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1、1.How many world famous universities in America do you know?2.Why America is so successful in education?3.What are the differences between American and Chinese education?4.What can we learn from America?Harvard UniversityMotto:Veritas(Truth)Established:1636Location:Cambridge,Massachusetts,U.S.Type:P
2、rivateMotto:Veritas(Truth)Established:1636Location:Cambridge,Massachusetts,U.S.Type:PrivateMotto:Veritas(Truth)Established:1636Location:Cambridge,Massachusetts,U.S.Type:Private Brief IntroductionnHarvard is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States.nHarvards history,influence,an
3、d wealth have made it one of the most prestigious universities in the world.nHarvards mission-to advance new ideas and promote enduring knowledge,has kept the university young.Achievements of Harvard UniversitynEight U.S.presidents-graduates;n 75 Nobel Laureates-students,faculty,or staff affiliates.
4、nThe Harvard University Library n-the largest academic library in America;n-one of the largest in the world.Motto:Lux et Veritas(Light and Truth)Established:1701Type:PrivateLocation:New Haven,Connecticut,United StatesYale University Yale University Achievements:nIt is one of the worlds most distingu
5、ished centers of learning and research.nThe university is the third-oldest institution of higher education in the United States.n49 Nobel Laureates-students,faculty,and staff.nnotable alumni-five U.S.Presidents,19 U.S.Supreme Court Justices,and several foreign heads of state.Stanford UniversityPrinc
6、eton University Background InformationnReligion played an important rule in developing an educational system in the United States.nThe Puritans believed that education was necessary in order to read the Bible to receive salvation.American EducationnIn the United States,education is regarded as both
7、an individual benefit and a social necessity.nIt is a general view that every American has the right and obligation to become educated.nAmericans believe that,through education,an individual acquires the knowledge,skills,attitudes and abilities which enable them to fit into society and improve their
8、 social status.Importance of Education:nhelps to shape the society and develop the national strength.nis the cause of personal and national success.nthe cure of social and economic ills.nthe future of the nation depends largely on education.Characteristics of American EducationnFormal education in t
9、he United States consists of elementary,secondary and higher education.nPublic education-elementary and secondary education is free and compulsory.Elementary and secondary education Schooling is compulsory for all children in the United States,but the age range for which school attendance is require
10、d varies from state to state.Most children begin elementary education with kindergarten(usually five to six years old)and finish secondary education with twelfth grade(usually eighteen years old).According to government data,none-tenth of students are enrolled in private schools.nApproximately 85%of
11、 students enter the public schools,largely because they are tax-subsidized.Most states require that their school districts within the state teach for 180 days a year.Parents may also choose to educate their own children at home;1.7%of children are educated in this manner.Higher EducationnHigher educ
12、ation in the United States began with the founding of Harvard College in 1636.nIn 2008,36%of enrolled students graduated from college in four years.57%completed their undergraduate requirements in six years,at the same college they first enrolled in.n The U.S.ranks 10th among industrial countries fo
13、r percentage of adults with college degrees.Public Schools vs.Private SchoolsnPublic schools:(1)Larger in size;(2)Are created,financially supported and governed by states or communities;nPrivate schools:Are created,financially supported by religious groups,or nonreligious private organizations or in
14、dividuals.An outstanding characteristic of American education-Diversity nThe diversity behaves in:Type,size,control of institutions,educational policies and practices.nReason:States establishes policies for education within its boundary.nThe Federal government has no power to make laws in the field
15、of education;nIt can give financial help but not others.nEach state has an educational administration and is fully responsible within its own territory.10 biggest differences between American and Chinese education一、一、Study for Whom（为谁而学）（为谁而学）nA:Study is students own thing;Students are active,flexib
16、le and pleasant;nC:too much restraints in study;Study is parents and teachers things;Regard study as utility.二、二、Goals of Educating People （育人目标）（育人目标）nA:attach importance to the development of students creativity;low scores but high abilities.nC:emphasize training in basic skills;high scores but lo
17、w abilities.三、三、Class（课堂）（课堂）nA：enlighten students,enable them to put forward new questions;human rights are valued.nC：give students a conclusion;having no questions after a class is good;discipline is important.四、四、The relationship between teachers and students（师生关系）（师生关系）nA:not admit authority;Tea
18、chers are fond of chatting with children.They are good friends.nC:worship teachers blindly;Teachers are always right;Teachers tend to be serious.五、五、Examination system （考试制度（考试制度）nA:open-book examinations are common examinations aim at helping students find their shortages and improve themselves;nC:
19、examination discipline is strict and the atmosphere is nervous;the main goal of examination is to eliminate not so qualified students;六、六、The Number of Students in a Class （班级人数（班级人数）nA:Number of students in a class is not more than 30;nC:for schools in villages and towns,the number is 60 on average
20、七、Time（时间）nA:about 1000 hours for school education;children have more time and freedom to do what they are interested in;students can learn to how to arrange their time.nC:In a year,the time for middle school students to learn is 8 months.It takes them about 11 hours to stay at school.八、八、School Rep
21、ort Card(成绩单成绩单)nA:Grades of students belong to their privacy;teachers wont announce the grades of the whole class.nC:Teachers evaluation values students enrollment rate,excellence rate;The administration will try various devices to publish school achievements.九、九、Teaching Material(教材教材)nA:Teaching
22、materials are easy to read and understand;has no strict requirements for children.Pay attention to the cultivation of practical and innovation ability;C:put emphasis on tamping students foundation;Piles of repeated mechanical work十、Extracurricular activities(课外生活)nA:Pupils begin to truly participate in social activities once they enter the school.Let the children contact the social environment in various ways;They think that education is life.nC:not actually allow children to participate in social activities.