Globalisation and education

Question 1

cultural changes

Answer 1

We now live in a global culture created by mass media and the internet that has led to the westernisation of the world.

Question 2

migration

Answer 2

People are moving more freely within and between countries for economic and personal reasons.

Question 3

technological develoment

Answer 3

• New technologies have made it easier to connect over long distances.
• it has created a Time-Space compression.

Question 5

impact on education
(for students)

Answer 5

• Increased multiculturalism in schools and decline of the ethnocentric curriculum
• Increased risk and safeguarding issues for schools – e.g. Cyber bullying, PREVENT and Anti Radicalisation.
• Increased competition between schools and universities for students.

Question 6

impact on education
(for schools)

Answer 6

• Global rankings used to compare and contrast systems and raise standards.
• Increased competition for Jobs meaning that schools have to change the curriculum to meet new needs e.g. Computer Science.
• Global ICT companies such as Apple and Google creating online resources and curriculums.

Question 7

marxist view

Answer 7

Globalisation only provides more
educational opportunities to the
wealthy

Joel Spring:
* Global Corporations aresetting the
educational agenda.
* Creating a digital divide
* Disempowering of teachers

Question 8

hyper globalist view
(Ohmae)

Answer 8

• creation of global citizens
• greater tolerance and respect ffor
  differences.
• Greater access to information creating higher
  educational achievement.

Question 9

neo-liberal views

Answer 9

• Globalisation allows for private schools + universities to expand around the world.
• Globalisation means that govs can play a reduced role in the education system and reduce funding.