What Do You Know About American K-12 Subject English?
Learning American K-12 Subject English
There are many methods for learning English. In the past, what we learned was English knowledge. However, years of practice have proven that possessing English ability is what we truly need in the future. The emergence of WISE Inspirational International Online Education has allowed more and more parents to understand and benefit from our teaching outcomes. Next, let Dr. Wise provide a detailed introduction.
What is American K-12 Subject English?
It is the general term for basic education in the United States. The “K” in “K12” stands for Kindergarten, and “12” represents the 12th grade, equivalent to the third year of high school in China. “K12” refers to education from kindergarten to 12th grade and is internationally used as a common term for the basic education stage.
WISE Online Education adopts a pure American teaching system, aligning with the American education model, and “transplants” its essence to China. Children learn subjects such as language arts, mathematics, social sciences, and natural sciences through English. This allows children to “study abroad” domestically, thereby helping them transform English knowledge into English ability, truly understand Western humanities and technology, and apply them in real life.
Authentic Language: Opening the Door to the World
The current state of English learning in China often results in Chinglish, which is not standard in linguistic expression. Currently, some foreigners teach English, but it mostly remains within the scope of oral practice, discussing everyday topics. Many students who plan to study abroad or are already abroad must learn ESL (English as a Second Language, courses designed by English-speaking countries for non-native speakers) before they can proceed to subject-based English.
We believe that students have unlimited potential and should receive the most authentic English from the very beginning. WISE Online Education possesses original American and English textbooks, certified foreign teachers, a strong research and development team, and a complete teaching supervision and training system, ensuring the highest quality and most professional instruction.
After a period of learning, students will be maximally inspired to integrate Eastern and Western wisdom, possessing a mindset of creativity, imagination, and leadership. Here, the door to the world will be opened for students.
Broadening Knowledge: Complementary Learning Methods
Using English as a tool, students directly learn advanced Western subject knowledge and culture—from humanistic spirit to scientific creation. For example, first-grade students in the U.S. learn about photosynthesis from studying plants, and third-grade students learn about the Milky Way galaxy, etc. The convergence of Eastern and Western cultural knowledge cultivates more internationally elite youth.
In terms of teaching methods, foreign teachers differ from strict Chinese teachers. They use fun American cartoon courseware to capture children’s attention, allowing them to naturally acquire English in a relaxed and interesting environment and master it comprehensively. They choose teaching because they genuinely love and care about students’ growth. Their teaching methods are inspiring and encouraging, continuously fostering children’s self-confidence.
Enhancing Learning Ability: Stepping Out of Misconceptions
Learning ability is not limited to memorization and recall; it requires questioning, reflection, and enhancing critical thinking skills. It also involves improving communication skills, creativity, and collaboration. These four abilities are also established by the new American education reform, shifting from knowledge-based to competency-based. This simultaneously prepares students to integrate into a future high-tech society.
English is merely a tool for learning various subjects. However, Chinese people have fallen into a misconception by treating it as a subject to be memorized through rote learning, deviating from the basic常识 that language requires environment and application. Our educational philosophy is to allow children to learn English like a native language, cultivate an English mindset, and use English as a tool to open a window to the world, achieving the integration of Eastern and Western cultures and expanding students’ international perspectives.
K-12 Online Education in the United States
The chart shows the distribution of K-12 online education in the United States. So far, apart from the white areas, all other states provide online education for students. Taking the most developed state of Florida as an example, the number of students currently participating in online courses has reached 428,000. What does this number mean? It accounts for over 50% of all students in Florida.
Closing Remarks by Dr. Wise
Transforming knowledge into ability is the fundamental purpose of our learning.
WISE Inspirational International Online Education is committed to globalizing the integration of educational resources through the internet and mobile internet, allowing more children to access high-quality international K-12 all-English subject education. It opens the door to international education for children and lays a solid foundation for their future growth.
