《大学英语》课程PPT教学课件（英美文化基础）American education

Education in America

Education in America

The Academic LevelsEducationis like a big window openingAmericans are proud of the fact that thewindow of knowledge is never slammedshut for any of the nation's citizens.All American children are offered 12 yearsof free public education & most goodstudents can get financial help to continuetheir studies for many more years.Adults who wish to attend school also findmany opportunities

The Academic Levels ▪ Education is like a big window opening. Americans are proud of the fact that the window of knowledge is never slammed shut for any of the nation’s citizens. ▪ All American children are offered 12 years of free public education & most good students can get financial help to continue their studies for many more years. ▪ Adults who wish to attend school also find many opportunities

Importance of Education inAmerica11In this nation of rapid change, there canIbe no age limit on learningEveryone must study ---in classrooms orindependently---to keep in touch with thechanging life around him.--11福福11一1.福鹿-1

Importance of Education in America ▪ In this nation of rapid change, there can be no age limit on learning. ▪ Everyone must study -in classrooms or independently-to keep in touch with the changing life around him

About the American EducationalSystem1.11111111In the United States, education isthe responsibility of individualstates, not of the federalgovernment, so requirements may稻一一周vary from one state to another. The福following is a generalization:1-1111111111

About the American Educational System ▪ In the United States, education is the responsibility of individual states, not of the federal government, so requirements may vary from one state to another. The following is a generalization:

吉祥Grade 0Kindergarten5 years old116-11Grade 1-6Elementary schoolV1years old11GradeJunior high or middle school7-812-13 years oldGrade 9-12(Senior) high school14-17 years old1福: College(4 years for a B.A or B.S.1砂景degree)福- University(2-3 years for M.A. or M.S:2-8 years for a Ph.D)111111I11

▪ Kindergarten Grade 0 5 years old ▪ Elementary school Grade 1-6 6-11 years old ▪ Junior high or middle school Grade 7-8 12-13 years old ▪ (Senior) high school Grade 9-12 14-17 years old ▪ College (4 years for a B.A or B.S. degree) ▪ University (2-3 years for M.A. or M.S; 2-8 years for a Ph.D)

Structure of American Education招景1Early childhood education111Grammar school or elementary school1(primary)111111-.High school(secondary)刺1/111111College and university福(higher/tertiary education)

Structure of American Education Early childhood education Grammar school or elementary school (primary) High school (secondary) College and university (higher/tertiary education)

Early ChildhoodEducation(1)1福In most areas, free publicschool education beginswith kindergarten classes for 4-year-olds- These are only half-day sessions & thechild becomes accustomed to beingseparated from Mommy, playing &sharing with other children & followingthe directions of a teacher

Early Childhood Education(1) ▪ In most areas, free public school education begins with kindergarten classes for 4-year-olds. ▪ These are only half-day sessions & the child becomes accustomed to being separated from Mommy, playing & sharing with other children & following the directions of a teacher

EarlyChildhoodEducation(2)Early childhood'education is considered sobeneficial that some public school systemsalso offer pre-kindergarten programs for 4-year-olds.(some tuition is usually charged.)Nearly 3 million American children attendkindergarten each year. For many,kindergartenis their first school experienceSome are introduced to the classroomsituation at a much younger age, eitherthrough nursery schools or day care centers

Early Childhood Education(2) ▪ Early childhood education is considered so beneficial that some public school systems also offer pre-kindergarten programs for 4- year-olds.(some tuition is usually charged.) ▪ Nearly 3 million American children attend kindergarten each year. For many, kindergarten is their first school experience. ▪ Some are introduced to the classroom situation at a much younger age, either through nursery schools or day care centers

uWhat do children learn?They are introduced to skills &福information that will help them later withacademic work. E.g. They learn thecolors & alphabet, how to write theirnames, to count to ten, & to enjoy books一一1一u

What do children learn? ▪ They are introduced to skills & information that will help them later with academic work. E.g. They learn the colors & alphabet, how to write their names, to count to ten, & to enjoy books

Nursery Schools(1)Nursery schools accept children from 3to 5 years old for half-day sessionsranging from twice a week to 5 days aweek.The typical nursery school classroom isequipped much like a kindergarten, with1一dolls, toy furniture, building blocks福books, puzzles, & art supplies.111111111

Nursery Schools(1) ▪ Nursery schools accept children from 3 to 5 years old for half-day sessions ranging from twice a week to 5 days a week. ▪ The typical nursery school classroom is equipped much like a kindergarten, with dolls, toy furniture, building blocks, books, puzzles, & art supplies