Globalization in the Classroom

The educational system will change at the national, state, and local as the emphasis on globalization increases.  There will be an increased focus on student ability to work and communicate at a global level.  Students will become more involved in the educational process.

To prepare students educators will create a system that requires students to engage with learners from around the world.  “Beyond educationalists, internationalists, managers and corporations are looking at the need for staff to possess global capability.  (Di Iorio, pg. 91)  Educators will provide students with life experiences that expose them to globalization in the work place.  “To facilitate global-local comparisons, ensure concrete experiences in international environments to develop cross-cultural understanding.”  (Di Iorio, pg. 92)

National, state, and local educators will involve students in the learning process.  Students will be encouraged to become active participants.  Student involvement must be encouraged.  Educators will include students, staff, parents, and community members to create a new group of stakeholders in the educational process.  “This cycle of review and improvement draws on all stakeholders’ feedback.”  (Di Iorio, pg. 97)  Educators will make a greater effort to create a community of learner that highlights student involvement and ownership.

Globalization will change the focuses for educators at the national, state, and local level.

 References:

Di Iorio, A., Cerotti, P., & Richardson, J. (2009). The preparation of students for a global career: An innovative study tour program that provides an equitable and inclusive learning experience for students that advances the development of their 'global passport'. International Journal of Learning, 16(4), 89-104.