The impact of globalization on the US and China’s education systems and the differences between the two systems

The impact of globalization on the US and China’s education systems and the differences between the two systems
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Abstract
Every nation has had its own educational systems over the past century. These systems have often differed in terms of the duration and the curriculum that is disseminated to the students. There has however, been a growing need for the increased unity of these education systems, due to the advent of globalization. With the world increasingly becoming a global village, there is the need for exchange of skills between nations, which will mean some similarity in the kind of education system of each. Even for those seeking further studies away from their home countries, the same is the case, as they will need some acclimatization with the new systems of education in their desired countries. Such is also the case between the U.S.A and China, two nations with great development records but somehow different educational systems.
Since the 1970s, globalization has influenced every aspect of people’s lives. In China, forces of globalization forced the country to adopt a new education curriculum that addresses global problems. Similarly, the US responded to globalization by introducing information technology in its education system. However, the impact of globalization seems to favor the global elites in both countries because of obvious reasons such as their ease in accessing both kinds of education at their own convenience. There is quite a lot of similarities between the educational systems of these two nations, especially when it comes to the knowledge acquisition part of it. Nevertheless, the Chinese education system continues to be rigid and test-oriented while the US encourages the development of practical skills through creative thinking.
Keywords: China, U.S., Educational system, curriculum.
Introduction
Although the living standard of people around the globe is still unequal, globalization has helped 400 million individuals to move out of acute destitution. Due to globalization, education systems around the world have embraced complex new technologies that support practical skills. Even superpower nations such as China and the United States have been forced to integrate information technology with learning methods. The imposing nature of globalization on China’s education system became prevalent in the 1970s when the country adopted an open-door policy followed by education reforms that address the challenges of the 21st century. On the other hand, the extensive use of information technology in the US education system makes the country a preferred learning center for foreign students. Despite the influence of globalization on the US and China’s education systems, the two countries have distinct differences that define their education. The purpose of this paper is to scrutinize the influence of globalization on China’s and US education systems. The paper will also evaluate the differences that distinguish the education system of each of the two countries.
Literature review
The origin of modern globalization dates back to the early-1970s. This is a period that witnessed massive advancements in the field of information te...