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Education System America V.S Taiwan
Instructor : Lyra Riabov Presenter : Rita (Hsin Lien, Chang) Class: ESL 156-Compartive Culture Study
Outline Education Background Education System Comparison Interview Record Conclusion
Background
American- Values- Equality- Opportunity- Educational Ladder
Taiwanese*Educational Purpose*History Background*Cultural Values*Educational Ladder
Education System American System
ElementarySchool
MiddleSchool
HighSchool
2 years Associate
4 years Bachelors
6 years Master
8 years Doctor
A good Job
Taiwanese System
Elementary School
Middle School
3 yearsHigh
School
4 years Bachelors
5 years Junior College
2 years Bachelors
Master Doctor
A good job
7-12 years old
13-15 years old
16-18 years old
16-20 years old
19-22 years old
21-22 years old
23-24 years old 25-28 years old
Basic Comparison
Differences American Taiwanese
Class hours7-8 Hours a day / 5 days a week
8 Hours a day/ 5 days a week
Grades
Elementary: grade 1-5 Elementary: grade 1-6
Middle : grade 6-8 Middle : grade 1-3
High : grade 9-12 High : grade 1-3
Class Type Multi Language Class Chinese Language Class
Score method
A-Z 0-100 %
Long Vacation
Summer : 2-3 months Summer: 2 months
Winter : 1 month Winter : 1.5 months
Spring: 10 days(depends on school and region)
Spring : 1 week
TuitionPublic: Free Public : Cheaper
Private : Expensive Private : Expensive
ItemsCountry
Interview Record Q1: How many years do you need to study in kindergarten,
elementary, middle and high schools? Answer: 2 years for kindergarten, 5 years for elementary, 3
years for middle school and 4 years for high school.
Q2: What is the average education in the United State? Is education important in this country?
Answer: It was high school before, now, it’s college. It’s very important to get job here. Either graduate from high school or get GED.
Q3:What is your impression of Asian students? Answer: Quiet, shy. Asian students always get together with
Asian students. It’s hard to make friends with them, but, we would like to make Asian friends on campus.
Stories of my partners Jessica Leite *24 year old *Massachusetts Texas New Hampshire *5 years marriage *2 kids
Patience McStravick
* 26 year old *New Mexico Utah Colorado New Hampshire * 3 years marriage * No kids
Conclusion There are significant differences between U.S and
Taiwan’s education systems. But, they also share some similarities.
We can infer that cultural values play a significant role in these behaviors and practices. Country has a more beneficial way of approaching academics.
References American Way- Datesman/Crandall/Kearny Http://mb-soft.com/public/school.html Http://www.rightpov.com/educationproblems
.htm http://www.brainsarefun.com/problem.html http://www.wm.edu/construction/business.p
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