1、American Education,1. How many world famous universities in America do you know ?2.Why America is so successful in education?3.What are the differences between American and Chinese education?4.What can we learn from America?,Questions for thinking:,Harvard University,Motto: Veritas(Truth) Establishe
2、d: 1636 Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S. Type: Private,Motto: Veritas(Truth) Established: 1636 Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S. Type: Private,Motto: Veritas(Truth) Established: 1636 Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S. Type: Private,Brief Introduction,Harvard is the oldest instit
3、ution of higher learning in the United States.Harvards history, influence, and wealth have made it one of the most prestigious universities in the world. Harvards mission-to advance new ideas and promote enduring knowledge, has kept the university young.,Achievements of Harvard University,Eight U.S.
4、 presidents - graduates;75 Nobel Laureates - students, faculty, or staff affiliates. . The Harvard University Library - the largest academic library in America; - one of the largest in the world.,Motto: Lux et Veritas (Light and Truth) Established:1701 Type: Private Location: New Haven, Connecticut,
5、 United States,Yale University,Yale University,Achievements:,It is one of the worlds most distinguished centers of learning and research.The university is the third-oldest institution of higher education in the United States.49 Nobel Laureates - students, faculty, and staff. notable alumni - five U.
6、S. Presidents, 19 U.S. Supreme Court Justices, and several foreign heads of state.,Stanford University,Princeton University,Background Information,Religion played an important rule in developing an educational system in the United States. The Puritans believed that education was necessary in order t
7、o read the Bible to receive salvation.,American Education,In the United States, education is regarded as both an individual benefit and a social necessity.It is a general view that every American has the right and obligation to become educated.Americans believe that ,through education, an individual
8、 acquires the knowledge, skills, attitudes and abilities which enable them to fit into society and improve their social status.,Importance of Education:,helps to shape the society and develop the national strength. is the cause of personal and national success. the cure of social and economic ills.
9、the future of the nation depends largely on education.,Characteristics of American Education,Formal education in the United States consists of elementary, secondary and higher education.Public education - elementary and secondary education is free and compulsory.,Elementary and secondary education,S
10、chooling is compulsory for all children in the United States, but the age range for which school attendance is required varies from state to state. Most children begin elementary education with kindergarten (usually five to six years old) and finish secondary education with twelfth grade (usually ei
11、ghteen years old).,According to government data, one-tenth of students are enrolled in private schools. Approximately 85% of students enter the public schools, largely because they are tax-subsidized.,Most states require that their school districts within the state teach for 180 days a year.Parents
12、may also choose to educate their own children at home; 1.7% of children are educated in this manner.,Higher Education,Higher education in the United States began with the founding of Harvard College in 1636.In 2008, 36% of enrolled students graduated from college in four years. 57% completed their u
13、ndergraduate requirements in six years, at the same college they first enrolled in.The U.S. ranks 10th among industrial countries for percentage of adults with college degrees.,Public Schools vs. Private Schools,Public schools:(1)Larger in size;(2)Are created, financially supported and governed by s
14、tates or communities;Private schools:Are created, financially supported by religious groups, or nonreligious private organizations or individuals.,An outstanding characteristic of American education - Diversity,The diversity behaves in:Type, size, control of institutions, educational policies and pr
15、actices.Reason:States establishes policies for education within its boundary.,The Federal government has no power to make laws in the field of education;It can give financial help but not others.Each state has an educational administration and is fully responsible within its own territory.,10 bigges
16、t differences between American and Chinese education,一、Study for Whom（为谁而学） A: Study is students own thing;Students are active, flexible and pleasant;C: too much restraints in study;Study is parents and teachers things; Regard study as utility.,二、Goals of Educating People （育人目标）,A: attach importance
17、 to the development of students creativity;low scores but high abilities.C: emphasize training in basic skills;high scores but low abilities.,三、Class（课堂）,A：enlighten students, enable them to put forward new questions;human rights are valued.C：give students a conclusion;having no questions after a cl
18、ass is good;discipline is important.,四、The relationship between teachers and students （师生关系）,A: not admit authority;Teachers are fond of chatting with children. They are good friends.C: worship teachers blindly;Teachers are always right;Teachers tend to be serious.,五、Examination system （考试制度 ）,A: op
19、en-book examinations are commonexaminations aim at helping students find their shortages and improve themselves;C: examination discipline is strict and the atmosphere is nervous;the main goal of examination is to eliminate not so qualified students;,六、The Number of Students in a Class （班级人数 ）,A: Num
20、ber of students in a class is not more than 30;C: for schools in villages and towns, the number is 60 on average,七、Time（时间）,A: about 1000 hours for school education;children have more time and freedom to do what they are interested in;students can learn to how to arrange their time.C: In a year, the
21、 time for middle school students to learn is 8 months. It takes them about 11 hours to stay at school.,八、School Report Card(成绩单 ),A: Grades of students belong to their privacy ;teachers wont announce the grades of the whole class. C: Teachers evaluation values students enrollment rate, excellence ra
22、te;The administration will try various devices to publish school achievements.,九、Teaching Material(教材 ),A: Teaching materials are easy to read and understand; has no strict requirements for children.Pay attention to the cultivation of practical and innovation ability; C: put emphasis on tamping stud
23、ents foundation; Piles of repeated mechanical work,十、Extracurricular activities(课外生活 ),A: Pupils begin to truly participate in social activities once they enter the school.Let the children contact the social environment in various ways; They think that education is life.C: not actually allow children to participate in social activities.,Thank you!,
