Education seems to be the most important investment nowadays. It is true that without good education we may have some problems in finding a job. If you are looking for a job, you probably know that getting a well-paid job isn't easy. However, people who have better qualifications and are well-educated have greater chances to find a good job. Keep in mind that much depends on how the educational system is offered by a state. We know the Polish education system. What does education in other countries and even on other continents look like? In my presentation I’ll present a few examples. 
EDUCATION IN USA
Education in USA is decentralized
and it is a matter for the each state which has its own laws regulating it. In 29 states, compulsory education starts from the seventh year of life, in 16 states since the age of six, and in three states five year old children must go to school. In most states, compulsory education lasts until age of 16. Every child is guaranteed education until 13 , regardless of race, religion or origin. At the 7-12 children go to elementary school, and there are called grammar or grade schools. They' re usually public and co-educational. When pupils are 12-17 they move to secondary school. First they attend Junior High School 12-14 year olds, and Senior High School 15-17. Now people are ready go to go to college or for a vocational career. After completing the secondary education these young people must take a decision , where to study. Although they are young they often say goodbye to their own parents and start a very hard time in their lives They may study at large universities or small colleges for 4 years. If students decide to stay at the university two years longer, they may receive a Master’s Degree, and after two or three additional years, they are guaranteed a Doctor’s Degree. The most prestigious universities in the United States of America are: Yale, Pennsylvania, Harvard, Columbia, Cornell.
Disadvantages of the American system?? American children have school for only 180 days a year, compared to 195 days in Germany and 200 in East Asia. Furthermore, they only have about 2-3 hours of homework per day and are not pressured by society to take extra classes after school. Americans also have the shortest school day, a mere six and half hours, all packed into the morning and early afternoon. Countries such as Denmark and Sweden boast a staggering 40 to 50 hour school week.
EDUCATION IN ICELAND
Educational system in Iceland is one of the best in the world. The fundamental principle of the Icelandic educational system is that everyone should have equal opportunities to acquire education, irrespective of sex, economic status, residential location, religion, possible handicap, and cultural or social background. Education in Iceland has traditionally been organized within the public sector, and there are very few private inst
itutions in the school system. Almost all private schools receive public funding.
The Icelandic educational system is divided into four levels
Pre-school (Leikskóli): Up till 6 years of age.
It is not mandatory, but is paid. In kindergarten children spend 4-9 hours a day.
Compulsory (Grunnskóli): 6 – 16 years of age.
The main purpose of compulsory schooling in Iceland
is to prepare pupils for life and work in a continuously developing, democratic society.
Upper-secondary (Framhaldsskóli): 16 – 20 years of age.
97% of those over grunnskóli are here. They aren’t mandatory .The length of study is 4 years, but may be different in vocational schools. The state pays tuition fee, but students must pay for the purchase of textbooks themselves and in vocational schools mu
st also partly pay for the materials that they use in the classroom. The school year lasts nine months and is divided into two semesters. Students must attend 32-40 hours a week, and lessons last from 40 to 80 minutes.
Higher education level (Háskóli): from 20 years of age
In Island there are 8 universities of this type. The oldest, and also a major university is the University of Iceland , which was established in 1911. The academic year is divided into 2 semesters and runs from September to May. About 16% of students choose to study abroad.
University of Iceland
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zj9yX9o9cLc-
Study inIceland
EDUCATION IN TANZANIA
Tanzania belongs to the 30 poorest countries in the world. The local birth
rate is one of the largest in the world. The schools do not attend even 1 / 3 of children with the total number of potential students. What's more, less than 70% of the population above the age of fifteen can read and write. Education in Tanzania consists of a system of formal and informal learning. The first one includes early education - two years, basic
education - seven years, the average education - four years, an average of advanced education - two years and higher education - three years or more. Only primary education is free. Children often take classes outdoors in the shade of the baobab tree, or in a poorly lit and tight spaces. Teachers don’t have enough books, notebooks and accessories. Primary school classes are held in Swahili, while in high school English is valid. Many stude
nts, without knowing it, have huge problems at school and decides not to continue learning.
A village primary school in Karatu, district Tanzania
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbqscRKppdY- Renovating school in Tanzania
EDUCATION IN JAPAN
Japanese education syst
em is extensive, financiall
y supported by the state. It is no secret that the Japanese are proud of their educational system. In tests of international standards in subjects such as mathematics, Japanese students almost always rank the top of the results.
A typical classroom in a Japanese junior high school.
The Japanese educational system was reformed after World War II. The old 6-5-3-3 system was changed to a 6-3-3-4 system (6 years of elementary school, 3 years of junior high school, 3 years of senior high school and 4 years of University) with reference to the American system. Education from 6 to 15 years of age is mandatory. Teaching in high school usually lasts 4 years and to get a master's degree they must continue their education for another 2 years. Interestingly, learning in Japan lasts 6 days a week! Students are very busy and have lots of extracurricular activities. They wear uniforms (seifuku). In Japan, each school has its own style uniforms and are often designed by students and fashion designers.
The Japanese school year starts in April and consists of three terms, separated by short holidays in spring and winter, and a one month long summer break. A characteristic of the Japanese school system are entrance exams, and with them a high competitiveness among students. Most high schools, universities, as well as a few private junior high schools and elementary schools require applicants to write entrance exams. In order to pass entrance exams to the best institutions, many students attend special preparation schools (juku) besides regular classes, or for one to two years between high school and university (yobiko). The most prestigious universities are the national University of Tokyo and University of Kyoto, followed by the best private universities.
School education system in Japan
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s seen above, education is a very broad topic. There are many examples of different systems. Maybe someone of you have any interesting facts about education in other countries? Which system of education is the best according to you? Should the Polish educational system be changed? I personally think that the Polish government faces many challenges, and unfortunately I fear that the introduction of paid study is only a matter of time.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWWlpTZuBlk&feature=related Education problems around the world
Sources:
http://islandii.blogspot.com/2010/09/edukacja.html
http://www.miedzykulturowa.org.pl/cms/edukacja-w-japonii.html
http://kirei-na-otaku.blog.onet.pl/1,CT108508,index.html
http://www.miedzykulturowa.org.pl/cms/edukacja-w-tanzanii.html
http://polonia.wp.pl/title,Jak-wyglada-edukacja-w-USA,wid,10521918,faq.html?ticaid=1da3e&_ticrsn=3
Pictures:
http://aspanational.wordpress.com/2011/10/12/us-education-system-crying-out-for-help/
http://www.britishcouncil.org/usa-education.htm
http://www.mladiinfo.com/2009/12/20/the-university-of-iceland/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Primary_School_Karatu.png
http://www.akiodesigns.com/2011/03/education-in-japan/
As people around the world are different, so it is with education in different countries. As for me, it stems from the history and traditions in the country. The old systems were the basis for creating new ones. For this, in some countries is required to wear full school uniform (according to me is a nice thing). Unfortunately, the conditions of teaching and education are dependent on the economy, or a material way the country (as for example in Tanzania). Even so, all schools are intended for one purpose-to let go of these talented students.
ReplyDeleteI agree with dominik that the systems of education are different because of the fact that the countries are different. However I can't stand that there are children on te world (like in Africa) who have no access to education... It is not fair.
ReplyDeleteI've got a colleague on Iceland. She said that she will finish school earlier than others. I asked: why? It proved taht Icelandic students have to collect certain number of points. She has enough points, so she can leave secondary school earlier. But she would like to go at university in USA or UK, because University of Iceland hasn't a high rank.
ReplyDeleteI think that in Western Europe is mostly better system of education than in Poland. They concentrate on the practice and ability to use knowledge. In Poland we have to know a lot of theory. I think that too much.
I agree with the friends of the differences between education systems due to differences between countries.
ReplyDeletePoland has recently introduced or tries to enter a lot of reforms to our education. But as you can see, not all of them come true, or don't correspond the parents.
I love american short day of school, I want learn in Iceland with the best education, be good at math like Janapese people but not 'very busy and have lots of extracurricular activities' and go to school 6 days a week! And have lots of outdoor class.
ReplyDeleteThe polish education system is high-ranked in the world. Notwithstanding, it is not appreciated among polish people. We have to admit that recently we could observe decline of its level. From my point of view, a brain drain is a huge problem for our society, but it is a proof of demand for well-educated polish student.
ReplyDeleteI am impressed by Japanese education system. We can see a difference between mentality of East and West. Hard-working and self-disciplined japanese people vs liberal and individual people from West.
To sum up, I would like to underline, that there are as many education system as countries in the world.
I didn't know that educational system in Iceland is one of the best in the world. It's quite interesting. The photo showing lesson in Tanzania is shocking. We should be really thankful and appreciate that we have such great conditions and opportunities to learn and gain experience.
ReplyDeleteI have one friend in France, last year she took her BAC exam - it is some quite similar to our maturity exam. It is taken for 2 years - first part after 2 year of high school and contains subjects like maths, science, history and geography (what's important, they have it as one course), second after next year. Also they don't breaks between each subjects, they are in school from 8 to 12 and then from 14 to 16, even on Saturdays. But they have more season breaks...
ReplyDeleteI don't know anyone who could tell me more than it's mentioned in that presentation but if you ask me about my opinion about polish education,
ReplyDeleteI think that type of education in our country was really good, but now it's changing in a very bad direction. Bringing junior high to our education is a really bad idea. Kids who should learn most in age of 12-15 are having one more year of doing nothing. 4 years of high school was much more better. Now we have to deal problems with kids who have nothing to do. They're just spoiled. I don't think that making polish education simillar to other countries will bring anything good with it.
Emilia Konachowicz
ReplyDeleteOk, short day of school sounds great, but think about american inteligence... Their level of education is really poor. I remember my conversation with guy from USA. When I told him that I'm from Poland he asked me how can I stand snow for whole year :P
Strongly agree that education in Poland is very high.
ReplyDeleteBut unfortunately, the reputation of Polish universities, it is not yet as great as the example of London's universities, which makes eminent persons of Polish university lose in the competition on "paper" with the London students.
I know very many people from England who learn there and frankly I'm terrified the level of education in elementary school and high school. Very low levels of education and lack of motivation makes the youth becomes aggressive.
I had the impression that a large number of people going after the smallest line of resistance, and chooses the easy life without stress, so as not to get tired ...
I am not a supporter of such proceedings, but that's just me ...:)
Staying there for a while I felt the desire to develop but ran out of options, perhaps because of less lived on the island .... I do not know:)
I don't know which system of education is the best in our world. Obviously, in the poor countries teaching is very hard, but sometimes there where the condictions are not good, children want to learn more. In Poland we have good but not the best system of education. I think that we can learn not only in the school, we are learning all time and everywhere.
ReplyDeleteI think that pupils in US doesn't think that short school year and short school day are disadvantages. Especally when they are at junior school ;)
ReplyDeleteEverytime I see japanese students I envy them their uniforms. They are great! But after your presentation I have to say, that I prefer our schools without uniforms than japanese with it.
I have a frend in Ukraine. They finish high school in age of 17 and then go for 5 years at the university. My frend graduated when he was 22. This is a little strange for me. They are very young.
I agree that there are as many education system as countries in the world. I think it is difficult to determine which system of education is the best. It certainly depends on the point of view. The worst part is that in the twenty-first century, still not everyone has access to a satisfactory level of education.
ReplyDeleteI think that every education system has it's pros an cons. Different cultures prefer different ways of learning. It makes good oportunities to study abroad if our system is bad :P
ReplyDeleteEducation systems in the world is very different, but I think that the world has the same education, the greatest importance. Without the proper knowledge and the importance of the young man has no chance of finding a good, dream job. For your future work over the years the entire education.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing this post I was looking for that post which is about to education in different countries and I got it here :)
ReplyDeleteNice Post
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