| Globalization and the development and expansion of multinational corporations (MNCs) have impacted several entities of livelihood in Costa Rica. Education, specifically, has been impacted in terms of leadership, curriculum, 21st-century skill implementation, and job training. The purpose of this study was to understand what impact globalization and MNCs, specifically Intel, have had on educational leadership and the development of 21st-century skills in schools in Costa Rica. This study also identified what role school leaders have played in the development and implementation of policy changes seen in major national education initiatives. In addition, this study determined whether these initiatives are producing greater numbers of knowledge-ready workers in Costa Rica.;The analysis of data gathered through interviews, observations, and surveys revealed that Costa Rica is focused on producing knowledge-ready workers. By partnering with Intel, the country has been better prepared to provide that opportunity for many Costa Rican students. Schools in Costa Rica that are partnered with Intel are integrating 21st-century skills into their curricula and focusing on technology in order to best prepare their students for the global work force. School site leaders are utilizing methods of instructional leadership to encourage their teachers and students to embrace this change in the focus of education. |
