---whether it be placing a key in a key slot, drawing a hen or making up for a misdeed—he is less likely to figure out himself how to accomplish such a task. And, more generally, he is less likely to view life ---as Americans do---as a serious of situations in which one has to learn to think for oneself, to solve problems on one’s own and even to discover new problems for which creative solutions are wanted. 5. In terms of attitudes to creativity there seems to be a reversal of priorities: young Westerners making their boldest departure first and then gradually mastering the tradition; and young Chinese being almost inseparable from the tradition, but over time, possibly evolving to a point equally original. 6. But assuming that the contrast I have developed is valid, and that the fostering of skills and creativity are both worthwhile goals, the important question becomes this: Can we gather, from the Chinese and American extremes, a superior way to approach education, perhaps striking a better balance between the poles of creativity and basic skills? c. Exercises of Part II STEP FIVE: Consolidation ( 10ˊ ) g. Summary Part II. Text A b. Practice STEP SIX: Homework ( 1ˊ ) a. Oral: 1. Review the structures and difficult sentences and preview Part III & IV. b. Written: 1. P18 Structure 1, 2 Teaching Period : 10 (9-10) Reference Book: (New) Integrated Course 2 Student’s and Teaching’s Book Teaching Method: Combining explanation and practice