The U.S. academic system

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iMOOC102：如何学习美国大学的在线课程

10 個評分

The State University of New York

iMOOC102：如何学习美国大学的在线课程

10 個評分

This competency-based, skill-building course will help non-U.S. students, first generation immigrants and foreign-born professionals better understand and master American e-Learning, as well as other U.S. virtual environments, for college and career success. To excel in American online learning and work environments, international students and foreign-born professionals need to know how American universities and companies use the Internet to organize study and work, develop and execute projects, communicate ideas, collaborate, and solve organizational and technical problems. By taking this course, you will learn how to enhance your cultural knowledge and assess potential skill gaps that may hinder your online experience or negatively impact your performance in U.S. virtual work environments. Throughout the course you will systematically review competencies required for online work, come to better understand common barriers for non-native students and professionals, learn how to detect and overcome competency gaps, and develop plans for self-improvement. We hope that you will enjoy the course and invite you to share your own experiences with other students.

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International learners in U.S. online education

In this introductory module, we explain why many international online learners and foreign-born professionals experience problems in American e-learning environments and how they can use a competency-based approach to overcome barriers and become fully proficient for college and career success. Your instructors for this week are Dr. Valeri Chukhlomin, Dr. Dana Gliserman-Kopans, Dr. Michele Forte, and Amy Giaculli. Guest lecturers are Prof. Xenia Coulter and Lorette Pellettiere Calix.

Alex: What do you want to know about the online classroom in the U.S.?3:43

Classroom navigation8:02

Getting help2:07

Student information center1:04

Student services4:06

Disability services1:57

The U.S. academic system5:19

Academic qualifications and degrees8:56

Bonus lecture: The philosophy of American education7:31

Bonus lecture: The methodology of American education8:43

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Dr. Valeri Chukhlomin
Professor
SUNY Empire State College
Dr. Anant Deshpande
Associate Professor
SUNY Empire State College
Dr. Tonka Jokelova
Coordinator of Curriculum and Instructional Design
SUNY Empire State College
Amy Giaculli
Assessment Specialist
SUNY Empire State College
Dr. Bidhan Chandra
Professor
Business, Management & Economics
Dr. Michele Forte
Assistant Professor, SUNY Empire State College
Community and Human Services
Dr. Dana Gliserman Kopans
Associate Professor
Literary and Cultural Studies

When you first encounter the American educational system,

you may find some things confusing.

For example, in the United States a college offers university level education.

While in many other countries, they may use a term similar to college for

what is referred to as high school in America.

Because of these differences, it is important to have an understanding

of the structure of the American educational system.

Let's walk through some of the basic structural elements.

First of all,

formal education in the United States begins when a child is five years old.

In the US we call this kindergarten.

American educational law requires that children attend school until

they are at least 16 years of age.

A child typically completes their primary and secondary schooling in 12 years.

Each year of schooling is divided into a grade level.

There are 12 grade levels in the US academic system.

The exact division may vary a little from place to place, but generally what

we refer to as primary school includes the first five or six grades.

Next, middle school, which is also referred to as,

junior high school, includes grades six or seven, and continues through

grades eight or nine.

Then there is secondary school, which we also refer to as high school.

High school includes all the remaining grades through grade 12.

There are some vocational, or specialized schools, at the high school level but

most students just graduate with a general high school degree.

When it comes time to make a decision about higher education, American

students can choose between a community college, a college, and a university.

Community colleges offer

the first two years of college study, culminating in an associate's degree.

Some students choose classes to prepare them with specific job skills

they can use when they graduate from a community college.

And other's take courses to prepare them for

further studies in a college or university.

Most community colleges, as expressed in their name,

are colleges supported by the taxes of a group of communities to provide

a higher education alternative that is geographically close to their homes.

Community colleges are usually less expensive because of community support,

and students usually live at home and commute to their classes.

It is not necessary to go to a community college, and many,

perhaps most students, choose to enroll directly in a college or university.

In the United States the terms college and

university are used almost interchangeably.

A student will say for example, I am going to college, whether or

not their institution is, has a college in their name.

His, historically,

colleges offer a collection of studies in the same academic area,

while a university refers to a group of colleges, but that's not always the case.

Universities have, have more of a research focus than colleges.

And most doctoral degrees are awarded by universities

because they have the resources to support doctoral research.

Universities tend to be larger and

are often composed of multiple colleges, sometimes referred to as schools.

For example, a university may have a college or school of business.

A college, or school of humanities.

A college, or school of engineering, et cetera.

But students from all of the colleges within the university

are awarded a degree from the university, not from their specific college or school.

Are you confused yet?

In addition, in the US, we also have public university systems.

A good example of this is the State University of New York system, or SUNY.

SUNY is composed of 64 colleges and

universities throughout the state of New York.

Upon graduation from a university system,

students receive a diploma that says State University of New York, in addition to

the name of the institution where they actually completed their studies.

It is important to note that there are higher education institutions

which are equivalent to colleges and

universities that have the title of institute.

For example, institutes of technology or polytechnic institutes.

These types of higher education institutions focus on a specific

professional field or a specialized area like technology,

engineering and or science.

The most well known American institute is probably the Massachusetts Institute of

Technology or MIT.

Within the SUNY system alone, there are two institutes,

the Fashion Institute of Technology and the SUNY Polytechnic Institute.

Keep in mind that some vocational schools at the secondary level, or

high school level, also use the name of institute, so

if you are interested in that particular type of education,

be sure you are choosing an institution at the appropriate level.

The American educational system may seem confusing.

But it is important to be aware of the structure as you choose your path for

higher education in America.

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