Globalisation

• What is the main topic of the sociology video discussed?


  Globalization and educational policy
• How has globalization impacted society in the past 30 years?


  It has led to greater interconnectedness between nations politically, culturally, and economically
• What is one positive aspect of globalization in education?


  It allows us to look to other cultures for solutions to problems
• What is performance ranking in education?


  It is the rating of the effectiveness of education in different countries
• How are international performance rankings usually achieved?

  Through students sitting specific tests like PISA or TIMSS
• What subjects are tested in international assessments like PISA?


  Science, reading, and maths
• What were the UK’s PISA rankings in 2015 for science, reading, and maths?


  15th for science, 21st for reading, and 27th for maths
• Why do nations look to top-ranking countries for educational improvement?


  To find inspiration for improving their education systems
• Which countries are mentioned as examples for the UK to look to for improving mathematics education?

  Hong Kong, Korea, Canada, Estonia, Finland, and the Netherlands
• How has globalization influenced educational provision in the UK?


  • First wave of academization based on American charter schools
  • Introduction of free schools based on Scandinavian models
  • National literacy and numeracy campaigns for global workplace skills
• What has been done in response to the UK’s lower status in PISA rankings?


  Additional funding for teaching maths and science has been made available
• What initiatives have been introduced to raise the knowledge base of teachers in the UK?

  Extending initial teacher training programs and funding for master's level education
• What challenges have educational programs faced in the UK?

  Austerity cuts to education and market principles in the education system
• What are some indirect impacts of globalization on educational policy?


  • Growth of western culture and neoliberal economics
  • Introduction of British values in schools to combat terrorism
  • Spread of marketization and privatization in education
• How has globalization affected UK universities?


  Many now have overseas campuses and educational trusts operating schools abroad
• What has been the impact of increased travel on UK education?


  It has attracted international students, impacting tuition fees
• What is one reason for increasing UK tuition fees in 2010?


  Higher fees paid by overseas students
• What funding has increased due to globalization in the UK?

  Funding for ESOL and EAL qualifications
• What changes in the curriculum have occurred due to globalization?


  • Introduction of languages like Arabic and Polish
  • Increased multicultural approaches to education
  • Attainment improvements for some minority ethnic groups
• What criticism is made regarding the curriculum in the UK?


  There is a need to decolonize the curriculum from its basis of little Englandism
• What are some criticisms of globalization's impact on education?


  • Narrow focus of ranking systems on skills
  • Policies from one area may not work in another due to external constraints
  • Reliability and validity issues with international testing
• Why might educational policies from one region not have the desired effects in another?


  Due to external constraints that differ between regions
• What is a criticism of the frequency of international testing?


  It may not effectively measure the success of the education system
• What is a final criticism of globalization's impact on educational policy?


  Initiatives from other nations are often costly and short-lived
• What is the conclusion of the topic video on globalization and educational policy?


  It summarizes the impacts of globalization on educational policy and practices.