Exploring the British School System

Exploring the British School System

Learning Objective

At the end of this lesson, you will know more about the British school system, work together in groups, research a topic, and find useful information online.

Introduce the learning objective to the students and explain what they will be learning throughout the lesson.

What do you already know about the British School System?

Overview of the British School System

The British school system is divided into primary, secondary, and tertiary education levels. Each level has its own unique features and requirements.

Provide a brief overview of the British school system and explain the different education levels.

Primary Education

Primary education in the UK is compulsory for children aged 5-11. It focuses on developing basic literacy and numeracy skills, as well as social and emotional development.

Explain what primary education is, its focus, and the age range for compulsory education.

Secondary Education

Secondary education in the UK is for students aged 11-18. It includes both compulsory and optional subjects, and students take exams called GCSEs and A-levels.

Explain what secondary education is, the age range, the types of subjects taught, and the exams taken.

Tertiary Education

Tertiary education in the UK includes both vocational and academic courses. Students can attend universities, colleges, or vocational schools.

Explain what tertiary education is, the types of courses offered, and the different types of institutions students can attend.

Group Work

In groups of 3-4, research a specific topic related to the British school system and create a presentation to share with the class.

Divide the class into groups and assign each group a specific topic related to the British school system. Explain that they will be creating a presentation to share with the class.

Finding Useful Information Online

Use reliable sources such as government websites, academic journals, and educational organizations to find information for your presentation.

Provide tips on how to find useful information online and give examples of reliable sources.

Presentations

Each group will present their findings to the class. As a class, we will discuss what we have learned about the British school system.

Have each group present their findings and encourage class discussion on what was learned about the British school system.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.