Essay Components

HISTORY & BACKGROUND

Historical Evolution

Political, Social, & Cultural Bases

CONSTITUTIONAL & LEGAL FOUNDATIONS

Constitutional Provisions

Laws Affecting Education

Educational Philosophies

EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM—OVERVIEW

Compulsory Education

Age Limits

Enrollment

Female, Minority Enrollment

Academic Year

Language of Instruction

Examination

Grading System

Private Schools

Religious Schools

Instructional Technology (Computers)

Textbooks—Publication, Adoption

Audiovisuals

Curriculum—Development

Foreign Influences on Educational System

Role of Education in Development

PREPRIMARY & PRIMARY EDUCATION

General Survey

Curriculum—Examinations

Urban & Rural Schools

Teachers

Repeaters & Dropouts

SECONDARY EDUCATION

General Survey

Curriculum—Examinations, Diplomas

Teachers

Repeaters & Dropouts

Vocational Education

Nonformal Education

HIGHER EDUCATION

Types of—Public & Private

Admission Procedures

Administration

Enrollment

Teaching Styles & Techniques

Finance (Tuition Costs)

Courses, Semesters, Diplomas

Professional Education

Postgraduate Training

Foreign Students

Students Abroad

Role of Libraries

FINANCE ADMINISTRATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH

Government Educational Agencies

Ministry/Department of Education

Educational Budgets

Types of Expenditures

National Education Organizations

Educational Research

NONFORMAL EDUCATION

Adult Education

Open Universities

Distance Education (TV, Radio, Internet)

Vocational Education

TEACHING PROFESSION

Training & Qualifications

Salaries

Unions & Associations

SUMMARY

General Assessment

International Programs

Needs for Changes—Future

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