Today we had a talk with Professora Leticia. She is a professor at UNAM (Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Mexico) and also
works at the UPN. In order to give us a strong foundation in the Mexican
education system, she began by speaking on how schooling is broken down here.
1.
Básica-
These years in school are mandatory.
a.
Prescolar
for 2 years
b.
Primaria
for 6 years
c.
Secundaria
for 3 years
2.
Educación Medio
Superior- There are options for how you choose to spend these years…
a.
Prepatoria
b.
Bachilleres
c.
Colegio de Ciencias Humanos
d.
CONALED
e.
CECYT-Vocational
3.
Educación
Superior
a.
Licenciatura
for 4 years
b.
Maestría
for 2 years
c.
Doctorado
for 4 years
As core component of each of these branches of education,
there is also the “Four Pillars of Education” as a result of the education
reform in Mexico. They are knowing, procedures, being and sharing. Leticia also
spoke on how teachers stay connected through their once a month, “consejor técnico escolar” meetings. It
is at this time where teachers can collaborate, plan and reflect on articles.
She also mentioned “rincones de lectura” or reading corners
that all public schools should have. The SEP (Secretary of Education) has
submitted books to every classroom for students to read. Although, we have
visited many schools and have never seen a “Rincon de lectura” in a classroom.
This program is called the “Programa Nacional
de Lectura”.
A difference between the public schools in the US and the
schools in Mexico is that schools can choose whether or not they want to take
standardized tests. If public schools agree, in exchange for testing their
students they receive compensation. We also learned that there are a few
scholarships for students who want to further there education, where students
can receive up to 1,500 dollars in pesos.
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