POSTMODERN EDUCATION IN THE CONTEXT OF GLOBALIZATION

My intention here, as regards the concept of postmodern education, is to draw attention on the lack of coherence and clarity in this very important area of contemporary education, and to offer some relevant distinctions in order to make the concept more plausible. Initially my paper deals with a series of descriptions of the complex phenomenon of globalization, provided by various discourses and domains, aiming at highlighting some common values and principles. The next step is to clarify what is and what is not relevant to my topic, from all the aspects characterizing the various discourses on postmodernism. Then I focus on the main general trends in what is called postmodern education, and also on their specific educational effects. My final considerations will show a sceptical attitude toward the embracing of this new perspective on education in its present form.