英美教育异同ppt.ppt

1、Education,This class,we are mainly talking about the education in the primary western country,as American and Britain,“Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. Teach a man how to fish and he will eat for the rest of his life.” - Chinese Proverb The goal of education is to achieve universal liter

2、acy and to provide individuals with educational opportunities.,The similaries,Education a local matter,Both American and Britain attach much importance to their education . Both of them compel children to complete their basal education.,Education in America,Education in the United States is provided

3、 mainly by government, with control and funding coming from three levels: federal, state, and local. Each of 50 states in the United States has its own laws regulating education. From state to state, some laws are similar; others are not.,Elementary school and secondary school,In most areas, free pu

4、blic school education begins with kindergarten classes for 5 years old. Almost all the 50 states have laws that require 12 years of compulsory attendance at school for children.,In some school system, the 12 grades are divided into two stages, the first 6 grades for elementary school and the next 6

5、grades for secondary school. In other school system, there are three divisions: elementary school (grades16), junior high school (79), and senior high school (1012).,The way to study,Class atmosphere is usually relaxed in American schools. American educators believe that children learn better when t

6、hey are happy and interested, so every effort has been made to arouse the interests of the individual.,Private Schools,Most private schools are related to religious groups. In these schools, religious instruction is part of the curriculum. Today, about 12% of all American children go to private scho

7、ols for their elementary and secondary education.,Middle School in U.S.A,Entrance Requirement of a University or a College,Successful applicants at such colleges are usually chosen on the basis of : Their high school academic performance. Letters of recommendation from their high school teachers. Th

8、e impression they make during the interviews at the university. Their scores on SAT.,Public Universities,Public universities are operated by a state or local government Some famous public universities: University of California at Berkley University of California at Los Angles (UCLA),The British Educ

9、ational System,School Today,Pre-primary Schools Primary Schools Secondary Schools University / College,Pre-Primary Schools,Pre-school education is available (often on a fee-paying basis) for children aged 2 to 4/5 through playgroups and nursery schools (many are private). The emphasis is on group wo

10、rk, creative activity and guided play.,1.State Schools (公立学校): 11-year Compulsory Education (5-16) State Primary School Comprehensive School , Grammar School or Secondary Modern School 2.Public Schools/ Independent Schools (独立学校/公学): Prep School Public (Independent) School,Two Systems of primary and secondary education in Britain:,Eton College,Eton Pupils,with the tutor,Teaching Methods,The UK educational system encourages self-study, discussions and practical work. The students may have time-tabled classes or might be encouraged to do more of independent wor