Проектно-исследовательская работа на тему :“Teenagers’ school life in Great Britain VS Teenagers school life in Russia.”

Research work

“Teenagers’ school life in Great Britain VS

Teenagers school life in Russia”

Student 8 a Form

Contents

Introduction 2-3

Section 1. Features of the school life in Great Britain 4-5

1.1 Educational system

1.2 Appearance of the school

1.3 School

1.4 School uniform

1.5 Bullies

1.6 Clothes and looks

1.7 Body image

1.8 Mobile phones

1.9 Free time

Section 2. Features of the school life in Russia 6-7

1.1 Educational system

1.2 Appearance of the school

1.3 School

1.4 School uniform

1.5 Bullies

1.6 Clothes and looks

1.7 Body image

1.8 Mobile phones

1.9 Free time

Section 3. Investigation into the problem 8-9

Conclusion 10

References 11

Appendixes 1 12-14

Additional 2 15-20

Appendixes 3 (Presentation)

Appendixes 4 21

INTRODUCTION

School education is a very important part of general education in a modern society. One of the most important functions of school is to maintain the continuity of social lift by handing down traditions, experiences, values and customs of the society; from one generation to the other. The progress of the society depends upon the transmission of knowledge and skills from one generation to the next. This important function is faithfully and efficiently performed by the school. School. For each of us this word means something particular. We come to school at the age of 6 and for 11 years school becomes the foundation of our future life. We learn to read, to write here, we learn to understand the difference between good and evil. School helps us to understand ourselves better, find our place in the world. And everybody remembers his school all his life. So school takes a big part in our life. Everybody knows that the government in every country pays much attention to our education and work, they try to make our education as good as they can, but sometimes adults and children have different views on a perfect school.

The aim of our project is to learn some more information about Teenager’s School life in Great Britain and in Russia, problems of teenagers in Britain in comparison with Russia . To achieve this aim we have learnt a great amount of information from the Internet, books and magazines and held the investigation – we asked our net-friends (school students from Britain ) connected with the topic

The objectives of the work are:

• to develop skills of research work and their application to the solution of actual practical tasks;

• to study the literature on the topic that is available on the internet and in the libraries and summarize the valuable information;

• to conduct a survey and to discuss the results of our research paper at the school conference;

• to analyze and establish whether there were similarities and what differences in the problems among teenagers in these countries.

• to make a presentation to this work.

Relevance: At the present time young people had more opportunities to learn about each other through the Internet, travel to other countries. You should get acquainted with English life teenagers, know what they care about, to better understand them.

Hypothesis: If teenagers live in different countries, have different educational systems, different mentality, and the problems that concern them are different.

Research methods: statistical, comparative method and method of analysis.
Practical value: Getting more knowledge in the English language, about the customs and traditions of the British, the vocabulary on the topic "Problems of the teenager" (8-9th grade).

The object of the investigation is school life of teenagers.

The subject of the investigation is the learning process in Russian and British schools.

Section 1. Features of the school life in Great Britain

Each English family is committed to give children a good education. The English education system is famous throughout the world. 
The British system of education puts in the forefront character, not intelligence. Moreover, it is believed that the nature of human society is judged by his actions, not his views. In English schools the education standards of conduct assign a major role. In training the emphasis is on the ability to acquire knowledge independently and apply them in practice. The children have been very interested in libraries and laboratories, should remember their homework. The knowledge test usually takes place in written form – in the form of essays and projects.

1.1 Educational system

Compulsory education begins at the age of 5 when children go to primary school. Primary education lasts for 6 years. It is divided into two 9

periods: infant schools (pupils from 5 to 7 years old) and junior schools (pupils from 7 to 11 years old). In infant schools children don't have real classes. They mostly play and learn through playing. It is the time when children just get acquainted with the classroom, the blackboard, desks and the teacher. But when pupils are 7, real studying begins. They don't already play so much as they did it in infant school. Now they have real classes, when they sit at desks, read, write and answer the teacher's questions. Compulsory secondary education begins when children are 11 or 12 and lasts for 5 years. Secondary school is traditionally divided into 5 forms: a form to each year. Children study English, Mathematics, Science, History, Art, Geography, Music, a Foreign language and have lessons of Physical training. Religious education is also provided. English, Mathematics and Science are called "core" subjects. At the age of 7,11 and 14 pupils take

1.2 Appearance of the school

The appearance of the schools in the UK are excellent. Many of them look prestigious. Some of them are like castles. They are well equipped. Canteens are light and big. Computers are in every class. (Additional 1)

1.3 School

British teenagers spend most of their time at school. Students in Britain can leave school at 16 (year 11)/ this is also the age when most students take their first important exams, GCSEs. They take between five and ten subjects and that means a lot of studying. They are spending more time on homework than teenagers have ever done.

1.4 School uniform

Visit almost any school in Britain and the first thing you’ll notice is the school uniform. Although school uniform has its advantages, by the time most teenagers are 15 or 16 they are tired of wearing it. When there is more than one school in a town, a school uniform can make differences and rivalries between school worse.

1.5 Bullies

Fifty per cent of teenagers in Britain say they have been bullied because of their race, looks, accent, intelligence or for no reason at all. Sixteen teenagers in Britain kill them selves every year because of bulling, a problem now called ‘bullycide’.

1.6 Clothes and looks

In Britain, teenagers judge you by the shirt or trainers you are wearing. Forty per cent of British teenagers believe it’s important to wear designer labels. Teenage feet in Britain wear Nike or Adidas and the more expensive, the better. British teenagers love Nike 110s ( trainers that cost $ 250), but not for sport – for posing!

1.7 Body image

Teenagers in Britain worry about their looks and their weight, like in many other western countries. Two-thirds of girls in Britain are on a diet, although only one in eight of them is overweight.

1.8 Mobile phones

Like teenagers all over the world, British teenagers love to chat. The mobile phone is essential thing for most British teenagers. More than 90 per cent of 12 to 16-year-olds have one. Many experts believe that mobiles stop teenagers spending money on cigarettes and sweets.

1.9 Free time

Music is the number one interest for British teens. But they certainly don’t all like the same music! UK garage, hip-hop and new metal are all popular. Teenagers love going out too. However, finding somewhere to go isn’t always easy. Pubs and clubs have strict rules for under 18-year-olds in Britain. It’s no surprise that british teenagers spend more time online than European or American teens and use chatrooms to make a new friend.

Section 2 Features of the school life in Russia

Many teenagers in Russia don’t think seriously about their education at school.

Motivation for learning is lost to 15 years. A lot of my classmates come to school to chat with their friends, to communicate, to make new friends. But still there are a lot prodigy children, who make our future. They become famous scientist, engineers, doctors, professors. We are proud of such Russian students.

1.1 Educational system

Almost all Russian schools even in the rural areas are computerized nowadays. Nowadays Russian educational system is undergoing extensive modernization to have the students develop up-to-date skills by means of computer literacy, internet connectivity and use of modern digital technologies in pedagogical process. Education in Russia is compulsory up to the 9th form inclusive. The stages of compulsory schooling in Russia are: primary education for ages 6-7 to 9-10 inclusive; secondary education including intermediate school for ages 10-11 to 12-13 inclusive, and senior school for ages 13-14 to 14-15 inclusive. If a pupil of secondary school wishes to go on in a higher education, he (or she) must stay at school for 2 more years. Primary and secondary school together comprise 11 years of study. Each school has academic subjects, which are required for studying, for example: Russian, Literature, Maths, History, a foreign language and others. Lyceums and gymnasiums offer programs, giving a profound knowledge in some field of study.

1.2 Appearance of the school

The appearance of the schools in Russia wish to be better. There is a strict standard about the colours in Russian classrooms, canteens and halls. The interior is mostly in green, yellow or white colours. But the computers, projectors are in every classroom. (Additional 1)

1.3 School

Russian teenagers spend most of their time at school too. Russian teenagers can leave school at 15-16 (year 9) this is also the age when all the students have to pass

their first government exams, OGE. They take exams in four subjects Russian and Math are compulsory and two subjects which they can choose by themselves. They have a lot of studying too.

1.4 School uniform

In Russia school uniform is not compulsory. Students have only dress-code. They are not allowed to wear everything they want. They have to dress in business style of wearing. But some schools have it’s own uniform. Students are proud to wear it.

1.5 Bullies

In Russia students are all equal. Friendship plays an important role in their lives. But sometimes students can make fun on you just for fun. To my mind we don’t have such a problem as bullycide.

1.6 Clothes and looks

As in Britain, teenagers judge you by the shirt or trainers you are wearing. Thirty per cent of British teenagers believe it’s important to wear designer labels. Teenage feet in Russia wear Nike or Adidas and the more expensive, the better.

1.7 Body image

Teenagers in Russia worry about their looks and their weight, too. Many young girls in Russia think that 40 kg is an ideal weight for the girl. It is widely spread in social nets, internet. Many of them are on a diet, so they have a health problem, so called anorexia.

1.8 Mobile phones

In Russia no one can’t imagine himself without a mobile phone or I- phone. Even in the lesson teens are in their phones, in the internet. It helps to study different disciplines. They can even listen to music, while the teacher gives interesting material on the topic.

1.9 Free time

In Russia many youngsters like sport activities. Out-door games are very popular.

Playing computer games has become a very popular hobby today. Many teens are fond of games and sit days and nights in front of the comp or they can just chat in the internet. Most teenagers can have a work in their free time. Usually it is a part-time job.

Section 3 Investigation into the problem

Education in England and education in Russia are different systems, but I would not say that the differences are very big.
To my mind, 
In both countries citizens have the right for free education in schools. The public educational system in our country incorporates pre-school, general school, specialized secondary and higher education. In England we can also divide Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School and after that specialized and higher education.
School education in Russia is compulsory. Pupils start school at the age of 6-7. And in England children go to school from 5 years old. They spend 6 years in Primary School and then go on to Secondary School. British pupils finish their school education at the age of 16. Of course, our pupils also spend their time in secondary and primary school, and they finish it at 16, and when all teenagers complete high grades they can either continue to study at school for 2years or go to a professional school, where they study not only main subjects, but are able to learn some professions. Moreover, it is absolutely free.
Before school parents in England can send their children to a nursery school or a pre-school playgroup to prepare them for the start of compulsory education. In Russia children also can attend kindergartens and crèches. Children learn reading, writing and arithmetic there. But in both countries pre-school education isn't compulsory - children can get it at home.

We asked teenagers from our school (50 persons among them were boys and girls from 14-15 year-olds ) questions, analyze their answers and made that comparison table.

Our research work is named ‘ School life of teenagers in Great Britain VS School life of teenagers in Russia’, so we have made a kind of battle to find out the best country for teenager.

The results of our research you can find in our presentation. (Additional 3). The total score is 5:5. So in two countries there are some advantages and disadvantages of teenagers school life. The appearance of the school, equipment, design of interior is better in the UK and America (another English-speaking country) than in Russia, but we can’t find such a problem as byllyside in Russia. Russian teenagers do not cruelly bully their classmates. They are mostly have friendly relationships.

For finding more facts about British school life we decided to get acquainted with a British girl or a boy. We made friend with Emile Black from Edinburg and Erik from Brighton. Erik have written a letter in which he described one day from his school life. (Additional 2) To compare two countries we wrote a letter about Russian day at school.

In conclusion I can say that there are not so many differences between Russia and Great Britain.

However, it is comfortable not to bring cash at school just to have cards. It is a big advantage in British schools about lockers. The students don’t have to carry heavy bag round the school.

But I think that it is a disadvantage to have periods instead of lessons. To my mind it is hard to study for an hour and a half in one subject.

So, to conclude we asked two questions about the quality of studying in Russia and where to study in Russia or abroad. (Additional 4) 75 % of Russian teenagers are eager to study abroad, because of the best equipment. But teens think that the quality of studying is better in Russia than in Great Britain. To my mind we can be proud of our teachers and their relation to their work, that’s why we have high results of given knowledge.

Conclusion

Education in England and education in Russia are different systems, but I would not say that the differences are very big.

In both countries citizens have the right for free education in schools. The public educational system in our country incorporates pre-school, general school, specialized secondary and higher education. In England we can also divide Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School and after that specialized and higher education.
School education in Russia is compulsory. Pupils start school at the age of 6-7. And in England children go to school from 5 years old. They spend 6 years in Primary School and then go on to Secondary School. British pupils finish their school education at the age of 16. Of course, our pupils also spend their time in secondary and primary school, and they finish it at 16, and when all teenagers complete high grades they can either continue to study at school for 2years or go to a professional school, where they study not only main subjects, but are able to learn some professions. Moreover, it is absolutely free.
Before school parents in England can send their children to a nursery school or a pre-school playgroup to prepare them for the start of compulsory education. In Russia children also can attend kindergartens and crèches. Children learn reading, writing and arithmetic there. But in both countries pre-school education isn't compulsory - children can get it at home.

Each English family is committed to give children a good education. The English education system is famous throughout the world. 
The British system of education puts in the forefront the character of a child, not intelligence. Moreover, it is believed that the nature of human society is judged by his actions, not his views. In English schools the education standards of conduct assign a major role. In training the emphasis is on the ability to acquire knowledge independently and apply them in practice. The children have been very interested in libraries and laboratories, should remember their homework. The knowledge test usually takes place in written form – in the form of essays and projects.

There are some advantages and disadvantages of the teen’s school life in these two countries. But I am not a patriot of my country I prefer to study at British school if a have a chance, because I like they democratic, free way of living.
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