Chiles educational system has changed drastically over time. In the late 15 hundreds to the 18 hundreds the educational system was completely dependent on the Catholic church. Lessons involved religion and students reading and writing skills revolved around gaining new followers of the religion. Education was viewed as a privilege and was usually only for traditional Spanish families, and later privileged aristocrats that formed the natural elite. It was also traditional for men to be educated and expected to hold political positions with their education.
As time progressed, Chile had other influences that impacted the educational system. For example, the Swiss educational reformer Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi influenced the elementary educational system and encouraged teaching training in order for teachers to teach more effectively. He also was dedicated in making schools for the poor and changing the way education was looked at as a right rather than a privilege. This approach was honest and admirable, but unfortunately the tradition prevailed over law. Institutes were mainly for men and women’s education was limited. The educational system continued this until the twentieth century.
In 1965 the primary grades were 1 though 6 and were free to public, after that schooling was optional and had tuition cost for the additional 6 years. One year later free education was extended to the eight-year mark. After this event the government started allowing private schools to be created. These schools could have their own curriculum for elementary and secondary education and set their own requirements for admission.
Since then the educational system has improved immensely. The literacy rate of teens in Chile improved 30% in 32 years. Today the literacy rate is 96%, which is the highest in Latin America or Brazil. Chiles educational system is currently 44th out of 65 countries, according to the PISA. The educational laws have become more fair and strict resulting in bigger graduation rates and enrollment rates. Today it is mandatory for any child 18 and under to attend school, completing all 12 grades. Around 93% of Chilean children attend public schools funded by the government, the other 7% attending private schools.
Once students reach middle school they are allowed to choose the subjects that interest them and study in that direction. Their choices are scientific-humanist, technical-professional, or artistic.
An overview. (n.d.). Retrieved March 25, 2015, from https://www.justlanded.com/english/Chile/Chile-Guide/Education/An-overview
Education Encyclopedia - StateUniversity.com. (n.d.). Retrieved March 25, 2015, from http://education.stateuniversity.com/
World Map. (n.d.). Retrieved March 25, 2015, from http://www.mapsofworld.com/
Education Next - Education Next is a journal of opinion and research about education policy. (n.d.). Retrieved March 25, 2015, from http://educationnext.org/
As time progressed, Chile had other influences that impacted the educational system. For example, the Swiss educational reformer Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi influenced the elementary educational system and encouraged teaching training in order for teachers to teach more effectively. He also was dedicated in making schools for the poor and changing the way education was looked at as a right rather than a privilege. This approach was honest and admirable, but unfortunately the tradition prevailed over law. Institutes were mainly for men and women’s education was limited. The educational system continued this until the twentieth century.
In 1965 the primary grades were 1 though 6 and were free to public, after that schooling was optional and had tuition cost for the additional 6 years. One year later free education was extended to the eight-year mark. After this event the government started allowing private schools to be created. These schools could have their own curriculum for elementary and secondary education and set their own requirements for admission.
Since then the educational system has improved immensely. The literacy rate of teens in Chile improved 30% in 32 years. Today the literacy rate is 96%, which is the highest in Latin America or Brazil. Chiles educational system is currently 44th out of 65 countries, according to the PISA. The educational laws have become more fair and strict resulting in bigger graduation rates and enrollment rates. Today it is mandatory for any child 18 and under to attend school, completing all 12 grades. Around 93% of Chilean children attend public schools funded by the government, the other 7% attending private schools.
Once students reach middle school they are allowed to choose the subjects that interest them and study in that direction. Their choices are scientific-humanist, technical-professional, or artistic.
An overview. (n.d.). Retrieved March 25, 2015, from https://www.justlanded.com/english/Chile/Chile-Guide/Education/An-overview
Education Encyclopedia - StateUniversity.com. (n.d.). Retrieved March 25, 2015, from http://education.stateuniversity.com/
World Map. (n.d.). Retrieved March 25, 2015, from http://www.mapsofworld.com/
Education Next - Education Next is a journal of opinion and research about education policy. (n.d.). Retrieved March 25, 2015, from http://educationnext.org/
Chile's oil production : 6.67
Chile's oil consumption : 340.45
I thought the most interesting part of this research was seeing how the production of oil in Chile slowly decreased. I was able to notice these changes on www.indexmundi.com. What I saw was in 1982, production was at its highest! The production level was at 43.00, but as time continued this number slowly fell. Today it sits extremely low compared to where it was twenty years ago at 6.67. The consumption level of oil was astonishing. I was amazed to learn that Chile is the fifth largest consumer of energy in South America. This is unique because usually counties who consume a fair amount of oil also produce oil in bigger quantities. This shows that Chile currently imports most of their oil, and also gives insight to the coal dependency Chile has developed. Although I could not find much about the reasons for this, I believe it is because of the lack of equipment and land.
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www.cia.gov
Chile's oil consumption : 340.45
I thought the most interesting part of this research was seeing how the production of oil in Chile slowly decreased. I was able to notice these changes on www.indexmundi.com. What I saw was in 1982, production was at its highest! The production level was at 43.00, but as time continued this number slowly fell. Today it sits extremely low compared to where it was twenty years ago at 6.67. The consumption level of oil was astonishing. I was amazed to learn that Chile is the fifth largest consumer of energy in South America. This is unique because usually counties who consume a fair amount of oil also produce oil in bigger quantities. This shows that Chile currently imports most of their oil, and also gives insight to the coal dependency Chile has developed. Although I could not find much about the reasons for this, I believe it is because of the lack of equipment and land.
http://www.indexmundi.com/
www.cia.gov
Chile's economic system
Chile's economy is leaning more toward the market oriented side. This is because of the trade factor that plays a huge role in the economy. Foreign trade is crucial for Chiles economy, and is credited for their strong financial standing.
Chile's economy is reliant on the exportation of minerals. The main goods that are produced with my countries resources are mainly minerals, which actually accounts for about half of Chile's total exports. Copper, being Chile's most valuable resource, is Chile's top production. Another good produced by Chile is agriculture, which employs the highest amount of people, but does not produce even half the domestic needs. The copper is produced by mining and is exported around the world. Farming is how the agriculture is produced, and it employs about 15% of all Chilean people. Copper is exported around the globe but the top importers from Chile are China, United States and Japan. The food Chile grows is mainly used to feed the residence, but wine is a popular exportation item. People from around the world use Chile's copper. But mostly people who live in Chile are consuming the crops.
Chile's economy is leaning more toward the market oriented side. This is because of the trade factor that plays a huge role in the economy. Foreign trade is crucial for Chiles economy, and is credited for their strong financial standing.
Chile's economy is reliant on the exportation of minerals. The main goods that are produced with my countries resources are mainly minerals, which actually accounts for about half of Chile's total exports. Copper, being Chile's most valuable resource, is Chile's top production. Another good produced by Chile is agriculture, which employs the highest amount of people, but does not produce even half the domestic needs. The copper is produced by mining and is exported around the world. Farming is how the agriculture is produced, and it employs about 15% of all Chilean people. Copper is exported around the globe but the top importers from Chile are China, United States and Japan. The food Chile grows is mainly used to feed the residence, but wine is a popular exportation item. People from around the world use Chile's copper. But mostly people who live in Chile are consuming the crops.