adajoe555:
Was thinking Nigeria will be on the list lemme vomit

youngvc1:

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youngvc1:

if I hear. if na nairabet now. ehen. please I don't knw wat is wrong wit my nairaland acct. I couldn't post since yesterday. they said the server is overwhelmed

schoolgossip:

Every three years, the Programme of International Student Assessment (PISA)
conducts an international assessment of the educational programs provided in countries across
the world. The test measures the skills and knowledge of 15-year olds in over 70 countries, regions,
and economies, covering reading, and science. In addition, education systems can
also choose to
test their students in creative problem-solving and/or financial literacy.
The test is given at random schools worldwide and is a mix of multiple choice
questions and openended
responses. The PISA test is not based on any particular school curriculum. Instead,
it is
intended to measure how students at the end of compulsory education (age 15 in
many counties)
apply what they’ve learned to real life skills.
Top 10
Canada: In Canada, there is not a lot of difference in how students across racial,
ethnic,
socioeconomic statuses perform on the PISA. Even students from heavily populated
province,
Ontario, had strong scores. The Canadian education system is decentralized; each
province and territory has control over curriculum. However, the provinces use each
other as models and
benchmarks when devising new best practices. The regional governments work
together to
maintain rigorous teacher recruitment and training practices. Family engagement,
dropout
prevention, and technology initiatives are also front and center in some of
Canada’s latest education
reforms.
Finland: Since Finland first topped the PISA results back in 2000, the Ministry of
Education in
Finland has had to form an entire unit devoted to helping foreigners with their
requests to better
understand the Finnish education system. School autonomy and teacher education
are
cornerstones to the success in Finland. Schools are allowed to choose their own
books, textbooks,
and curriculum materials. Teachers are required to have master’s degrees. Because
of the extent of
a teacher’s training and preparation, they are given a lot of freedom in how they
organize their
class.
Japan: The Japanese educational system has long focused on preparing students for
future work
and involvement in society. Japan’s meritocratic society drives people to perform
and achieve to the
best of their abilities—so that they may access opportunities by their own merit.
Japanese
curriculum is famous for being rigorous and dense. Students in Japan learn about
world cultures in
great depth. In addition, the math and science programs in the country are
extremely demanding.
Students work hard to gain acceptance from family, friends, and classmates.
Curriculum in Japan
tends to focus as much on how to do something (skill-based) to why something works
(application based).
Poland: Poland ranked below average in PISA’s first assessment in 2000. By 2012, it
ranked in the
top 10 educational systems in the world. One of the reforms that helped Poland grow
was to get rid
of the school structure that existed under the communist regime, namely that only
students who
scored in the top 20% of a high stakes test taken at age 14 would continue on with
their education,
while the rest would enter vocational school. Today, students in Poland go to school
through age 15,
at which time they are given four options for continuing their education, all of
which lead to the
opportunity to take the university entrance exams. In addition, teacher training
has expanded to
focus on both technical and vocation skills, as well as on how to help students in a
strong global
economy. Poland also has a goal of expanding early childhood education and
enrolling 90% of all 4
and 5 years olds by 2020.
Singapore: In its 50 years of existence as an independent country, Singapore has
undergone three
distinct education reforms to bring it into the top 10 best educational programs in
the world. First,
Singapore wanted to improve literacy. The country wanted to provide cheap labor to
the world
market and knew that the workers needed to be literate. The next phase of reform
was to develop a
quality school system with high student retention rates. To do this, Singapore
tracked students into
ability groups called “streams.” Teachers focused on teaching to one learning
mastery level at a
time. Curriculum and materials were then developed for each “stream of students.
By 2008, the third
phase of reform began. Ability grouping was abandoned and schools focused on
teaching students
deeper, more conceptual material. Arts and sports were introduced into schooling,
and teacher
development was heavily funded.
Estonia: the country of Estonia gained independence in 1992. Since then, the
country has worked to
rebuild its education system. They focus on three main areas: developing a new,
national
curriculum; training teachers in innovative practices; and upgrading vocational
education. The new
curriculum focuses not only on traditional academics, but also on personal skills,
like time
management, and communication. Teacher training focused on critical thinking
skills in a new, hightech
economy.
Hong Kong: Hong Kong has been a major player in the global business and financial
sectors for
some time. The city began to realize that it had priced itself out of the cheap labor
market and
needed to focus on educating its people. Major reforms began with providing
education for more
than just a small elite. Secondary and higher ed education became nearly
universal. A shift from
rote memorization to higher level thinking skills began in the 1990s. Students now
are tested not
only with traditional assessments, but also with real life applications. The Hong Kong
educational
system values constructivist based learning and students get hands on training and
practice with
many skills.
South Korea: Under Japanese occupation, South Koreans were not allowed to teach
or to attend
secondary school. When the Japanese left, more than 78% of the population of
South Korea was
illiterate. Though they tried to kick-start their own educational programs, the war
between North and
South Korea in the 1950s devastated the beginnings of that fresh start. When South
Korea was
finally able to design their educational system, they made it strict, rigorous, and
full of tests.
Students in Korea study longer hours than anywhere else in the world. There is
enormous pressure
to perform well, both to access future opportunities and to avoid shaming your
family. The South Korean only spends about half of what America does per pupil,
but families often contribute an
additional 15% of that amount to private tutoring and weekend school.
Shanghai: This Chinese city is unique in many ways. It regards choice and inquiry as
the
cornerstones of education. In the late 1980s, Shanghai began giving students more
choice in the
curriculum. In the 1990s, the city began integrated science and humanities courses
in an effort to
emphasize inquiry. These major changes led to students who move from simply
acquiring
information to those who worked actively to gather and use their knowledge in
productive ways.
Teacher training and development has been another hallmark of the Shanghai
education system
over the last 20 years. Teachers in Shanghai today are encouraged to lecture less
often, and
instead provide hands on, constructive activities to promote learning.
Taiwan: This tiny island has always had few natural resources, so the government
spends a great deal of money on education so that the people of Taiwan will have
something to offer the global economy. Taiwan considers itself a “knowledge
economy.” Taiwan’s schooling programs includes: 12 years of compulsory education,
locally controlled curriculum, early childhood education, vocational and arts
education, technology-rich classrooms, and subsidies for students from lower
socioeconomic status families to attend higher performing schools.
In Short
The top performing school systems from all around the world have many things in
common, including an emphasis on curriculum and teaching preparation, and are
willingness to reform when needed. However, many of the countries on this list
approach these educational components in very different ways. This goes to show
that, when the government cares enough to invest in creating a thriving educational
system, there’s no “right way” to do so. All that’s required is a willingness to know
when change is needed, and the will to dig in and do it.
where is our beloved Country 9ja
Source: https://schoolgossip.com.ng/10-countries-with-best-educational-system-in-the-world/

ANTONINEUTRON:
So No U.S.A!!


The Japanese Method Is The Best; As U Are Taught, U Knw D Real Life Application.


If Not For Internet, I Don't Knw D Real Life Application Of Gas Laws And Most Of D Stuff In Physics

Brokeguyy:
US what

AmuEwu:



This is the shittiest writing i've seen my entire life

tobechi74:
England is not on the list and we are immitating them. Let's ditch them for Finland