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Sweden
The Educational school system of
Facts• In Sweden, all children between the ages of 7-16
must attend school.
• Education is compulsory and free of charge.
• Almost all compulsory school students continue on directly to upper secondary school (gymnasium).
• A new curriculum structure is planned for the year of 2011.
• In the new curriculum system students and schools have to achieve the set goals.
Grundskola
1
2
3
4
5
6
• Compulsory
• Two semesters per year;
August - December and January - June
Elementary and secondary school
Högstadium
7
8
9
Elementary school = Grundskola
Secondary school = Högstadium
Gymnasium
1 (10)
2 (11)
3 (12)
• Optional
• 17 national programs
• Three years
• Contains compulsory- and optional classes
Upper secondary school
Upper secondary school = gymnasium
Upper secondary schoolESTETIC PROGRAM
Possibilities for future Music teaching students
• Pre-school – Secondary school with music profile
• Upper secondary school,
estetic program, specializing in music
• Folk High School / Music Academy
Grades
The current grade system:
IG - not approved
G - approved
VG - well approved
MVG - very well approved
New grade system for 2011:
A
B
C
D
E
F
-
For students starting in class 9 and up
The system
• The Swedish school system is goal-based with a high degree of local responsibility.
• Every municipality / region shall adopt a local school plan based on the curriculum and the set syllaby.
The curriculum
• The curriculum for the Swedish school system is issued by the government and parliament of Sweden.
• The missions, goals and values of what the swedish schools should aim for is described in the curriculum.
• In the curriculum there are also guidelines for how to perform and execute the set goals, values and missions.
• There are three linked curriculums in Sweden for the different types and grades of school.
Music in the compulsory school
• 230 teaching hours • Some schools have a music profile• Music teachers
Music goals for the compulsory school
• Develop a knowledge of instruments and vocals.
• Focus on ensemble playing.
• Develop confidence in their own ability to sing and become aware of the opportunities it provides for development and its social importance.
• Develop the ability to create their own music.
• Develop the ability of listening to music.
Frågor?
Frågor = Questions
