Stage 10 Culture Presentation

Project Description Research the education system of another country (You cannot choose Germany, India, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, or the UK) Present the basic outline of the education system (How many grades does it have?; Does everyone have to go to school? How is it compared to the rest of the world?) Compare the system of your country with that of ancient Rome. You will present this to a group (who will also grade you). Use the handout to guide your research

Rubic for Project * 1 point for completion 1 2 3 Comparison to Roman school system Makes a weak comparison/ no comparison at all Makes a comparison but doesn’t have very many details or is not a valid comparison Makes a strong comparison with evidence and details Details of Country’s education system Has few or no details about the country’s education system Has details about the country’s education, but they could have put more Has interesting statistics or facts about the country’s education system Communication with group Does not communicate effectively with the group/ is uncooperative/ is not engaged in the presentation Communicates with the group but could readily put more effort/ enthusiasm into the presentation Communicates effectively with the group, presents facts clearly, interacts with the group * 1 point for completion

Education in the Ancient World Education was about development of status Boys and girls  Not together Roman education precepts: Oratio Ius Gravitas

Roman vs. Greek Education Roman education came from Greek education Greek education = Philosophy Schools in Athens Aristotle – Lyceum Pythagoras Etc. Schools followed a particular philosophy

Roman vs. Greek Education Greeks were educated by philosophers and teachers Romans educated by slaves Music and Athletics Music = From the muses (Greek) = poetry, History, love of poetry, song, tragedy, hymns, dance, comedy, astronomy Athletics = physical ability and health = medical knowledge/philosophy Parents revered in both cultures as the core educators

Roman AND Greek Education Litterator Master of letters School and classes Grammaticus Master of grammar/logic/reason Schools and private study Rhetor Master of expression Private study/ mentorship

Education today The quality of education is the most significant predictor and measurer of individual and societal success

Education System - America Public undertaking of education Education for all Equality in education??

Education System - Germany Starts in Kindergarten Primary School (Hauptschule) 6th grade Realschule – 7th -10th = applied skills with apprenticeship 11th grade = apprenticeship OR Gesamtschule (prep for Gymnasium) Gymnasium = Grade 12-13 – associates degree = going on to college

Education System - India 1.2 Billion people = 200,000,000 students 74% literacy rate School was only made mandatory in 2010 80% Public 20% private Only 43% graduate with a high school diploma 40-60 per classroom Only 7% go on to higher education (university)

Teach each other Pick one country to research its education system You will have 3 minutes to present your education system and at least one comparison or contrast to Roman education system You will be graded by your peers in your groups of 4 This is due Friday, March 1st Follow the rubric for grading

Rubic for Project * 1 point for completion 1 2 3 Comparison to Roman school system Makes a weak comparison/ no comparison at all Makes a comparison but doesn’t have very many details or is not a valid comparison Makes a strong comparison with evidence and details Details of Country’s education system Has few or no details about the country’s education system Has details about the country’s education, but they could have put more Has interesting statistics or facts about the country’s education system Communication with group Does not communicate effectively with the group/ is uncooperative/ is not engaged in the presentation Communicates with the group but could readily put more effort/ enthusiasm into the presentation Communicates effectively with the group, presents facts clearly, interacts with the group * 1 point for completion