HED4805 Assignment 1 2025
Unique Number: 173892
Due Date: 20 June 2025
QUESTION 1
1.1. HOW GLOBAL SCHOOLS SPREAD IN THE GLOBAL SOUTH AND GLOBAL
NORTH
Introduction
The spread of global schools and educational systems has not occurred evenly across the
world. Rather, it has been shaped by geopolitical power structures, particularly favouring
the Global North. The Global South, on the other hand, has often been a passive recipient
of imported educational models, influenced largely by colonial histories and Eurocentric
epistemologies. As the prescribed text by Seroto, Davids and Wolhuter (2020) outlines, this
imbalance in educational development and scholarship continues to characterise both
practice and research in education.
Spread in the Global North: Self-Driven Development and Domination of Discourse
In the Global North, schools and educational institutions developed through internal
philosophical, scientific, and political progress. Educational theories and systems were
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Unique Number: 173892
Due Date: 20 June 2025
QUESTION 1
1.1. HOW GLOBAL SCHOOLS SPREAD IN THE GLOBAL SOUTH AND GLOBAL
NORTH
Introduction
The spread of global schools and educational systems has not occurred evenly across the
world. Rather, it has been shaped by geopolitical power structures, particularly favouring
the Global North. The Global South, on the other hand, has often been a passive recipient
of imported educational models, influenced largely by colonial histories and Eurocentric
epistemologies. As the prescribed text by Seroto, Davids and Wolhuter (2020) outlines, this
imbalance in educational development and scholarship continues to characterise both
practice and research in education.
Spread in the Global North: Self-Driven Development and Domination of Discourse
In the Global North, schools and educational institutions developed through internal
philosophical, scientific, and political progress. Educational theories and systems were
DISCLAIMER & TERMS OF USE
Educational Aid: These study notes are intended to be used as educational resources and should not be seen as a
replacement for individual research, critical analysis, or professional consultation. Students are encouraged to perform
their own research and seek advice from their instructors or academic advisors for specific assignment guidelines.
Personal Responsibility: While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the information in
these study notes, the seller does not guarantee the completeness or correctness of all content. The buyer is
responsible for verifying the accuracy of the information and exercising their own judgment when applying it to their
assignments.
Academic Integrity: It is essential for students to maintain academic integrity and follow their institution's policies
regarding plagiarism, citation, and referencing. These study notes should be used as learning tools and sources of
inspiration. Any direct reproduction of the content without proper citation and acknowledgment may be considered
academic misconduct.
Limited Liability: The seller shall not be liable for any direct or indirect damages, losses, or consequences arising from
the use of these notes. This includes, but is not limited to, poor academic performance, penalties, or any other negative
consequences resulting from the application or misuse of the information provided.
