Structure of American Education招景1Early childhood education111Grammar school or elementary school1(primary)111111-.High school(secondary)刺1/111111College and university福(higher/tertiary education)
Structure of American Education Early childhood education Grammar school or elementary school (primary) High school (secondary) College and university (higher/tertiary education)
Early ChildhoodEducation(1)1福In most areas, free publicschool education beginswith kindergarten classes for 4-year-olds- These are only half-day sessions & thechild becomes accustomed to beingseparated from Mommy, playing &sharing with other children & followingthe directions of a teacher
Early Childhood Education(1) ▪ In most areas, free public school education begins with kindergarten classes for 4-year-olds. ▪ These are only half-day sessions & the child becomes accustomed to being separated from Mommy, playing & sharing with other children & following the directions of a teacher
EarlyChildhoodEducation(2)Early childhood'education is considered sobeneficial that some public school systemsalso offer pre-kindergarten programs for 4-year-olds.(some tuition is usually charged.)Nearly 3 million American children attendkindergarten each year. For many,kindergartenis their first school experienceSome are introduced to the classroomsituation at a much younger age, eitherthrough nursery schools or day care centers
Early Childhood Education(2) ▪ Early childhood education is considered so beneficial that some public school systems also offer pre-kindergarten programs for 4- year-olds.(some tuition is usually charged.) ▪ Nearly 3 million American children attend kindergarten each year. For many, kindergarten is their first school experience. ▪ Some are introduced to the classroom situation at a much younger age, either through nursery schools or day care centers
uWhat do children learn?They are introduced to skills &福information that will help them later withacademic work. E.g. They learn thecolors & alphabet, how to write theirnames, to count to ten, & to enjoy books一一1一u
What do children learn? ▪ They are introduced to skills & information that will help them later with academic work. E.g. They learn the colors & alphabet, how to write their names, to count to ten, & to enjoy books
Nursery Schools(1)Nursery schools accept children from 3to 5 years old for half-day sessionsranging from twice a week to 5 days aweek.The typical nursery school classroom isequipped much like a kindergarten, with1一dolls, toy furniture, building blocks福books, puzzles, & art supplies.111111111
Nursery Schools(1) ▪ Nursery schools accept children from 3 to 5 years old for half-day sessions ranging from twice a week to 5 days a week. ▪ The typical nursery school classroom is equipped much like a kindergarten, with dolls, toy furniture, building blocks, books, puzzles, & art supplies