americans – features education problems alternative education education vy_32_inovace_15-06
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AMERICANS – FEATURESEDUCATIONPROBLEMS
ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION
Education
VY_32_INOVACE_15-06
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
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Pre -school education
Nursery schooloptionalage 4
Kindergarten½ day or full day5 days a week
Play groups
Primary educationPrimary/elementary school
age: 6 – 11/121st – 6th grade (class)three ‘R’
Junior High schoolage: 11/12 – 14/157the – 9th gradeEnglish, social studies, science, maths,
P.E.7 lessons a day
Secondary education
High school age: 15 – 18 10th – 12th 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
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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. ’
Problems9th place for high sch. degree7th place college graduatesnear 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., co-education, 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
AUTOR DUM: MGR. DARINA SIKOROVÁ
Thank you for your attention.