德国英语教材思辨能力的体现及对我国英语专业教材编写的启示

Critical Thinking in an English Textbook in Germany and Its Implications for Textbook Compilation for English Majors in China

本文从培养思辨能力的视角对德国英语教材Science and Technology进行了分析,发现该教材在"内容与语言相融合"的理念下,以有争议性及认知挑战性的话题、真实性和多角度性的选材为载体,通过课堂批判性阅读与课下探究式项目学习实现课堂教学与课外实践相结合;设置多样性、连续性和整体性的任务,将培养思辨能力和自主学习能力相结合,成功地将知识学习、语言技能训练与思辨能力培养有机地融为一体。该教材以上特点对我国英语专业教材编写颇有借鉴意义。

This paper presents an in-depth analysis of a well-received English textbook published in Germany from the perspective of cultivating critical thinking abilities. Abiding by the theory of ＂Content and Language Integrated Learning＂, the textbook it includes ： controversial and cognitive challenging topics ; authentic and multi-perspective texts ; sequential and comprehensive tasks ; the integration of classroom learning with out-of-classroom learning through critical reading and project-based language learning ; an emphasis on the development of critical thinking and learner autonomy. By those means, it successfully integrates the learning of content knowledge, the training of English language skills and the cultivation of critical thinking abilities. It is hoped that this study will give insights into the eompilation of textbooks for English majors in China.