Striking a Balance between Education Globalization and Localization: Constructing an Internationally Applicable Curriculum Framework

DOI: https://doi.org/10.62517/jhet.202415347

Author(s)

Jie Zhao*

Affiliation(s)

Room 5327, Huarun Building, Jinan, Shandong, China *Corresponding Author

Abstract

As globalization continues to advance, the education system faces the dual pressures of globalization and localization. This paper aims to explore the balance between education globalization and localization and construct an internationally applicable curriculum framework that caters to diverse cultural and educational needs. The paper first analyzes the trends of education globalization, including its impact on educational content, teaching methods, and assessment systems, as well as its positive role in enhancing education quality, promoting knowledge dissemination, and strengthening international cooperation. It then emphasizes the importance of localization in preserving cultural characteristics, meeting local educational needs, and nurturing local talents. Based on this analysis, the paper proposes the need for a reasonable integration of globalization and localization when constructing an internationally applicable curriculum framework, which should reflect global commonalities while respecting and incorporating cultural diversity. The paper focuses on how to achieve this balance in curriculum design, teaching implementation, assessment, and feedback, as well as the challenges that may arise in practice and possible strategies for addressing them. The paper advocates for careful selection of curriculum content, innovative adaptation of teaching methods, and localized adjustment of assessment standards to achieve the mutual promotion of education globalization and localization. Finally, the paper calls for strengthened international cooperation in the education sector to promote an educational model that supports global sustainable development.

Keywords

Education Globalization; Education Localization; Curriculum Framework; Cultural Diversity; International Cooperation.

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