Globalisation
Sociology: AQA A Level, topic 2.4.5
The Impact of Globalisation on Educational Policy
Globalisation is defined as the increased interconnectedness of society and a decline of national borders.
League tables
- Within education, international league tables compare the standards of educational performance.
- The international league table known as PISA (Programme for International Student Assessment) is measured every 3 to 5 years in order to compare performance from around the world.
PISA panic
- The concerns that PISA highlights often creates panic amongst governments, this as ‘PISA panic’.
- This is because governments want to quickly fix issues so that their education system is looked on more favourably.
International students
- British universities are relying on globalisation to help with financial hardships. - International students generally pay much higher tuition fees than home-based students which therefore brings in extra funds.
Multiculturalism
- Globalisation has also impacted education due to the increasing flow of people from other cultures.
- This has led to teachings of multiculturalism, citizenship studies and wider variety of modern foreign languages.
Test yourself on Globalisation
What does PISA stand for in relation to educational league tables?