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Overview of Danish education system
Overview of Danish education system

Danish industrial and agricultural production is relatively advanced, and education is also relatively developed; 18 14 announced the implementation of seven-year compulsory education, which is the first country in the world to implement compulsory education. 1844, the first adult mass higher education institution was established at the initiative of the famous educator Ge Rowen. Renmin University has set an example for adult education all over the world.

education administration

Education in Denmark is the responsibility of the state, counties, cities (local authorities) and human rights organizations, and primary and junior high school education is managed by local authorities. The preparatory classes of liberal arts middle schools (high schools) and colleges and universities are led by the county. All kinds of normal colleges are mainly handled by independent human rights institutions. Universities and other institutions of higher education are mainly managed by the state. People's colleges and universities, agricultural schools, etc. Managed by an institution with power. The state grants subsidies to counties, cities and various types of private schools, and bears all or part of the administrative expenses of the recognized schools. The local government is very concerned about primary and junior high school education, and the subject setting, curriculum and examination of local schools need the approval of the Ministry of Education.

Learning system

1. Pre-school education Children before the age of 7 are mainly educated at home. 1975 stipulates that six-year-old children can enter kindergarten classes. According to statistics, from 65438 to 0978, about 60% of 6-year-old children entered preschool classes.

2. Primary and junior high school education This kind of education is mainly implemented in ethnic schools. Guoxue is a comprehensive school, with nine-year programs and children aged 7- 16. 1975 stipulates that primary and junior high schools are compulsory education, and students can choose to attend the tenth school year. The purpose of national schools is to cooperate with parents to enable students to acquire knowledge and skills, thus promoting their development in all aspects. The basic courses of ethnic schools include Danish, elementary mathematics, history, geography, biology, music, physical education, art and religion. Starting from the sixth academic year, natural science and foreign languages (English) will be offered; Students who are going to enter liberal arts middle schools can choose to study a second foreign language (German) and advanced mathematics in the ninth academic year.

3. Education students after compulsory education have three destinations after compulsory education: one is to enter a three-year liberal arts middle school. Basic courses include modern Chinese and classical Chinese, mathematics, natural science, social science, art and music. Liberal arts middle school is divided into two main subjects: arts and sciences. Is it for going to college or studying? Advanced preparatory examination? . The second is to carry out apprenticeship training or basic vocational training in 3 14. The third is employment or vocational training. In the mid-1960s, only 7% of people aged 16 entered liberal arts middle schools, while 1982-year-olds13 chose the above three ways.

4. Higher education There are 3 universities, 2 university centers and 12 colleges in Denmark. The number of high school graduates entering universities is about 25%. Founded in 1479, the University of Copenhagen has five main colleges, including theology, social sciences, medicine, humanities, mathematics and natural sciences. The length of university study is 5- 18 years.

5. Teachers in normal education kindergartens are trained by the Institute of Education; Teachers in state schools are trained by teachers' colleges; Teachers in liberal arts middle schools and preparatory classes in colleges and universities are trained by universities (college students need six months of training in educational theory and practice after completing undergraduate courses).

6. Adult Education People's University is the main form of adult education. It is generally private and receives government subsidies, but its teaching is not interfered by the government. A few years before World War II, about 1/3 of rural and urban residents attended such schools. People's colleges and universities have different academic systems, and the main learning contents are Danish (Danish literature), history, social affairs, diplomacy, foreign languages, psychology and music appreciation. There is no examination for admission and graduation, and no graduation certificate is issued.

Denmark implements free education in grade 1- 10. About 10% people in China receive various forms of amateur education every year.

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