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Globalization, Educational Trends and the Open Society
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Globalization, Educational Trends and the Open Society
by Martin Carnoy
In this article, the author introduces us to the concept of globalization and its influence to society. The author suggests a link between globalization an education with the argument that information and communication are dependent on knowledge. He explains that the acquisition of knowledge is fundamental to globalization; hence, globalization has a profound impact on the transmission of knowledge (Carnoy, 2006). In his article, the author argues that globalization influences education and identifies two main effects of globalization to the education system. The article suggests an increase for demand of education as the first effect of globalization. He explains that this is increase in demand is mainly experienced in the higher education system owing to the nature of globalization that demands that individuals familiarize themselves to the latest advancements in the industries. He explains that globalization promote a need for equity through the implied competitive nature of globalization. For that reason, democratic societies will demand that all students receive a fair share of education and knowledge pertinent to globalization (Carnoy, 2006). Conclusively, the author also argues that globalization leads to a chain of reactions especially in relation to ethnic-religious nationalism, which in turn affects adult education. The author argues that the search for identity, especially in adults comes as an effect of globalization, which sequentially, co-relates with the demand for knowledge and education for students. Put simply, globalized knowledge conflicts with localized knowledge of identity, thus illustrating the effect of globalization on the process of education (Carnoy, 2006). This article is significant to the readers because it enlightens the reader on the effects of globalization on the education system. Most individuals have the notion that globalization only affects businesses, which has lead to the tendency to overlook its effects on the process of education. For that reason, the article by Carnoy broadens the reader’s understanding on the concept of globalization, as well as, the global education system.
Educational Marginalization across Developed and Developing Countries
by Kenneth Harttgen and Stephan Klasen
In relation to globalization and education, this article focuses on the education process for marginalized societies and communities. The central issue of concern for the authors is the shortcomings in adult education, especially for individuals living in marginalized areas even with the current state of globalization. The article suggests that globalization does not work for the advantage of all, stating that those living in marginalized areas fail to obtain the full advantages of globalization in their education system (Harttgen & Klasen, 2009). The authors compare educational marginalization between developing and developed countries in their study and explain the outcome of this for adult students over time. Additionally, the authors explain that the inequality in education is, partly, related to globalization, which results in the development of most countries and states. However, the authors argue in support of positive educational development, which in turn, promotes an upward mobility in most education systems in marginalized societies. However, the authors are quick to explain that this development is only experienced in the lower education levels, as opposed to higher education levels further complicating the issue of education among marginalized communities (Harttgen & Klasen, 2009). Harttgen and Klasen highlight an issue of concern in the education system, thus the importance of this article to readers. At the outset, the article draws attention to areas of the the education system that have experienced a form of failure in service delivery in relation to the provision of adult education. This article prompts further research on the issue and the need for the establishment of appropriate programs to reduce the occurrence of such incidences in society today. By improving adult education in marginalized communities, the benefits of the global education system will be experience across cultures, thus increasing the education experience for all.
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Carnoy, M. (2006). Globalization, Educational Trends and the Open Society. Retrieved from:
http://www.soros.org/initiatives/esp/articles_publications/articles/globalization_20060217/carnoy_english.pdf
Harttgen, K. & Klasen, S. (2009). Educational Marginalization across Developed and
Developing Countries. Retrieved from: http://unesdoc.unesco.org/images/0018/001865/186583e.pdf
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Globalization, Change and Education
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The process of globalization has had diverse impacts on the holistic wellbeing of the society. Essentially, it denotes the integration of societies, cultures, economies in to a single global network. This is triggered by various factors included advances in technology, increased communication, improved transportation and integration of markets. The inherent integration is culminating in the restructuring of cultural, economic as well as political systems. As a result, this has direct impacts on the quality as well as content of education. The inherent dynamism is compelling instructors as well as learners o adopt other methods of teaching and learning that are reflective of the expectations of the society. It is against this background that this paper provides an evaluation of the implications of globalization on the teaching process.
To begin with, advances in technology have impacted on the instruction methods in different ways. In this regard, educators are increasingly adopting the new forms in media in instruction. Computers and the internet are particularly useful in communication between students and teachers. In their research, Adams and Carfagna (2006) indicate that students can effectively communicate with their teachers as well as fellow students through email. The internet is also useful in research. A host of academic information that is found online has prompted the teachers to require students to perform more tasks related to research. In this regard, technology has enhanced the process of information retrieval.
Also, globalization has culminated in increased cultural diversification of classrooms. As a result, teachers are required to assume different teaching methods in order to address the diverse needs their classrooms. Free movement of people and information has led to internationalization of education. Students from abroad have a chance to experience foreign learning environments. Instructors in this regard are forced to not only use multiple instruction methods but they are also required to use an official single language that can be understood by students from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Integration of economies and political systems has to a great extent influenced the content of the education curriculums. Teachers in this regard are required to align the information that they pass on to students to the changing social, political and economic systems (Stromquist, 2002). This goes a long way in ensuring that the respective students have the skills, knowledge and competencies that enable them to perform optimally in the diverse market environments. This has greatly changed the methods of instructions and as aforementioned, technology is plays an instrumental role in necessitating the process of teaching.
Nonetheless, globalization has also posed various challenges to the process of teaching. The advances in technology require educators to be conversant with various the emergent changes in order to maintain an optimal output. Educators tat lack the respective skills find it difficult to foster quality education. Then, the increased movement across borders has had diverse impacts on the education values and practices that are practiced abroad. In essence, this had undermined the cultural diversity of some institutions that have been compelled to assume uniform approaches. The establishment of bilingual programs to cater for the needs of students from multicultural populations requires significant resources that would have been otherwise employed for improving the quality of education in the respective institutions. In sum, globalization has had significant impacts on education and specifically on the process of teaching.
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Adams, M. & Carfagna, A. (2006). Coming of age in a globalized world: The next generation. Bloomfield, CT: Kumerian Press.
Stromquist, N. (2002). Education in a globalized world: A connectivity of economic power technology and knowledge. New York: Rowman and Littlfield Publishers.