Unit 7 British Education System 1.Introduction 2.History 3.The Present Education System 4.Higher Education
Unit 7 British Education System 1.Introduction 2.History 3.The Present Education System 4.Higher Education
I.The purpose of education system in Britain: >1.To teach "the three R's"---reading,writing and arithmetic,in other word,to provide children with literacy and the other basic skills they will need to become active members of society >2.To socialise children---Children lean the rules and values they need to become good citizen,to participate in the community,and to contribute to the economic prosperity of an advanced industrial economy
I. The purpose of education system in Britain: ➢1. To teach “the three R’s”---reading, writing and arithmetic, in other word, to provide children with literacy and the other basic skills they will need to become active members of society ➢2. To socialise children---Children lean the rules and values they need to become good citizen, to participate in the community, and to contribute to the economic prosperity of an advanced industrial economy
ll.The relationship between education and social class >1.Inequality in British education >(1)Though the split of British middle and working class are about half and half,the opportunities of education are rather different. >(2)The school tie is a clear marker of social class. >2.Good education guarantees a career >(1)The right schools---particularly the famous boys's public schools like Eton and Winchester. >(2)The right universities---Oxford or Cambridge Uni. >(3)The old boy's network---an elite group of men who went to famous school and university together.Not pnly do they dominant government,but also they are very influential in banking,the media,the arts and education
II. The relationship between education and social class ➢ 1. Inequality in British education ➢ (1)Though the split of British middle and working class are about half and half, the opportunities of education are rather different. ➢ (2)The school tie is a clear marker of social class. ➢ 2. Good education guarantees a career ➢ (1)The right schools---particularly the famous boys’s public schools like Eton and Winchester. ➢ (2)The right universities---Oxford or Cambridge Uni. ➢ (3) The old boy’s network---an elite group of men who went to famous school and university together. Not only do they dominant government, but also they are very influential in banking, the media, the arts and education
Ill.The influence of church on schooling 1.In the past Historically,education was voluntary and many of the schools that existed were set up by churches. 2.At present The influence of the church on schooling is still strong (1)Religious education was the only subject which the state insisted all schools teach their pupils (2)Daily prayers and singing hymns are still a regularpa of school life. 3.Changes Christianity is no longer the only religion officially recognized.Some state-funded schools have Islamic religion as their creed
III. The influence of church on schooling 1. In the past Historically, education was voluntary and many of the schools that existed were set up by churches. 2. At present The influence of the church on schooling is still strong (1) Religious education was the only subject which the state insisted all schools teach their pupils (2) Daily prayers and singing hymns are still a regular part of school life. 3. Changes Christianity is no longer the only religion officially recognized. Some state-funded schools have Islamic religion as their creed
IV.Major changes to British education system 1.Involvement of government .(1)This change was brought by the Industrial revolution.The government decided to become increasingly involved in taking responsibility for the education of children. (2)In 1870 the government passed a law which called for government funded education. (3)By 1880,attandence at school for children between 5 and 10 was made compulsory rather than voluntary. (4)By the end of World War I,school leaving age was made 14
IV. Major changes to British education system • 1. Involvement of government • (1) This change was brought by the Industrial revolution. The government decided to become increasingly involved in taking responsibility for the education of children. • (2) In 1870 the government passed a law which called for government funded education. • (3) By 1880, attandence at school for children between 5 and 10 was made compulsory rather than voluntary. • (4) By the end of World War I, school leaving age was made 14
2.The 1944 Education Act (1).Children would be admitted to schools not because of their certain social class or their parents wealth,but because of the abilities(meritocratic- merit长处)they displayed, (2).All children were given the right to a free secondary education. (3).Main concern of British Education system is to make sure more children have access to a good education
2. The 1944 Education Act (1).Children would be admitted to schools not because of their certain social class or their parents’ wealth, but because of the abilities(meritocratic— merit长处 ）they displayed. (2). All children were given the right to a free secondary education. (3). Main concern of British Education system is to make sure more children have access to a good education
3.Introduction of comprehensive schools (1)In the 1960,comprehensive schools were introduced all over the country. (2)The introduction of comprehensive schools ended the division between grammar schools and vocational schools. 4.t“The Great Education Debate'” (1)In 1976,British education had a new controversy when the Labour party started "the Great Education Debate"about national standards and styles of teaching. (2)The labor government was concerned about the inadequate skill level of the labour force and called for an innovation of education
3. Introduction of comprehensive schools (1) In the 1960, comprehensive schools were introduced all over the country. (2) The introduction of comprehensive schools ended the division between grammar schools and vocational schools. 4. “The Great Education Debate” (1) In 1976, British education had a new controversy when the Labour party started “the Great Education Debate” about national standards and styles of teaching. (2) The labor government was concerned about the inadequate skill level of the labour force and called for an innovation of education
5.National Curriculum in 1989 (1)All British children are required to study a certain subjects. (2)Children must all pass national test and schools are ranked according to the success of their pupils in reaching national target. (3)Practical decision-making was carried out by Local Education Authorities(LEAs),located at regional or city levels
5. National Curriculum in 1989 (1) All British children are required to study a certain subjects. (2) Children must all pass national test and schools are ranked according to the success of their pupils in reaching national target. (3) Practical decision-making was carried out by Local Education Authorities(LEAs), located at regional or city levels
V.The Present Education System 1.Primary and secondary education system in the UK is compulsory---Children between 5-16 years old are obliged to attend school. 2.State schools,private schools and league tables State schools (1)State schools are funded by local and central government. (2)They provide free education for students and abou 93%British children go to state schools. Private schools-independent schools (1)Independent schools are commonly called public schools,receiving their funding through private sector and tuition rates,with some government assistance
V. The Present Education System 1. Primary and secondary education system in the UK is compulsory---Children between 5－16 years old are obliged to attend school. 2. State schools, private schools and league tables State schools (1) State schools are funded by local and central government. (2) They provide free education for students and about 93% British children go to state schools. Private schools—independent schools (1) Independent schools are commonly called public schools, receiving their funding through private sector and tuition rates, with some government assistance
(3)These schools are restricted to the students whose parents are comparatively rich. Legal tables (1)Parents can choose between sending their children to state schools or private schools according to a system of“legal tables”. (2)"League tables":comparative tables which rank schools according to public exam results,truancy rates destinations of school leavers,etc
(3) These schools are restricted to the students whose parents are comparatively rich. Legal tables (1)Parents can choose between sending their children to state schools or private schools according to a system of “legal tables”. (2) “League tables”: comparative tables which rank schools according to public exam results, truancy rates, destinations of school leavers, etc