Characteristic Features of Danish Education.

Overview & Synopsis

The Danish education system undergoes constant alterations due to the changes in the Danish society but maintains characteristic features through each educational reform. Section 1 provides a main outline of the education system for primary and lower secondary education, general upper secondary education, vocational education, and higher education. Section 2 describes vocational education and training as a highly developed democratic and dynamic system. Section 3 focuses on higher education and the contributory influence of students and the technical and administrative staff. Section 4 looks at Danish agricultural education, training, extension, and research. The fifth and final section presents internationally promising Danish research and education programs in the environmental area. (CK)