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Contrasting the Primary School Education System in England & Hong Kong

Contrasting the Primary School Education System in England & Hong Kong. By Jolanda Chow. Introduction. England vs Hong Kong Similar?. H.K. was once a British colony. 6 years in primary school 7 years in secondary school 3 years in university. Very different!. How different?.

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Contrasting the Primary School Education System in England & Hong Kong

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  1. Contrasting the Primary School Education System in England & Hong Kong By Jolanda Chow

  2. Introduction • England vs Hong Kong • Similar? • H.K. was once a British colony • 6 years in primary school • 7 years in secondary school • 3 years in university • Very different!

  3. How different? 3 main areas: • Learning environment • Teachers’ educational level • 3. Method of teaching

  4. 1. Learning Environment Hong Kong England • Larger school ground Usually only have 1 building! • Average class size: 27.1 32.2 (Independent school: 12~15) (International Schools included) • 3. More modern resources: Less modern resources: • - Interactive whiteboard - Computer suite • - Overhead projectors http://www.statistics.gov.uk/StatBase/ssdataset.asp?vlnk=7730&Pos=6&ColRank=2&Rank=272

  5. 2. Teachers’ educational level • All state school teachers must be graduates • Teachers hold either BEdu degree or Master in Education Hong Kong England • 20% primary school teachers are NOT graduates • 24.4% primary school teachers are NOT professionally trained http://www.edb.gov.hk/index.aspx?langno=2&nodeid=1038

  6. 3. Method of teaching England Hong Kong • Science lessons • General Studies • Demonstration / Experiment • More theory base

  7. Summary • Learning environment • Teachers’ educational level • 3. Method of teaching Further investigation Other important issues… • Mixed school? Single-sex school? • Teachers’ own experience • “Through-Train” mode

  8. Thank you!

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