Education and success: definition and associated values in Germany

Education is regarded as life-long learning in Germany. Formal education starts with kindergarten and continues through _______________, _________________ and __________________ level. In many cases education and learning continue in informal and non-formal settings in Germany.

Education in Germany is mostly ________________ with private or religious institutions being an exception. The school life is especially long with university education being a norm for modern youth.

Education in Germany is considered part the cultural life. Education is not a commercial good. Culture in Germany is under the responsibility and supervision of the ______________. This results in the fact that Germany has 16 different educational systems.

Parents play a very active role in their children’s education in Germany. Schools expect parents ______________________________, _________________________________ and _________________________________. Children with less parental support show lower educational achievements at school.

The German society sees the role of the individual as important. At primary schools children will learn in groups, but they will also be asked to decide on their own what they wish to learn. _______________________________________________________, ______________________________________, working alone or in teams and groups are key elements of education in Germany.

Church and state are ________________ in Germany. Thus, there are no compulsory school prayers. Most states offer religious education as voluntary classes.