[英语学习]uk education.pptVIP

Studying inBritain  Contents Educational policy Educational system Change Reform in Schools: From tripartite system to comprehensive system tripartite system secondary moderns manual workers technical school skilled workers grammar school university professionals / managers comprehension system comprehensive school grammar school / private school (15%) Change Reform in Schools: From tripartite system to comprehensive system tripartite system secondary moderns manual workers technical school skilled workers grammar school university professionals / managers The comprehensive system Comprehensive schools were introduced since 1960s. Streaming: for against For: it is helpful to promote competition among children. Against: it is not fair to put children into groups according to their ability. Educational Policy Compulsory education for all children between the ages of 5 and 16 Comprehensive schools introduced in the 1960s National Curriculum introduced in 1988 Four stages: Recent Reform The Education Reform Act 1988 The establishment of a National Curriculum for 5-16 year-olds and regular examinations The introduction of city technology colleges (CTCs) More power being given to schools The Academic Year The Academic Year in British Schools and Colleges is divided into three terms: Term 1 : September to December Term 2 : January to March Term 3 : April to July There are short holidays at the mid-point of each term and longer holidays between terms Primary School Subjects One teacher teaches: Art Analysis Drama English Geography History Mathematics Scottish Gaelic (in Scotland) Secondary School Subjects Mathematics Science Technology and design Information Technology English Modern Languages (French, German, Spanish) Geography History Social Education Religion Cooking Music Physical education Greek and Latin (grammar and independent schools) Standard Achievement Tests (SATs) Standard Achievement Tests (SAT’s) are administered at 7, 11