_ L HISTORY AND COMPARATIVE EDUCATION ASSIGNMENT 1 (GROP 1) “The education system of the USA is a complex and diverse one, with many diferent goals, policies, a ind practices. Heres a brief overview of some of the main aspects of the system with some example s from various sources i. Aims: The aims of the American education system vary depending on the level, type, and context o f education. However, some common aims are to provide students with a broad and wellrounded ed Ucation, to prepare them for college and career, to foster critical thinking and creativity, to promote c ivic engagement and democratic values, and to respect and appreciate diversity and mukioukuralis me ii. Administration: The administration of the American education system is decentralized and shared ‘among federal state, and local authorities. The federal government sets some general guidelines an d provides some funding, but has limited authority over curriculum, standards, and assessment. The state governments have more power and responsibility over education policy, such as setting acade mic standards, licensing teachers, and allocating funds. The local governments, usually through sch oo! districts, have the most control over the operation and management of schools, such as hiring st aff, setting budgets, and choosing curricula il, Finance: The finance of the American education system is mainly based on public funding, with so me private sources. Public funding comes from federal, state, and local taxes, and is distributed ace ording to various formulas and criteria, Private funding comes from tution fees, donations, grants, a ind scholarships, and is mostly used by private schools and colleges. The amount and qualty of edu cation resources vary widely across states and districts, depending on the level of funding and the al location methods, "2 iv, Structure: The structure of the American education system is divided into four main levels: elemen tary, secondary, post-secondary, and graduate. Elementary education covers grades K-5 or 6, and pr ovides students with basic skills and knowledge in core subjects. Secondary education covers grade 6 or 7-12, and offers students a range of academic and vocational courses and programs. Post-se condary education covers two- or four-year colleges and universities, and awards students with ass ciate, bachelor, or professional degrees. Graduate education covers master's and doctoral program , and prepares students for advanced research and careers. "= \. Curriculum: The curriculum of the American education systemis not standardized or prescribed at the national level but rather determined by state and local authorities, as well as individual schools, and teachers. However, there are some common elements and trends in the curriculum, such as the “d rT_ L emphasis on core subjects (English, math, science, social studies, etc), the integration of technology and media, the inclusion of interdisciplinary and project-based learning, and the alignment with state and national standards and assessments. The curriculum also reflects the diversity and muticukura lism of the American society, and offers students opportunities to explore various cultures, language sand perspectives. 1? vi. Education for the minority: Education for the minority in the American education system is a com plex and cont roversialissue, as it involves the challenges and opportuntties of serving theneeds and interests of various groups of students who may face discrimination, marginalization, or underrepre sentation in education, Some of these groups include racial and ethnic minorities, immigrants and re fugees, English language learners, students with disabilties, gifted and talented students, low-incom_ e students, and LGBTQ students. The American education system strives to provide equal access a rnd opportunity, as well as quality and culturally responsive education, for all students, regardless of their background, identity, or abilty. However, there are still many gaps and disparitiesin the educati onal outcomes and experiences of different groups of students, and many efforts and reforms aren exded to address them. vi, Research, teacher education & evaluation/assessment: Research, teacher education, and evaluat ion/assessment are some of the key components of the American education system, as they aim to improve the quality and effectiveness of education. Research in education covers a wide range of to pics and methods, and contributes to the advancement of knowledge and practice in education. Tea cher education covers the preparation and development of teachers, and includes both pre-service a nd in-service programs and activ ties. Evaluation/assessment covers the measurement and feedbac kof student learning and achievement, and includes both standardized and alternative forms of test ing and grading. References: *:The U.S. Educational System (n.d.). Edu cationUSA. Retrieved from ": Education in the United Stat es. (2021, October 29). Wikipedia, Retrieved from ®: Banks, J. A, & Banks, C. A.M. (Eds.). (2016).M uicut ural education: Issues and perspectives (9th ed.). Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons Source: Conversation with Bing, 11/7/2023 (1) TheU.S. Educational System. https://educationusa. state. gov/experience studying usa/us-educa “] -| tional-system. (2) Education in the United States - Wikipedia, https://en. wikipedia org/wikW/Education jn_the United States. (3) Understanding the American Education System - Study in the USA. https//www. studyusa.com/e n/a/58/understanding-the american-education-system. Question 2 answers “The education system of the USA is a complex and diverse one, with many different goals, policies, a nd practices. Hereis a brief overview of some of the main aspects of the system, with some example s from various sources i. Aims: The aims of the American education system vary depending on the level, type, and context o education. However, some common aims are to provide students with a broad and welhrounded ed uation, to prepare them for college and career, to foster critical thinking and creativity, to promotec ivic engagement and democratic values, and to respect and appreciate diversity and muticukturalis mi il, Administration: The administration of the American education system is decentralized and shared among federal state, and local authorities. The federal government sets some general guidelines an d provides some funding, but has limited authority over curriculum standards, and assessment. The state governments have more power and responsibility over education policy, such as setting acade rmic standards, licensing teachers, and allocating funds. The local governments, usually through sch ol districts, have the most control over the operation and management of schools, such as hiring st aff, setting budgets, and choosing curricula, ** ili, Finance: The finance of the American education systems mainly based on public funding, with so ime private sources. Public funding comes from federal, state, and local taxes, and is distributed aco cording to various formulas and criteria, Private funding comes from tuition fees, donations, grants, a ind scholarships, and is mostly used by private schools and colleges. The amount and quality of edu cation resources vary widely across states and districts, depending on the level of funding and theal location methods. '* iv, Structure: The structure of the American education system is divided into four main levels: elemen L “d rT_ L ‘tary, secondary, post-secondary, and graduate. Elementary education covers grades K'S or 6, and pr ovides students with basic skills and knowledge in core subjects. Secondary education covers grade 6 oF 7-12, and offers students a range of academic and vocational courses and programs. Post -se condary education covers two- or four-year colleges and universities, and awards students with ass ciate, bachelor, or professional degrees. Graduate education covers master's and doctoral program s, and prepares students for advanced research and careers. * \. Curriculum: The curriculum of the American education systemis not standardized or prescribed at the national level but rather determined by state and local authorities, as well as individual schools and teachers. However, there are same common elements and trends in the curriculum, such as the emphasis on core subjects (English, math, science, social studies, etc), the integration of technology and media, the inclusion of interdisciplinary and project-based learning, and the alignment with state and national standards and assessments. The curriculum also reflects the diversity and mutticuttura lism of the American socety, and offers students opportunities to explore various cultures, language s, and perspectives. "2 vvi, Education for the minority: Education for the minority in the American education system is a com. plex and cont roversialissue, as it involves the challenges and opportuntties of serving the needs and interests of various groups of students who may face discrimination, marginalization, or underrepre sentation in education. Some of these groups include racial and ethnic minorities, immigrants and re fugees, English language learners, student s with disabiities, gifted and talented students, low-incom estudents, and LGBTQ+ students. The American education system strives to provide equal access a rnd opportunity, as well as quality and culturally responsive education, for all students, regardless of ‘their background, identity, or ability. However, there are still many gaps and disparities in the educati onal outcomes and experiences of different groups of students, and many efforts and reforms are n eeded to address them. vil Research, teacher education & evaluation/assessment: Research, teacher education, and evaluat ion/ assessment are some of the key components of the American education system, as they aim to improve the quality and effectiveness of education, Research in education covers a wide range of to pies and methods, and contributes to the advancement of knowledge and practice in education. Tea cher education covers the preparation and development of teachers, and includes both pre-servicea indin-service programs and actives. Evaluation/assessment covers the measurement and feedbac kof student leaming and achievement, and includes both standardized and alternative forms of test ing and grading, " “d rT| References: *:The U.S. Educational System (n.d.). Edu cationUSA. Retrieved from ¥: Education in the United Stat es. (2021, October 29). Wikipedia, Retrieved from ®: Banks, J. A, & Banks, C. A.M. (Eds.). (2016).M uicut ural education: Issues and perspectives (9th ed.). Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons Source: Conversation with Bing, 11/7/2023 (1) The U.S. Educational System. https://educationusa. state. gov/experience studying usa/us-educa tional-system, (2) Education in the United States - Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Education_in_the United States (3) Understanding the American Education System - Study in the USA. https’//www. studyusa.com/e n/a/58 /understanding-the-american-education-system.