英美概况_1__British_education研究.ppt

British Education System British Education System ◆Introduction ◆History ◆The Present Education System ◆Higher Educatin Introduction Purpose Not only provide children with Literacy and the other basic skills but also socialize children. Endureing Feature the continuing debate over how”equal” educational opportunity should be. History Historically,education was voluntary and many of the schools were set up by churches. The influence of the Church on schooling is strong. Religious education:Christianity/Catholic /Islam Before 1870,only 40% of children under 10 went to school regulary. In 1870 the government passed a law called government-founded education By 1880, attendance at school for children between 5 and 10 was compulsory. In 1944,Education Act made entry to secondary schools and universities “meritocratic” In the 1960s comprehensive schools were introduced all over the country.So were vocational schools for less successful pupils.Entrance exams were abolished and chikderen conldn’t “complete” for places in 1989, National Curriculum were introduced, which contained English, mathematics, science,religious education, history, geography, technology, music, art, PE, and a modern foreign language. Pupils must pass national tests. All teachers are told what to teach rather than decide themselves on what to do and schools are ranked according to the success of their pupils in reaching national targets as well as teachers perform of their tasks. Today the British education system is run by the state.,which provides funding , oversees standards, and tries to make sure that all British children receive a quality education. the largest department is Ministry of Education The Present Education system Nursery Schools ―many facilities are provided by private enterprise.Government provides some financial support. Primary Schools (co-educational /mixed schools ) ―state sector Secondary Schools Compregensive schools(90%) ―admit children without refer