Comparing The Education In Britain, United States And Argentina
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Begiristin Macarena – García Ana – Miralles Nicolás
Education in Britain, America and Argentina
Profesado en Inglés
November 2011
Introduction
When selecting the topic for our essay, it seemed to us that it would be interesting to work with Education considering that it is one of the institutions in which human beingsspend most of his life. Apart from comparing the British educational system with the Argentinean one, we found it useful to add the American system of education in order to make a more complete comparison. Considering our common knowledge and the fact that we live in a globalised world, we can see that although the Argentinean, British and American systems of education are different, they share anumber of aspects.
By means of this work we pretend to get a more accurate insight about the reality of each system and, at the same time, be able to find similarities and differences among them. This will allow us to understand how each of them work. It is important to take into account that the main reason why these educational systems can be completely different is that they depend on abigger system called Society. Because of this, we should know that not only a society is fed by what happens inside schools but also schools receive the influence of the former. For this reason, we can see that each generation leaves its legacy to the following one by means of education. This has to do with cultural transmission of values and knowledge that makes a community, or in this case a country,different from the rest.
Education History
British Education History
Some characteristics of the British Educational System have not always existed. In fact, before the 20th century, the opportunities to study were limited. For example, education was only intended for the son of the rich and connected to religion. As a result,most of the population remained illiterate. In the 19th century, the Church of England lost control of education, but the rich continued having privileges. It was only in 1870 that the state started making decision as regards education. Because of this, changes occurred during the 19th and 20th century. For instance, The 1944 Educational Act which provided free and compulsory education.American Education History
During the colonial times, as church and state were together, education was based on religion, reading the Bible, economy and politics. Each local settler could chose between sending their children to school or paying for a private tutor.
In the 19th century, church and state became separate. As a result, free elementary schools and parochial private schoolsdeveloped. After the civil war the minorities were given the opportunity to study. In the case of women, they were expected to become skilled teachers; and in connection to immigrants, they used to study in separate schools. They were supposed to be Americanized through education.
By the 20th, segregated education was banned and in this way, the field of education became more democratic.Argentinean Education History
Education appeared in Argentina with the arrival of the Spanish Jesuits and priests who opened the first schools in this country. These institutions based on religious teaching. During the 19th century, a man called Domingo Faustino Sarmiento implemented a new system based upon a European and American model of education. He also brought European and Americanteachers. An important step towards a more universal education was the “Law 1420 of Common Education”, which was passed in 1884 by President Julio Roca. It stated that education should be secular, free, compulsory and universal.
A turning point in Argentinean higher education has occurred after the Argentine university reform of 1918. This was a step towards the democratization of the...
Education in Britain, America and Argentina
Profesado en Inglés
November 2011
Introduction
When selecting the topic for our essay, it seemed to us that it would be interesting to work with Education considering that it is one of the institutions in which human beingsspend most of his life. Apart from comparing the British educational system with the Argentinean one, we found it useful to add the American system of education in order to make a more complete comparison. Considering our common knowledge and the fact that we live in a globalised world, we can see that although the Argentinean, British and American systems of education are different, they share anumber of aspects.
By means of this work we pretend to get a more accurate insight about the reality of each system and, at the same time, be able to find similarities and differences among them. This will allow us to understand how each of them work. It is important to take into account that the main reason why these educational systems can be completely different is that they depend on abigger system called Society. Because of this, we should know that not only a society is fed by what happens inside schools but also schools receive the influence of the former. For this reason, we can see that each generation leaves its legacy to the following one by means of education. This has to do with cultural transmission of values and knowledge that makes a community, or in this case a country,different from the rest.
Education History
British Education History
Some characteristics of the British Educational System have not always existed. In fact, before the 20th century, the opportunities to study were limited. For example, education was only intended for the son of the rich and connected to religion. As a result,most of the population remained illiterate. In the 19th century, the Church of England lost control of education, but the rich continued having privileges. It was only in 1870 that the state started making decision as regards education. Because of this, changes occurred during the 19th and 20th century. For instance, The 1944 Educational Act which provided free and compulsory education.American Education History
During the colonial times, as church and state were together, education was based on religion, reading the Bible, economy and politics. Each local settler could chose between sending their children to school or paying for a private tutor.
In the 19th century, church and state became separate. As a result, free elementary schools and parochial private schoolsdeveloped. After the civil war the minorities were given the opportunity to study. In the case of women, they were expected to become skilled teachers; and in connection to immigrants, they used to study in separate schools. They were supposed to be Americanized through education.
By the 20th, segregated education was banned and in this way, the field of education became more democratic.Argentinean Education History
Education appeared in Argentina with the arrival of the Spanish Jesuits and priests who opened the first schools in this country. These institutions based on religious teaching. During the 19th century, a man called Domingo Faustino Sarmiento implemented a new system based upon a European and American model of education. He also brought European and Americanteachers. An important step towards a more universal education was the “Law 1420 of Common Education”, which was passed in 1884 by President Julio Roca. It stated that education should be secular, free, compulsory and universal.
A turning point in Argentinean higher education has occurred after the Argentine university reform of 1918. This was a step towards the democratization of the...
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