雅思写作教育类话题范文：Purpose of education

Question

Some say the purpose of education is to prepare individuals to be useful to society; othes say the purpose of education is to achieve personal ambitions.

Discuss both views and give ur own opinion.

Sample answer

What education serves for has been immersed in conflict for decades. Some firmly believe that it aims to produce efficient and capable promoters for the social progress, whereas others argue that to achieve personal fulfillment should be its ultimate goal.

Personally, the utilitarian function of education is quite understandable, for to boost a sustainable and bright prospect for the society is the shared objective of human beings at all historical stages and social levels, and education, as such a pivotal approach, has long been resorted to. That is why schools and academies were conventionally designed to cultivate future bureaucrats or pioneers in a specific field. Even nowadays the contents of text books are chosen and courses and programs decided basically in accordance with the current social demands.

Besides, let us not forget that it is public schooling that has provided many young minds with opportunities to get free education and thus to change their destiny; therefore, it would be perfectly rational for these beneficiaries to be dedicated to their communities and to pay back afterwards.

Admittedly, however, learning something to one' s heart content, one will automatically involve him or herself in it, actively find ways to surmount the difficulties on the way and turn a painstaking process into an enjoyable one, which consequently brings about a decent career,

higher social status, in a word, happiness. But if individuals have to learn what they are supposed to instead of what they sincerely desire , they may end up with a pathetic life course. Favorable to the development of the society as it may be, the education regardless of the well-being of individuals is a failure in essence.

For me, the two statements are not of a paradox at all and education can be of two-fold function, because one probably has several ambitions, and as long as they select those that can serve the society of great value to be the lifetime pursuit and let go the others, both the individuals and the society can prosper.

 

第二篇：雅思写作话题之教育类

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分析：雅思写作话题之教育类

教育类

1. 教育的内容，功能和作用

母题：It is generally believed that education is of vital importance to the development of individuals and the well-being of societies. What should education consist of to fulfill both these functions? （050312）

解题：只要说明教育的几个主要的组成部分（德智体美劳）及它们在对个人发展和整个社会的发展中起到怎样的作用即可，三个足矣，比如说教育应该包括智力教育：教授理论知识和技能（培养独立思考、创造性思考、分析和解决问题的能力，提高人际交流技巧，社会技能及适应社会的能力）；“劳育”：为今后工作所需的实践技能；“德育”：提高道德标准，性格和正确价值观的培养；“体育”：提高身体素质，培养良好的生活习惯；“美育”：提高文明素质，提升文化素养及培养心理健康等。

子题：老师应该教学生如何判断是非还是学科知识？比起体育和艺术这些学科，学校更应该重视对将来工作来说更重要的学术科目吗？大学应当教授理论知识还是实践技能？中学阶段应当提供通才教育还是专才教育？大学的是应当把学生培养成合格的公民还是让他们自己得益？准备未来职业最好的方法是上大学还是尽快离校积累工作经验？国际新闻应该作为学校的学习科目吗？要不要学历史？小孩儿应该从小学习外语吗？无偿社区服务应该成为高中生的必修课吗？

子题例1：Some people think that universities should provide graduates with the knowledge and skills needed in the workplace. Others think that the true function of university should be to give access to knowledge for its own sake. What, in your opinion, should be the main function of a university? （剑7 test 4;050528;070113）

解题：本题主要讨论的是大学教育的功能和作用，是应该帮助学生就业，还是教授知识本身。前者的理由：当今社会竞争激烈 fierce or intense social competition ，大学教授日后工作所需的实用的知识和技能，能帮助学生获得更多工作机会 more job opportunities，有更好的就业前景better job prospects，提高职场中的竞争力等 gain a competitive advantage。后者理由：学习理论知识及不同课程theoretical knowledge & a wide range of curriculums，打下坚实的理论基础 lay a solid theoretical foundation，思维更开阔 broad-minded, have a broader view of life

本题貌似是观点类“opinion”题目，实质上是讨论类“discuss”，需要同学们讨论题目中提出的这两种观点各自的合理性及其理由，然后在此基础上得出自己的观点。文章可以分为四段。第一段介绍背景信息，引出主题，改写题目中双方观点，说明不同的人对于大学的功能有不同的理解和看法。第二段分析为什么有些人会认为大学应该教学生比较实用的知识和技能，并运用举例、因果、对比等论证方法加以阐述。第三段可以分析为什么有些人认为大学应该传授知识本身，。在最后一段，同学们可以提出自己的观点并加以论证。可以认为大学的作用就在于培养用人单位需要的人才；也可以提出大学不同于培训学院，应该传授知识；或者进行分类，认为不同种类的大学有着不同的功能和作用。只要能自圆其说，任选其一即可。

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