新视野大学英语第三版第三册第五单元教案.docx

1、新视野大学英语第三版第三册第五单元教案Unit 5 book 3 -3rd Unit 5 When work is a pleasureSection A Will you be a worker or a laborer?In modern society, the nature of work is rapidly changing. Most people work hard, but two people in very similar jobs may have very different experiences. One may enjoy his work while the

2、other may find the work difficult and tiring. What do you think creates such a striking difference in job satisfaction? Find the answer from the texts. By the end of this unit you are expected to make a report on the following topic: Happiness at workLead -in: 1) short answer questions:1. What do yo

3、u pay special attention to when looking for in a job?High salary and attractive benefitsBright future of career growthLess work pressureFlexible working timeAchievement ofself-realization 2. What does work mean to you? Just means of living Measured in terms of social status Realization of ones dream

4、 Self-improvement Lead -in: 2) Watching & DiscussingQ1: Do you think Andy a qualified manny?professional experience working with kidsgood at cooking and houseworka nutritionist and a fitnessinstructorsmart, active, humorous, caring, attentive, responsiblegreat enthusiasmto hisjobQ2: What do you thin

5、k people will choose: a low-paid job one likes, or a boring well-paid job?I think many people prefer to find a job that they really like. After all, most people want to enjoy themselves rather than have plenty of money without a sense of achievement and happiness.On the other hand, some people may c

6、hoose a well-paid job instead of a job close to their hearts to earn more money. If one is in serious financial difficulty, one can hardly afford the luxury of a dream job. Pre-reading activities: A job-related surveyYou will find 10 typical job characteristics below, which may or may not be importa

7、nt to you when you choose your future job or career. Read the statements and write down the number that represents your opinion. Then work in pairs and compare your answers.1 = disagree completely2 = agree a little3 = agree to some extent4 = mostly agree5 = agree completelyWhen exploring a job, it i

8、s important for me to know 1. the chance of advancing to a higher position 2. how much the job pays 3. how much responsibility the job involves 4. the stress level of the job 5. the location of the office building 6. the work conditions 7. whether the job requires unusual work hours 8. the amount of

9、 travel required 9. whether the job fits my personality 10. whether people consider the job prestigiousDiscuss the following question with your partner.What are the three most important factors when you choose a job?Reference answers： There are many things to consider when people are choosing a care

10、er. But for me, the following three factors affect my choice most. First, the job must fit my personality. I believe that certain occupations are more suitable for particular personality types than others. If the job really fits my personality, I will be more likely to be successful and enjoy workin

11、g.Second, how much the job pays. It is understandable that if I want to live an adequate life, I need to make enough money to support that kind of life. Finally, the location of the office building is also an important factor in choosing a career for me. I dont like a job located far away from my ho

12、me, because it requires extra commute time and will surely reduce the time with my family.Try to translate this letter of resignation into English.1) What did she mean in this letter?She probably meant that she would take time to truly feel the beauty of life and the world.2) Why do you think she qu

13、itted her job? The reasons of her resignation vary. It can be caused by excessive workload, unfair treatment or her desire for freedom. Background Information Continuing EducationContinuing education (similar to further education in the United Kingdom and Ireland) is an all- encompassing term within

14、 a broad list of post-secondary learning activities and programs. The term is used mainly in the United States and parts of Canada. Recognized forms of post-secondary learning activities within the domain include: degree credit courses by non-traditional students, non-degree career training, workfor

15、ce training, formal personal enrichment courses (both on-campus and online), self-directed learning (such as through Internet interest groups, clubs or personal research activities) and experiential learning as applied to problem solving.Experiential LearningExperiential learning is the process of m

16、aking 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 individual. An example of experiential learning is going to the zoo and learning through observation and interaction with the zoo environme