Marketisation and Privatisation in Education

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• Further Education (Key Stage 5)

Marketisation and Privatisation in Education

Learning objective

Learning Objectives

At the end of the lesson you will understand the role of private companies in education. At the end of the lesson you will be able to evaluate who benefits from the privatisation of education.

What do you already know about privatisation in education?

The Role of Private Companies in Education

Increasing involvement of corporations in educational services. Shift from public to private control. Examples of private companies in education.

Criticisms of Increased Privatisation

Profit motives over educational goals. Fragmentation of educational services. Equity and access concerns.

Impact of Globalisation on Education

Globalisation's influence on educational policies. International comparisons, such as PISA rankings. Corporate influence on curriculum and standards.

Involvement of Global Corporations in Education

Corporate sponsorship and branding in schools. Cola-isation as a phenomenon. Effects on student learning and school resources.

Critical Perspectives

Marxist critiques of neoliberalism. Implications for social equity. Debates on the future of public education.

Definition List

Privatisation: The process of transferring ownership or control of a public service to private companies. Marketisation: The introduction of market forces of supply and demand into areas run by the government. Cola-isation: The influence of corporate branding and sponsorship in schools. Globalisation: The process by which businesses or other organizations develop international influence or start operating on an international scale. PISA ranking: An international assessment that measures 15-year-old students' reading

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