Compare and Contrast 2 Religions
INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF THE CARIBBEAN
ASSIGNMENT: The Impact of Globalization on Education in Jamaica
Course: Issues in Education
Lecturer: Mr. Dawes
Name of Student: Cassandra Walker
Year: 2
THE IMPACT OF GLOBALIZATION ON EDUCATION IN JAMAICA Globalization is the system of interaction among the countries of the world to develop the global economy. This system refers to the integration of economics and societies all over the world. It involves the technological, economic, political and cultural exchange.
There have been several attempts in the past to improve the quality and equity of Jamaica’s education system through the implementation of several strategically planned investments. Policy makers have failed to address the cause of the problem and this had made the diagnosis counterproductive.
However, in recent times, there has been a drastic shift towards an increase in the integration of the globalization in our Jamaican educational realm and have thus shown significant improvement in this era.
For centuries, Education has been of paramount priority for parents and guardians. A good education is the most secured asset for a child’s future so that as he reaches to a functional self sustaining adult he can contribute to the economic elevation of his family, community and thus the nation. This process is described by Travers (2002) as a lifelong experience that caters to the holistic development of any individual. It is one of the leading factors that determine where he/she expect to go. Since the learning process has no limit, efforts have been made over the years to advance the education system.
Imagine the process of acquiring knowledge beyond the confine of territorial boundaries; to be opened to a world of information where people are able to attend school outside their nation, have access to information all over the world, hence globalization. Anthony Giddens (1990) has thus defined globalization as the intensification of
ASSIGNMENT: The Impact of Globalization on Education in Jamaica
Course: Issues in Education
Lecturer: Mr. Dawes
Name of Student: Cassandra Walker
Year: 2
THE IMPACT OF GLOBALIZATION ON EDUCATION IN JAMAICA Globalization is the system of interaction among the countries of the world to develop the global economy. This system refers to the integration of economics and societies all over the world. It involves the technological, economic, political and cultural exchange.
There have been several attempts in the past to improve the quality and equity of Jamaica’s education system through the implementation of several strategically planned investments. Policy makers have failed to address the cause of the problem and this had made the diagnosis counterproductive.
However, in recent times, there has been a drastic shift towards an increase in the integration of the globalization in our Jamaican educational realm and have thus shown significant improvement in this era.
For centuries, Education has been of paramount priority for parents and guardians. A good education is the most secured asset for a child’s future so that as he reaches to a functional self sustaining adult he can contribute to the economic elevation of his family, community and thus the nation. This process is described by Travers (2002) as a lifelong experience that caters to the holistic development of any individual. It is one of the leading factors that determine where he/she expect to go. Since the learning process has no limit, efforts have been made over the years to advance the education system.
Imagine the process of acquiring knowledge beyond the confine of territorial boundaries; to be opened to a world of information where people are able to attend school outside their nation, have access to information all over the world, hence globalization. Anthony Giddens (1990) has thus defined globalization as the intensification of