HUE COLLEGE OF FOREIGN LANGUAGESubject : American Culture 2

Topic : The Differencesand similiritiesEducation CultureBetween American

and Vietnam

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Composed By Trương Bảo Thạnh & Nguyễn HoàngQuang Tuấn

Class : AK7 - VHVL

PART 1

The differences andSimilirities

System Education between USA and Vietnam

MODEL:

In Vietnam, the pre-school period iscompletly optional.Children can either go to

nursery, kindergarten ornot.

However, going toprimary and secondaryschools is surelycompulsory. They go toprimary school at the ageof 6 and it takes them 5years. Later, they go tolower secondary schoolwhen they are 11. Theyattend lower secondaryfor 4 years. At the ageof 15, they go to uppersecondary school and it

lasts 3 years. Afterfinishing secondaryeducation, they take theNational examination forGCSE.School Education SystemIn USA

Levelofeducation

Grade/year(from –to)

Age(from –to)

Optional/Compulsory

Pre -school

ChildcareEnvironment (=Nursery)

3 - 4Optional

In an

Infant (=Kindergarten)/ Primaryschool

4 - 5

Primaryeducation

1 - 3 5 - 7Compulsory

4 - 6 8 - 10

Secondaryeducation

7 - 9 11 - 14

10 -1114 – 16(end ofcompulsoryeducation)

GeneralCertificate ofSecondaryEducation (GCSE)

School Education SystemIn Vietnam

Levelofeducation

Grade/year(from –to)

Age(from –to)

Optional/Compulsory

Pre -school

Nursery 3 – 4OptionalKinderga

rten4 – 5

Primaryeducation

1 - 5 6 – 10 Compulsory

Secondaryeducation

LowerSecondary6 - 9

11 - 14

UpperSecondary10 -12

15 – 17(end ofcompulsory

GeneralCertificate ofSecondar

education)

yEducation (GCSE)

The similarities and differencesbetween the school system inVietnam and in USA. MODEL:

There are some differences betweenthe school system in Vietnam andUSA.Children in Vietnam start primaryschool at the age of 6 and finishthis level at 10 while children in

USA study at primary school fromthe age of 5 to 10. In Vietnam, the compulsoryeducation lasts 12 years, sochildren finish it when they are17 years old. In USA, thecompulsory education ends whenthey finish the grade11 curriculumat the age of 16.

However, Vietnam and USA have somesimilarities. Students in both countries have tofollow the national curriculum setby the government for the twoeducation levels. After finishingsecondary school, they have totake the national examination forGCSE.

PART 2

EDUCATION CULTURE IN USAAND VIETNAM

Human development

In USA Each student has differentcapabilities so the school doesnot set the expectation that allstudents will achieve the sameexcellent performance.

In Vietnam Each individual has differentstrengths / weakness and purposeof education is separate and

arrange them according tosuitability.

Interested students in theclassroom

In USA

Each student is a diferentindividual and has independentlearning methods should beseparate schools respected.

In Vietnam Each student is a part of thegroup, so the need of group to beput on the top compared to theneeds of each individual.

The real learning

In USA Learning is not just asuperficial mind, it must deepenthe understanding of a particularproblem and the ability to applythe learned knowledge indifferent situations.

In Vietnam Memorise knowledge. Rememberand copy by rote learning, they’reimportant learning tool

Understanding

In USA Includes the ability todevelop individual thinking fromwhat they learn.

In Vietnam

Self-development thinking isnot as important to understand andaccept the learned knowledge.

Asking in class

In USA To promote individualthinking, the school encouragesstudents to ask questions and giveideas

In Vietnam Students may be allowedimpolite if they asked or mentionabout the teacher's lecture.

Reflecting the result of learning 

In USA Learning outcomes are enhancedwhen individuals take the time toexplore and discover.

In Vietnam Learning is a process ofsocial interaction, it is onlyenhanced when students respect thepast and from which, they drawlessons.

Role of teacher in class

In USA Teachers play a supportingrole rather than sharingknowledge.

In Vietnam

Teachers who share theirknowledge and as a model of wisdomand virtue.

Learning enviroment

In USA

Teachers will be incorporatedinto their lesson about situationsthat require students to learn andexplore themselves.

In Vietnam Mostly teachers teach -students listen and record. Whenthe contest starts, they just postin accordance with what has beenlearned in the classroom isenough.

Responsibilities of the student

In USA The school teaches the studentto know solely responsible fortheir own learning. This meansthat they note their own homwork,due dates, as well as the teacheris asked if all that is not enough

In Vietnam Students have not been had asense of responsibility for self-study. Therefore, parents oftenrely on teachers because they will

take measures to force them tocomplete homework.

Way of thinking

In USA Students practice thinkingskills, problem solving creativelyand decision-making method.

In Vietnam Students practice skills insimulated and things are allappreciated

Role of parents

In USA

Parents play a role workingwith teachers in educatingchildren

In Vietnam Responsibilities of theteacher, they must ensure thatthey study and complete homework.

PART 3

A PART OF DETAIL INEDUCATION BETWEENUSA AND VIETNAM

Time Table in Secondary school

In USA 9:00 1st Period10:00 2sd Period11:00 - 11:20 BreakDuring break, they have a snack and play and chat with friends.

11:20 3rd Period12:30 4th Period1:30 - 2:10 Lunch A packed lunch to school but occasionally they have school dinners in the School Canteen.

2:10 5th Period3:10 End of School

In Vietnam

7:00 1st period7:45 2nd period8:30 3rd period9:15 – 9:30 Break

During break, they go to canteen or stay atclassroom.

9:30 4th Period10:15 5th period11:00 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 USAWhen 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 show-off to other children Wearing a uniform instills a sense of pride and discipline in students

In VietnamUniform is compulsoryTraditionalWearing 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, orby 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 termsand holidays are decided by the local authority or the governing body of a school.

School holidays

In USA The main school holidays are: Christmas- 2 weeks Spring - 2 weeks Summer - 6 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 – 2 weeks. Summer : 12 weeks There are also other holidays: - Teacher’s day : 1 day. - Woman day : 1 day.

- The others : 1 or 2 days.

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