AMERICANS – FEATURESEDUCATIONPROBLEMS

ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION

Education

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Who are Americans?

immigrants who arrived hoped to establish a new life in a new world

the USA - the most diverse country with its regional, ethnic and cultural differencies but all of them share certain values and historical roots

Freedom, individualism, volunteerism

Freedom Americans value political, religious, economic,

personal freedom and freedom of speech the freest society X slavery until Civil War 1861-65

Individualism admire independent people individual ownership X large corporations 

Volunteerism people help each other rather privately than

government agencies immediate social need - charities – clothes, food, 6 of

10 American - members of volunt. organization

Abundance, mobility, progress,idealizing

Abundance rich in resources farmers, hunters, fur trappers, gold miners, cattle ranchers 

Mobility 4-5 cities during their lifetime

Progress willingness to work hard fulfilling the vision of grandparents = American Dream = dream

of better, richer and fuller life X not open to all….segregation, discrimination of minorities

Idealizing they are natural-born-do-it-yourselfers books on everything/how to built your car, to be your best friend… comes from history inventiveness of survival in wilderness

Other features

classes society

fast – food nation

multiculturalism

patriotism and

pride

religious people

like pets, sports,

travelling

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Pre -school education

Nursery schooloptionalage 4  

Kindergarten½ day or full day5 days a week

Play groups

Primary educationPrimary/elementary school

age: 6 – 11/121st – 6th grade (class)three ‘R’  

Junior High schoolage: 11/12 – 14/157the – 9th gradeEnglish, social studies, science, maths,

P.E.7 lessons a day

Secondary education

High school age: 15 – 18 10th – 12th core courses: English, maths, computer studies,

science (choice), social studies, P.E. electives: languages, art, music, business extracurricular activities: drama, radio/TV work,

events – dances, sport compet., parents` parties High School Diploma – Graduation Ceremony

Higher education Technical schools

age 18 - … 3 -24 months, certificate in a skilled trade SAT – for universities, GPA

Colleges, universities age 18 - … no entrance exams 2-4 year associate`s degree, 4-year bachelor`s degree Harvard, Yale, Georgetown, Stanford, Washington, MIT…

Graduate schools age: 22 - … after bachelor master`s degree (M.A. , M. S.)…1-2 years Doctoral degree (Ph.D, D.Md)…3 or more years

Harvard University

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Students` life

strong school spirit

logo of univers., cups, T-shirts, badges, stickers

fraternities and sororities (clubs)

Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior

• scholarships, government grants, bank lowns• ‘ Education is the key of our future. ’• ‘ You`re never too old to learn something. ’

Problems9th place for high sch. degree7th place college graduatesnear the bottom in maths and science (age 13)

reasons: improved education in the rest of the world immigration number of high sch. student jobs students speak, discuss, research, report, essay, presentation, group

work, posters, the Internet, parents` participation find information X memorize

Alternative education

Public supported by taxes,

neighbourhood sch., co-education, no religious influence, Board of Education

Private charge tuition,

supported by religious groups, dress code

12%

Charter schools special philosophy, plan,

goals

Magnet schools focused on specific subjects

(maths, science, art)

Home education 2%

One – room school isolated villages and

farming communities

Online learning at universities

AUTOR DUM: MGR. DARINA SIKOROVÁ

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