Spanish educational system by Elena

Spanish educational system CEIP Virgen del Remedio – L’Alguenya

INDEX -Educational Stages -Primary Education - Objectives - Blocks of contents - Methodology - Workload

Educational stages The educational system is organized in stages: -Nursery school (0 - 6 years) -Primary Education (6 – 12 years) -Secondary Education (12 – 16 years) -Bachelor (16 – 18 years) -University Education -Job training -Language teaching -Artistic studies -Sports teaching -Adult Education

Primary Education It is a stage that includes six academic courses, which will normally be between 6 and 12 years of age. The purpose of PRIMARY EDUCATION is to facilitate students' learning of expression and oral comprehension, reading, writing, calculating, acquiring basic notions of culture, and the habit of coexistence as well as study and work, artistic sense, creativity and affectivity, in order to guarantee an integral formation that contributes to the full development of the personality of the students and to prepare them to take advantage of Secondary Education.

OBJECTIVES OF PRIMARY EDUCATION 1.Know, appreciate and act in accordance with values, rules of coexistence and human rights. 2.Develop work habits, effort, responsibility, critical thinking, personal initiative, curiosity, interest and creativity. 3.Acquire skills for the prevention of conflicts and for the peaceful resolution of conflicts. 4. Know and use the Castilian language and the co-official language of the Autonomous Community and acquiring basic communicative competence in a foreign language. 5.Develop basic mathematical skills and begin solving problems that require basic calculation operations, geometric knowledge and estimates. 6.Know the fundamental aspects of Nature Sciences, Social Sciences, Geography, History and Culture. 7.Start in the use of Information and Communication Technologies. 8.Use different representations and artistic expressions. 9.Value hygiene and health, and use physical education to promote personal and social development. 10.Develop their affective capacities.

Primary Education Students must complete the following AREAS: -TRONCALES - Natural Sciences - Social Sciences - Spanish language and literature - Mathematic - First foreign language (English) -

FREE AUTONOMIC AND SPECIFIC CONFIGURATION Valencian: language and literature Physical education Religion or Social and civic values Arts education: musical education and plastic education

Natural Sciences - Contents blocks -

Initiation to scientific activity The human being and health Living beings Matter and energy Technology, objects and machines

- Workload 1rst

2nd

3rd

4th

5th

6th

1,30h

Natural Sciences - Methodology ➢ The real meaning to the area of Nature Sciences is to learn, solve problems, planning experiences, developing small projects and carrying them out, extracting and communicating conclusions and understanding that teamwork to achieve common objectives and collaboration with others, is essential for the scientific advancement of society. ➢ It is necessary to include didactic methodologies focused on the resolution of problems, and experimental situations. ➢ Students should perceive the scientific content as relevant to their life. ➢ In this area learning by discovery is especially relevant, based on the idea that in order to learn science, science must be done. ➢ This approach assumes that students construct knowledge by their interactions with the material world or with living beings.

Natural Sciences 1ST AND 2ND GRADE – LEARNING STANDARDS ➢Initiates the scientific method with the help of the teacher. ➢Identifies and describes the main parts of human beings’ body ( bones,organs and some muscles). ➢Identifies food for a healthy eating and the origin of food. ➢Observes, classifies and names animals according to their habitat, vertebrates/ invertebrates,mammals, fish, reptiles, amphibians. ➢ Identifies and names main groups of plants in the environment. ➢ Identifies and knows the main characteristics of some materials and their use in our environment. ➢ Recycles, reduces and reuses materials at school.

Natural Sciences 3rd AND 4th GRADE – LEARNING STANDARDS ➢Finds and organizes information through observation and experience in facts and phenomena in the environment. ➢ Formulates hypotheses about changes or processes related to the human beings,health, living beings, objects, energy and technology. ➢ Uses graphs and mind maps to represent relevant information about facts. ➢ Expresses oral and written conclusions about the experiences carried out. ➢ Participates in teamwork carrying out the task that has been assigned to achieve common goals. ➢ Observes and identifies internal and external structure of vertebrates and invertebrates through audiovisual materials. ➢ Observes and identifies some elements related to agriculture,cultivation of species, photosynthesis, etc.

Spanish and Valencian language and literature - Methodology âž˘ For the acquisition of basic communicative skills in the use of language: listening, speaking, dialogue, reading and writing, it is essential to facilitate comprehensive learning by favouring practices that incorporate the different blocks of content and the relationship with other areas of the curriculum . Acquiring the necessary competence in language skills is an interdisciplinary task and responsibility. Language is an instrument of communication that favours and enables learning in all areas. âž˘ Teachers should offer models of expression to help discover the expressive, playful, creative and communicative nature of the language, as well as to promote the recognition of the plurality of languages and cultures, learning from respect and developing positive attitudes towards languages and speakers. âž˘ It is essential to encourage motivation and interest in reading in any context and for different purposes. To facilitate this, reading tasks should seek to bring students to read from enjoyment and pleasure, incorporating the hobbies and interests of the latter and it will be done both individually and in groups.

Spanish and Valencian language and literature 1ST AND 2ND GRADES- LEARNING STANDARDS ➢ Understands the general meaning of a written or oral text and identifies relevant information. ➢ Participates in oral interaction respecting others turns to talk and cooperates with them respecting their opinions. ➢Talks about his/her personal experiences and participates in short dialogues or stories. ➢ Makes simple oral or written descriptions about places, animals, people, etc. ➢ Acquires the habit of reading for pleasure. ➢ Uses different strategies to understand the meaning of a written text (title, pictures. ➢Values the language as a means of communication and social interaction.

Spanish and Valencian language and literature 3rd AND 4th GRADES- LEARNING STANDARDS ➢Participates in conversations and dialogues to solve conflicts, expressing his/her own ideas and respecting others. ➢Recognises main and secondary ideas of oral or written texts. ➢Produces oral and written texts using the adequate vocabulary and structures. ➢Reads for pleasure stories or books adequate to their age. ➢Interprets ,with the help of an adult or his/her mates, the meaning of texts adequate to his/her age. ➢Writes individually or in a collaborative way stories, poems, short plays, etc. using models. ➢ Values the language as a means of communication and social interaction.

Social Sciences - Content blocks - The world in which we live - We live in society - The changes of time - Workload 1rst

2nd

3rd

4th

5th

6th

1,30h

Social Sciences - Methodology âž˘ Active, participative and research, favouring the individual and cooperative work of the students in the classroom. âž˘ It will be of special interest for students to learn to use maps and some appropriate graphic representation for the identification and analysis of historical processes. âž˘ It is important that students develop curiosity to know the forms of human life in the past and value the importance of the remains for the knowledge and study of history as a cultural heritage to be cared for and bequeathed.

Social Sciences 1ST AND 2ND GRADES - LEARNING STANDARDS ➢ Cooperates with others to achieve common objectives. ➢Develops creativity and the entrepreneurial sense, increasing his/her capabilities to get new innovative ideas and conclusions. ➢Develops strategies to solve conflicts in an efficient and constructive way in our society. ➢Knows and differentiates different types of towns and how they are organized. ➢Knows and respects different types of jobs. ➢Knows the weather and different tools to measure it. ➢Knows and shows interest in traditions and folklore in our region.

Social Sciences 3rd AND 4th GRADES - LEARNING STANDARDS ➢ Identifies his/her personal identity, shows a positive image of himself/herself. ➢ Identifies his/her emotions so as to prevent the consequences of his/her acts or words in different situations. ➢ Expresses his or her emotions and feelings in a proper way when he/she talks about his/her experiences. ➢ Listens to others and respects their opinions. ➢ Participates in teamwork and carries out the task that has been assigned to him or her. ➢ Understands the differences between climate and weather and the different factors that affect it. ➢ Recognizes the main geographical features in the Valencian community and in Spain. ➢ Identifies the use of public services in our environment and how they affect our daily life. ➢ Orders and describes important historical facts. ➢ Plans and organizes information to present it to his/her partners and show the conclusions of a topic. ➢Learns how to use in a responsible way water, energy and electricity to protect our environment.

Mathematic - Content blocks -

Processes, methods and attitudes in mathematics Numbers Measurements Geometry Statistics and probability

- Workload 1rst

2nd

3rd

4th

5th

6th

4,30h

3,45h

Mathematic -

Methodology

➢ The students of this educational stage must pass from concrete and simple problematic situations, at the beginning,related to the immediate environment, to a bit more complex situations, in the second cycle. ➢ Throughout the stage it is intended that students calculate fluently and make reasonable estimates, mainly when quantifying magnitudes and informing about real situations that children should get to interpret correctly. ➢ It is convenient that the students handle with ease the basic operations with the different types of numbers, both through pencil and paper algorithms and with the calculator. ➢ The numbers have to be used in different contexts: games, family and personal situations, public situations, operating with them repeatedly, knowing that the understanding of the processes developed and the meaning of the results is a prior and priority content regarding one's skill in the calculation and the operative automation.

Mathematic 1ST AND 2ND GRADES - LEARNING STANDARDS ➢Understands the meaning of ordinary problems in our daily life and its graphic and numerical representation. ➢Uses different strategies to manipulate and experiment with different materials related to the problem and represents it through pictures. ➢Follows the instructions in tasks and pays attention in the solution of problems. ➢ Reads and writes the value of natural numbers till three digits in classroom and personal situations such as heights, sizes, etc. ➢ Adds and subtracts numbers till three digits and multiplies by 1,2,3,4 and 5. ➢ Identifies situations in which he/she has to use addition, subtraction or multiplication. ➢ Interprets numerical texts to solve problems related to weight, capacity, time, etc. ➢ Identifies and differentiates plain figures; square, rectangle,triangle. ➢Identifies different kind of coins. ➢Knows some kind of graphs (such as bar graphs)to represent results.

Mathematic 3rd AND 4th GRADES - LEARNING STANDARDS ➢Interprets and represent the value of the natural numbers and fractions in diagrams or graphs. ➢Operates with the natural numbers using mental strategies or estimations and some procedures such as algorithms to evaluate the results and get some conclusions in shopping situations. ➢ Identifies and select measuring instruments ( ruler, metre, clock,etc.) to measure different objects, time, spaces, etc. ➢ Solves ordinary problems using different strategies to represent their meaning through pictures or graphs and using the corresponding algorithm. ➢ Follows the instructions in tasks and pays attention in its fulfillment. ➢ Reproduces and classifies plain figures ( square, rectangle, circle, etc.) using their properties and the right resources ( ruler, compass, etc)

English - Content blocks -

Understanding oral texts Production of oral texts: expression and interaction Understanding written texts Production of written texts and interaction

- Workload 1rst

2nd

3rd

4th

5th

6th

2,15h

English -

Methodology

➢ The methodology of this area should focus on the student, on their learning needs, prioritizing a communicative approach through the game, especially in the first years, and the performance of joint tasks such as project work, research , etc… ➢ A direct exposure to the authentic use of the language, opportunities to interact with native speakers, whenever possible, conversations in the target language, radio and television recordings, videos, internet, authentic written texts (newspapers, magazines, advertising signs) ...), computer programs and applications, participation in video conferences,etc. ➢ It is fundamental for the acquisition of the linguistic competence, both in a foreign language and in the mother tongue, the development of the reading ability and the mastery of the writing, which, preferably, will be worked simultaneously and coordinated in the two areas, setting 'the basis for all students to master the oral and written skills at the same time in all the languages under study.

English 1ST AND 2ND GRADES - LEARNING STANDARDS ➢Greets and introduces him/herself. ➢ Asks for permission or help to others or the teacher. ➢ Identifies and says the colours and cardinal numbers till two digits. ➢ Asks and answers about the weather and the clothes they are wearing. ➢ Identifies and names pets, family, school objects, food, etc. ➢ Sings songs and reproduces short sentences. ➢ Participates in games and cooperates with others. ➢ Enjoys learning a foreign language.

English 3rd AND 4th GRADES - LEARNING STANDARDS ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢

Greets and introduces him/herself. Asks for permission or help to others or the teacher. Identifies and says the colours and cardinal numbers till two digits. Asks and answers about the activities he/she likes doing, what he/she can or can’t do. Names the buildings in a town and describes what there is or there isn’t there. Says what a person looks like. Identifies and names of jobs; where people work,what they do, etc. Writes short texts about him/herself. Sings songs and reproduces short sentences. Participates in games and cooperates with others. Enjoys learning a foreign language.

Physical Education Content blocks

-Body knowledge and autonomy -Motor skills, coordination and balance -Motor expression and communication -Physical activity and health -Games and sports activities -Workload 1rst

2nd

3rd

4th

5th

6th

1,30h

2,15h

Physical Education -

Methodology

âž˘ The playful and sporting aspect favours teamwork, fostering camaraderie and cooperation. The knowledge and practice of popular, traditional and alternative games will contribute to enrich your cultural identity. âž˘ As a line of action, aspects such as collaboration, fair play, personal autonomy, selfknowledge, overcoming difficulties, healthy living habits and problem-conflict resolution will be integrated into the proposals. âž˘ The development of the area will try to manage logical progressions in the different tasks, activities and exercises that configure it. The student's previous learning will be established as a starting point to progress in virtue of each of them and their abilities.

1ST AND 2ND GRADES - LEARNING STANDARDS

➢Body

knowledge. ➢Laterality and orientation of the body outline. ➢Sensory development, postural hygiene, breathing and relaxation. ➢Static and dynamic balance. ➢Spatial-temporal perception and orientation. ➢Segmental coordination. ➢General dynamic coordination. ➢Body expression. ➢Traditional and popular games.

3rd AND 4th GRADES - LEARNING STANDARDS

➢Development of body schema. ➢Spatial perception and orientation. ➢Rhythm. ➢Static and dynamic balance and rebalancing. ➢Displacements. ➢Jumps and turns. ➢Launches, receptions and beating. ➢Body expression. ➢Popular and traditional games and sports.

Social and civic values - Content blocks -

The identity and dignity of the person The understanding and respect in interpersonal relationships Coexistence and social values

- Workload

1rst

2nd

3rd

4th

5th

6th

1,30h

Social and civic values - Methodology âž˘ The didactic units, tasks or projects should start from the recognition of one's own and others' feelings, the dialogue and negotiated resolution of conflicts, the recognition of injustices and inequalities, the interest in the search and the practice of fairer ways of life . âž˘ To educate in the exercise of freedom and responsibility, we must start from the appreciation and recognition of personal identity, the emotions and feelings of others, the rejection of any type of violence, discrimination against different groups or globalization, equality between men and women, different cultures, care for and respect for the environment,etc. âž˘ Conduct activities of coexistence, school newspapers, campaigns (non-sexist, against violence, human rights ...), celebrate commemorative days of peace, the environment, etc. Make exhibitions of work done: murals, posters, etc., that serve to promote the same values in all colleagues and make known to the educational community the importance of these aspects for life in society.

Religion - Contents. First and second grade. The creation and importance of caring for nature. Emotions. The celebrations and celebrations of the liturgical year. Christmas and the meaning of holidays. The Holy Week. Holidays and celebrations. The Bible. Baptism and its meaning. The types of family. The companionship, the help to others and the fight against bullying. The church as an institution and the Church as the great family of Christians. The church of our town. The parts of the temple. DENIP (School Day of Nonviolence and Peace).

- Workload 1rst

2nd

3rd

4th

5th

6th

1,30h

Religion - Contents. Third and fourth grade. The parables and their teaching in values. The companionship, the help to others and the fight against bullying. Christmas. History and meaning Lent and Holy Week. History and meaning The main monotheistic religions: Christianity, Islam and Judaism. Coeducation (content shared with Education in Values). Gender violence (content shared with Education in Values). Day of Peace characters: Gandhi, Teresa de Calcuta and Martin Luther King.

- Workload 1rst

2nd

3rd

4th

5th

6th

1,30h

Arts education - MUSIC contents blocks -Hear -The musical interpretation -Music, movement and dance - ARTS AND CRAFTS contents blocks -Audio-visual education -Plastic expression -Geometric drawing - Workload 1rst

2nd

3rd

4th

5th

6th

2,15h

Arts education - Methodology. ➢

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The development of this area should allow knowing and appreciating the artistic manifestations to favour the development of their perception, sensitivity, curiosity and creativity. The methodology used in artistic education, must be assumed from the perspective of "know-how", that is, the learning processes must be carried out from own experience, act autonomously, launch initiatives, consider different possibilities and solutions; being the interpreter in the process of awareness, appreciation and artistic creation. Art education will work from a creative perspective, designing a plan. It is fundamental for the acquisition of artistic competence to promote diverse experiences and take into account the active participation and motivation of the students from their own experience.

ARTS AND CRAFTS 1ST AND 2ND GRADES - LEARNING STANDARDS - Recognizes the different pictures of their social environment. - Analyses and describes the pictures. - Uses ICT. - Uses different techniques, materials and resources. 3rd AND 4th GRADES - LEARNING STANDARDS - Creates elaborations integrating emotions. - Uses mixed techniques. - Uses an educational language, typical of the area. - Respects the different artistic manifestations. - Uses technical drawing instruments.