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1、Chapter 5 EducationPart One British Education Introduction to British and American CultureLearning FocuslPrimary EducationlComprehensive SchoollGrammar School lIndependent SchoollExams in Secondary EducationlOxbridge Introduction to British and American CultureBefore You ReadWarm-uplWhat courses are
2、 taught in British primary schools? _lDo you know the main examinations for secondary school students? _lCan a housewife or a coal miner go to university in Britain? _lDo you know any famous universities in the U.K.? If yes, can you list the names of them? _ Introduction to British and American Cult
3、urePrimary EducationlPre-schoolinglBefore primary schooling some children have an opportunity to attend the few kindergartens, which are called “Nursery Schools”. Introduction to British and American CulturePrimary Schoolsl Two sectionsl State schoolsl Co-educated schoolsl Academic yearl Curriculum
4、in school Introduction to British and American CultureTwo Sectionsl Infant section: for ages 5 to 7l Junior section: for ages 7 to 11State Schoolsl They are funded by local and central governments. Introduction to British and American CultureCo-educated Schoolsl These schools admit both boys and gir
5、ls.Academic Yearl Begins in September, and is divided into three terms, with holidays at Christmas, Easter, and in the summer. Introduction to British and American CultureCurriculum in Schooll Religion, English, Maths, History, Geography, Nature studies, Hygiene, Art Handicraft, Music and Physical E
6、ducation. Introduction to British and American CultureSecondary Educationl The children begin secondary education at the age of 11. l Types of secondary schoolsl Examinations Introduction to British and American CultureTypes of Secondary Schoolsl Comprehensive schools They were established before 19
7、60. Such schools provide general education.l Grammar schools The oldest schools in the U.K. Select the children who get high marks in the “ Eleven Plus” examination, or show academic potential. Introduction to British and American CultureTypes of Secondary Schoolsl Independent and public Sschools In
8、dependent schools are also confusingly called public schools. Independent schools are funded through the private sector, tuition fees and minimal government assistance. Introduction to British and American CultureExaminations l GCSE : General Certificate of Secondary Educationl GCEA: General Certifi
9、cate of Education- Advancedl GNVQ: General National Vocational Qualifications Introduction to British and American CultureHigher Educationl British universities receive funds from the central government. The amount of funding each university receives is based on its size, the number of students it t
10、eaches, and the research it conducts. Introduction to British and American CultureHigher Educationl History and types of universityl Famous universities Introduction to British and American CultureHistory of Universityl 12th and 13th centuries: Oxford and Cambridgel 14th and 15th centuries: four Sco
11、ttish universitiesl 19th and 20th centuries: other universitiesl After the Second World War: new universities Introduction to British and American Culturel The only independent university: Buckingham Universityl British universities have relative academic and management freedom. Introduction to Brit
12、ish and American CultureFamous UniversitieslThe University of Oxford The oldest university in the English- speaking world Teaching existed at Oxford in 1096 and developed rapidly from 1167. It has a history as impressive as its alumni. Introduction to British and American CultureFamous Universitiesl
13、The University of Cambridge The second-oldest university in the English- speaking world. It was founded in 1284. It is ranked among the worlds top 5 universities. Introduction to British and American CultureTwo characteristics of oxford and Cambridgel College systeml Tutorial system Introduction to
14、British and American CultureThe University of London it was founded in 1836 it is a federation of colleges Introduction to British and American CultureOpen University U.KS largest university for part-time higher education It was founded in 1969 and began its first course in 1970. It is open to every
15、body. courses are taught through TV, radio, videos and a network of study centers Introduction to British and American CultureDegrees Offered Bachelors degree Masters degree Doctors degree Introduction to British and American CultureSummarylPrimary EducationlTypes of Secondary SchoolslExams in Secondary EducationlHistory and Types of UniversitieslFamous Universities
