《英语国家社会与文化入门》课程PPT教学课件（上册）The Society and Culture of Major English-Speaking Countries An Introduction Book 1 Unit 07 British Education System

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Unit 7 British Education System OH DIEU ET MON DROIT

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Unit 7 British Education System

Quiz Give the English and a brief explanation for the following: ·公学 文法学校 ·综合学校 牛津大学 ·剑桥大学

Give the English and a brief explanation for the following: • 公学 • 文法学校 • 综合学校 • 牛津大学 • 剑桥大学 Quiz

Focal Points Introduction to British Education -the purpose of the British education system the relationship between education and social class History and development of British education the influence of the church on schooling the 1944 Education Act introduction to a National Curriculum The present education system the various secondary schools Higher education institutions -famous old universities the Open University

Focal Points • Introduction to British Education - the purpose of the British education system - the relationship between education and social class • History and development of British education - the influence of the church on schooling - the 1944 Education Act - introduction to a National Curriculum • The present education system - the various secondary schools • Higher education institutions - famous old universities - the Open University

The Unit Is Divided into Four Sections I.Introduction to British Education II.History and Development of British Education III.The Present Education System IV.Higher Education Institutions

The Unit Is Divided into Four Sections I. Introduction to British Education II. History and Development of British Education III. The Present Education System IV. Higher Education Institutions

I.Introduction to British Education The purpose of British education: -to provide students with literacy and the other basic skills; -to socialise students who learn the rules and values they need to become good citizens,to participate in the community,and to contribute to the economic prosperity of an advanced industrial economy

I. Introduction to British Education • The purpose of British education: -to provide students with literacy and the other basic skills; -to socialise students who learn the rules and values they need to become good citizens, to participate in the community, and to contribute to the economic prosperity of an advanced industrial economy

I.Introduction to British Education The relationship between education and social class: -Social class is still very important in British society. Although the split of British working and middle class is nearly half and half,the opportunities of education are quite different.Children from the middle classes go to the "right" schools and the“right'”universities.. The school (or college)tie is a clear marker of social class. The graduates from the "right"schools and universities not only dominate the government but they are also very influential in banking,the media,the arts and education. In Britain,where you are educated is still very important to your future

I. Introduction to British Education • The relationship between education and social class: - Social class is still very important in British society. - Although the split of British working and middle class is nearly half and half, the opportunities of education are quite different. Children from the middle classes go to the “right” schools and the “right” universities. - The school (or college) tie is a clear marker of social class. The graduates from the “right” schools and universities not only dominate the government but they are also very influential in banking, the media, the arts and education. - In Britain, where you are educated is still very important to your future

British education CTONA.BROPE WINSOR Eton College is an English independent boarding school located near Windsor. It educatesover 1.300 pupils,aged between 13 and 18 years and was founded in 1440 by King Henry VI. Eton is one of nine English independent schools,commonly referred to as "public schools".(Right:Eton College in 1690)

British Education Eton College is an English independent boarding school located near Windsor. It educates over 1,300 pupils, aged between 13 and 18 years and was founded in 1440 by King Henry VI. Eton is one of nine English independent schools, commonly referred to as "public schools". (Right: Eton College in 1690)

British Education At school children learn the rules and values they need to become good citizens

British Education At school children learn the rules and values they need to become good citizens

II.History and Development of British Education The influence of the church on schooling The changes brought by Industrial Revolution ·The changes caused by World WarⅡ The 1944 Education Act Introduction to a National Curriculum

II. History and Development of British Education • The influence of the church on schooling • The changes brought by Industrial Revolution • The changes caused by World War II • The 1944 Education Act • Introduction to a National Curriculum

II.History and Development of British Education The influence of Church on schooling: -Historically,education was voluntary and many of the schools that existed were set up by churches; The influence of the Church on schooling is still strong:until very recently,religious education was the only subject which the state insisted all schools teach their pupils (other subjects were left up to schools to decide upon); -Daily prayers and singing hymns is still a regular part of school life; In keeping with changes to British society,however, Christianity is no longer the only religion officially recognised

II. History and Development of British Education • The influence of Church on schooling: -Historically, education was voluntary and many of the schools that existed were set up by churches; - The influence of the Church on schooling is still strong: until very recently, religious education was the only subject which the state insisted all schools teach their pupils (other subjects were left up to schools to decide upon); - Daily prayers and singing hymns is still a regular part of school life; - In keeping with changes to British society, however, Christianity is no longer the only religion officially recognised