9. Globalisation and Education

Question 1

What does the British economy operate in?

Answer 1

British economy operates in a global marketplace

Question 2

What is needed so that British companies can compete with foreign businesses?

Answer 2

Skilled and qualified workers

Question 3

What has educational policy been geared towards?

Answer 3

Educational policy has been geared to become global economic competitiveness

Question 4

What does education have to produce?

Answer 4

Workers who are able to compete in global economy by having skills valuable in a global market.

Question 5

What is education impacted by?

Answer 5

The flow of ideas globally - leading to a more multicultural curiculum and introduction of educational ideas and practises of free schools.

Question 6

What do British schools and Universitys do?

Answer 6

Market themselves to a global audience by setting up oversea operations.

Question 7

1. Standardisation of education

Answer 7

Tests and curriculums are identical across the country which ensures comparability.

Question 8

2. Marketisation of education

Answer 8

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.

Question 9

3. Increased competition

Answer 9

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.

Question 10

4. Cultural homogenisation Vs Diversity

Answer 10

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.

Question 11

5. Technological advancements

Answer 11

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.

Question 12

AO3: What is education increasingly treated like?

Answer 12

A business where pupils are viewed as products to be bought and sold for profit.

Question 13

AO3: What effect has Globalisation had on education system?

Answer 13

Globalisation has had a positive effect on education system eg through multicultural curriculums and equality of opportunity.

Question 14

AO3: What do Governments seek to capitalise off?

Answer 14

Governments seek to capitalise on talents of pupils to increase competitiveness.

Question 15

What is the Marxist view of Globalisation and education?

Answer 15

Education only provides more educational opportunities to the wealthy. Global corporations are setting the educational agenda eg Google