The Differences and similirities Education Culture Between American and Vietnam

HUE COLLEGE OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE Subject : American Culture The Differences and similirities Education Culture Between American and Vietnam Topic : -Composed By Trương Bảo Thạnh & Nguyễn Hoàng Quang Tuấn Class : AK7 - VHVL PART The differences and Similirities System Education between USA and Vietnam MODEL: In Vietnam, the pre-school period is completly optional Children can either go to nursery, kindergarten or not However, going to primary and secondary schools is surely compulsory They go to primary school at the age of and it takes them years Later, they go to lower secondary school when they are 11 They attend lower secondary for years At the age of 15, they go to upper secondary school and it lasts years After finishing secondary education, they take the National examination for GCSE School Education System In USA Level ofGrade/year Age Optional/ education (from – to) (from – to) Compulsory Childcare Environment - Pre -(= Nursery) Optional school In an Infant (= Kindergarten)/ - Primary school Primary - 5-7 education - Compulsory - 10 7-9 11 - 14 Secondary 14 – 16General education 10 -11 (end ofCertificate of compulsory Secondary education) Education (GCSE) School Education Vietnam System In Level ofGrade/year Age Optional/ education (from – to) (from – to) Compulsory Pre -Nursery 3–4 school Optional Kindergarten4 – Primary education - – 10 Compulsory Lower Secondary 11 - 14 Secondary - education Upper 15 – 17General Secondary (end ofCertificate of 10 -12 compulsory Secondary education) Education (GCSE) The similarities and differences between the school system in Vietnam and in USA MODEL: There are some differences between the school system in Vietnam and USA Children in Vietnam start primary school at the age of and finish this level at 10 while children in USA study at primary school from the age of to 10 In Vietnam, the compulsory education lasts 12 years, so children finish it when they are 17 years old In USA, the compulsory education ends when they finish the grade11 curriculum at the age of 16 However, Vietnam and USA have some similarities Students in both countries have to follow the national curriculum set by the government for the two education levels After finishing secondary school, they have to take the national examination for GCSE PART EDUCATION CULTURE IN USA AND VIETNAM Human development In USA Each student has different capabilities so the school does not set the expectation that all students will achieve the same excellent performance  In Vietnam Each individual has different strengths / weakness and purpose of education is separate and arrange them according to suitability  Interested students in the classroom  In USA Each student is a diferent individual and has independent learning methods should be separate schools respected  In Vietnam Each student is a part of the group, so the need of group to be put on the top compared to the needs of each individual The real learning  In USA Learning is not just a superficial mind, it must deepen the understanding of a particular problem and the ability to apply the learned knowledge in different situations  In Vietnam Memorise knowledge Remember and copy by rote learning, they’re important learning tool Reflecting the result of learning In USA Learning outcomes are enhanced when individuals take the time to explore and discover   In Vietnam Learning is a process of social interaction, it is only enhanced when students respect the past and from which, they draw lessons Role of teacher in class In USA Teachers play a supporting role rather than sharing knowledge   In Vietnam Teachers who share their knowledge and as a model of wisdom and virtue Learning enviroment  In USA Teachers will be incorporated into their lesson about situations that require students to learn and explore themselves In Vietnam Mostly teachers teach - students listen and record When the contest starts, they just post in accordance with what has been learned in the classroom is enough  Responsibilities of the student  In USA The school teaches the student to know solely responsible for their own learning This means that they note their own homwork, due dates, as well as the teacher is asked if all that is not enough In Vietnam Students have not been had a sense of responsibility for self-study Therefore, parents often rely on teachers because they will take measures to force them to complete homework  Way of thinking In USA Students practice thinking skills, problem solving creatively and decision-making method   In Vietnam Students practice skills in simulated and things are all appreciated Role of parents  In USA Parents play a role working with teachers in educating children  In Vietnam Responsibilities of the teacher, they must ensure that they study and complete homework PART A PART OF DETAIL IN EDUCATION BETWEEN USA AND VIETNAM Time Table in Secondary school In USA  9:00 1st Period 10:00 2sd Period 11:00 - 11:20 Break During break, they have a snack and play and chat with friends 11:20 3rd Period 12:30 4th Period 1:30 - 2:10 Lunch A packed lunch to school but occasionally they have school dinners in the School Canteen 2:10 5th Period 3:10 End of School In Vietnam 7:00 1st period 7:45 2nd period 8:30 3rd period 9:15 – 9:30 Break During break, they go to canteen or stay at classroom 9:30 4th Period 10:15 5th period 11:00 End of school Subject in Secondary school In USA Maths, English, Science, Drama, Music, Art, Humanities (History, Geography, and Religion) , French or Spanish In Vietnam Maths, Literature, Science, Humanities (History, Geography), English, Citizen training Why wear uniform in School  In USA When we go on a school trip we all look the same and so can't get lost Everyone is equal Parents don't have to shop for expensive and varied wardrobes for their children to keep up with or showoff to other children Wearing a uniform instills a sense of pride and discipline in students  In Vietnam Uniform is compulsory Traditional Wearing a uniform instills a sense of pride and discipline in students School Lunch Time In USA  In USA schools, children can usually choose between a hot or cold dinner provided by the school or a packed lunch taken from home Some children are entitled to a free school dinner, but most children pay for theirs.Our lunch break is from 12.15 noon to 1.15 p.m and children may have a school meal or bring a packed lunch.School lunches are priced at 1.60usd Relax Time in Vietnam school  In Vietnam, this one is different from USA, in this time, they often go to Canteen or stay in Classroom The School Year In USA The school year runs from September to July and is 39 weeks long The dates for school terms and holidays are decided by the local authority or the governing body of a school, or by the school itself for independent schools In Vietnam The school year runs from September to June and is 34 weeks long The dates for school terms and holidays are decided by the local authority or the governing body of a school School holidays  In USA The main school holidays are: Christmas- weeks Spring - weeks Summer - weeks There are also one week holidays:  End of October  Mid February  End of May  In Vietnam The main school holidays are: Christmas – No Lunar new year – weeks Summer : 12 weeks There are also other holidays: - Teacher’s day : day - Woman day : day - The others : or days - ... a snack and play and chat with friends 11 :20 3rd Period  12: 30 4th Period 1:30 - 2: 10 Lunch A packed lunch to school but occasionally they have school dinners in the School Canteen ? ?2: 10 5th... they study and complete homework PART A PART OF DETAIL IN EDUCATION BETWEEN USA AND VIETNAM Time Table in Secondary school In USA  9:00 1st Period 10:00 2sd Period 11:00 - 11 :20 Break During... it must deepen the understanding of a particular problem and the ability to apply the learned knowledge in different situations  In Vietnam Memorise knowledge Remember and copy by rote learning,