What is Globalization?
The term Globalization has derived from the word “Globalize”, which means emergence of a international network of social and economic system. As a general phenomenon, globalization refers to a process of greater interdependence which brings proximity and “we feeling” among all human beings as residents of the same planet. It inculcates the value of “world citizenship among the habitants of the world. According to Joseph Stiglitz, winner of Nobel prize in economics, 2001″ Globalization is the removal of barriers to free trade and the close integration of national economics.”
Under World Trade organization (WTO), in 1995 signed the General agreement on Trade and Services (GATS) treaty, which is considered as the milestone in the context of globalization which created an unprecedented mode of change in the education system specially in higher education.

Impact of Globalization on Education
Globalization has both positive and negative impact on Educational system. Some of the positive impacts of globalization are as follows:
- Globalization has improved the quality of education. Due to globalization, countries got the opportunity to witness the best education systems worldwide and thus could replicate them.
- New methods of learning such as e-learning, blended learning was quickly adopted by many countries due to globalization.
- Knowledge sharing among the world countries resulted in teaching updated technologies to students across the world.
- Due to globalization, foreign universities were established in developing countries. These universities helped many students in getting a high-quality education. Moreover, foreign investments in the education sector of developing and underdeveloped countries also helped in improving the facilities and infrastructure.
- Now, more and more students are studying in colleges of other countries through e-learning.
- As the number of foreign students is increasing at a rapid rate, several countries are improving their quality of education and teaching practices continuously.
- Education should develop empathy and understanding in students. Globalization enabled students to develop an understanding of other cultures, which is like a practical education.
- Due to globalization, many realized the importance of education and hence literacy rates have improved worldwide.
- Globalization made many people aware of human rights and the loopholes in the governance of their own countries. This practical education helps students in taking part in the development of their countries.
- Globalization encouraged many countries to adopt alternative learning systems such as homeschooling, distance education, world schooling etc.
- Many universities are now teaching global education. Moreover, in general, students are more interested in learning and following modern blended culture due to globalization. So, some people have fears about the extinction of local languages and culture.
- Not everyone has access to quality education. The improved education due to globalization is only beneficial for the rich and people of urban areas. There is a huge gap between rich-poor and urban-rural areas in access to educational opportunities. Globalization is further widening these gaps because those who utilized the opportunities will improve their economic status.
Damaging Impacts of Globalization in Education
- Marketisation of Higher education.
- Globalization leading towards privatization in education. Which again results in hike of fee structure, declination in quality and equity.
- Globalization Causing de-professionalization of teaching and excessive interest in technology.
- As adverse effect of globalization of education mostly the developing countries are suffering from tremendous brain drain.
The process of globalization not only influences the educational aspect of a nation. It has equal impacts on economical, political, environmental, cultural aspects that ultimately influences the standard of living of human community.
Conclusion
Globalization has helped many countries in improving their education systems and literacy rates. However, not everyone could benefit from the impact of globalization on education. Education inequalities must be bridged between Rich-poor & urban-rural areas so that everyone can utilize the opportunities created by globalization.










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