INTERNATIONALIZATION OF HIGHER EDUCATION

Internationalisation of higher education institutions

1. INTERNATIONALIZATION OF HIGHER EDUCATION

2. DEFINITION OF GLOBALIZATION Globalization is the word used to describe the growing interdependence of the world's economies, cultures, and populations, brought about by cross-border trade in goods and services, technology, and flows of investment, people, and information. Globalization can be defined as an extensive network of economic, cultural, social and political interconnections and processes which goes beyond. national boundaries' ( Yeates 2001)

3. DEFINITION OF GLOBALIZATION What is globalization in the education? The term “globalization” encompasses a number of things, including economics, culture, politics, technology and communication. In education, globalization in education refers to the increasing mobility of students and teachers across the world, and the need for educators to be more inclusive

4. Globalization has demanded from universities the following improvement in the quality of education increases in the quantity of graduates and other outputs efficiency in the way universities are managed graduates with a global outlook

5. DEFINITION OF INTERNATIONLIZATION Internationalization of higher education  in theory is "the process of integrating an international, intercultural, or global dimension into the purpose, functions or delivery of  postsecondary education .“  Internationalization of higher education in practice is "the process of commercializing research and postsecondary education, and international competition for the recruitment of foreign students from wealthy and privileged countries in order to generate revenue, secure national profile, and build international reputation.“  The main components of internationalization of  higher education   are recruitment of  international students , development of international branch campuses, students, staff and scholars  exchange programs , internationalization of the  curriculum , and research and education  partnerships  between institutions regionally and internationally.

6. What are the components of internationalization? Broadly considered, the notion of internationalization incorporates two components:  internationalization abroad, translating all forms of education across borders: mobility of people, projects, programs and providers and internationalization at home , which is more curriculum-oriented and focuses on activities such as;

7. INTERNATIONALIZATION AT HOME Internationalization at home touches on everything – from the academic curriculum, to the interactions between local students and international students and faculty, The cultivation of internationally-focused research topics, Innovative uses for digital technology Most importantly, it focuses on all students reaping the benefits of international higher education not just those who are mobile. Ensuring that research and practice contribute to the development of international competences in all students, to share ideas and experiences

8. BENEFITS OF INTERNATIONALIZATION What are the benefits of internationalization? Internationalization links communities to the world Expands opportunities for university service and engagement Enhances global competitiveness Internationalization contributes to national security and a vital economy Prepares world leaders who know and value democratic principles

9. CHALLENGES OF INTERNATIONALIZATION Cost of living. ... Language barrier. ... Adapting to the new culture. ... Recognition of your degree by other countries. ... Employment after graduation. ... Reverse culture shock

10. QUESTION Briefly discuss the concept of internationalization of higher education Assess the objectives and five major drivers of internationalization

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