In some countries, secondary schools aim to provide a general education across a range of subjects. Flashcards

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In some countries, secondary schools aim to provide a general education across a range of subjects. In others, children focus on a narrow range of subjects related to a particular career. Which of these two systems is more appropriate in today’s world?

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Introduction:

  • Secondary school curriculum can be organised in a variety of ways.
  • Countries adopt the education system which orients the students in a specific profession >< a comprehensive learning programme < wide range of subjects.

Body:
- focusing on a small range of subjects is beneficial …
+ Master at skills required for a certain job at young age
> are favourably considered by companies & organization
+ great chance > have a well-defined career path && competent workers in their later life.
+ less stressful when focusing on only one major rather …
+ study more effective > give them time to relax + enjoy

  • It is better for the teenagers to have access to a curriculum containing basic knowledge of various fields
    + secondary students need a comprehensive thinking
    > know what is their favorite subject > choose it later.
    + student study a wide range of..> easy to change career.
    + companies are more favourably considered > can work with different teams in a companies and connect them.
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