Cambridge English for Schools - Teacher's Book Three [antikvár]

laiiiIntroductionWho is the course for?Cambridge English for Schools (CES) is a four-level course (plus a Starter Level for complete beginners) aimed at young students. Level 3 is for students with approximately two years of English, or who have used CES Level 2.For what type of teaching situations is it intended?CES has been designed for, and extensively piloted in, a variety of possible situations - from small classes with flexible fiirniture arrangements to large classes with furniture fixed to the ground, firom schools with considerable resources to schools with limited funds. The realities of many classes - with learners of varying abilities and levels of motivation and cooperation have been given serious consideration and have shaped the approach and philosophy of the course (see Rationale, page 7).What does it aim to do?Each level of CES contains four different syllabuses.1At the centre of the course is the language syllabus. Through it, students develop their knowledge of English and their abilities to use English.2Complementing this, the course has an education syllabus. The materials aim to broaden the smdents' knowledge of the world and to build on the knowledge that they have fixjm other areas of their school life. Topics presented in CES, therefore, contain curriculum links with other subjects. The materials also aim to develop cross-curriculum attitades and abilities, such as working independently, caring for the environment and so on. In addition, the materials focus on cross-cultural topics, aiming to develop the students' knowledge of English-speaking societies and, through them, learn about their own society.3A learner involvement syllabus encourages learners to take more responsibihty for their learning and to feel that their classes are 'their own'.4In addition to these aims for the learners, CES also aims to offer supportfor teachers in a number of ways:Detailed practical suggestions in an easy to use A to Z of methodology. (See page 124.)Easy-to-use Unit notes. (See page 20.)Additional notes on teaching classes with mixed abilities. (See any Topic and language Unit.)Photocopiable language worksheets. (See page 173.)Advice on how the course may be lengthened or shortened and on teaching adolescent students. (See pages 18 and IL)Articles on teaching Enghsh. (See page 158.)How long does the course take?Each level (except the Starter) of CES is intended for approximately 80-100 hours of classroom work. However, the course has a flexible design enabling it to be made either shorter or longer. (See page 18.)What does the course consist of?Level 3 has five components: A Student's BookA Teacher's BookA WorkbookA Class Cassette SetA Workbook CassetteSee CES 3 at a glance, page 13, for more details.This Teacher's Book contains:A detailed rationale for the course. (See page 7.)CES 3 at a glance: a visual overview. (See page 13.)Introductory notes on the course. (See page 17.)Notes on 'A Parcel of English'. (See page 18.)An A to Z of methodology. (See pages 124-157.)Guidance on using the Units. (See page 20 ff)Photocopiable Language worksheets. (See page 173.)What's new in Level 3?Teachers who have seen or used earlier levels of CES will notice a number of innovations. Some of these are:A new design, with a more 'young adult' feel to it.Topics with a strong 'social' element, appropriate to adolescents.Topic and language work integrated into Topic and language Units, allowing flexibility for mixed-ability classes.Out and about social language Units, focusing on issues important to adolescent students.Culture matters material on the United States of America, Australia and Canada as well as Britam.Plenty of varied reading and listening texts.New Ways to Units in the Workbook.New Vocabulary maps in the Workbook.For teachers, there is a much expanded A to Z of methodology with many new entries and four articles on different aspects of teaching.