Casey French
State-sponsored education is now transforming into global institutions. The concept of educational practices is being homogenized informally by the ideologies of the western model. Many nations are adapting to globalization through educational means, because they believe education is a global currency that leads to employment and higher wages. This belief is shown through programs within our own campus here at UW-Stevens Point. Study Abroad programs, international student enrollment, and online classes are examples supporting this concept of homogenization. The blending of cultures in the framework of education influence other nation-states to be on par with the rest of the world. Some countries, however, are falling behind in the ranks and this poses a problem to the fate of that nation-state. The nation-state is already at a decline due to the advancements of trade, policy, and technology. Education is the pillar of nation-state institutions and when a country invests limited percent of it's GDP to education, the population suffers, leading to mass-illiteracy and unskilled labor. The structure of schooling is more than just the actual information being transmitted to the population. Children and young adults learn latent curriculum as well, providing them with skills that are beneficial to real-world experiences. Social relationships, personal principles, and obedience to authority is crucial to the well-being of a population at such an impressionable age.
Sorry I couldn't put embed the video into my blog. The idea of mass-schooling in Pakistan is very important. The country has a 50% literacy rate and is ranked the lowest in the world in rural communities with 5% literacy. In the video, it describes how the government contributes 2% of it's total GDP towards education. It also shows inside the school and how the structure of the classroom is a replica of the education system of more developed nations. The difference is the lack of qualified teachers and the poor funding and conditions of the institution. I feel this video is important because as the nation-state is weakening by globalization, some countries are taking education for granted and are setting themselves up for poverty and instability.
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