中美文化差异ppt.pptx

the differences between Chinese and American educationThe Goal of EducationIn China the students is supposed to learn as much as possible, knowledge is the most important. Many parents and educators view Chinese education as important for foundation. However in America, they mainly focus on creativity.CoursesChinese schools seldom offer optional courses, while the American ones usually have a lot. Also some subjects are different, for example in China students need to learn politics and the Americans usually need to study religion.Study PatternsMostly, Chinese students study things deeper, but study less things, and the American students study more things but they dont dig that deep, but know the basics instead.SchoolsBoth countries have private schools and public schools, however in America only the rich can go to private schools where has a better environment, while others can only go to public schools where the teachers are less responsible and the students are not that interested in study, so the ordinary people have fewer chance to get a better and higher education. In China, usually the top schools are public schools where everyone can attend as long as you are good enough, so it is more equal in this aspect.Education SystemThe Chinese have 6 years of elementary school, 3 years in junior high school, 3 years in high school and normally 4 years in university, while in America the number is 5, 3, 4, 4. Also it is said that in China it is hard to get into a university but hard to get out, however America is on the contrary.Before the End…All in all, education is culture, and different education systems show different societies’ cultures. Many people say that American education system is good, but they don’t know it may not be exactly right for Chinese society, and vice versa. Both education systems have room for improvement. Neither system is better than the other, but in the world of education, it is important to develop an international awareness and acceptanc