2018.08.25 Academic Task 2

Once children start school, teachers have more influence on their intellectual and social development than parents. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?

As children commence their school life, teachers begin to have a greater influence on their intellectual and personal development than parents. I completely agree with this opinion as teachers provide opportunity for gaining not only education, but also vital skills and values that are quintessential for future life.

Firstly, children’s development depends on teachers when they start school based on the subjects that they are taught and the way these subjects are taught. Teachers affect students in multiple ways, from academic learning to personal development as they allow students to gain not only knowledge on diverse areas, but also skills that are vital for both professional and personal life. For example, an English teacher focusses on teaching grammatical rules and vocabulary to students that are useful for building language skills of the students. She also imparts practical aptitude to the students by way of individual assessments, group assignments as well as open debates and discussions, building essential skills including communication and teamwork that are important for professionalism.

Moreover, at school, teachers have a great influence on the student’s personality and behavioral traits. Teachers hold the authority to instill social values in children when they are at school that develop the young ones’ value system. For instance, a teacher might reprimand a student if he or she is late to class or does not submit his or her homework on time, making the student learn about punctuality, respect and equality which are crucial social norms.

In conclusion, I agree with the view that teachers hold larger impact on children’s intellectual and social development than parents once children start school as teachers build their students knowledge base, skillset and personal values that affect their holistic development.

[Vocabulary]

• Commence:

V. to begin or to start something; 开始，着手

e.g.: Your first evaluation will be sex months after you commence employment.

• Intellectual development:

智力发展

e.g.: A gifted child’s intellectual development and emotional maturity seldom keep pace with each other.

• Quintessential:

Adj. Being a perfect example of a particular type of person or thing; 典范的，典型的;  [,kwɪntɪ'senʃ(ə)l]

e.g.: In a city known for its refinement and elegance, this small island stands out as being the quintessential example of French understatement.

• Aptitude:

N. natural ability or skill, especially in learning; 天资，天赋

e.g.: He drifted into publishing and discovered an aptitude for working with accounts.

• Open debate:

自由辩论

e.g.: Freedom of assembly and the press foster open debate and exchange of ideas.

• Professionalism:

N. the skill and high standards of behavior expected of a professional person; 专业主义

e.g.: American companies pride themselves on their professionalism.

• Behavioral trait:

Trait: A particular quality in someone’s character; 特性，品质

e.g.: For every trait, you can interpret it in a positive and a negative manner.

Behavioral trait: 行为特征

e.g.: That might be a useful tool for figuring out the cause of a disease, malformation, or even a behavioral trait.

• Instill:

Vt. 徐徐滴入，灌输

e.g.: How do you instill in your daughter a can-do spirit and these kinds of high standards?

• Reprimand:

Vt. To tell someone officially that something they have done is very wrong；训斥，谴责

e.g.: The military court reprimanded him for failing to do this duty.

• Skillset:

技能组

e.g.: Depending on your skillset, degree and what you want from a job, some of the best jobs in the country may be on your career path.

• Holistic:

Adj. considering a person or thing as a whole, rather than as separate parts；整体的，全面的

e.g.: While the brand outgrown its nursery surroundings, production remains as holistic as ever.

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