6education Schools in Hollywood’s Pictures 英美文化概论 教学课件.pptVIP

* Schools in Hollywood’s Pictures Little Man Tate Dead Poet Society Legally Blonde Ideals of American Education equality a literate society nature of knowledge Equality: as many people as possible should have access to as much education as they want. “No one left behind!” lower-ability vs. higher-ability no mobilization of school-taking Tate Equality: as many people as possible should have access to as much education as they want. “No one left behind!” lower-ability vs. higher-ability no mobilization of school-taking a literate society governed by the state and local government no unified curriculum/ teachinng plan Tiger Mom: Amy Chua the nature of knowledge and learning “Scholars and students should work to discover new information or conceive new ways to understand what is already known.” Critical thinking John Keating Colleges and Universities Its administration: a board of trustees laymen(非专业人士) Laymen will be more likely to represent the public intersets than professionals. The board has total authority as the legal body responsible for the institution. How to enroll a university student: Highschool records; Recommendations from their high school teachers; The impression they make during interviews at the university; Their scores on SAT *