1、The comparison of education between America Japan and China,Now, we will compare the different education style of three different cultures from a global aspect.,History of Education,History of American Education,The first American schools opened during the colonial era In 1642 the Massachusetts Bay
2、Colony made “proper” education compulsory. Similar statutes were adopted in other colonies in the 1640s and 1650s.The first public schools were opened in 1849.By 1870, every state provided freeelementary education.,History of Japanese Education,The history of education in Japan dates back at least t
3、o the sixth century, when Chinese learning was introduced Foreign civilizations have often provided new ideas for the development of Japans own culture.,History of Chinese Education,The teachings of Confucianism outlined the principles of society and government, the codes for personal conduct, and c
4、ollectively defined the Confucian philosophy.,Secondary education,American Middle and High Schools,Students become more responsible for their own education. Middle school prepares students to go on to high school. Students take science, math, social studies, reading and technology, P.E. is usually m
5、andatory in primary through 9th grade.,A classroom in a senior high school,Japanese Junior High and High Schools,Lower secondary school covers grades seven, eight, and nine, with increased focus on academic studies Most of the students will choose to enter high schools even though the compulsory edu
6、cation is ended. The first-year programs for students are similar. Course content and course selection are far more individualized in the second year.,High School Students,Chinese Middle Schools,Chinese middle schools consist of two parts: Jr. middle school and Sr. middle School, each lasts three ye
7、ars Jr. Middle School is a continuation of Primary School . Sr. Middle school is like the American High School In Sr. Middle school, students choose a “major” of humanities or sciences. They have to pass a National Exam at the end of Middle school.,Colleges & Universities,America,3000 colleges and u
8、niversities both private and public all independent,The greater the prestige of the university, the higher the credits and grades required.,Study in college,Group work,Discussion and debate,Harvard University,Harvard University is one of the earliest private universities, to train postgraduate and m
9、ainly engaged in scientific research of comprehensive university.,Harvard University,Japan,600 popular universities and colleges; Half private. Pubilc universities are composed of national universities and local universities;,University of Tokyo (東京大学 ),The University of Tokyo,The University of Toky
10、o is considered to be the most prestigious university in Japan. Fifteen prime ministers in Japan have studied at University of Tokyo.Seven alumni(校友) of University of Tokyo have received the Nobel Prize.,China,over 2,000 universities and colleges lives in a dormitory room with from 1 to 7 people eat
11、s in the dining halls on campus. national universities are better than private ones.,Peking University,思想自由兼容并包,.,Peking University, known in Chinese as Beida, was founded as Imperial Capital University in 1898. It is the first formally established modern national university of China. Today, many national and international rankings frequently place Peking University as one of the best universities in China.,Peking University,Thank you for your listening!,
