Kids as commodities: globalization and Canadian schools
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Date
2003
Authors
Fansher, Heather
University of Lethbridge. Faculty of Education
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Publisher
Lethbridge, Alta. : University of Lethbridge, Faculty of Education, 2003
Abstract
Globalization: The meaning of the word conjures up images of both violent
demonstrations and peaceful sit-ins, with many in the population wondering, "What's the
fuss?" Globalization is also a term that has different meanings for different organizations
some human rights, some environmental protection, some anti-corporate, some antiestablishment.
As well, globalization suggests the extension of trade agreements, and the
modernization ofthe global economy according to free market principles. Public
education, in Canada as well as various other parts of the world, has found itself in a
precarious and threatened position with the current emphasis on free market policy.
Education is being systematically tmderfunded, creating a crisis within the classroom
and, potentially, for democracy itself. This historical comparative analysis discusses the
conservative modernization movement and its intentions for public education and the
alternative views of a strong publicly funded education system in Canada. The crisis in
the public education system need not exist. Alternative views offer choice, and
accountability, the same ideals that the modem conservative movement is striving for.
Creating a balance between the two views is the notion of cooperative theory. The current
adversarial positions are neither necessary nor inevitable.
Description
vi, 74 leaves ; 29 cm. --
Keywords
Education and globalization -- Canada , Education -- Canada