The Impact of Globalization on Higher Education System: The Nigerian Experience.
Authors:
OSUNDINA Olasunkanmi
Publication Type: Chapters in Books
Journal: Gender, Culture And Development In Africa, Pan-african University Press, Texas, Usa
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Abstract
The advancement of technology has accelerated the idea of globalization in our world today. Subsequently, various structures of diferent countries seem to have been impacted. Specifically, the educational system of the countries which serves as the knowledge base of the industry also impacted. But more importantly is the seeming impact of globalization on higher education of these countries. Thus, this chapter sought to use Nigerian experience to examine and identify the nature of the impact that globalization has ihad on higher in Nigeria. The findings made was that globalization has mpacted education through technology and communication system thereby changing service delivery and learnng pattern of both teachers and students. It is therefore recommended that policy makers in the field of education should review existing university course content and accomodate new and effective scope relative to international curriculum.
Keywords: Globalization, Higher Education and Nigeria.