新技能英语高级教程4教案unit4.docx

1、新技能英语高级教程4教案unit4Unit 4 Are robots stealing you jobs?教学设计一、单元整体解读及分析单元内容本单元围绕机器人这一话题，描述一些行业中机器人的使用情况、优劣势，讨论人类和机器人之间的关系，同时指导学生采用信息图来表明观点、说明情况。教学目标知识目标：1.了解机器人在一些行业中的应用情况。 2.了解机器人使用与人类工作岗位流失之间的关系。3.了解人工智能，正确理解掌握人机关系。 4.理解、掌握信息图的构成元素和功能。5.掌握被动语态的用法。能力目标：1.能够对机器人的种类和功能进行描述。2.表达人类和机器人之间的关系。3.能够阅读并理解人工智能相

2、关话题材料，并进行分析讨论。4.能够使用信息图陈述观点、说明情况。情感目标：1.提高个人思考能力，批判性思考问题。2.正确认识人机关系。3.培养合作精神，共同解决问题。教学重点1.对行业中使用机器人的情况进行描述，正确认识人机关系并能予以表达。2.熟练使用信息图。能够将文本转化成信息图形式进行表达，并能通过信息图陈述自己的观点。教学难点1.把握文章脉络，捕捉重要信息，进行归纳、推理，提高阅读理解能力。2.辩证思考机器人使用的利弊，正确认识人工智能和人机关系，用批判性眼光看问题。教学方法交际教学法、情景教学法、任务型教学法、行动导向教学法、项目教学法。教学手段多媒体课件、视频、音频等。课时划分本

3、单元总共有6课时，每课时45分钟，具体安排如下：第1课时：Warming up + Listening and Speaking；第2课时：Listening and Speaking；第3课时：Reading and Vocabulary；第4课时：Grammar for Use + Practical Reading；第5课时：Practical Writing + Project；第6课时：Around the World + My Progress Check.二、分课时教学设计第1课时教学内容教学步骤时间分配Warming up1.Lead-inStep 1Get students

4、involved in the topic of this unit- Communication with the following questions:(1) What do you know about robots? (machine, programmable by a computer, effective, tireless)(2) Have you seen any films talking about the relationship between human beings and robots? (Star Wars, I,Robot, Terminator, Tra

5、nsformers, The Matrix, WALLE )Step 2Play a video clip on robots, and ask students to discuss the following question:Do you think that one day robots will take the place of humans in the workplace? Video source: 5 min2.Warm-upStep 1Ask students to read the infographic and talk about how robots are us

6、ed in the below fields?automobile manufacturing food service Then ask students to discuss some other fields or industries where robots are used with the help of some key vocabulary.home service express delivery service medical industry military fieldStep 2Discuss why robots can be widely used in the

7、se industries or fields.Step 3Ask students to answer the questions stated below:1)Which industry or field do you want to engage in? (catering, manufacturing)2)Do you think there is a chance that your job will be lost to robots in the future?(No. Because the robots are human-made and they need a comp

8、uter to be programmed; Yes. Robots are often more effective and tireless. They can stand up with high pressure and deliver better performance than human beings.)10 minListening 11.Pre-listeningStep 1Introduce some background information by asking the question: Have you ever had the experience of tal

9、king with a robot in your daily life? How do you feel? (intelligent, rigid, high-tech)Step 2Pronounce the new vocabulary and key sentences for the class to repeat and explain them individually.5 min2.While-listeningStep 1Listen to the dialogue for the general idea and write down some key information

10、. Answer the question below.(1) Where does the dialogue happen?(2) What does the man want to do?Step 2Then listen again and focus on the Robots expressions. Find out what the robot manager can do and cannot do.Key: Can do: Introduce the business; chat with the client; talk humorously;Cannot do: Help

11、 the client make a transfer.Step 3Ask the student to discuss the following question.Do you think the bank robot does a good job? Why and why not?10 min3.Post-listeningGroup work: If you are the personnel manager of the bank, would you hire a robot staff? Discuss the advantages and disadvantages ther

12、eof. (effective, can work in relative bad environment, long working hours; high cost, worse service quality)5 minSpeaking 1Role play (pair work)Step 1One human and one robot are both applying for a waiter post in the restaurant. Discuss with your partner their respective advantages and disadvantages

13、. Step 2Based on your discussion, make up a roleplay with your partner debating why you are fitter than your counterpart. The student acting as the robot shall act and sound like one. Step 3Ask the class to choose the fittest job applicant and share reasons.10 minSupplementary materials1.Background

14、informationRobot A robot is a machineespecially one programmable by a computercapable of carrying out a complex series of actions automatically. Robots can be guided by an external control device or the control may be embedded within. Robots may be constructed to take on human form but most robots a

15、re machines designed to perform a task with no regard to how they look. Robots can be autonomous or semi-autonomous and range from humanoids such as Hondas Advanced Step in Innovative Mobility (ASIMO) and TOSYs TOSY Ping Pong Playing Robot (TOPIO) to industrial robots, medical operating robots, pati

16、ent assist robots, dog therapy robots, collectively programmed swarm robots, UAV drones such as General Atomics MQ-1 Predator, and even microscopic nano robots. By mimicking a lifelike appearance or automating movements, a robot may convey a sense of intelligence or thought of its own. The branch of

17、 technology that deals with the design, construction, operation, and application of robots, as well as computer systems for their control, sensory feedback, and information processing is robotics. These technologies deal with automated machines that can take the place of humans in dangerous environm

18、ents or manufacturing processes, or resemble humans in appearance, behavior, and/or cognition. Many of todays robots are inspired by nature contributing to the field of bio-inspired robotics. These robots have also created a newer branch of robotics: soft robotics.2.Word attack 1)lobby manager staff

19、 whose responsibility is to reduce frustration and keep client morale high. A lobby manager uses his or her knowledge to ensure everything runs smoothly. 大堂经理E.g. Jones works as a lobby manager in a five-star hotel. Lu, who was a lobby manager at a hotel before, started his career in technology by c

20、o-founding a network-communication company.2)deposit if you deposit a sum of money, you put it into a bank account or savings account. 将（钱或贵重物品）存入（银行或其他安全的地方）E.g. You must deposit $1000 in your savings account. The customer must deposit a minimum of $100 monthly.3)counter in a place such as a shop o

21、r caf, a counter is a long narrow table or flat surface at which customers are served. 柜台E.g. A crowd of customers swarmed in front of the counter. The next day more than sixty black students took every seat at the lunch counter.4)positive energy正能量E.g. Anna is full of positive energy in the daily l

22、ife. When you are enthusiastic about what you do, you feel this positive energy. 5)make a bank transfer bank transfer or credit transfer is a method of electronic funds transfer from one person or entity to another. 完成银行转账E.g. Its very convenient to make a bank transfer with your cell phone. Look, t

23、ell me which number you need in china to make a bank transfer from one Chinese bank to another.3.Extensive reading materials What Robots Are Used Today? 10 jobs robots already do better than you10 Ways To Attract Positive Energy 第2课时教学内容教学步骤时间分配Listening 21.Lead-inAsk students to answer the followin

24、g questions:1)Do you have a robot in your house?2)If so, do you think it brings convenience to your life? 5 min2.Pre-listeningStep 1Introduce some background information by asking the question: 1)Have you ever had a meal prepared by a robot? 2)If so, compared with the man-made dish, which one do you

25、 prefer? 3) If not, do you want to have a try some other time? Share your reasons with the class.Step 2Pronounce the new vocabulary and key sentences for the class to repeat and explain them individually.5 min3.While-listeningStep 1Listen to the dialogue and understand the main idea. Answer the ques

26、tions below:1) How does the cooking robot cook a dish?2) What are the advantages of the cooking robot? Step 2Listen again for details and tick the reasons why restaurant owners might hire robot chefs.Key: 2) 3) Step 3Look at the pictures and figure out what jobs the robots are doing. Key: 1) serving

27、 customers2) helping the old woman walk3) amusing the old woman4) washing the dishes15 min4.Post-listeningList other service jobs robots can do and talk about whether they do a better job than human in respective field. (house cleaning, using as a toy, interpreting)5 minSpeaking 21. Group discussion

28、Step 1Discuss what jobs will be replaced by robots and what jobs will not be? (replaced: mechanical tasks, work with high pressure or risks, tasks requiring high accuracy and effectiveness; not replaced: tasks requiring creativity, dentist, psychologist)Step 2Do you agree that “writing” will never b

29、e taken over by robots? And why?Step 3Invite some group representatives to express their ideas.2. Pair workStep 1Make a summary about the strengths and shortness both of human beings and robots.Step 2Discuss with your partner about in which field the robot could do better than human? And in which fi

30、eld otherwise? List the reasons.Step 3Invite some pairs to share their ideas.10 minAssignmentTask 1Search for more information on the topic of whether robots would replace human beings? In what fields or industries? Task 2Discuss whether it is a good thing to have robots do the jobs of human beings? Why and why not? 5 minSupplementary materials1.Background informationDomestic RobotA domestic robot, or service robot, is an autonomous robot that is used for household chores. Thus far, there are only a few limited models, though speculators, such as Bill Gates, have suggested that they cou