Globalisation & Policy

• How has globalization impacted society in the past 30 years?

  It has increased interconnectedness between nations
• What is one positive aspect of globalization in education?

  Looking to other cultures for solutions
• What is performance ranking in education?

  Rating effectiveness of education in countries
• What tests are commonly used for international education rankings?

  PISA and TIMSS assessments
• In 2015, what was the UK's PISA ranking for science?

  157th
• In 2015, what was the UK's PISA ranking for reading?

  21st
• In 2015, what was the UK's PISA ranking for maths?

  27th
• Why do nations look to top-ranking countries for educational improvement?

  To find inspiration for their education systems
• Which countries could the UK look to for improving mathematics education?

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

  • First wave of academization based on American charter schools
  • Introduction of free schools modeled after Scandinavian systems
  • National literacy and numeracy campaigns for global skills
• What additional funding has been made available in response to PISA rankings?

  Funding for teaching maths and science
• What initiatives have been introduced to improve teacher knowledge in the UK?

  Extended training programs and funding for master's degrees
• What challenges have educational programs faced in the UK?

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

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

  Increased overseas campuses and international students
• What has been the impact of overseas students on UK tuition fees?

  Higher fees for overseas students
• What funding has increased due to migration in the UK?

  Funding for ESOL and EAL qualifications
• How has globalization influenced the curriculum in the UK?

  • Introduction of languages like Arabic and Polish
  • Increased multicultural approaches in education
  • Need to decolonize the curriculum from little Englandism
• What criticisms exist regarding globalization's impact on education?

  Ranking systems focus too narrowly on skills
• Why might educational policies from one region not work in another?

  Due to external constraints and differences
• What issues arise from international testing of students?

  Reliability and validity of testing methods
• What is a criticism of initiatives from other nations in education?

  They are often costly and short-lived
• What concludes the topic video on globalization and educational policy?

  • Summary of globalization's impact on education
  • Acknowledgment of various criticisms
  • Thanks for watching