FRHD 2280 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Peer Mentoring, 6 Years

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Family Relations and Human Development
• Course: FRHD 2280
• Professor: Jenny Glozman

Document Summary

Compulsory education laws were passed in the early 1800s. Compulsory education laws in the states were passed 20 years later than. Tertiary education is lower in developing countries. In canada, usa, and japan"s primary system is comprehensive high school. All your classes and education take part in the same place. European countries and 3 different types of school: college preparatory (high school): no pe or musical courses, about of students attend this type, vocational school (trade schools): plumbing, etc. Attend this type: professional schools (teaching): attend this type. Some european countries like germany and switzerland have apprenticeship programs. European countries: college preparatory, vocational school, professional school. Drawbacks: difficulty finding suitable teaching level, students may have specific goals. Issues with overcrowding, underfunding, lack of cultural relevance. Large schools: diverse courses and extracurricular activities, can be alienating. Small schools: less diversity in extracurricular activities, more participation. Direct negative relation between class size and academic performance. Typical variation has little impact on achievement.