VY_32_INOVACE_15 -06 Education AMERICANS – FEATURES EDUCATION PROBLEMS ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION
Who are Americans? immigrants who arrived hoped to establish a new life in a new world the USA - the most diverse country with its regional, ethnic and cultural differencies but all of them share certain values and historical roots
Freedom, individualism, volunteerism Freedom Americans value political, religious, economic, personal freedom and freedom of speech the freest society X slavery until Civil War 1861 -65 Individualism admire independent people individual ownership X large corporations Volunteerism people help each other rather privately than government agencies immediate social need - charities – clothes, food, 6 of 10 American - members of volunt. organization
Abundance, mobility, progress, idealizing Abundance rich in resources farmers, hunters, fur trappers, gold miners, cattle ranchers Mobility 4 -5 cities during their lifetime Progress willingness to work hard fulfilling the vision of grandparents = American Dream = dream of better, richer and fuller life X not open to all …. segregation, discrimination of minorities Idealizing they are natural-born-do-it-yourselfers books on everything/how to built your car, to be your best friend… comes from history inventiveness of survival in wilderness
Other features classes society § fast – food nation multiculturalism § patriotism and §pride § religious people §like pets, sports, §travelling Autor: Len Rizzi, Název: NCI Visuals Food Hamburger. jpg Zdroj: cs. wikipedia. org/wiki/Soubor: NCI_Visuals_Food_Hamburger. jpg
Pre -school education Nursery school optional age 4 Kindergarten ½ day or full day 5 days a week Play groups
Primary education Primary/elementary school age: 6 – 11/12 1 st – 6 th grade (class) three ‘R’ Junior High school age: 11/12 – 14/15 7 the – 9 th grade English, social studies, science, maths, P. E. 7 lessons a day
Secondary education High school age: 15 – 18 10 th – 12 th core courses: English, maths, computer studies, science (choice), social studies, P. E. electives: languages, art, music, business extracurricular activities: drama, radio/TV work, events – dances, sport compet. , parents` parties High School Diploma – Graduation Ceremony
Higher education Technical schools age 18 - … 3 -24 months, certificate in a skilled trade SAT – for universities, GPA Colleges, universities age 18 - … no entrance exams 2 -4 year associate`s degree, 4 -year bachelor`s degree Harvard, Yale, Georgetown, Stanford, Washington, MIT… Graduate schools age: 22 - … after bachelor master`s degree (M. A. , M. S. )… 1 -2 years Doctoral degree (Ph. D, D. Md)… 3 or more years
Harvard University Autor: Daderot, Název: Austin Hall, Harvard University. JPG Zdroj: http: //commons. wikimedia. org/wiki/File: Austin_Hall, _Harva rd_University. JPG
Students` life strong school spirit logo of univers. , cups, T-shirts, badges, stickers fraternities and sororities (clubs) Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior • scholarships, government grants, bank lowns • ‘ Education is the key of our future. ’ • ‘ You`re never too old to learn something. ’
Problems 9 th place for high sch. degree 7 th place college graduates near the bottom in maths and science (age 13) reasons: improved education in the rest of the world immigration number of high sch. student jobs students speak, discuss, research, report, essay, presentation, group work, posters, the Internet, parents` participation find information X memorize
Alternative education Public supported by taxes, neighbourhood sch. , coeducation, no religious influence, Board of Education Private charge tuition, supported by religious groups, dress code 12% Charter schools special philosophy, plan, goals Magnet schools focused on specific subjects (maths, science, art) Home education 2% One – room school isolated villages and farming communities Online learning at universities
Thank you for your attention. AUTOR DUM: MGR. DARINA SIKOROVÁ
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