Teachingobjectives:
1. Get a general idea of the brief history offoreign language teaching in China;
2. Learn the designing principles for theNational English Curriculum;
3. Learn the goals and objectives of Englishlanguage teaching;
4. Know the design of the National EnglishCurriculum;
5. Know the challenges facing English languageteachers.
Tasks:
1. Learn the PPT of Unit 3.
2. Watch the videos of Unit 3.
3. Discussion:
What are the major phases of the development of ELT since 1978 in China?
What is the overall aim of the National English Curriculum for nine-year compulsory education in China?
What is the framework of objectives in the new National English curriculum?
What are the two ways of assessment of students?
What are the nine competence-based levels in the National English Curriculum?
4. Finish the exercises.

