Challenges and Changes Faced by Education System of UK due to Multiculturism

Abstract

In this study we try to explore the topic of “challenges and changes faced by Education system of UK due to Multiculturism” in a holistic context. The main focus of the research is on “education system of UK” and its relation with “education policy”. The research also analyzes many aspects of “multiculturism in UK” and tries to gauge its effect on “education system”. Finally the research describes various factors which are responsible for “challenges and changes faced by Education system of UK” and tries to describe the overall effect of “multiculturism” on “UK education system”.

Table of Content

Abstracti

CHAPTER 01- INTRODUCTION3

Outline of the Study3

Background of the Research3

Problem Statement5

Aims and Objectives5

Research Question5

Relevance and Significance of the Research5

Ethics6

Reliability7

Research Design8

CHAPTER 02-LITERATURE REVIEW9

British Education System9

Secondary Education10

Immigration and Education12

Social Framework of Immigration13

Legal Framework for the Education of Immigrants16

The Access to Education on Equal Terms18

The Concentration of Immigrant Pupils in Some Schools19

Compensatory Policies-The Attention to Immigrant Students20

Differing Methodologies21

Challenges of Education in Multiculture Society23

The Challenge of Knowledge25

References27

CHAPTER 01- INTRODUCTION

Outline of the Study

This study will be based on the topic “changes and challenges faced by educational system of UK due to multiculturism”. The first chapter will provide an introduction to the topic including the purpose and significance of the study. The second chapter will present a review of relevant literature, highlighting the previous research carried out in this field.

Background of the Research

European countries place the problems of education systems in a fundamental role of social reflection. Improving education is one of the basic elements of public policy and an object of study of international organizations (Anker, 1998). The importance of education and knowledge in a global world is becoming increasingly important, not only what refers to the formation of the elite or professional training. It is now considered that the basic education of all population is a key factor for progress, coexistence and social harmony. In this sense, in most European countries shows a determination to enhance the knowledge and go for an education mandatory quality that serves to promote economic development and increase social welfare of its citizens (Armitage and Scott, 1998, pp. 281-97). Moreover, the quality of education depends not only on the amount of resources, but above all, how they used, how it organizes and governs the system, how they form faculty, and motivation and support of social groups involved, especially families. The EU has shown over recent years, a growing interest in improving the performance of education systems of countries members. So it shows the meeting of the EU Council in Lisbon, as embodied in the document containing the goals and points Reference should be made by all member countries in the year 2010. It is a clear example of how to begin to address jointly educational issues in European countries (Hannum,Park & Butler,2010).

Education in the UK has historically highly regarded throughout the world. Universities of this country are considered as prestigious seat of learning the world's elite, became a centre of attraction due to the ...