Lessons 18–19 · 2 lessons · L. Jurayev, M. Abdullayeva, H. Tuhtarova, S. Khan, L. Tsoy, K. Inogamova, L. Matskevich, R. Ziryanova. Fly High English 9 (English, Grade 9), revised and expanded 2nd edition. “Yangiyo‘l Poligraf Servis”, Tashkent, 2014
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Estover Community College
Textbook: pp. 30–31
GoalSchool aims and curriculum: aims, curriculum, school subjects; expressing aims (aim to, should, be able to).
A school or college brochure first lists its aims for pupils: The school aims to help pupils think logically and work in a team. Aims are often expressed with pupils should + infinitive or be able to + infinitive: Pupils should develop confidence. They should be able to solve problems independently. Then the curriculum, the subjects taught, is given: English, Mathematics, Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics), Art, Music, Physical Education, Information and Communication Technology, modern foreign languages. In older years pupils choose an extra subject themselves. Students aged 16–18 may study academic and vocational courses, for example carpentry or electrical installation. It is useful to explain how each subject helps the aims.
Worked examples
One of our aims is that pupils should learn to listen to different opinions. Debate club helps with this aim, and science lessons teach pupils to test their ideas.
Mini-brochure (own sample): Our school aims to help every pupil become confident and independent. Pupils study maths, languages, science and art, and in Years 10–11 they choose one extra subject, such as geography or design.
Class activity
“Our school aims”: a group writes five aims for its own school (pupils should ...) and links each to a suitable subject.
Practice
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Complete: Pupils should be able ___ solve problems. (to / -)
to
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Explain the word curriculum in your own words.
The curriculum is the set of subjects a school teaches.
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Which subjects belong to Science?
Biology, Chemistry, Physics
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Why does a school let pupils choose an extra subject?
So that pupils can develop their interests and abilities and prepare for their future careers.