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Education Systems and Policy

736 resources created by 661 users

This Education Systems and Policy page on GoConqr gathers community-made mind maps, quizzes, flashcards and notes on how countries organize schooling, from Sweden and Finland to Colombia, Japan and the United Kingdom. It's built for university students and professional candidates, school students, and teachers after ready-made material. There are over 600 resources here, including more than 600 mind maps and more than 15 quizzes, so you can compare systems and practice policy debates. Pick a country, try a quiz to find your gaps, then make your own notes.

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Mind maps

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Flashcards

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Topics in Education Systems and Policy

Levels and Structure of Education7Access, Equity and School Choice11Curriculum and Assessment Policy5Bilingual and Multilingual Education7Comparative Education24Education in Colombia49Bilingual Education Policy in Colombia77Education in Mexico22Education in Finland32Education in the United Kingdom15Education in the United States28Education Systems in the Americas23Education Systems in Europe17Education Systems in Asia and Oceania17Education in South Africa5

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About Education Systems and Policy

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What this page covers

This page is a collection of resources on education systems and the policies that shape them. Most are mind maps made by GoConqr users. Some look at one country, such as the map on Sweden, which sets out three stages of schooling for children aged 6 to 13. Others follow a law or plan, such as the mind map on Colombia's foreign language education policies or the one on the Ecuadorian educational legal framework.

Where to start

If you are new to the topic, begin with a broad map. THEME 65: THE EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM IN THE ENGLISH-SPEAKING WORLD compares education in the United Kingdom, the United States and the Republic of Ireland. Then move to a single country map, for example the one on advantages and disadvantages of education in Japan, which starts from a national curriculum.

For the United Kingdom, work through National Curriculum and Is the National Curriculum a good thing?. They follow the history of the curriculum through reports and Acts of Parliament. After that, try the maps on New Labour policies and the Education Reform Act.

Using quizzes and maps together

Read a map first. Then take a quiz on the same theme and note what you missed. Go back to the branch of the map that covers it.

  • LEGISLATION TEST checks your recall of Spanish education laws.
  • Themes in SA education - comparative education suits comparing systems.
  • Education System in uSa gives a quick check on one country.

Flashcard decks such as Education Policies 1997-2010 and Compensatory Education Policies are good for short bursts of recall. One deck is labeled for A-level Sociology, so students on that course may find policy and inequality maps useful, such as the one on educational policy and inequality.

Where it fits

This unit sits in the Foundations of Education strand of Education and pedagogy, alongside teaching methods, curriculum and educational psychology. Here the focus is on systems, laws and policy rather than classroom technique.

Open a map that matches your course, then try a quiz and see what you remember.

Frequently asked questions

Which resource should I open first?

Start with the mind map THEME 65: THE EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM IN THE ENGLISH-SPEAKING WORLD if you want a broad comparison of the United Kingdom, the United States and Ireland. If you prefer one country, the Sweden mind map is short and clear, with its three stages of schooling.

What do the mind maps cover?

The mind maps cover national systems, such as Finland, Japan, Sweden and Colombia, and policy topics like the National Curriculum, New Labour policies, bilingualism plans and educational inequality. There are over 600 of them, so you can compare how different countries and governments approach schooling.

Are the resources free to use?

Yes. Every resource listed here is free to open, study and take, with no account needed. They were made by GoConqr users, not by GoConqr itself. A free account also saves your quiz scores and lets you make your own quizzes, mind maps, flashcards and notes.

Which levels and exams do these suit?

Most resources suit university students and professional candidates, with a good share for school students. Teachers can use them as ready-made material. One flashcard deck is labeled for A-level Sociology, and its education policy topics may help with that course.

Are there quizzes on education law?

Yes. LEGISLATION TEST asks about education regulations, including a 2006 organic law, and there are other quizzes on competences and legislation. You will also find quizzes on comparative education and on the education system in the USA.

What if I can't find my country or topic?

Try a nearby topic first, such as a comparable country or a general policy map. You can also build your own mind map or flashcards on the missing topic and use the existing maps as a model for structure.

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