GLOBALIZATION AND NEEDS FOR REFORM IN THE HIGHER EDUCATION IN THE REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA

Abstract

As the needs of people are changing, the education system also has change, and this change should be accepted by the people.  Education is a process that needs transformation and changes. Education system mast be reformed and adapted to contemporary education in a globalized world. Globalization is an unstoppable and irreversible process of integrating education, culture and state societies. The diversity of the region of South-Eastern Europe reflects on the differences and specifics in the Higher Educational Systems. Adapting education system to new requirements and responsibilities is one of the main goals of education system. Modifying the role of teachers from traditional to modern education is a necessary but not an easy process. Higher Education in Macedonia has some similarities with the trends in the wider region, but also some specifics. Today, in Macedonia there are 20 Higher Educational Institutions, of which 6 are state universities and 14 private. Education in Macedonia is characterized by several characteristics such as ethnification of the higher education, insufficient investment in higher education by the state, the trends of depopulation by migration and so on. As a conclusion, contemporary and well-balanced education as well as preparation of fully aware model of citizenship 'global citizens', is also essential in building a democratic society and is crucial for shaping the world.