A Critical Analysis of Cambodia’s Policy for Integrating Information Technology in Education using Human Capital Theory and Globalization

Teri Jayun Ham

2017

Abstract

The integration of information, communication, and technology (ICT) is a popular trend in contemporary educational practices, but does this approach make sense for developing countries? This paper provides an in-depth critique of the decision by the Cambodia Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports (MOEYS) to become an early adopter of ICT development in education. By employing the human capital theory (HCT) and globalization perspectives, a critical analysis of Cambodia’s ICT in education policy design and approach was conducted and used to ascertain key points that national policymakers may consider as they fine-tune future policy revisions. The overall analysis advises policymakers to employ HCT modelling methods when developing educational programming so that market needs are better met. Further recommendations include leveraging globalization principles to counter the negative influences of globalization to ensure more effective ICT programming.

Paper Citation

in Harvard Style

Ham T. (2017). A Critical Analysis of Cambodia’s Policy for Integrating Information Technology in Education using Human Capital Theory and Globalization.In 1st International Conference on Educational Sciences - Volume 2: ICES, ISBN 978-989-758-314-8, pages 91-100. DOI: 10.5220/0007045806400649

in Bibtex Style

@conference{ices17,
author={Teri Jayun Ham},
title={A Critical Analysis of Cambodia’s Policy for Integrating Information Technology in Education using Human Capital Theory and Globalization},
booktitle={1st International Conference on Educational Sciences - Volume 2: ICES,},
year={2017},
pages={91-100},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0007045806400649},
isbn={978-989-758-314-8},
}

in EndNote Style

TY - CONF

JO - 1st International Conference on Educational Sciences - Volume 2: ICES,
TI - A Critical Analysis of Cambodia’s Policy for Integrating Information Technology in Education using Human Capital Theory and Globalization
SN - 978-989-758-314-8
AU - Ham T.
PY - 2017
SP - 91
EP - 100
DO - 10.5220/0007045806400649