Globalisation and Education

What is globalisation?

The increasing mobility of students and teachers across the world, and the need for educators to be more inclusive 

What is migration?

The movement of people in search of better education, and how this affects education systems and outcomes.

What are PISA Tests?

Programme for International Student Assessment, is a survey that measures the skills of 15-year-olds in reading, mathematics, and science. It's the world's largest comparative education survey.

What is the prevent policy?

The aim of Prevent is to prevent people being drawn into violent extremism. It is a safeguarding issue and safeguarding people from radicalisation is no different from safeguarding them from other forms of harm. 

What are features of globalisation?

1. International trade: The exchange of goods and services between countries, which allows businesses to access a wider range of products and markets  

2. Transnational corporations: Corporations that develop strategies that determine trade flows, foreign investment, and financial flows  

3. Cultural enrichment: Immigration and globalisation can lead to greater cultural and social diversity  

4. Social constructions: Globalisation can lead to poor women in developing countries being deprived of decent jobs, public services, and social security systems  

5. Work poverty and welfare: Globally, wealth and income inequality have increased recently  

6. Cultural identity: Globalisation has begun to meld unique societies together, and the success of certain cultures has caused other countries to emulate them 

What is the impact of globalisation on education?

1. Cultural impacts: 

   • Cultural homogenisation: Concerns that global media and consumerism could lead to a loss of local cultures and traditions, promoting a more uniform global culture.  

   • Cultural hybridity: The mixing and blending of different cultures, creating new hybrid identities and expressions.  

   • Increased awareness of other cultures: Greater access to information about diverse cultures through media and travel.  

2. Economic impacts: 

   • Outsourcing: Companies moving production to countries with lower labour costs, potentially leading to job losses in developed nations.  

   • Economic inequality: Concerns that globalisation can exacerbate income disparities between nations and within societies.  

   • Global trade: Increased flow of goods and services across borders, impacting local economies and industries.  

3. Social impacts: 

   • Migration: Increased movement of people across borders for work, education, or family reasons.  

   • Transnational identities: Individuals developing identities that transcend national boundaries due to global connections.  

   • Social unrest: Potential for social tensions and conflicts arising from economic disparities and cultural clashes. 

What are the different perspectives views on globalisation and education?

• Hyper Globalist View: 

  • The perspective that globalisation is a dominant force creating a borderless world where national governments are increasingly irrelevant, with global economic and cultural integration becoming the primary driver of society, is often seen as a positive process with benefits like increased economic opportunities and cultural exchange 

• Marxist View: 

  • A conflict theory that focuses on the economic and social divide between classes 

• Neo-Liberal View: 

  • An economic theory that favours free markets and minimal government intervention in the economy. It is the economic theory of the New Right (alongside a neo-conservative social philosophy) and was to the fore during the Thatcher government of the 1980s and is still a dominant ideology today. 

• New Fordist View: 

  • A perspective that acknowledges the core principles of traditional Fordism (mass production, assembly lines, standardised goods) but adapts them to the contemporary globalised economy, incorporating elements like flexible production, advanced technology, and a focus on niche markets, often highlighting the need for increased education and skills training to remain competitive in a global market