Educational System in Mexico

Capitol University

Cagayan de Oro City

Comparative Studies

Educational System in Mexico

( by Linda  D. Saab )

Date assigned: Jan.22,2011

Dear Dr. Olga,

            I learned that the Education is Mexico is compulsory , the  same in the Philippines. The accreditation of Private School is mostly regulated by Secretariat of Public Education. Mexican enrolling in their public school is free but for the foreigners they have to pay even in public school. Here in the Philippines public school is free from tuition even  for the  foreigners .Pre school is highly recommended but not mandatory. The basic education has three steps; the primary or primaria (grades 1-6)at the age of 6-12 yrs, the junior high school or secondaria (grades 7-9) at the age of 12 to 15 years then the high school (grades 10-12) at the age of 15 to 18 years. The high is a preparation for a job and a requirement to enter  college or university. After the basic education is the higher education. It is based on the US Educational Model and its structure was mostly patterned that of Bologma Process which is 2 years for undergraduate level (Licenciatura), 4 years for bachelor degree,2 years in master’s degree and 3 years for doctoral degree.

            The Mexican has 200 days of classes. It begins in the last week of August and ends in the first week of July. The primary has 4 and half hour while the secondaria has 7 hours per day. American or British English language  has 50-50 ratio. Spanish language is very important to them.

            I realized that the educational system varies in its implementation but the intention to educate citizens is the same .The concern of educators  from preschool or kindergarten, then  primary or elementary, secondary or high school , college , master’s and finally doctoral. The structure is the  same as pyramid the higher the level of education, the fewer avail or reach the peak.

            As principal, I have  to continue learning  so that I  have also something to share to the people whom I served. In my little way I can influence people to do better things for the improvement of school, community and society in general.

Your student,

Linda

Educational System in Africa

Capitol University

Cagayan de Oro City

Comparative Studies

Educational System in Africa

( by Linda  D. Saab )

Date assigned: Jan.22,2011

Dear Dr. Olga,

            I learned that like in many other countries Africa  has been undergoing major reforms of educational system to heighten educational qualities. They have 3 levels of education and are integrated in National qualification Framework  the South African Authority Act of 1996. The preschool has two groups ; the Pre Grade R (4yrs) and a Grade R(5 &6 yrs.). The primary Education has 3 years of senior primary phase. At this level children learn to read, write, calculate and the basic of second language. The subjects taught are the same in the Philippines. The secondary education is from grade 10 to 12 years old. Their classes is from Monday to Friday  starting at 8:00 am to 2:30 pm. Uniform is compulsory. The academic year is from January to December  split into 4 terms because of their season. Acceptance of their students  is based on “feeder zone” those homes near the school. Other applicants are accepted in first come first serve bases. Same in other countries students need to have certificate of completion and have to undergo standard examination  before one can be  accepted in the universities. In Higher Education  one has to wait at least a year after getting a degree to apply for a Master, Honour, or Ph. D. For  Master degree it takes 2 years and for Honor degree & Ph.D it would take  4 years.

            I realized that our educational system is most likely the same with  Africa .There’s a need to address the need in all ages the Education For All (EFA) Goal.  In Africa out 52 million children (CY2000) only 50.5  % enrolled in  29,386 primary and secondary schools.

            As educators , I need to  revisit the data of those  retained, and drop outs and make some steps to solve the differences. I also have to give more emphasis on the Education for All (EFA) to help increase the literacy rate if not totally be eliminated .

Your student ,

Linda