Globalization can be defined as a world-sweeping arrangement with the integration of economic, political and cultural systems and trends across the world for economic growth, prosperity and democratic freedom. There is a clear relationship between education and successful modernization under the context of globalization proves the theory of human capital. According to the theory, investment in education and training increases the economic productivity of the labour force (Bottery, 2006).
When considering the developing countries in the context of the globalized world, improving the basic employee skills are not enough due to the impact of change in the international division of employees (Patted, 2003). Therefore, employees must be equipped with new skills and capabilities through the education process and that depends on the role of the teachers. The efficiency of education among the world is shown as Appendix A using their average national intelligence quotient (IQ).
According to Kiprop & Verma (2013), cooperative learning and group discussion promote increases the use of higher-order skills and higher reasoning capabilities. Task structures such as focused discussion, student-led seminars, problem-based learning and role play have been shown to enhance critical thinking and developed countries have the ability to do that due to economic stability. But when considering the Sri Lankan condition, the large class size, limited physical space, lack of resources, and insufficient time to complete the syllabuses are among factors that hinder the efficiency of education. Furthermore, the Sri Lankan syllabus also composites with the old theories and it is not modified with current trends. Existing examination procedures and teachers attitude also hinder the critical thinking ability and it will negatively affect the country’s development. In 1950, Lee Kwan Yew selected Sri Lanka as a development model for Singapore to emulate due to strong economic and social power. But in the 21st century, Sri Lanka is looking at Singapore as a development module and which was created due to the poor efficiency of education.
References
Bottery, M. (2006). “Education and globalization: redefining the role of the educational professional”, Educational Review , vol. 58,no.1, pp. 95–113.
Kiprop, JM & Verma,N (2013). “Teacher Education and Globalization: Implications and Concerns in the 21st Century.” scholarly research journal for interdisciplinary studies,vol. 14, no.1,pp. 19-31
Patted, L. (2003 ).Teacher education and global changes in the 21stcentuary. Authors press. Delhi
Appendix A
Figure: Average National Intelligence Quotient -2002
Source: brainstats.com
Good write up Nazeer. The facts suggest that we need to fix our education system urgently, if we want to survive in the globalized world.
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