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Chapter 5 EducationPart Two American EducationChapter 5 EducationPart Two Introduction to British and American CultureLearning FocuslElementary EducationlSecondary EducationlHome Schooling lUndergraduate StudylGraduate StudylFamous Universities Introduction to Britis Introduction to British and American CultureBefore You ReadWarm-uplWhat courses are taught in American elementary schools?_lWhen a student is 16 years old,to what kind of school may he or she go?_lWhat qualities do you think American universities are looking for when they decide who will be admitted?_lCan you list some names of famous American universities?_ Introduction to Britis Introduction to British and American CulturelAmericans regard education as the means by which the inequalities among individuals are to be erased and by which every desirable end is to be achieved.-George S.Counts(1889-1974)Introduction to Britis Introduction to British and American CultureElementary Educationl Most students usually start elementary school at the age of six.l The first academic institution that a child attendsl Curriculum in elementary schooll Academic year Introduction to Britis Introduction to British and American CultureSecondary Educationl Junior high school -the intermediate between elementary school and senior high schooll Senior high school Introduction to Britis Introduction to British and American CultureSecondary EducationlThere is no entrance exam to go to high school.l In high schools,subjects become more specialized.l American education puts more emphasis on developing critical-thinking skills.Introduction to Britis Introduction to British and American CultureHome Schoolingl Parents teach their children at home.l Due to moral and religious reasons Introduction to Britis Introduction to British and American CultureHigher Educationl University history and typesl Undergraduate studyl Graduate studyl Famous universities Introduction to Britis Introduction to British and American CultureHigher Educationl Began with the founding of Harvard College in 1636l Choose the students based on the following aspects:high school records recommendations from their high school teachers the impression during the interview the scores in SAT Introduction to Britis Introduction to British and American Culture Functions of Higher Educationl Teachingl Researchl Public service Introduction to Britis Introduction to British and American CultureTypes of Higher EducationlUniversitylCollegelTechnical training institutionlTwo-year community college Introduction to Britis Introduction to British and American CultureUndergraduate Studyl Post-secondary education up to the level of a bachelors degreel fFour years of study:freshman;sophomore;junior;seniorl Students can gain a bachelors degree after four years of study.l Credit Introduction to Britis Introduction to British and American CultureGraduate StudylMasters degree and Doctoral degreelIt aims to prepare students for professional work.Introduction to Britis Introduction to British and American CultureFamous UniversitieslHarvard UniversitylYale UniversitylPrinceton UniversitylMassachusetts Institute of Technology Introduction to Britis Introduction to British and American CultureHarvard Universityl The oldest institution of higher education in the United States,it was established in 1636.l It was named for its first benefactor John Harvard.l It is known around the world for its outstanding academic achievements.Introduction to Britis Introduction to British and American CultureYale Universityl It was founded in 1701,and is the third oldest institution.l The Skull&Bones:a secret student society composed of up and coming political elites.Introduction to Britis Introduction to British and American CulturePrinceton Universityl It was known as the College of New Jersey from 1746 to 1896.l The fourth oldest university in the United States Introduction to Britis Introduction to British and American CultureMassachusetts Institute of TechnologylIt was founded in 1861.lIt is well known from its scientific and technological training and research.lIt consists of five schools.Introduction to Britis Introduction to British and American CultureSummarylElementary EducationlSecondary EducationlHome Schooling lFunctions of Higher EducationlUndergraduate and Graduate StudylTypes of Higher EducationlFamous Universities Introduction to Britis
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