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Эффективный инструмент создания новой школы
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The article is devoted to a new type of educational programs that are formed at the intersection of higher and secondary education. Education as an institute is seen as an instrument of social stratification of society. The authors analyze the major developments of education as an institute, for instance differentiation between of academic and vocational educational programs and the creation of programs of production a “Homo habilis” — a skilled performer. Changes in the vocational education system are considered in the light of the introduction of the new educational standards FSES 2011 (Federal State Educational Standards).
The role, appropriateness and methods of using multimedia in teaching English at the lesson. Base on the practical seminar of training school teachers at the University of Higher School of Economics.
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