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Briefly discuss the impact of globalisation on education, and explain how international collaborations and partnerships influence education practices and policies.

Globalization has significantly impacted education, leading to:

Increased international collaboration and exchange

Sharing of best practices and knowledge

Standardization and harmonization of education systems

Mobility of students, teachers, and ideas

Influence of global agendas and frameworks (e.g., SDGs, OECD)

International collaborations and partnerships:

Foster global citizenship and cultural understanding

Promote exchange programs and student mobility

Encourage joint research and innovation

Facilitate sharing of resources and expertise

Inform education policies and reforms

Examples of international collaborations and partnerships:

Erasmus Program (EU)

Fulbright Program (US)

International Association of Universities (IAU)

Global Alliance to Monitor Learning (GAML)

OECD’s Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA)

These collaborations and partnerships shape education practices and policies by:

Promoting innovative pedagogies

Enhancing quality assurance

Supporting teacher professional development

Informing curriculum reforms

Encouraging evidence-based policy making

Globalization and international collaborations have transformed education, fostering global connections, exchange, and improvement.

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