中美两国教育的不同

1、中美两国教育的不同ContentsHistroy of EducationEducational SystemEducational difference History of Education History of American EducationThe first American schools opened during the colonial era. In 1642 the Massachusetts Bay Colony made “proper education compulsory. Similar statutes were adopted in other co

2、lonies in the 1640s and 1650s.The first public schools were opened in 1849.By 1870, every state provided free elementary education. History of Chinese EducationFormal education has been traced back to the 16th century in the later Shang Dynasty (1523-1027 BC).The teachings of Confucianism during the

3、 Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, the curriculum were mainly based on The Four Books and The Five Classics; These teachings outlined the principles of society and government, the codes for personal conduct, and collectively defined the Confucian philosophy.During Han dynasty, the first

4、civil service exam was set up. It had been used until the Qing dynasty.Educational SystemGrade 1 to grade 5Elementary SchoolTwo-year secondary schoolGrade 6 to grade 7Junior high school united secondary schoolGrade 8Middle SchoolGrade 9 to grade 12High SchoolFour year systemPostsecondary schoolAmeri

5、can Education SystemAmerican Education SystemChildren must attend school before they are 16-18 years old.Secondary schools curriculum generally include compulsory English,math,Social communication，PE.Teachers usually mark students on term reports, assignments, classroom performance, quizzes, and mid

6、-term final exams.A classroom in a senior high schoolAmerican Universities and collegesThere are about 3000 colleges and universities,both private and public. However, Private schools are better than public ones.For examlpe: Harvard University.They are all independent,offering their own choice of st

7、udies, setting their own admission standards and deciding which students meet those standards.The greater the prestige of the university, the higher the credits and grades required.Study in collegeGroup workDiscussion and debateChinese Universities and collegesThere are over 2,000 universities and c

8、olleges, with more than six million enrollments in total.Higher education includes higher vocational schools,junior college, and Undergraduate college. It is commonly considered that public universities especially those national ones are better than private universities.For examlpe:Peking University

9、. Educational difference 1.The different of family educationIn China： In the childs growth process, parents are most concerned about childrens learning. To make the children get good grades,the parents dont let the children do anything.Everything is for children. Learning is the most important thing

10、 that children should care about. However,they ignore the development of children themselves.A faithful defender of traditional education！In western countries: Westerns parents pay more attention to child mental health,and therefore great attention to emotional communication with children, care for

11、the childs psychological needs. They often discuss issues with their children. 2.The different of school educationIn China： Emphasize mechanical memorizing.If the book is read hundreds of times, its meaning is shown naturally. Primary and secondary schools are mostly oriented education, schools do not pay attention to childrens hands-on practical skills and the ability to think, simply try to instill thinking test scores.In western countries: Emphasize the childs “power of understanding.Seeking the knowledge from life and nature.The education system in the west is different. It