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
