education policies influenced by globalisation Flashcards
what does the introduction of academies and free schools in the UK reflect?
a global trend towards school autonomy and the decentralisation of education control
what will more private schools increase?
freedom mirrors policies in places where private sector involvement in education is prominent
what were academies and free schools designed for?
foster innovation in teaching and learning
what do academies and free hcools promote?
a more flexible and diverse educational landscape
what is PISA
an international student performance raking
what are international student performance rakings used for?
improving educational standards in response to global comparisons
what has the globalisation of education led to?
increased collaboration between uk schools and international institutions
example of a teacher training initiative?
teach first
what have teacher training initiatives borrowed ideas from?
international teacher training programmes
what does the introduction of the EBacc reflect?
global trend of emphasising certain academic subjects
what subjects are considered the most academic?
english, maths, science, languages, humanities
what are certain academic subjects like english and maths essential for?
future success in the globalised world
what was the EBacc designed to promote?
well-rounded academic education, in line with global education standards
what were schools encouraged to offer a curriculum that aligned to?
EBacc
how has the uk education system changed in response to the demands of the global economy?
success in the globalised job market
what are 21st century skills needed for?
it has become increasingly focused on teaching students the 21st century skills needed
what is the 221st century’s curriculum doing?
broadening
what does STEM stand for?
science, technology, engineering and maths
is STEM being emphasised?
yes
what is the STEM agenda?
increased funding, development of STEM schools, initiatives to improve STEM performance in schools
