Article Review:

Globalization

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Globalization, Educational Trends and the Open Society

by Martin Carnoy

In this article, the author introduces us to the concept of globalization and its influence to society. The author suggests a link between globalization an education with the argument that information and communication are dependent on knowledge. He explains that the acquisition of knowledge is fundamental to globalization; hence, globalization has a profound impact on the transmission of knowledge (Carnoy, 2006). In his article, the author argues that globalization influences education and identifies two main effects of globalization to the education system. The article suggests an increase for demand of education as the first effect of globalization. He explains that this is increase in demand is mainly experienced in the higher education system owing to the nature of globalization that demands that individuals familiarize themselves to the latest advancements in the industries. He explains that globalization promote a need for equity through the implied competitive nature of globalization. For that reason, democratic societies will demand that all students receive a fair share of education and knowledge pertinent to globalization (Carnoy, 2006). Conclusively, the author also argues that globalization leads to a chain of reactions especially in relation to ethnic-religious nationalism, which in turn affects adult education. The author argues that the search for identity, especially in adults comes as an effect of globalization, which sequentially, co-relates with the demand for knowledge and education for students. Put simply, globalized knowledge conflicts with localized knowledge of identity, thus illustrating the effect of globalization on the process of education (Carnoy, 2006). This article is significant to the readers because it enlightens the reader on the effects of globalization on the education system. Most individuals have the notion that globalization only affects businesses, which has lead to the tendency to overlook its effects on the process of education. For that reason, the article by Carnoy broadens the reader’s understanding on the concept of globalization, as well as, the global education system.

Educational Marginalization across Developed and Developing Countries

by Kenneth Harttgen and Stephan Klasen

In relation to globalization and education, this article focuses on the education process for marginalized societies and communities. The central issue of concern for the authors is the shortcomings in adult education, especially for individuals living in marginalized areas even with the current state of globalization. The article suggests that globalization does not work for the advantage of all, stating that those living in marginalized areas fail to obtain the full advantages of globalization in their education system (Harttgen & Klasen, 2009). The authors compare educational marginalization between developing and developed countries in their study and explain the outcome of this for adult students over time. Additionally, the authors explain that the inequality in education is, partly, related to globalization, which results in the development of most countries and states. However, the authors argue in support of positive educational development, which in turn, promotes an upward mobility in most education systems in marginalized societies. However, the authors are quick to explain that this development is only experienced in the lower education levels, as opposed to higher education levels further complicating the issue of education among marginalized communities (Harttgen & Klasen, 2009). Harttgen and Klasen highlight an issue of concern in the education system, thus the importance of this article to readers. At the outset, the article draws attention to areas of the the education system that have experienced a form of failure in service delivery in relation to the provision of adult education. This article prompts further research on the issue and the need for the establishment of appropriate programs to reduce the occurrence of such incidences in society today. By improving adult education in marginalized communities, the benefits of the global education system will be experience across cultures, thus increasing the education experience for all.

References

Carnoy, M. (2006). Globalization, Educational Trends and the Open Society. Retrieved from:

http://www.soros.org/initiatives/esp/articles_publications/articles/globalization_20060217/carnoy_english.pdf

Harttgen, K. & Klasen, S. (2009). Educational Marginalization across Developed and

Developing Countries. Retrieved from: http://unesdoc.unesco.org/images/0018/001865/186583e.pdf