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1 Discuss the following questions.

  1. Is it easy to get a job after graduation in your country?

  2. Should university education be free?

  3. How can educators and parents promote creativity in children?

  4. How would you compare the quality of education in your country to other countries?

  5. Do you prefer public or private schools?

  6. Is a university degree enough in your country to get a good job?

  7. Is ‘the student life’ the best time in people’s lives?

  8. Should researchers at universities also be required to teach classes?

  9. What is the most important subject(s) in school?

  10. How does your country’s education system rate globally?

2 Read the following excerpt and comment on it.

The QS World University Rankings®, an annual league table of the top 700 universities in the world, is arguably the best-known and respected ranking of its kind. Compiled by the QS Intelligence Unit in close consultation with an international advisory board of leading academics, t he QS World University Rankings ® is widely referenced by prospective and current students, university professionals and governments worldwide. The purpose of the rankings has been to recognize universities as the multi-faceted organizations they are and to provide a global comparison of their success against the notional mission of remaining or becoming world-class [18].

3 Express your opinion.

  1. Do you know what criteria are used to rank universities?

  2. What aspects are important in ranking the educational institutions? Make up a list of the criteria.

TOP UNIVERSITIES LIST

Create the same list of top universities in the Republic of Kazakhstan. Explain your choice.

PRAGMATICS ACTIVISATION: WRITING

1 Choose one of the topics and write an argument or a discussion essay, stating your point of view (in 300-350 words).

  1. What do you think of home schooling?

  2. How can educators and parents promote creativity in children?

  3. How would you compare the quality of education in your country to other countries?

2 Consult the ‘Worksheets and Instructions’ section.

PROJECT

1 Choose one of the three fields of specialization in vocational education at schools (10-11 grades):

  1. Natural Science and Mathematics,

  2. Social Studies and the Humanities,

  3. Technology.

2 Create a project about one of the fields of study (e.g. description of the field of study, examples of discoveries and achievements, its presentation in the school programme, prospects for the future, etc.).

1.3 Modern Trends in the Development of the Educational System in the Target-Language Countries and the Republic of Kazakhstan

LEAD-IN

1 Generate ideas on the following issue.

Some people say that innovations in education are necessary, while other people think that school is not the place for experimenting. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the opinions presented? Give evidence to support your stance.

INFORMATION-ACCUMULATION: READING

1 Answer the following question.

What do you know about modern trends in the development of the Education system in the target language countries and the Republic of Kazakhstan?

2 Read the text and say which part of the text (A-D) the following refers to.

  1. STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)

  2. Enhanced learning spaces

  3. A new professionalism

  4. Definition of the word ‘trend’

  5. Inclusion in practice

  6. Beyond delivery

  7. Formative assessment has come of age

  8. Informal learning

  9. User generated content will lead the way

  10. Multi-touch input is here to stay

  11. Learning goes outside, does the teacher follow?

  12. Too much information

  13. Promising innovations are emerging

  14. 21st century skills

  15. Examples and trend