Globalisation Flashcards
Define globalisation
The way in which the world has become more interconnected and the barriers are disolving.
What does economic globalisation allow for?
Increased competition from abroad - British students are expected to spend longer in education,
How does the growth of the internet impact education?
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.
Name another risk of the internet
increased risk of radicalisation of vulnerable students by extremist groups.
Name a positive influence of technology on education.
Unlimited resources
Online schooling during COVID
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How have economic changes affected education?
Google & Apple influenced curriculum - creating programmes and resources to support delivery of education.
How do global companies take over aspects of education?
Through privatisation - equipment, technology, exam boards, global supply and recruit agencies.
Globalisation means governments needs to be conscious of what?
How their education policies look on a global scale.
Globalisation of job market means new skills are needed, which leads to curriculum changes.
What has happened to unskilled factory jobs, thanks to globalisation?
They have moved abroad, so british workers need better education to secure a job at all, hence the expansion of higher education.
What is cultural globalisation?
The movement and sharing of ideas, attitudes and cultural products across national borders.
How can global branding link to education?
Introduction of Nike Identities - Archer
How has globalisation influenced the curriculum?
Lead the way for a more multicultural approach.
Increased discussion on influence of ethnic minority groups.
What policy have schools introduced?
Compensatory education - help recent immigrants from Eastern Europe, such as extra support for those who don’t speak english.
What is the PISA test?
Measures the scholastic performance of 15-16 year olds in maths, science and reading.
How has migration created more competition between schools?
Universities try to attract international students for additional funding.
What do exchange students show migration can bring?
The Ebb and Flow - learn from international students just like they learn from Uk students - more diverse and global.
How many teachers are currently teaching abroad?
15,000 - attracted by better work-life balance and better pay.
How can the PISA test impact policy?
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.
What view did Ohmae hold?
Hyper globalist view - believes globalisation has had a positive impact on the education system.
What do hyperglobalists see students as?
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.
What is the marxist view on globalisation and education?
Led to the widening of the ga between the rich and the poor in education.
Opportunities are only there for the wealthy.
What did Joel Spring point out about the educational agenda?
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.
What is the neo-liberal view on education?
Globalisation has a positive impact on education.
Created more opportunities for private schools and unis to expand internationally.H
How do neo-liberalists criticise marxist view on globalisation?
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.
