3. Presentation Content Structure
Background of Internationalization of
Higher Education
Definitions of Internationalization of
Higher Education
Rationales for Internationalizing Higher
Education
Myths about Internationalization of
Higher Education
5. Globalization is defined as “the flow of technology,
economy, knowledge, people, values, [and] ideas...across
borders. Globalization affects each country in a different way
due to a nation's individual history, traditions, culture and
priorities” (Knight & de Wit, 1997, p. 6)
Reference:
Knight, J., & de Wit, H. (Eds.). (1997). Internationalization of higher education in Asia Pacific countries. Amsterdam: European Association for
International Education.
6. Globalization & Internationlization
“Internationalization is changing the
world of higher education, and
globalization is changing the world of
internatinalization”
(Knight, 2004, p. 5)
Reference:
Knight, J. (2004). Internationalization Remodeled: Definition, Approaches, and Rationales. Journal of Studies in International Education, 8(5), p.5 – 31.
7. The
A more globalised world comes with new
opportunities, successes and also threats. It is
imperative that the international, intercultural and
global dimensions of higher education continue to
be proactive, responsive and innovative while
keeping a close watch on unanticipated spin-offs,
misconceptions and implications. (Knight 2013)
Reference:
Knight, J. (2004). Internationalization Remodeled: Definition, Approaches, and Rationales. Journal of Studies in International Education, 8(5), p.5 – 31.
8. Effects of Globalization
on Higher Education
The transfer of knowledge and skills from the West into the developing
countries (mostly non-Western countries)
Demands on a broad range of knowledge and skills on students to
compete with others in a global market. For instance, international,
foreign language and intercultural skills
Changes of channel of educational delivery. Electronic literacy is required
on both students and teachers.
Changes of education systems (e.g. ideas, values, and knowledge) e.g.
The aspect on shaping students to become “global citizens”
Changes of the society as a whole, from the society of industrialism to the
information-based society.
10. Let’s Define the term
“Internationalization of Higher Education”
11. Definitions of Internationalization of Higher Education
Internationalization is
referred to “the multiple
activities, programs and
services that fall within
international studies,
international education
exchange and technical
cooperation”
Arum & van de Water
(1992)
Internationalisation of
higher education is the
process of integrating an
international/intercultural
dimension into the
teaching, research and
service functions of the
institution.
Knight & de Wit (1997)
Internationalization is “any
systematic effort aimed at
making higher education
responsive to the
requirements and
challenges related to the
globalization of societies,
economy and labour
markets”
Van der Wende (1997)
Reference:
1. Arum, S., and van de Water, J. (1992). The need for a definition of international education in U.S. universities. In C. Klasek (Ed.), Bridges to the futures: Strategies for internationalizing
higher education (pp. 191 – 203). Carbondale, IL: Association of International Education Administrators.
2. Knight, Jane and Hans de Wit, "Internationalisation of Higher Education in Asia Pacific Countries", EAIE, Amsterdam, 1997
3. Van de Wende, M. (1997). Missing links: The relationship between national policies for internatinalisation and those for higher education in general. In T. Kalvermark & M. van der
Wende (Eds.), National policies for the internationalisation of higher education in Europe (pp. 10-31). Stockholm: Hogskoleverket Studies, National Agency for Higher Educaiton.
4. Higher Education Academy. (2016). Framework for Internationalising Higher Education. York: Higher Education Academy. Retrieved on May 11, 2017, from
https://www.heacademy.ac.uk/system/files/downloads/internationalising-he.pdf
Internationalisation
represents the preparation
of graduates to live in, and
contribute responsibily to, a
globally interconnected
society
UK Higher Education
Academy (2016)
12. Maybe it is time to have
our own definition to
help us better strategize
internationalization in
the context of Thai
higher education???
14. Produce more educated and
skilled workforce
Produce and transfer
knowledge and skills
Generate additional revenues
Encourage more collaboration
between/amonst HEIs
Common Rationales for
Internationalizing Higher Education
15. Rationales for Internationalizing
Higher Education
Human resources
development: brain power
Strategic alliances
Commercial trade
National building
Social/cultural development
At National/Sector Level At Institutional Level
International branding and
profile
Income generation
Student and staff
development
Strategic alliances
Knowledge production
Reference:
Knight, J. (2004). Internationalization Remodeled: Definition, Approaches, and Rationales. Journal of Studies in International Education, 8(5), p.5 – 31.
17. Common Myths about Internationalization
01 English language as a medium of instruction
02 Translating programs taught from Thai to English
03 A majority of faculty members hold foreign degrees
04
A wide range and rich variety of nationalities on
part of international students
05 A number/collection of MOUs
Reference:
Porntip Kajananiyot for SEAMEO RIHED at “Presidents’ Forum on Strategic Leadership for New Normal Leaders” June 27-29, 2016.
18. 5 Myths about Internationalization
01 Foreign Students as International Agents
02 International Reputation as a Proxy for Quality
03 International Institutional Agreements
04 International Accreditation
05 Global Branding
Reference:
Knight, J. (2011). Five Myths about Internationalization. International Higher Education, 62, p. 14-15.
20. Dimension to Determine IZN
Prepared by Porntip Kanjananiyot for SEAMEO RIHED at “Presidents’ Forum on Strategic
Leadership for New Normal Leaders”. June 27-29,2016
Level of understanding of IZN
Attitudes towards IZN
Alignment of IZN with university’s vision, mission and policy
University’s IZN strategies
Strategic network
University’s linkages with foreign institutions
Teaching and learning methodologies
University’s environment
University ranking
21. Key Elements of IZN
International curriculum and activities
Academic programs and foreign students
Faculty and student mobility
Research collaboration
Network and partnership
Study abroad and student exchange programs, etc.
22. Int’l students
Study abroad
Int’l academic
staff
Foreign
degree-holder staff
Budget fostering
IZN
Int’ly funded
R&D projects
Int’l
publications
Int’l research
partnerships
Interaction
encouragement
DevelopingEstablishedEnhanced
Credits
Virtual mobility
Strategy
IZNStaff’s
participation
Financial
sustainability
Students’
services/guidance
Courses’
detailed infoOrientation
QA
Int’l
content
Research
opportunities
Measuring
outcomes
Mobility
funding
Mobility
opportunities
Alumni
Language&culture
opportunities
Strategy
McDermott, Darren J. (2016). Report on Internationalization Policy & Strategy: Measurement of University Internationalization Performance and Relative Improvement.
Bangkok, Thailand: Bureau of International Cooperation Strategy
Indicative Criteria for IZN
Development
23. not an end unto itself… The suffix of “-ization”
signifies that internationalization is a process or
means of enhancing or achieving goals.
Internationalization is a means to an end,
Knight, Jane. (2012). International Higher Education No.69.
Chestnut Hill, MA: Center for International Higher Education.
24. internationalized curriculum
increased academic mobility
improved teaching & learning
students are better
prepared to live and
work in a more
interconnected world
Develop
international and
intercultural knowledge,
skills, and values in
students
Include
comparative,
international, and
intercultural
elements
IZN ONE FOR ALL
AND
ALL FOR ONE
Linkage between “Process” and Nation
27. IZN Development in Thai HE
And
Current Status
Regionalizatio
n Education
Hub
Partnership
Quality
Internationalization
Direction
Isaree Chotputiphan
Educator, Practitioner
Level
30. CURRENT STATUS
PARTNERSHIP
1
2 QUALITY
3
REGIONALIZATION
4
EDUCATION HUB
COMPETENCIES
•Bilateral
•Multilateral
•Student Development
•Staff/Faculties Development
•Program Development
•Research Development
•Strengthen ASEAN
Community
•Enhance students’
Competencies
•Support ASEAN
Integration
•International
Engagement
•Area Studies
•Thai HE Promotion
32. Strategy
Vision Mission Value
IZN for
HEI’s
1. Dev. IZN policies and plans
2. Support increase in
international
competence and
intercultural understanding
3. Strengthen partnerships
4. Brand building
1. Stakeholder
Engagement
2. Future
Oriented
Learning
3. Teamwork
BICS’s
Strategy
33. 769
International
Programs
Top Five Fields of Study
1. Business Administration
2. Thai Language
3. Buddhism Studies
4. International Business
5. English
150
collaborative
Degree
Programs
Top Five Fields of Study
1. Chinese Language
2. Business
Administration
3. Thai Language
4. Traditional Chinese
Medicine
5. Tourism and Hotel
Management
18,814
International
Students
Top Five Countries
1. China
2. Myanmar
3. Lao PDR
4. Vietnam
5. Cambodia
34. ON-GOING COLLABORATIVE PROJECTS
ASEAN & ASEAN + 3
ASEAN Citation Index
ASEAN International
Mobility For Students
(AIMS) Programme
Thailand Scholarships
Singapore – Thailand
Work Placement Program
(In process of proposing
proposal to Singapore)
ASEAN Way Forward for
SDGs and COP21 thru Social
and Sustainability Sciences
Expert Meeting for ASEAN
Plus Three Guidelines on
Transcripts for Exchange
Students, including a
Comparison Table of the
Credit Transfer System
ASEAN Plus Three
Collaboration on Active
Ageing: the time to act
THAI-CHINESE Framework
Thai-Chinese Government
Scholarships
Chinese Volunteer Teachers
(CVT) Program
Chinese Government
Scholarships of
Yunnan University
Youth of Excellence Scheme
of China (Y.E.S. China)
Program
35. PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
ASEAN Youth Camp
Student Exchange between
Thailand and Vietnam
Promoting Teaching and Learning
English and Foreign Languages Project
Student Exchange between
Thailand and Malaysia
Directory of neighboring
languages (Khmer, Lao, Malayu,
Vietnamese, Burmese) Experts in
Thai Higher Education
Institutions
Malay language Development Forum
37. NOW is the time for IZN
The top five reasons for internationalizing a Thai institution:
1. To improve student preparedness
2. Internationalize the curriculum
3. Enhance the international profile of the institution
4. Strengthen research and knowledge production
5. Diversify its faculty and staff
38. Importance
The most important benefits of internationalization:
1. Increasing international awareness of students
2. Strengthening research and knowledge production
3. Fostering international cooperation and solidarity
39. Internationalization Strategy
IZN: OHEC Signature
(and our proudest one!)
1. Roadmap: IZN development
2. Product: Draft IZN Strategy
3. Practice & Publicize: Forums/Workshop/Social media
4. Ultimate goal: Use for referencing
5. Continuation: Follow up
40. Leadership is one of the significant
mechanism for internationalization
Qualifications:
• Policy planning
& regulation
• Vision
• Decision making
& responsibility
Prime Minister of Thailand
Minister of Education, Thailand
41. Internationalization in a nutshell
• Internationalization is seen as important for awhile (our
efforts start from 26 years ago)
• There are various dimensions and indicators
• There are countless challenges, though
• Thailand is looking to put this idea into action: IZN
Strategy
• Moreover, we welcome an opportunity for closely
cooperation with you!
42. “Internationalizationis like
creating a round-toed shoe
that fits people with all types of feet.
It is not as comfortable as a perfectly fitted shoe
and doesn’t fit snugly,
but can be worn by many people.”
David DeBry
“Globalizing Instructional Materials:
Guidelines for Higher Education”
43. Bibliography
• Photo credit:
– http://startup-internationalization.eu/wp-content/uploads/internationalization-640x380.jpg
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International Association of Universities
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Francisco Marmolejo,
http://www.chronicle.com/blogs/worldwise/internationalization-of-higher-education-
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