Globalisation

Question 1

Define globalisation

Answer 1

The way in which the world has become more interconnected and the barriers are disolving.

Question 2

What does economic globalisation allow for?

Answer 2

Increased competition from abroad - British students are expected to spend longer in education,

Question 3

How does the growth of the internet impact education?

Answer 3

Increased the number of safeguarding issues schools face - need to be aware of risks linked to internet and social media use - cyber-bullying and grooming.

Safeguarding measures needed on FGM, human trafficking, honour crimes and forced marriage.

Question 4

Name another risk of the internet

Answer 4

increased risk of radicalisation of vulnerable students by extremist groups.

Question 5

Name a positive influence of technology on education.

Answer 5

Unlimited resources
Online schooling during COVID
Revision aids

Question 6

How have economic changes affected education?

Answer 6

Google & Apple influenced curriculum - creating programmes and resources to support delivery of education.

Question 7

How do global companies take over aspects of education?

Answer 7

Through privatisation - equipment, technology, exam boards, global supply and recruit agencies.

Question 8

Globalisation means governments needs to be conscious of what?

Answer 8

How their education policies look on a global scale.
Globalisation of job market means new skills are needed, which leads to curriculum changes.

Question 9

What has happened to unskilled factory jobs, thanks to globalisation?

Answer 9

They have moved abroad, so british workers need better education to secure a job at all, hence the expansion of higher education.

Question 10

What is cultural globalisation?

Answer 10

The movement and sharing of ideas, attitudes and cultural products across national borders.

Question 11

How can global branding link to education?

Answer 11

Introduction of Nike Identities - Archer

Question 12

How has globalisation influenced the curriculum?

Answer 12

Lead the way for a more multicultural approach.
Increased discussion on influence of ethnic minority groups.

Question 13

What policy have schools introduced?

Answer 13

Compensatory education - help recent immigrants from Eastern Europe, such as extra support for those who don’t speak english.

Question 14

What is the PISA test?

Answer 14

Measures the scholastic performance of 15-16 year olds in maths, science and reading.

Question 14

How has migration created more competition between schools?

Answer 14

Universities try to attract international students for additional funding.

Question 14

What do exchange students show migration can bring?

Answer 14

The Ebb and Flow - learn from international students just like they learn from Uk students - more diverse and global.

Question 14

How many teachers are currently teaching abroad?

Answer 14

15,000 - attracted by better work-life balance and better pay.

Question 14

How can the PISA test impact policy?

Answer 14

Policymakers will look at the top countries to see what they are doing, and replicate that in their own country to move up in the rankings.

Question 15

What view did Ohmae hold?

Answer 15

Hyper globalist view - believes globalisation has had a positive impact on the education system.

Question 16

What do hyperglobalists see students as?

Answer 16

Global citizens which creates greater tolerance and respect for differences in culture and religion.

Technology has given students greater access to information, leading to higher educational achievement and more critical thinking.

Question 17

What is the marxist view on globalisation and education?

Answer 17

Led to the widening of the ga between the rich and the poor in education.
Opportunities are only there for the wealthy.

Question 18

What did Joel Spring point out about the educational agenda?

Answer 18

It is set by global corporations which creates a digital divide.
It disempowers teachers whose expertise is being overlooked in favour of the global corporations.

Question 19

What is the neo-liberal view on education?

Answer 19

Globalisation has a positive impact on education.

Created more opportunities for private schools and unis to expand internationally.H

Question 20

How do neo-liberalists criticise marxist view on globalisation?

Answer 20

They see the role of global corporations as a good move which can lead to a reduction in the role of the government in education, and reduction of government funding, which will increase competition.