Globalization and American Education

Abstract

Globalization is a potent force in today's world. The welfare of the United States is tied to the welfare of other countries by economics, the environment, politics, culture, information, and technology. This paper identifies the implications of globalization for education, presents applications of important aspects of globalization that teachers can use in the classroom, and gives recommendations to promote and improve global education.

Acknowledgments

William Merriman is Professor of Education and Dean of the School of Education at Manhattan College. His research interests include globalization, teacher education, and the use of educational technology. He is a charter member of the Mu Sigma Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi.

Augustine Nicoletti is an Assistant Professor of Education at Manhattan College in Riverdale, New York. His research interests include globalization, the millennial learner, teacher efficacy, and student assessment. He has held leadership positions in both secondary and higher education.

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