Globalization and education

Abstract

Globalization is one of the most discussable problems; this phenomenon has played a leading role in economic, social and cultural activities and decisions of human beings. It also minimizes the geographical borders and has intermingled people's and countries' benefits and has facilitated the exchange of goods, services, thoughts and knowledge without borders. In this article the influence of globalization on education was examined and some features and causes of it and related threats and opportunities in education are stated; related findings state that it is necessary unavoidably to examine and know scientifically and exactly the meaning of globalization and maintain national identity against attacking cultures in field of education who is not efficient because of traditional and inefficient methods to teach and learn; in new century considering new possibilities and conditions it is necessary to change and reform the goals, contents and methods to teach and learn to enhance national identity and educate noble humans that are the important mission of education. © 2014 AENSI Publisher All rights reserved.