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National Education System of Panama - Coggle Diagram
National Education System of Panama
General Basic Education Level
Definition
Grades: 1° to 9° (ages 6-15).
Sub-levels: Preschool (ages 4-5), Elementary (ages 6-11), Pre-Media (ages 12-14).
Universal, free, and mandatory.
Objectives
Integral formation: learning to be, do, learn, and coexist.
Development of capacities and skills.
Mastery of oral, written, and logical-mathematical communication systems.
Self-formation of personality and values.
Promotion of critical and creative thinking.
Respect and appreciation of cultural diversity.
Rights and Duties
Rights: Free and mandatory education (ages 4-15).
Duties: Satisfy educational needs and promote sociocultural value.
Media Education Level
Definition
Grades: 10°, 11°, and 12° (ages 16-18).
Programs: Sciences, Humanities, Commerce, Advertising, Accounting, Tourism.
Focus: integral, cultural, and vocational training.
Objectives
Critical and ethical participation in society.
Development of intellectual skills and creative thinking.
Strengthening oral and written communication.
Preparation for higher education and professional life.
Promotion of cooperative work and humanistic values.
Rights and Duties
Rights: Equal access to education.
Duties: Foster national awareness and cultural integration.
Higher Education Level
Definition
Types: Post-Media, Non-University Higher Education, and University Education.
Focus: Professional training, research, and cultural extension.
Objectives
Train specialized professionals.
Promote scientific and technological research.
Support ethical, cultural, and academic development.
Rights and Duties
Rights: Access to resources for quality education.
Duties: Foster environments conducive to research and teaching.
Non-Regular Education Subsystem
Definition
Education for young children, youth, adults, and special education.
Initial Education
Stages: Parvularia 1 (0-2 years), Parvularia 2 (2-4 years), Parvularia 3 (4-5 years).
Youth and Adult Education
Literacy: Eradicate illiteracy.
Completion of primary studies.
Vocational training.
Special Education
Support for individuals with physical, mental, or social disabilities.
Principles: Human dignity, normalization, educational inclusion.