Comparative International Education @ MIIS

Globalization Forces; International and Regional Organizations

Discussion leaders: Jessica, Karen, Paula, Sierra

Below is the homework assignment for each respective groups. Please find the group you are part of and follow the instructions. If you have any questions please email your discussion leader (in italics).

Group 1 (pro): Sierra, Alex N., Vanessa, Rebecca, Luis, Chisom

• Read Globalization and Education Can the World Meet the Challenge
• Research how globalization forces have affected your country of research
• Be prepared to argue for the statement “Globalization is improving education worldwide.”

Group 2 (pro): Karen, Ximena, Tash, Myneisha, Adam

• Read International organisations and transnational education policy
  
• Research how globalization forces have affected your country of research
• Be prepared to argue for the statement “Globalization is improving education worldwide.”

Group 3 (con): Jessica, Bree, Nick, Stephanie, Sarah, Lucas

• Read Globalization and Education Can the World Meet the Challenge
• Research how globalization forces have affected your country of research
• Be prepared to argue against the statement “Globalization is improving education worldwide.”

Group 4 (con): Paula, Alex B., Anna, Kirsten, Franck

• Read International organisations and transnational education policy
  
• Research how globalization forces have affected your country of research
• Be prepared to argue against the statement “Globalization is improving education worldwide.”

PLEASE NOTE:

• The objective of our discussion is to be able to help our classmates understand the influences of international and regional organizations that have affected the educational system of their respective countries. This will not only help our classmates along with their country profile research, but will also help us get a better understanding of the globalization forces through a comparative education perspective.
• Although your research might not reflect the position you are taking on the debate, you will be encouraged to share your research to your classmates. The debate will be informal and your discussion leaders will assist with forming your argument.
• Please email your discussion leaders if you have any questions. Thank you all for your participation.