英美概况 英国教育Lecture 8 -1educaion.pptVIP

Lecture 8 Education in the UK Important Issues The development of British education system: from the 19th century limited and voluntary schooling to the present expanded and compulsory education system. The basic structure of British education system, particularly the 3 stages of education in modern Britain. The higher education system and institutions of further education. Academic year In UK, the academic year is usu. Divided into three terms of about twelve weeks each. History and Reforms Historically, education was voluntary and many of the existing schools had been set up by churches; only 40% of children aged 10 went to school regularly 1870: government involvement By 1880, 5-10 old year children: compulsory education 1944: Education Act in 1944 stipulates that all children were given the right to free secondary education 1960s: tripartite system? comprehensive system comprehensive schools were introduced and end the division between grammar schools and vocational schools 1988: the Education Reform Act in 1988 provided for the establishment of a National Curriculum for 5-16 year-olds and regular examinations. From a “tripartite” system : secondary modern school, technical school and grammar school selected 11 year-old children at the end of their primary education by means of an exam (“11-plus” exam) . To comprehensive system: Comprehensive schools were introduced in the 1960s with the idea that pupils should not be selected streamed at such an early age. Grammar schools in the United Kingdom a secondary school attended by pupils aged 11 to 18. The entry to grammar schools is controlled by means of an academically selective process consisting, largely or exclusively, of a written examination . (“11-plus” examination) Those with the highest marks go to grammar schools lay emphasis on advanced academic subjects rather than more general curriculum of the comprehensive schools. After leaving a grammar school, as with any other secondary school, a