9. Globalisation and Education Flashcards
What does the British economy operate in?
British economy operates in a global marketplace
What is needed so that British companies can compete with foreign businesses?
Skilled and qualified workers
What has educational policy been geared towards?
Educational policy has been geared to become global economic competitiveness
What does education have to produce?
Workers who are able to compete in global economy by having skills valuable in a global market.
What is education impacted by?
The flow of ideas globally - leading to a more multicultural curiculum and introduction of educational ideas and practises of free schools.
What do British schools and Universitys do?
Market themselves to a global audience by setting up oversea operations.
- Standardisation of education
Tests and curriculums are identical across the country which ensures comparability.
- Marketisation of education
Schools run like private independent businesses, education creates innovative entrepreneurial individuals to maintain its position in global economic rankings. Global rankings are used to compare and contrast systems to raise standards.
- Increased competition
Globalisation has intensified competition between nations, leading to a focus on raising educational standards to remain competitive in a global economy. Schools compete for students, students compete for jobs so curriculum has to adapt to meet needs of employers.
- Cultural homogenisation Vs Diversity
Globalisation has lead to the spread of western educational models and ideologies also encouraging diversity as education adapts to local contexts and now incorporates multicultural perspectives due to increased migration.
- Technological advancements
Globalisation has resulted in technological advancements (Google) which have introduced online learning platforms, digital resources, and distance education which has influenced educational policies in regard to access of technology, digital literacy and innovative teaching methods. However this comes with increasing safeguarding risks.
AO3: What is education increasingly treated like?
A business where pupils are viewed as products to be bought and sold for profit.
AO3: What effect has Globalisation had on education system?
Globalisation has had a positive effect on education system eg through multicultural curriculums and equality of opportunity.
AO3: What do Governments seek to capitalise off?
Governments seek to capitalise on talents of pupils to increase competitiveness.
What is the Marxist view of Globalisation and education?
Education only provides more educational opportunities to the wealthy. Global corporations are setting the educational agenda eg Google
