GLOBALIZATION: AN INTERNALIZATION TO PHILIPPINES EDUCATION

A Term Paper Presented to the Faculty of Lyceum of the East-Aurora

Maria Aurora, Aurora

In partial Fulfillment for the Economic Development

Presented by:
Rhea Rome Francisco
Roanne Mei Francisco
Lyra Joyce Valdez

Mark Daliva Tubay

Teacher
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Abstract
Introduction………………………………………………………………………………1
Body……………………………………………………………………………………...2-3
Conclusions……………………………………………………………………………….4
References………………………………………………………………………………...5
 ABSTRACT

Globalization simply refers to peoples' and countries' greater interconnection and

interdependence. Globalization encompasses the economic and societal developments that have
resulted as well. Globalization causes changes in the most fundamental parts of a community,
and education is one of these factors that has been impacted to some level depending on how
widespread globalization has been in that community.

Considering education being the cornerstone of a country's development, it is critical

to understand if the consequences of an education system have been beneficial or otherwise. The
researcher sought to explore the impact of globalization on the Philippine education system and
discovered that both negative and good effects had far-reaching consequences on the system's
overall state. By exposing children to global standards, the education system has benefited in
ways that make it easier to sharpen and educate kids to be globally competitive, but it has also
unwittingly produced stagnation in the educational level of the Philippines as a whole. The
Philippines must better adapt to change in order to reap the full benefits of globalization without
incurring its consequences.
INTRODUCTION

Globalization is real, pervasive phenomena that has profoundly affected countries and
cultures. Sharing knowledge, skills, and intellectual assets is required for numerous levels of
development (Bakhtiari,2006). It has been made creating waves for an indeterminable amount of
time, but its consequences have only recently been assessed. It has an impact on countries in a
variety of ways, ranging from trade and industry to culture and social conventions. One of these
components is education, which is a critical component of overall advancement and
development. As a result, it is critical to investigate on how globalization has impact or modified
it.

Education is the discipline that educates an individual with skills, information,

knowledge, and understanding. It is a deliberate activity designed with the objective to teach in
mind. Education is concerned with values, attitudes, and senses in addition to knowledge. It
catalyzes the improvement of one's confidence in life by strengthening a student's critical
thinking skills, allowing them to make better decisions and provide a possibility for a better
profession.
People in the Philippines believed that education allows for upward socioeconomic
mobility and is the path to escape poverty. Education is one of the most essential legacies that
Filipino parents can leave to their children. They feel that education provides several options that
will assure a prosperous future.

This research seeks to gather information on the impact of globalization on Philippine

education in order to help students understand how essential global industrialization and
technological advancement are in improving educational quality.

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 BODY

Globalization has brought many changes and benefits to various countries around the
world. One of its implications is the internationalization of education, which can be seen in
educational systems all around the world. Education has long been regarded as a benchmark for
national growth and empowerment, serving as a basis for global stability and the development of
multicultural consciousness among youth (Narayan Karan Reddy, 1979; Gupta, 2017). Because
education is so crucial in molding society, it is critical to understand how globalization has
influenced the evolution of educational institutions around the world, particularly in the
Philippines.

Education in the Philippines began in an informal context, with Filipinos learning through
their parents and tribe leaders, and they were educated vocationally rather than intellectually.
Formal education first began with Spanish colonization, and it was exclusively available to the
elites at the time. Later, the Educational Decree of 1863 was established, and the establishment
of public schools began. For centuries, the Philippines had only ten years of basic education and
eventually became the only Asian country with that curriculum, making it difficult for Filipinos
to be recognized in other countries (GOVPH, n.d.). According to a 2001 poll, 62% of Filipinos
working in Hong Kong completed Tertiary Level but are working as domestic helpers, which is
distant from their field of profession (Sayres, 2007). This refers to how the educational system
in the Philippines does not meet the standard of different countries which makes it difficult for
Filipino to compete and be acknowledge as professionals globally.

To stay up with modern globalization's growth, the Philippine government chose to

introduce the K-12 program, which adds two years to the basic education system. The
Philippines is now complying to the worldwide competitiveness of other countries thanks to the
new curriculum. However, for students and educators who were accustomed to the old
curriculum, this breakthrough was a significant change. This transition mostly impacted the
pioneer class of K-12 students, who were introduced to new learning methodologies. As a result
of the insufficient load at the college level, instructors were obliged to transition from Tertiary to
Senior High School teaching.
Modern globalization has influenced not only the educational system, but also the
resources and tools employed in schools and colleges. Globalization also entails the exchange of
goods and services from one country to another, and the impact of technology on education in
the Philippines is visible today. One of the effects of globalization on education is the usage of
international books in schools and colleges. Students can understand the norms and ideas
practiced worldwide by using international texts, making them globally prepared. Furthermore,
the ease of access to research and information from various nations allows students to explore

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and broaden their resources, allowing them to compete in International Research Conferences
abroad.

Biranvand and Khasseh (2014) found that employing virtual programs coupled with a
wide range of learning resources from the internet makes it easier for students to learn and study.
With this, Filipinos are experimenting with various techniques of learning that may improve
Philippine education.

The massive online open course is another learning platform and feature made by
universities which gives opportunity to students who are having a hard time attending a
university in person (Garcia Carreno, 2015). Schools and universities around the world are now
accepting students from different countries including the Philippines. Filipinos are now able to
enroll, study and graduate online to schools located abroad without going there physically
making their credentials more acknowledged by other countries.

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CONCLUSSIONS

The widespread of globalization worldwide led the development of internationalization of

education which includes the policies and practices adopted by different countries to keep up
with the global academic systems and institutions. With the changes in the Philippines'
educational system and methods stated in this paper, the positive and negative effects of the
internationalization of education in the Philippines is still observed. Further improvements and
changes in the educational system worldwide are yet to come as modem globalization continues.

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