Globalisation

• Globalisation


  The increased interconnectedness between people and nation states. Includes technological, economic and cultural interconnectedness
• Impact of Globalisation on education

  Increased competition for Jobs meaning that schools have to change the curriculum to meet new needs e.g. Computer Science.

  Global ICT companies, e.g. Apple and Google, create online resources and curriculums.

  Increased multiculturalism in schools and decline of ethnocentric curriculum.

  Increased competition between schools and universities for students.

  Global rankings used to compare and contrast systems and raise standards.

  Increased risk and safeguarding issues for schools –e.g. Cyber bullying.
• Perspectives on globalisation and education


  Marxist view:

  Globalisation only provides more educational opportunities to the wealthy.

  Neo-Liberal view:

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

  New Fordist view:

  Globalisation has increased competition in the job market = governments should increase education spending. Needs to be more focus on skills and competences to be able to complete globally