Education

Part 1. Chinese Education Part 2. American Education Part 3 Part 1. Chinese Education Part 2. American Education Part 3. The differences of education between China and America

Chinese education is called exam-oriented education，which is focus on raising the children in taking the exams to gain more scores ,so as to check up how much the knowledge they have learnt and pick up the superiors.

The Education of Tiger Mother Nowadays , a kind of Chinese educatian style has caused a sensatian both in America and China ,that is The Education of Tiger Mother

Who is tiger mother? Tiger mother, named AMY CHUA, who is Chinese americans , is a professor of Yale university and a mother of two daughters . She came out a book called Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother recently , which introduces how she teaches her two daughters strictly with Chinese way.

What is the Education of Tiger Mother? Here are some things her daughters were never allowed to do : What is the Education of Tiger Mother? • attend a sleepover • have a playdate • be in a school play • complain about not being in a school play • watch TV or play computer games • choose their own extracurricular activities • get any grade less than an A • not be the No. 1 student in every subject except gym and drama • play any instrument other than the piano or violin • not play the piano or violin.

American Education

American Schools

Primary School Also called elementary school or grammar school

Primary School Students learn reading, math, science, history, spelling, art and penmanship 英['penmənʃɪp] 美['pɛnmən'ʃɪp] n. 书法；笔迹；笔法 The class stays together all day and has one teacher for all of their subjects

Primary School

Primary School Students also have recess

Primary School Students eat lunch at school

Primary School Students are picked up and taken home by the school bus

Middle School Students learn reading, math, science, history, vocabulary, writing, music and art

Middle School Students learn reading, math, science, history, vocabulary, writing, music and art Begin to study computer and have P.E. class

Middle School Students learn reading, math, science, history, vocabulary, writing, music and art Begin to study computer and have P.E. class The class stays together all day and changes rooms for their different teachers

Middle School Often students learn to play an instrument or join the school choir

Middle School Often students go on school field trips

Middle School School might require a uniform About 20% of schools in America have them

High School

High School Students learn advanced subjects like math, science, history, economics, speech, music and art Each student has his own schedule and moves to different classrooms for each class

High School Students choose many different electives Art Choir Band Cooking Acting Driver’s Education

High School - Sports Boys – American Football

High School - Sports Boys –Soccer

High School - Sports Girls – Volleyball

High School - Sports Both – Basketball

High School - Sports Both – Track

High School - Cheerleading

High School - Activities Band Choir Debate

High School - Activities Senior Trip

High School – After School Job

High School – After School Parties

High School Students have a guidance counselor ['kaʊnslɚ] to help prepare for the future Each student takes an SAT or ACT test SAT: Scholastic Aptitude Test (Mathematics & English Reading &English Writing) ACT: American College Test

High School – Graduation

University

University Junior College Community College

University Students choose two topics to study Major Minor Bachelor’s['bætʃələ] Degree (4-year) Associates Degree(2 or 3-year)

University Most schools offer a liberal arts degree Our degree is commonly called a diploma Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Arts

University Each hour of class per week is called a credit Students need about 125 credits to graduate with a four year degree Every student has their own unique schedule

University Students can choose which classes they would like to take It is very easy to change your major or minor and study a different topic Students are given a lot of flexibility in choosing what they will study

University University students use the following titles: Grade 1 = Freshmen Grade 2 = Sophomores['sɒfəmɔː] Grade 3 = Juniors Grade 4 = Seniors The first four years of university is called your undergraduate work

University - Cost American universities are very expensive

University - Cost American universities are very expensive Prices per year for a 4-year degree range from 10,000 to 40,000 dollars Community colleges are much less expensive

University - GPA GPA – Grade Point Average The total average grade of all of your classes and hours at university Highest being 4.0 and lowest being 0.0 A = 4 B = 3 C = 2 D = 1 F = 0

University - Classes College is much more difficult than high school

University - Classes College is much more difficult than high school Students are given lots of homework and reading to do outside of class Write papers, read books, give speeches and do group projects

University

University - Projects Universities attract the top scientists and doctors to be teachers

University - Projects Student groups also take part in community projects

University - Trips Students travel to study overseas

University - Internships Students work at a real company or school to get practical experience Students also earn credits for the time they work at their internship Often the students are paid for their work

University - Internships Internships are usually done during your junior or senior year If you perform well, then you will be offered a job upon graduation

Master’s Degree Also called a post-graduate degree Usually takes two or three years to complete Some students take a position at the school called Graduate Assistant

Master’s Degree Graduate Assistant Work part-time at the school

Master’s Degree Graduate Assistant Work part-time at the school Attend class part-time The work pays for your tuition and room fees Sometimes called a “GA”

Doctorate Degree

Doctorate Degree Also called a Ph.D or Doctor of Philosophy A school can sometimes award an “honorary doctorate degree”

Doctorate Degree

Doctorate Degree Also called a Ph.D or Doctor of Philosophy A school can sometimes award an “honorary doctorate degree” Extremely difficult classes Students must write a dissertation [,dɪsə'teɪʃ(ə)n] 美['dɪsɚ'teʃən] n. 论文，专题；学术演讲

Doctorate Degree University professors should get this degree

The differences of education between China and America

Education method China: mechanical memorizing America: child’s "power of understanding"

China: listen carefully America: could talk freely

Different China: Study in classroom all day America: Emphasize social practice

Study for whom?

the examination-oriented education. China is the examination-oriented education.

The students of America study for themselves .

Reflection on the difference More traditional and more systematic Collective consciousness the strong sense of responsibility and discipline

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