Some people think that schools should stop teaching students by using books, because students find them boring and that children can learn from films, TV, video games and computers instead. To what extent do you agree?
Some individuals believe that teachers should no longer use books to teach students and they should choose more entertaining educational tools such as films, TV, video games, and computers instead. In my opinion, although the use of alternative educational methods can increase students’ engagement, books play an indispensable role in the education system as they encourage deeper levels of thinking.
Proponents of teachers utilizing unconventional teaching methodology typically point to higher levels of students’ engagement. Instead of assigning students long textbooks to read, teachers can gain their attention more easily through the use of vivid images and slides shown on television or projector, making the learning experience more enjoyable. For example, history teachers can show war documentaries so students can have a better understanding of how wars take their toll on a given population and the resilient spirit of soldiers who fought against foreign invaders. Technological devices can also make these lessons more interactive and memorable. Recent research and surveys conducted have indicated that teachers who use games in English classes can help students memorize new vocabulary significantly faster.
However, I would contend that books should not be eliminated from school because they are overall better for learning. It has been scientifically proven that the act of reading activates specific neurons in the brain that aid memory retention and improve critical thinking skills. Learning through books also better prepares students for exams as they generally provide more in-depth information. For instance, mathematical books are likely to give detailed explanations on how to solve an equation, a task seemingly impossible if teachers use only games and films.
In conclusion, although modern educational tools can increase students’ levels of concentration, I would argue that books are still necessary in school as they provide students with deeper insights into academic subjects.
🔹 B2 Level
individuals : cá nhân
entertaining educational tools : công cụ giáo dục mang tính giải trí
engagement : sự tham gia / mức độ hứng thú
education system : hệ thống giáo dục
assigning : giao (bài tập)
textbooks : sách giáo khoa
learning experience : trải nghiệm học tập
better understanding : sự hiểu biết tốt hơn
interactive : có tính tương tác
memorable : đáng nhớ
research : nghiên cứu
surveys : khảo sát
memorize : ghi nhớ
significantly : đáng kể
scientifically proven : được chứng minh khoa học
memory retention : khả năng ghi nhớ
exams : kỳ thi
in conclusion : kết luận lại
concentration : sự tập trung
trung
🔹 C1 Level
alternative educational methods : phương pháp giáo dục thay thế
indispensable role : vai trò không thể thay thế
deeper levels of thinking : mức độ tư duy sâu hơn
proponents : những người ủng hộ
utilizing : sử dụng
unconventional teaching methodology : phương pháp giảng dạy không truyền thống
vivid images : hình ảnh sống động
documentaries : phim tài liệu
take their toll on : gây tổn hại nghiêm trọng đến
resilient spirit : tinh thần kiên cường
foreign invaders : kẻ xâm lược nước ngoài
conducted : được thực hiện
eliminated : bị loại bỏ
activates specific neurons : kích hoạt các nơ-ron cụ thể
critical thinking skills : kỹ năng tư duy phản biện
in-depth information : thông tin chuyên sâu
detailed explanations : lời giải thích chi tiết
seemingly impossible : dường như không thể
modern educational tools : công cụ giáo dục hiện đại
deeper insights : hiểu biết sâu sắc hơn
academic subjects : các môn học học thuật
🔹 C2 Level
contend : cho rằng (mang sắc thái tranh luận học thuật)
overall better for learning : nhìn chung tốt hơn cho việc học
prepare students for exams : chuẩn bị cho học sinh đối mặt kỳ thi (ngữ cảnh học thuật trang trọng)