Comparison and Contrast Between Chinese and English Education Cultures
Comparison and Contrast between Chinese and English Education Cultures
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Comparison and Contrast between Chinese and English Education Cultures
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Abstract: The difference between Chinese and British education will bring a huge impact on the will-be overseas Chinese students. By illustrating Chinese and British education culture differences in learning methods, center of class, teaching approaches, and the importance attached to teachers and textbooks, this article aims to provide students who desire to study in the UK with awareness of education culture differences and make good psychological preparations.
Key Words: Chinese/ British education cultures; differences; reasons This summer, I took part in the University of Manchester summer exchange program. During the one-month period, I have some understanding about the education of the British education system, educational development and make some comparison combined with practical education in China.
1. Differences
1. 1 The education system From the management system, our country implements the nine-year compulsory education. In the United Kingdom, 12 years of compulsory education, public schools and church schools (including schools for girls) are free admission. Most private schools offer a better quality of education, so fees are relatively high. Pupils who want to attend university have to carry on their academic study in the sixth form for a further two years and then sit A-levels exams (General Certificate of Education-Advanced). Most pupils try to achieve 3 or 4 A-levels in the subjects they are most proficient at. Since admittance to universities depends largely on A-level results, the two years spent in the sixth form are very important and often very stressful for them. From the examination system, China's implementation is divided by the total score and often inaccessible to students with the expertise thus the universities will refuse the
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管理学院
财务管理0801
沈颖
3080101911
Comparison and Contrast between Chinese and English Education Cultures
管理学院财务管理
沈颖 3080101911
Abstract: The difference between Chinese and British education will bring a huge impact on the will-be overseas Chinese students. By illustrating Chinese and British education culture differences in learning methods, center of class, teaching approaches, and the importance attached to teachers and textbooks, this article aims to provide students who desire to study in the UK with awareness of education culture differences and make good psychological preparations.
Key Words: Chinese/ British education cultures; differences; reasons This summer, I took part in the University of Manchester summer exchange program. During the one-month period, I have some understanding about the education of the British education system, educational development and make some comparison combined with practical education in China.
1. Differences
1. 1 The education system From the management system, our country implements the nine-year compulsory education. In the United Kingdom, 12 years of compulsory education, public schools and church schools (including schools for girls) are free admission. Most private schools offer a better quality of education, so fees are relatively high. Pupils who want to attend university have to carry on their academic study in the sixth form for a further two years and then sit A-levels exams (General Certificate of Education-Advanced). Most pupils try to achieve 3 or 4 A-levels in the subjects they are most proficient at. Since admittance to universities depends largely on A-level results, the two years spent in the sixth form are very important and often very stressful for them. From the examination system, China's implementation is divided by the total score and often inaccessible to students with the expertise thus the universities will refuse the
References: [1]http://sfs.scnu.edu.cn/hhzhang/blog/index.asp?cdays=19&cmonths=5&cyears=2007 [2] http://blog.sina.com.cn/s/blog_4c9e1aac01007sh4.html [3] 过小健 从中英教育比较看教育创新 《江南论坛》2006年第9期