e3 globalisation and educational policy

Question 1

what is Globalization and Educational Policy?

Answer 1

Globalization refers to the increasing interconnectedness between nations politically,
culturally, and economically. This interconnectedness has signicantly impacted
education systems, including that of the UK.

Question 2

how has globalisation in education impacted performance rankings?

Answer 2

One notable aspect of globalization in education is the emergence of international
ranking schemes. These schemes aim to rate the effectiveness of education in
different countries by comparing student scores on standardized tests such as:
PISA (Programme for International Student Assessment)
TIMSS (Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study)

Question 3

what did the uk students get in PISA results 2018?

Answer 3

Reading: 14th place
Science: 15th place
Mathematics: 18th place

Question 4

what is the idea behind international ranking systems?

Answer 4

The idea behind these rankings is that nations seeking to improve their education
systems can look to top-performing nations for inspiration. For example, the UK could
examine the educational practices of countries like Hong Kong, Korea, Canada,
Estonia, Finland, or the Netherlands to enhance its mathematics teaching.