《英语国家社会与文化入门》课程PPT教学课件（下册）The Society and Culture of Major English Speaking Countries An Introduction Book 2 Unit 08 Education in the United States

The United States ofAmerica Unit 8 Education in the United States

The United States of America Unit 8 Education in the United States

Quiz Give the English and a brief explanation for the following 1小学 2 教育委员会 3 高等教育 4军人重新安置法案 5肯定性行动计划（平权法案）

Quiz Give the English and a brief explanation for the following: 1 小学 2 教育委员会 3 高等教育 4 军人重新安置法案 5 肯定性行动计划 （平权法案）

Focal Points different education laws for different states several levels of schooling curricula for students compulsory education for all children equal education opportunities for minority groups higher education system varieties of colleges and universities trends in degree programs the Servicemen's Readjustment Act Affirmative Action programs non-traditional students

Focal Points • different education laws for different states • several levels of schooling • curricula for students • compulsory education for all children • equal education opportunities for minority groups • higher education system • varieties of colleges and universities • trends in degree programs • the Servicemen's Readjustment Act • Affirmative Action programs • non-traditional students

This Unit Is Divided into Nine Sections I. Going to School in America Today Ⅱ. Education--A Local Matter III.What an American Student Learns IV.Education in a New Nation V.Learning to Be World Citizens VI.Higher Education VII.Selecting a College or University VIII.Trends in Degree Programs IX.Education for All

This Unit Is Divided into Nine Sections I. Going to School in America Today II. Education -- A Local Matter III. What an American Student Learns IV. Education in a New Nation V. Learning to Be World Citizens VI. Higher Education VII. Selecting a College or University VIII.Trends in Degree Programs IX. Education for All

I.Going to School in America Today American children go to school from kindergarten to the 12th grade,they attend classes for an average of five hours a day. The goal of education-to achieve universal literacy and to provide individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to promote both their individual and general public welfare. 00 SCHOOL BUS

I. Going to School in America Today • American children go to school from kindergarten to the 12th grade, they attend classes for an average of five hours a day. • The goal of education – to achieve universal literacy and to provide individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to promote both their individual and general public welfare

public schools take up about 90%of American students; boards of education at the state and/or district level guide the spending,make decisions about the school curriculum, teacher standards and certification,and the overall measurement of student progress ATLANTA PUBLIC SCHOOLS KING A DIPPEI宝NC第

public schools • take up about 90% of American students; • boards of education at the state and/or district level guide the spending, make decisions about the school curriculum, teacher standards and certification, and the overall measurement of student progress

private schools take up slightly over 10%; have the freedom to use the fees they collect and make decisions about the running of the schools 。 four out of five private schools are run by religious groups,and religious teachings are a part of the curriculum Class of 2011 A private school in Georgia,US

private schools • take up slightly over 10%; • have the freedom to use the fees they collect and make decisions about the running of the schools • four out of five private schools are run by religious groups, and religious teachings are a part of the curriculum A private school in Georgia, US

II.Education-A Local Matter each state in the U.S.has its own laws regulating education; though age limits to attend schools vary,every child is guaranteed up to 13 years of education; some states play a strong role in the selection of learning material while others leave the decisions to local schools; boards of education often add courses on issues of public concerns to school curriculum

II. Education – A Local Matter • each state in the U.S. has its own laws regulating education; • though age limits to attend schools vary, every child is guaranteed up to 13 years of education; • some states play a strong role in the selection of learning material while others leave the decisions to local schools; • boards of education often add courses on issues of public concerns to school curriculum

III.What an American Student Learns ·Elementary School grades kindergarten(K)through 8(in some places,includes only grades K-6) 2008

III. What an American Student Learns • Elementary School grades kindergarten(K) through 8 (in some places, includes only grades K – 6)

Secondary school grades 9-12,popularly called"high school"" "junior high school"includes grades 7-9; senior high school"usually includes grades 9-12

Secondary school • grades 9 – 12, popularly called “high school”; • “junior high school” includes grades 7 – 9; • “senior high school” usually includes grades 9 – 12