Is Education the Key to Global Economic Competitiveness?

Autor/in	Mathis, William J.
Titel	Is Education the Key to Global Economic Competitiveness?
Quelle	In: Teacher Educator, 46 (2011) 2, S.89-97 (9 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0887-8730
Schlagwörter	Education Work Relationship; Educational Opportunities; Economic Impact; Competition; Role of Education; Economic Progress; Academic Achievement; Labor Force Development; Educational Needs; Labor Needs; Credentials; Skill Analysis; Politics of Education; Global Approach; United States + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Bildungsangebot; Bildungschance; Ökonomische Determinanten; Wettkampf; Bildungsauftrag; Economic growth; Wirtschaftswachstum; Schulleistung; Arbeitskräftebestand; Educational need; Bildungsbedarf; Labour needs; Arbeitskräftebedarf; Studienbuch; Educational policy; Bildungspolitik; Globales Denken; USA
Abstract	Contemporary test-based reforms are often grounded in the claim that test performance is the key to international economic competitiveness. However, this oft-repeated assertion lacks empirical support. According to the World Economic Forum, the United States' recent loss of economic competitiveness standing is due to macroeconomic instability rather than to a lack of workforce skills and knowledge. In contrast to the claims of President Obama and Secretary Duncan, the nation has no shortage of qualified job applicants. There are, on average, three qualified applicants for every high tech job. Furthermore, 80% of projected jobs require only technical or on-the-job training. The vast majority do not require the skills measured by contemporary accountability schemes. For example, only 5% require any math beyond basic operations. Educators must continue to focus on equality of educational opportunities for all children and, as contrasted with narrow economic rationales, embrace a broader vision of the purposes of education. (Contains 2 footnotes.) (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10