Unit 12 Education 学案Step I lead inT: What do you know about education in China? How about in USA?Compare the differences and similarity among class size, method of teaching, homework, exams and so on. Today we are going to know more information about worldwide education like achievements, progress and problems.Now first write down what you know about the four educators in the chart on the next page and then report to the class. EducatorTimeCountryWay of teachingConfuciusSpring and Autumn Period in Chinese historyChinawith the principles of good conduct, practical wisdom, and proper social relationshipsAnton Makarenko1888–1939RussiaHis theories emphasized the importance of physical labor, discipline, and the collective ineducation.Anne Sullivan1866-1936the USAa special educatorshow love and patience to studentsTao Xingzhi1891-1946Chinathe theory of "Life Education"he proposed "unity of teaching, learning, and reflective acting."He believed that one should do first, then one will know.(For Ss’ limited knowledge, teachers can show the following information.)ConfuciusConfucius(KongZi)is one of China’s greatest thinkers and educationists.His teachings have become known as Confucianism and they 用心 爱心 专心 116 号编辑continue to influence today’s Chinese and Chinese communities all over the world. Confucius was born in 551 BC in Shandong Province. He came from a noble family, so the young Confucius were able to read many books. He was the first to start a private school which accepted students from all classes of the country. He stimulated（激励） his students to think by posing（提出） questions. He spent his whole life trying to restore peace and harmony in society by emphasizing moral virtues and values. Many of...
