Education vs. Other Countries
Published on Nov 20, 2015
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Question
How can U.S. compete with high achieving countries in education?
Strengths
What makes other countries better?
Finland
1. 75 min. Recess compared to 27min in U.S.
2. Few tests (end of high school)
3. Extra teachers for struggling students
4. Less teaching (4 hours a day - 2 hours curriculum/assessing)
Singapore
In 2010, the Singapore Ministry of Education announced a plan to strengthen their curriculum around a framework of 21st century competencies. The framework includes global literacy and cross-cultural skills. There are many similarities to the new definition of global competence recently launched by Asia Society and CCSSO, including effective communication, the ability to ask questions, work in teams, and be informed about one's own country and the world. This is an excerpt:
Competencies for a Changing World:
Confident person who has a strong sense of right and wrong, is adaptable and resilient, knows himself, is discerning in judgment, thinks independently and critically, and communicates effectively.
Self-directed learner who questions, reflects, perseveres, and takes responsibility for his own learning.
Active contributor who is able to work effectively in teams, is innovative, exercises initiative, takes calculated risks, and strives for excellence.
Concerned citizen who is rooted to Singapore, has a strong sense of civic responsibility, is informed about Singapore and the world, and takes an active part in bettering the lives of others around him.
A key element of The Ministry of Education's plan to implement these skills includes strengthening the curriculum in classes such as physical education, art, and music. The Ministry believes these courses are integral to a holistic education and enable students to enhance their creative and expressive capacities, and shape their personal, cultural, and social identity. Additionally, there is a greater emphasis on participation in extracurricular activities to help students learn the value of excellence and teamwork.
Korea
In Korea, in addition to core subjects like math and science, students are required to take world geography, world history, physical education, arts, and music. English has been required since 1945.
The government is working to improve teachers' ability to teach for a global knowledge economy. For instance, the government provides Korean and American teachers opportunities for exchange and training utilizing the differences in Korean (winter break) and U.S. (summer break) school vacation calendars.
The Korean government also provides outstanding graduates from teachers' colleges with field training in overseas schools. They offer financial support for teachers to complete professional education courses and to obtain teaching certification in that country.
1. 75 min. Recess compared to 27min in U.S.
2. Few tests (end of high school)
3. Extra teachers for struggling students
4. Less teaching (4 hours a day - 2 hours curriculum/assessing)
Singapore
In 2010, the Singapore Ministry of Education announced a plan to strengthen their curriculum around a framework of 21st century competencies. The framework includes global literacy and cross-cultural skills. There are many similarities to the new definition of global competence recently launched by Asia Society and CCSSO, including effective communication, the ability to ask questions, work in teams, and be informed about one's own country and the world. This is an excerpt:
Competencies for a Changing World:
Confident person who has a strong sense of right and wrong, is adaptable and resilient, knows himself, is discerning in judgment, thinks independently and critically, and communicates effectively.
Self-directed learner who questions, reflects, perseveres, and takes responsibility for his own learning.
Active contributor who is able to work effectively in teams, is innovative, exercises initiative, takes calculated risks, and strives for excellence.
Concerned citizen who is rooted to Singapore, has a strong sense of civic responsibility, is informed about Singapore and the world, and takes an active part in bettering the lives of others around him.
A key element of The Ministry of Education's plan to implement these skills includes strengthening the curriculum in classes such as physical education, art, and music. The Ministry believes these courses are integral to a holistic education and enable students to enhance their creative and expressive capacities, and shape their personal, cultural, and social identity. Additionally, there is a greater emphasis on participation in extracurricular activities to help students learn the value of excellence and teamwork.
Korea
In Korea, in addition to core subjects like math and science, students are required to take world geography, world history, physical education, arts, and music. English has been required since 1945.
The government is working to improve teachers' ability to teach for a global knowledge economy. For instance, the government provides Korean and American teachers opportunities for exchange and training utilizing the differences in Korean (winter break) and U.S. (summer break) school vacation calendars.
The Korean government also provides outstanding graduates from teachers' colleges with field training in overseas schools. They offer financial support for teachers to complete professional education courses and to obtain teaching certification in that country.
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Build a Foundation
Prepare for a Global Econonomy
What can we do in the Classroom?
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Observe and Work with other teachers and school districts.
With Common Core being implemented use ideas like Mastery Connect that will help you to adjust to your student's needs and understandings.
With Common Core being implemented use ideas like Mastery Connect that will help you to adjust to your student's needs and understandings.
