剑桥OWN IT掌控一切!这是你的世界。我们生活在一个瞬息万变的世界。通过“OWN IT”,青少年可以培养自信和能力,在这个不断变化的全球格局中开辟自己的道路。
从培养批判性思维和创造性思维能力、社交/情感能力,到有效地进行团队合作,“掌控一切!”帮助培养自信、面向未来的学习者,帮助他们应对未来的挑战。
《Cambridge OWN IT!》 是剑桥大学出版社(Cambridge University Press)针对 青少年学习者(12-18岁) 推出的 四级别英语课程(CEFR A1-B1+),旨在帮助学生掌握 21世纪核心技能,包括 批判性思维、数字素养、社会情感学习(SEL) 以及 英语语言能力。
1. 教材概览
适用对象
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年龄:12-18岁(初中至高中)
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语言水平:CEFR A1(初级)→ B1+(中高级)
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适用场景:
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普通中学、国际学校
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语言培训机构
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混合式学习(线上+线下)
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核心理念
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“Own Your Learning”(掌控你的学习):鼓励学生自主学习,培养成长型思维。
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21世纪技能培养:
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批判性思维(Critical Thinking)
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数字素养(Digital Literacy)
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社会情感学习(Social-Emotional Learning, SEL)
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跨文化交际能力(Intercultural Communication)
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2. 教材结构与级别划分
级别 | CEFR | 对应考试 | 核心语言目标 |
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OWN IT! 1 | A1 → A1+ | 剑桥少儿英语(Movers) | 基础交流、简单句、高频词汇 |
OWN IT! 2 | A2 → A2+ | KET(A2) | 日常对话、短文写作 |
OWN IT! 3 | B1 → B1+ | PET(B1) | 学术讨论、观点表达 |
OWN IT! 4 | B1+ → B2 | 部分FCE(B2) | 复杂文本分析、辩论 |
3. 教材特色
(1)21世纪技能融入语言学习
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“Think Critical” 板块:
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分析新闻、广告、社交媒体内容,培养 媒体素养(Media Literacy)。
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示例:辨别“假新闻”(Fake News)并讨论信息来源的可信度。
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“Own It! Project”:
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每单元一个 项目式学习(PBL),如制作环保海报、录制播客等。
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(2)社会情感学习(SEL)
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“Be Well” 模块:
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关注 心理健康(如压力管理、团队合作)。
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示例:讨论“如何应对考试焦虑”。
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“Global Voices” 视频:
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来自世界各地的青少年分享他们的生活,培养 跨文化理解。
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(3)数字化学习支持
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互动电子书(Interactive eBook):
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学生可 点击单词查词义、录音自测发音、完成在线练习。
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在线学习平台(Cambridge One):
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自适应练习、游戏化任务、班级学习数据追踪。
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AR增强现实(选配):
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扫描教材图片触发3D动画(如科学实验演示)。
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4. 单元结构示例(以 Level 3 Unit 5 为例)
板块 | 内容 | 技能培养 |
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Warm-Up | 讨论“未来科技”图片 | 口语、预测能力 |
Reading | 文章《AI如何改变我们的工作》 | 阅读理解、学术词汇 |
Grammar | 将来时(will vs. be going to) | 语法应用 |
Think Critical | 分析“自动化对就业的影响” | 批判性思维 |
Own It! Project | 小组设计“未来职业”海报 | 协作、创造力 |
Be Well | 讨论“如何适应变化” | 社会情感学习 |
5. 配套资源
(1)学生资源
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学生用书(Student’s Book) + 练习册(Workbook)
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互动电子书(eBook) + 在线练习(Cambridge One)
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移动端APP(支持离线学习)
(2)教师资源
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教师用书(Teacher’s Book):含详细教案、课堂活动建议
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白板软件(Presentation Plus):互动课件、游戏、视频
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测评工具:单元测试、口语评估表
(3)家长支持
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家长指南:帮助监督学习进度
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家庭活动建议:如英语电影讨论、词汇游戏
6. 适用场景推荐
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国际学校:结合IB/PYP课程理念,培养全球胜任力。
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公立中学:强化英语+核心素养,衔接新课标要求。
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线上教学:数字资源丰富,适合混合式学习。
7. 用户反馈
✅ 优点:
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话题贴近青少年兴趣(如社交媒体、环保、心理健康)。
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互动性强,游戏化学习提高学生参与度。
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SEL模块帮助建立积极的学习心态。
产品详情
作者:Claire Thacker、Stuart Cochrane、Samantha Lewis 和 Daniel Vincent
CEFR 级别:A1+ – B1+
主要特点
使用剑桥生活能力框架,成为更独立的学习者,应对生活中的挑战。
练习与他人有效合作开展合作项目的技能。
从全球跨学科主题以及每个级别最多 45 个视频中获得灵感。
建立自信,在 A2 Key for Schools、B1 Preliminary for Schools 和其他国际考试中取得成功。
使用移动设备友好的 Practice Extra 和先进的数字协作空间练习您的技能。
Test & Train 提供完美的随时随地、直观的考试准备,并在剑桥一号提供数字化模拟考试体验。
Own It!
It’s your world.
We live in a rapidly changing world. With Own It!, teens develop the confidence and competencies they need to forge their own path in this ever-evolving global landscape.
From developing critical and creative thinking skills and social/emotional aptitudes to working effectively in a group, Own it! helps create confident, future-ready learners who are able to meet the challenges ahead.
Product Details
Authors: Claire Thacker, Stuart Cochrane, Samantha Lewis and Daniel Vincent
CEFR Levels: A1+ – B1+
Key Features
Become a more independent learner and navigate life’s challenges using the Cambridge Life Competencies Framework.
Practise the skills to work effectively with others on collaborative projects.
Get inspired through global, cross-curricular topics and up to 45 videos per level.
Build the confidence to succeed in A2 Key for Schools, B1 Preliminary for Schools and other international exams.
Practise your skills with mobile-friendly Practice Extra and a cutting-edge digital collaboration space.
Test & Train provides perfect on-the-go, intuitive exam preparation and offers a digital practice test experience in Cambridge One
All your digital tools, all in one place
Own it! digital package on Cambridge One includes:
Presentation Plus – class presentation tool – accessible online and offline.
Practice Extra – Mobile friendly, bite-sized extra practice activities and games for every unit.
Collaboration Plus – a tool which enables students to collaborate on projects remotely.
Teacher’s Resource Bank – downloadable worksheets and tests at different levels of challenge.
Inspire learners with global, cultural topics
Global cultural topics are brought to life with documentary videos and inspiring texts, exposing students to people and places from around the world. Students can explore street art in Sao Paolo, volunteer in Costa Rica and join eagle hunters in Mongolia, all from the comfort of their classroom.
Preparing for the future through collaborative projects
A project page for every unit develops students’ collaborative skills while consolidating language learning in a fun, personalised way. The new Collaboration Plus tool enables students to collaborate on projects remotely.
More than 40 inspiring videos per level
Own it! includes four or five high-quality videos per unit designed to activate prior knowledge and provide support for learning
Documentaries appear at the beginning of every unit, a great way to get students thinking about the unit topic.
Language in Action videos appear on the grammar pages of the unit, featuring teenagers using the target
Everyday English videos appear on the speaking pages with teenagers using authentic English from the speaking dialogue.
Cambridge OWN IT! is a four-level English course (CEFR A1-B1+) published by Cambridge University Press for teenage learners (12-18 years old), designed to develop 21st century competencies including critical thinking, digital literacy, social-emotional learning (SEL), and English language proficiency.
1. Course Overview
Target Audience
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Age: 12-18 (middle to high school)
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Language Level: CEFR A1 (Beginner) → B1+ (Upper Intermediate)
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Applications:
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Mainstream & international schools
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Language training institutions
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Blended learning environments
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Core Philosophy
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“Own Your Learning”: Encourages autonomous learning and growth mindset development
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21st Century Skill Integration:
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Critical Thinking
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Digital Literacy
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Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
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Intercultural Communication
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2. Course Structure & Level Progression
Level | CEFR | Exam Alignment | Key Learning Outcomes |
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OWN IT! 1 | A1 → A1+ | Cambridge Young Learners (Movers) | Basic communication, simple sentences, high-frequency vocabulary |
OWN IT! 2 | A2 → A2+ | KET (A2) | Everyday conversations, short paragraph writing |
OWN IT! 3 | B1 → B1+ | PET (B1) | Academic discussions, opinion expression |
OWN IT! 4 | B1+ → B2 | FCE (Partial B2) | Complex text analysis, debate skills |
3. Key Features
(1) 21st Century Skills Integration
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“Think Critical” Sections:
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News/advertisement/social media analysis to develop media literacy
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Example: Identifying “fake news” and evaluating source credibility
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“Own It! Project”:
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Project-based learning (PBL) tasks per unit (e.g., creating eco-posters, podcast recording)
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(2) Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
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“Be Well” Modules:
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Focus on mental health (stress management, teamwork)
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Example: Discussing “how to cope with exam anxiety”
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“Global Voices” Videos:
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Teenagers worldwide sharing life experiences to foster intercultural understanding
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(3) Digital Learning Support
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Interactive eBook:
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Click-to-define vocabulary, voice recording, online exercises
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Cambridge One Platform:
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Adaptive practice, gamified tasks, class progress tracking
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AR Technology (Optional):
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Scan images to activate 3D animations (e.g., science experiments)
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4. Sample Unit Structure (Level 3 Unit 5)
Section | Content | Skills Developed |
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Warm-Up | Discuss “Future Technology” images | Speaking, prediction |
Reading | Article: “How AI Changes Our Work” | Academic vocabulary |
Grammar | Future tenses (will vs. be going to) | Grammar application |
Think Critical | Analyze “Automation’s Employment Impact” | Critical thinking |
Own It! Project | Group “Future Careers” poster design | Collaboration, creativity |
Be Well | Discuss “Adapting to Change” | SEL competencies |
5. Teaching Resources
(1) Student Materials
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Student’s Book + Workbook
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Interactive eBook + Cambridge One online practice
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Mobile app (offline compatible)
(2) Teacher Support
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Teacher’s Book: Detailed lesson plans & activity guides
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Presentation Plus: Interactive whiteboard software
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Assessment tools: Unit tests, speaking rubrics
(3) Parent Resources
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Parent guides: Learning progress monitoring
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Home activity suggestions: Movie discussions, vocabulary games
6. Recommended Applications
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International Schools: Aligns with IB/PYP frameworks
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Public Schools: Meets new curriculum standards
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Online Teaching: Comprehensive digital resources
7. User Feedback
✅ Strengths:
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Engaging teen-relevant topics (social media, sustainability)
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High interactivity boosts participation
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SEL components foster positive learning attitudes
⚠️ Areas for Improvement:
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Some schools require additional teacher training for digital tools
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Advanced levels could strengthen academic writing components