Spanish-Educational-Trends_AMARANTE-MICHELLE-D..ppt
- 1. MICHELLED. AMARANTE PRESENTOR Educational trends in spain EDUCATIONALTHRUSTAND CURRENTTRENDS DR. CARLYNMORDENO-DELAPEÑA
- 2. KINGDOM OF SPAIN OR REINO DE ESPAÑA EUROPE’S 4TH LARGEST COUNTRY MADRID IS THE CAPITAL CITY
- 3. SPANISH EDUCATION SYSTEM The quality of education in Spain is largely comprehensive and efficient and their medium of instruction is Spanish. Schools in Spain are governed by the Ministry of Education and Vocational Training The main characteristics of the education in Spain is its decentralization It is supported by the national government and the individual governments of each of the 17 autonomous regions in Spain.
- 7. PRESCHOOL EDUCATION IN SPAIN It is completely optional. It is split into two cycles: Nursery (primero ciclo) for children up to the age of 3 and Preschool (Segundo ciclo) for children aged 3 to 6. Nursery school is not funded by the state. Preschool is free of charge. This stage teaches children numerous real-life skills.
- 8. PRIMARY EDUCATION IN SPAIN It is compulsory and mandatory. It begins at 6 years old and ends at 12 years old. It is free and students learn general subjects like Languages, Mathematics, Literature, Natural and Social Sciences and Arts. At least 50% of teaching time is dedicated to these core subjects. It allows students to develop subject-specific interests while offering a wide range of subjects.
- 9. SECONDARY EDUCATION IN SPAIN It is known as Educacion Secundaria Obligatoria (ESO). It is compulsory and mandatory. It includes students in the range between 12 and 16 years old. Students get to learn the same subjects as in primary education but on a more advanced level After finishing obligatory secondary education (ESO), students are awarded a Graduate of Secondary Education Certificate. After finishing ESO, students may proceed to upper secondary education and choose either to take Bachillerato or Vocational training
- 10. At the age of 16, after completing the mandatory schooling, the student receives a certificate as a secondary education graduate which is equivalent to a high school diploma. At this point the student can choose: 1. To enter directly into the work force or 2. Complete a two-year vocational training or 3. Complete the Bachillerato UPPER SECONDARY EDUCATION (Not Compulsory)
- 11. What is Bachillerato? It is a two-year course which makes students eligible for university education. It is equivalent to 11th and 12th grades. It allows students to receive specialize training in numerous branches like Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences as well as Arts.
- 12. What is Vocational Training? It is known as Ciclos Formativos which allows students to obtain training in numerous working skills. Two-year course for basic vocational training known as Grado Medio Students who have completed their basic vocational training can go on higher vocational training (Grado Superior) and after will receive a technician certificate
- 13. How to enter universities in Spain? Higher education in Spain comprises 76 universities, 45 are funded by state. To enter university students must have: Bachillerato certificate Passed the university exams known as “Selectividad” UNIVERSITIES
- 14. SPAIN’S MINISTRY OF EDUCATION PROGRAMS Financial aid and scholarship Educational support for expats Support for children with special educational needs (SEN) Parental involvement in schooling
- 15. HIGHER EDUCATION The higher education system in Spain follows the Bologna system, meaning official degrees follow the three-cycle format and are recognized around Europe. University degree programs are aligned with the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS), and you will be able to obtain bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees in a variety of fields.
- 16. Spain Education During Covid-19 (2020-2021) Schools replace this time in class with online learning and home schooling, in most cases facilitated by teachers and parents. In order to be effective, there was a pre-service training in ICT for teachers and students. They have virtual classes while attending school in person on alternate days.