Essays and Research Papers on Education-Other Countries

A 20 page research paper discussing all aspects of education in Brazil and making comparisons to the U.S. Including are methods of evaluation, exam styles, deliverance & training, forms of governance and much more. Bibliography lists 14 scholarly sources.

A 10 page paper that provides an overview of Mexico's educational systems and a review of background in the development of their primary and secondary school programs. This paper demonstrates that their are major issues hindering reform efforts, including the more than 100 indigenous communities with different languagues and different cultures. Bilbiography lists ...

A 9 page research paper discussing the French system at the elementary, secondary, and higher education levels. It also summarizes recent changes and innovations which includes a more realistic approach to teaching French history. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 9 page research paper that compares the educational system in the United States with it's counterpart in Germany. It looks at the structure , teacher education and funding of both systems. It concludes by delineating four aspects of the German system that would be a positive addition the U.S. system. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the central points of comparison between the United States system of education and that of China. This paper considers the nature of educational philosophy as well as the structure of the modern public schools and defines the influence of modern trends, including the call for privatization ...

This five-page-paper presents a discussion on the education reform act currently being undertaken by Thailand. Bibliography lists four sources.

The concepts that make up most people's thoughts concerning either Europe or England, in particular, do not necessarily congeal with the American idea or ideal of education. This 6 page paper explores the British school system before and after the 1988 Education Act. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 7 page paper that compares and contrasts the educational systems and the health care systems in the U.S. and Canada. There are many similarities in the educational system in the two countries. The health care systems, however, are vastly different. These are discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 7 page discussion of the educational and healthcare systems of the United States and Canada. Points out the shortcomings and discrepancies of each system but maintains that while there are differences in formats, Canada and the U.S. most often run neck and neck in the quality of their educational programs as well as ...

A 5 page contrast of the public school system of the United States and that of France. Notes the superiority of France's system and suggests this is due to an overall support of the system rather than an attempt to evade it in preference of private schools. Contrasts French and U.S. academic performance ...

A 13 page paper listing and evaluating the similarities and differences between Spanish and US schools. Spanish students spend only slightly more days in class each year than do US students. Spain spends less per student and gives teachers less autonomy than in the US, yet Spain's overall literacy rate is greater than the US. Specialized ...

A 20 page paper addressing researching the state of English instruction in Japan. The Japanese are said to have greater difficulty in acquiring a working knowledge of English, but indications are that cultural issues may lead passive and active resistance to English acquisition. The purpose here is to devise a study of the effectiveness of Teaching of ...

A 20 page paper addressing researching the state of English instruction in Japan. The Japanese are said to have greater difficulty in acquiring a working knowledge of English, but indications are that cultural issues may lead passive and active resistance to English acquisition. The purpose here is to devise a study of the effectiveness of Teaching of ...

A 6 page paper applying the principles of "Informed Dialogue : Using Research to Shape Education Policy around the World" to formulating educational policy in Namibia. While reaching informed decisions and then implementing them is the ultimate goal of the process described by the authors, the interactions of those involved in the process are nearly as important as ...

The Implementation of Teacher Evaluation in This 5 page paper considers the education and development of secondary schools in Canada, with a specific focus on the integration of teacher evaluation at the secondary school level. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 6 page paper which examines how students obey their teachers differently in different cultures. Cultures examined are Chinese, Japanese, European, and American. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 10 page paper provides an overview of the elements necessary for evaluating the curriculum planning process for a school in Saudi Arabia. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

A 10 page paper. The writer analyzes a research report in a journal that addresses a comparison study between cooperatively structured groups and unstructured groups and the effects each group has on children with learning difficulties/disabilities. The study was conducted in Australia. The writer then analyzes the report and the study according to appropriate research ...

This 10 page report discusses the numerous influences that have determined what education will be and how it will develop in these three countries. Each has had the experience of Western imperialism and each have reacted to it in different ways in terms of education. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

The ideal educational system is one where the child is seen as unique and the mission of the school is to allow the potential for each to come to fruition. This 5 page paper compares and contrasts Chinese education with that of the United States. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 7 page report discusses Canadian Parents for French, a nationwide network of volunteers which believes that French is an essential component of the history and culture of Canada. The group is dedicated to the promotion and creation of French second language learning opportunities for young Canadians. It is the largest group of its kind and its members believe: “It should ...

A 12 page paper. The education system in Hong Kong is undergoing dramatic and significant changes. The reforms are directed at attitudes as well as practice in terms of curriculum and assessment. Profound changes are being made in the assessment of students. This paper explains what the system was and what the changes in assessment ...

A twelve page paper which looks at the development of adult educational provision in Canada with specific reference to Quebec; the dual system of school board and community education; the way in which the workfare and learnfare programmes have affected the training and employment figures in Quebec and the benefits which have been gained from ...

A 14 page paper. Hong Kong is in the process of a massive reform movement in their education system. This paper analyzes the effectiveness of the strategies used to bring about these reform efforts. To provide a basis, a brief description of the present education system is offered followed by a brief description of some ...

This 15 page paper provides an overview of some of the central factors related in the Syllabus for English Language created by the Curriculum Development Council of Hong Kong. This paper integrates a view of task-based approaches to language teaching, and evaluates the changes that are being implemented in the Special Administrative Region of ...