THE SIGNIFICANCE AND KEY AREAS OF INTERNATIONAL STANDARDIZATION IN THE EDUCATION SECTOR
Keywords:
international standardization, education system, ISO standards, ISCED-2011, ISTE framework, quality assuranceAbstract
This article offers an overview of international standardization in the field of education and highlights its significance and key areas. It discusses how international approaches are used to (i) classify levels of education, (ii) support the organization and management of educational processes, and (iii) address quality-related issues. The paper briefly refers to widely used international references such as ISCED-2011 for educational classification, ISO standards for management-oriented approaches, and the ISTE framework as an example of competency-oriented guidance in educational practice. The article is intended as an introductory discussion and provides a starting point for further study of international standardization in education.
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