Globalisation's effect on education

What is globalisation?

How the modern world means we’ve become more interconnected.

What are the 5 features of globalisation?

• Technological

• Economic

• Political

• Cultural

• Environmental

How has technological features of globalisation impacted education?

The internet allows people to share information quickly and easily. This has increased online platforms making education easier and enabling better learning. For example in Covid, Microsoft Teams was utilised along with other resources to prevent too much disruption to education.

How has economic features of globalisation impacted education?

Competing for jobs or sales across the world means companies selling educational tools or services must compete on a wider scale.

How has political features of globalisation impacted education?

Government policies based on those in other countries. For example, increased competition surrounding education institutes has lead to increased marketisation policies put in place by the government. Or mimicking those working in other countries, for example in Asian or Scandinavian countries.

How has cultural features of globalisation impacted education?

There is an increased emphasis on decolonisation or less ethnocentrism within the curriculum to reflect a diverse student body.

How has environmental features of globalisation impacted education?

Increased push for schools to attempt to be eco friendly or reduce carbon emissions, or increased education about climate change etc.