Asia
Where are schools located in Bangladesh
Schools on Boats.
In France schooling is Secular. What does secular mean?
No religion in public life.
What country did we focus on when learning about schooling in Africa?
South Africa
Is it fair for schools to ban any for of religious expression at school?
Heavy rain. Bangladesh.
How does the value of teaching in Finland compare to its value in the United States.
Much more valued, as valued as being a doctor or lawyer.
Is education free in South Africa?
For some people?
What was our debate on School Funding?
Should all schools be free or should particular people pay for them
In China Learning is Often Based on Rote Learning. What does Rote Learning Mean
To memorize facts.
How old are you when you start school in Denmark
5 months old.
Who is education free for in South Africa?
people with low income
What was our debate on Children cleaning.
Is it a good thing for students to clean up after themselves in school or should they not be responsible?
In Japan what do students do that they don't do in the United States.
Have time dedicated to cleaning their school
In Denmark Schools prioritize Critical Thinking. What is critical thinking?
Not accepting something at face value, discussing it, thinking about it's complexity and analyzing its value
What are the two ways school is paid for in South Africa.
By the government and by wealthy people ( who pay for themselves)
What was our debate on the age of schooling?
Should students enter school at an infant age or should they wait until they are further developed?
Who do school aged students travel to school with in Japan?
Each other (no adults)
How would you describe the amenities are schools in Finland? how does homogeny impact why this is so.
Very nice. Because the country is small and most people share the same background, it's easier for them to agree on one type of system and put money into that system.
How does the government get money to pay for school
Taxes
What was our debate on homogeny?
Does homogeny impact why it's easier for Finland to put more money towards education