Perspectives on comprehensive internationalisation of higher education
AOSIS Scholarly Books
| Field | Value | |
| Title | Perspectives on comprehensive internationalisation of higher education | |
| Creator | Dorasamy, Nirmala; Durban University of Technology Mugano, Gift; Durban University of Technology Kaseke, Nyasha; University of Zimbabwe Damiyano, David; Durban University of Technology Pillay, Somakanthie; Federation University Dorasamy, Jirushlan; Durban University of Technology | |
| Description |
This book argues that international higher education must be competitive, sustainable and contribute to educational development locally and internationally. It shows that higher education institutions (HEIs) are seen as being driven by an economic or educational agenda. For example, internationalisation can be influenced by the university ranking system, which is based on the international reputation of universities, the competitive quality of programmes offered in a market-oriented education environment, the generation of income from the enrolment of international students, and the employment of high-profile researchers. Likewise, the book contributes to knowledge production by positing that an international profile for HEIs is fundamental to building their global excellence and outstanding academic standards and strengthening their competitiveness and economic growth. Although virtual internationalisation can be an effective vehicle for students to gain international exposure, most students have remained in their local environment. This book provides a complex array of new needs, attitudes and demands that teaching and learning pedagogy has to consider to foster the internationalisation of higher education. In addition, this book also argues that HEIs must ethically and pedagogically respond to the needs of international students and other stakeholders across various modes of internationalisation of higher education. The book argues that any rationale to internationalise higher education must address inequitable and unethical ideologies and practices. In the same vein, this book also places emphasis on the importance of institutional quality assurance mechanisms, accreditation, learning outcomes, and multicultural connectivity through an inclusive curriculum. Lastly, in providing thorough strategies for the comprehensive internationalisation of higher education, this book offers pertinent discussions on the sustainable funding models for the HEIs, repositioning the higher education sector as a vibrant export sector, reforms in higher education, governance in HEIs, entrepreneurship in higher education and competition in higher education. |
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| Publisher | AOSIS Scholarly Books | |
| Date | 2022-05-31 | |
| Identifier | 978-1-77995-210-3 | |
| Source | AOSIS Scholarly Books; | |
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