Unit 3 Gender Differences新编大学英语第二版第四册教案Word格式.docx

1、 4） The chairperson of the department insisted on nonsexist language in all publications. Despite social reforms and changing attitudes, there are still many unanswered questions regarding gender differences. Do women feel compelled to act more like men in order to overcome stereotypes Can or should

2、 men and women ever be truly equal in any societyPart One PREPARATION1. How is it possibleSTEP ONE1） when 2） control 3） crashes/smashes/runs/bumps 4） hospital5） doctor/surgeon 6） operateSTEP TWOYes. The doctor is the boys mother.2. Differences between Men and WomenMEN WOMENsuffer more illnesses _hav

3、e a higher rate of colorblindness _have a larger brainare more likely to have a heart attackhave more fearslive longerlike diamond shapesmiss more work3. The Gender SurveyStep OneThe survey is open.Step TwoMost people think that women are more emotional and more compassionate than men. They are also

4、 viewed as better listeners and better able to do many things at once. Most of us believe women have better “people skills”.We all think that men have a more aggressive nature. They are also more willing to take risks than are women. All of the girls in our group believe that men are self-centered.O

5、ptional Activities for Teachers to Choose:4. Men or Womenrelationship counselor. Work in pairs and decide whether you think the featuresbelow describe men or women. Write “M” for men and “W” for women._ 1） They talk to exchange information. 2） They talk to express feelings. 3） They need to be alone

6、sometimes. Every now and then, especially when under stress, they need to retreat to their cave and do not want to be disturbed. 4） They are goal-oriented problems solvers. 5） Naturally and cyclically, their moods go through highs and lows. 6） They tend to use dramatic expressions such as “you ALWAY

7、S forget” or “you NEVER listen to me”.According to relationship counselor John Gray, the author ofMen Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus, the answers are: 1） M 2） W 3） M 4） M 5） W 6） WFeminine Qualitiesvs.Masculine QualitiesDirections:Work in groups to write in each column as many words as you can

8、that describe feminine or masculine qualities.Feminine Qualitiestender, weak, sensitive, shy, sympathetic, dependent, soft, gentle, caring, considerate,delicate, tolerant, cautious, careful, timid, neat and cleanstrong, brave, adventurous, independent, courageous, creative, bold, persistent, manipul

9、ative, confident, competent, dominating, vigorousThe teacher may give all the words to the students randomly and ask them to divide them into feminine qualities and masculine qualities.Part Two READING-CENTERED ACTIVITIESPre-ReadingSample:Generally speaking, boys do better in chemistry, math, geogra

10、phy and . than girls while girls do better in art, language, music and history than boys.Passage ReadingWords, Phrases and Grammatical Points1. The word “develop” is used four times in the passage.“those students who become active classroom participants develop more positive attitudes and go on to h

11、igher achievement.” （l. 20）“American boys do, indeed, develop reading problems” （l. 39）“and it is girls who develop reading problems.” （l. 43）“ Instead of being encouraged to develop intellectual curiosity and physical skills that are useful in dealing with the outside world” （l. 50）More examples:Sh

12、e later developed a taste for expensive nightclubs.Their friendship developed through their shared interest in the arts.Shes developed some strange habits since she started living on her own.2.it was observed by professors and women students alike that the boys were “taking over” the classroom discu

13、ssions and that active participation by women students had diminished noticeably.（l. 23）You use “alike” after mentioning two or more people, groups, or things in order to emphasize that you are referring to both or all of them.Friends and family alike were shocked by the news of her suicide.It cause

14、d confusion among allies and adversaries alike.3. These lessons carry over from the home to the classroom（l.53）The phrase “carry over” means “to continue to exist or apply in a new situation”.His rational outlook on science carried over to child rearing.Post-ReadingReading Comprehension1. Understand

15、ing the Organization of the Text1） Introduction It has been proven repeatedly thatthe various types of behavior, emotions, and interests thatconstitute being masculine and feminine are patterned by both heredity and culture.2） There isa cultural bias in educationthat favors boysover girls. Supportin

16、g evidence:A. Teachers called on males in class far more than on female students. i） Its consequence:This has a tremendous impact on the learning process.ii） The reason for this: Active classroom participantsdevelop more positive attitudes and goon to higher achievement.iii） Two examples:a. In many

17、of the former all-womens colleges, the boyswere “taking over” the classroomdiscussionsand active participation by women students had diminished noticeably.b. A similar subordination of female to male students has also been observedin law andmedical school classroomsin recent years.B. Teachers assigned boys and girls different tasks according tostereotyped gender roles.（Para.3） This prevented girls fromparticipating as actively as boys in class.ii） An example: A teacher had the little boys perform the scientific “experiment” whilethegirls were