A little learning is a dangerous thing.

If you think education is expensive, try ignorance.

Knowledge itself is power.

What do these expressions mean?

What do these expressions mean?

Topic of the Day:

Education

Topic of the Day:

Education

Read Following Article:Finland has World's Best Education System (29th November, 2012)

Read Following Article:Finland has World's Best Education System (29th November, 2012)

1. What is the purpose of the study “The Learning Curve?”

2. How many countries were evaluated in this report?

3. The study looked at 4 categories: exam grades, literacy rates, attendance, and _____________________.

4. Mexico, Brazil and Indonesia finished in the __________ positions.

5. T or F: Good teachers are not essential for a high quality education.

6. T or F: Spending a lot of money on the schools and teachers guarantees students will learn better.

7. T or F: A country’s culture must have a strong focus on the importance of education.

8. T or F: A parent’s involvement can make a positive difference in a child’s education.

9. Many of today’s job titles did exist/ did not exist 20 years ago.

1. What is the purpose of the study “The Learning Curve?”

2. How many countries were evaluated in this report?

3. The study looked at 4 categories: exam grades, literacy rates, attendance, and _____________________.

4. Mexico, Brazil and Indonesia finished in the __________ positions.

5. T or F: Good teachers are not essential for a high quality education.

6. T or F: Spending a lot of money on the schools and teachers guarantees students will learn better.

7. T or F: A country’s culture must have a strong focus on the importance of education.

8. T or F: A parent’s involvement can make a positive difference in a child’s education.

9. Many of today’s job titles did exist/ did not exist 20 years ago.

Discussion:China vs. USA in education: Asia ranked at the top while the U.S. ranked 17th. Why the large margin?

Discussion:China vs. USA in education: Asia ranked at the top while the U.S. ranked 17th. Why the large margin?

Share one fact about Chinese education: Is preschool required? At what age does a child start school? How is an elementary school chosen? How is a middle school chosen? How is a high school chosen? Which subjects are considered most important? What extracurricular activities are offered? What is the homework policy? Are parents involved in a child’s education? What is required to graduate from high school? How is a college chosen? How is a major chosen? What is the expectation for a person who just graduated from college?

Share one fact about Chinese education: Is preschool required? At what age does a child start school? How is an elementary school chosen? How is a middle school chosen? How is a high school chosen? Which subjects are considered most important? What extracurricular activities are offered? What is the homework policy? Are parents involved in a child’s education? What is required to graduate from high school? How is a college chosen? How is a major chosen? What is the expectation for a person who just graduated from college?

Education in AmericaEducation in America

Pre-school (ages 3-4) Kindergarten (ages 5-6) Elementary (grades K-5) Middle School (grades 6-8) High School: grades 9-12 College Undergraduate: 4 years

Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior College Graduate:

Masters Doctorate

Pre-school (ages 3-4) Kindergarten (ages 5-6) Elementary (grades K-5) Middle School (grades 6-8) High School: grades 9-12 College Undergraduate: 4 years

Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior College Graduate:

Masters Doctorate

Getting into an American CollegeGetting into an American College

How to get into a good college:

Have a high GPA

Score well on the ACT/SAT

Take challenging courses

Obtain favorable teacher recommendations

Be active in the community

How to get into a good college:

Have a high GPA

Score well on the ACT/SAT

Take challenging courses

Obtain favorable teacher recommendations

Be active in the community

College State Cost Number of students

Stanford University

California $58, 846RMB: 358,076

19,945

Pomona College

California $57, 014RMB: 342,084

1,586

Princeton University

New Jersey $54, 780RMB: 328,680

7,813

Yale University

Connecticut $59, 320RMB: 355,920

11,875

Columbia University

New York $61, 540RMB: 369,240

26,050

The Best-Paying College Majors of 2012The Best-Paying College Majors of 2012

1. Computer Engineering: $70, 400

2. Chemical Engineering: $66, 400

3. Computer Science: $64, 400

4. Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering: $64, 000

5. Mechanical Engineering: $62,900

6. Electrical/Electronics Engineering: $62,300

7. Civil Engineering: $57,600

8. Finance majors: $57,000

9. Construction Science majors: $56,600

10. Information Science and Systems majors: $ 56,100

Source: www.forbes.com

1. Computer Engineering: $70, 400

2. Chemical Engineering: $66, 400

3. Computer Science: $64, 400

4. Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering: $64, 000

5. Mechanical Engineering: $62,900

6. Electrical/Electronics Engineering: $62,300

7. Civil Engineering: $57,600

8. Finance majors: $57,000

9. Construction Science majors: $56,600

10. Information Science and Systems majors: $ 56,100

Source: www.forbes.com

1. What seems to be the trend in education and the job market?

2. “Countries need to educate for the future not just the present.”

Is this good advice?

Ideal School Activity: You have been given the task of creating an ideal school where students can learn and be successful. In groups of 4, discuss how this ideal school would work. Be prepared to present your plans to the class. You must make decisions on the following areas:

Ideal School Activity: You have been given the task of creating an ideal school where students can learn and be successful. In groups of 4, discuss how this ideal school would work. Be prepared to present your plans to the class. You must make decisions on the following areas:

1. Purpose statement for you school

2. Length of school year

3. Length of school day

4. School rules

5. Teaching methods

6. Testing/Exam/Grading policies

7. Course offerings

8. Homework policies

9. Necessary classroom equipment

10. Extracurricular policy

11. Size of school

12. Etc.

1. Purpose statement for you school

2. Length of school year

3. Length of school day

4. School rules

5. Teaching methods

6. Testing/Exam/Grading policies

7. Course offerings

8. Homework policies

9. Necessary classroom equipment

10. Extracurricular policy

11. Size of school

12. Etc.

Learning Alternatives: Match the letter of the definition to the correct word. Then on an A-F scale, rate the effectiveness of each of these learning activities

Learning Alternatives: Match the letter of the definition to the correct word. Then on an A-F scale, rate the effectiveness of each of these learning activities

1. _____ Correspondence course a. a project a student designs and completes alone

2. _____ Field trip b. classes taught at home by a student’s parents

3. _____ Independent study c. a class conducted by mail

4. _____ Homeschooling d. a place for learning industrial or commercial skills

5. _____ Vocational schools e. a visit to a location outside of school to learn something

6. _____ Educational TV course f. a program offering classes to adults who want to resume their education

7. _____ Continuing education g. a course that people can watch fromhome

1. _____ Correspondence course a. a project a student designs and completes alone

2. _____ Field trip b. classes taught at home by a student’s parents

3. _____ Independent study c. a class conducted by mail

4. _____ Homeschooling d. a place for learning industrial or commercial skills

5. _____ Vocational schools e. a visit to a location outside of school to learn something

6. _____ Educational TV course f. a program offering classes to adults who want to resume their education

7. _____ Continuing education g. a course that people can watch fromhome

Gardner’s Theory of Multiple IntelligencesGardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences

Musical (Rhythmic): Listen to everything, and you’ll probably remember it. You especially enjoy music. Record lectures on MP3 and listen throughout the day.

Visual (Spatial): You like to see things drawn out. Diagrams and pictures are your trustworthy guides for learning and remembering.

Verbal (Linguistic): You are a talker and listener. Put everything in words and you’ll be fine. Read, write, and tell stories.

Logical (mathematical): It must make sense. Work out your problems as though they are formulas and they adhere to scientific principles. Make a step-by-step outline.

Bodily (kinesthetic): You like to move. Try studying while walking or doing another rhythmic motion.

Interpersonal (extrovert): You’re a people person. Form a study group, be a tutor, and talk about your assignments with others.

Intrapersonal (introvert): You know your limits and abilities. You set your own goals, self-manage, and reflect on results. Study alone and reflect over new material connecting it to previous knowledge.

Which are you???

Musical (Rhythmic): Listen to everything, and you’ll probably remember it. You especially enjoy music. Record lectures on MP3 and listen throughout the day.

Visual (Spatial): You like to see things drawn out. Diagrams and pictures are your trustworthy guides for learning and remembering.

Verbal (Linguistic): You are a talker and listener. Put everything in words and you’ll be fine. Read, write, and tell stories.

Logical (mathematical): It must make sense. Work out your problems as though they are formulas and they adhere to scientific principles. Make a step-by-step outline.

Bodily (kinesthetic): You like to move. Try studying while walking or doing another rhythmic motion.

Interpersonal (extrovert): You’re a people person. Form a study group, be a tutor, and talk about your assignments with others.

Intrapersonal (introvert): You know your limits and abilities. You set your own goals, self-manage, and reflect on results. Study alone and reflect over new material connecting it to previous knowledge.

Which are you???

Take Multiple Intelligence Quiz to determine your learning style:

Take Multiple Intelligence Quiz to determine your learning style:

What’s your learning style?

Directions:Number you paper 1-30

Put True or False for each statement

What’s your learning style?

Directions:Number you paper 1-30

Put True or False for each statement

Idioms of the DayIdioms of the Day

Study my brains out

Book worm

Ace the test

Bomb the test

Hit the books

Study my brains out

Book worm

Ace the test

Bomb the test

Hit the books

DEBATE:Is testing a positive or a negative influence in a child’s life?

DEBATE:Is testing a positive or a negative influence in a child’s life?

Team#1: Testing is a positive influence in a child’s life.

Team#2: Testing is a negative influence in a child’s life.

Directions:

You will have 10 minutes to brainstorm and gather arguments and facts for your team’s position (you may use your cellphones to research).

Each team must introduce their argument, provide at least 4 arguments/supports, answer 3 questions presented by the opposition, and give a closing statement. A person may only provide one piece of information so at least 7 people will be speaking.

The team who provides the most convincing argument is victorious.

Team#1: Testing is a positive influence in a child’s life.

Team#2: Testing is a negative influence in a child’s life.

Directions:

You will have 10 minutes to brainstorm and gather arguments and facts for your team’s position (you may use your cellphones to research).

Each team must introduce their argument, provide at least 4 arguments/supports, answer 3 questions presented by the opposition, and give a closing statement. A person may only provide one piece of information so at least 7 people will be speaking.

The team who provides the most convincing argument is victorious.