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Globalization and Education: What Students Will Need To Know and Be Able To Do in the Global Village.

Authors :
Nordgren, R. D.
Source :
Phi Delta Kappan. Dec 2002 84(4):318-321.
Publication Year :
2002

Abstract

Argues that U.S. students are not being educated to succeed in a world dominated by the globalization of the economics, politics, and cultures of developed and developing countries. Suggests what educators can do to remedy this situation based on observations of Swedish school system. Suggestions include restructuring education, empowering students, changing the curriculum, and deemphasizing testing. (Contains 15 references.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0031-7217
Volume :
84
Issue :
4
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Phi Delta Kappan
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ657287
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Opinion Papers