Positive And Negative Impact Of Globalisation On Higher Education

Globalisation has become a fashionable term used for numerous years amongst humanities and social sciences. Usage of this term has been driven by an academic fascination with the world as an increasingly interconnected place, in which localized forms of culture have become increasingly subject to homogenizing global influences (Maguire, J)

The increase in cultural diversity and promotion of global understanding in Australia, is reflected through the educational systems and their growing acceptance of international students. According to Australian Education International (AEI), the size of the international student population in

Recent studies in globalization and economic reports have shown the financial benefits of knowledge flows and the importance of the human capital in all industries and sectors of a nation. The term “human capital” refers to those capable of not only performing skilled tasks, but also professionals who can adapt to the demands of a globalized world and new technological trends. Higher education institutions in Australia and the United Kingdom, along with their governments, have taken the necessary measures for empowering the internationalization of their institutions in order to develop skilled human capital. Unfortunately, Mexican universities, like the University of Quintana Roo, have not taken the necessary steps to internationalize the institution. Therefore, I want to explain to you why you should internationalize the University of Quintana Roo, how you can do it, and a couple of considerations you should take when making a decision.

Merryfield examines what is global and international education. She states that educators most work to promote cultural pluralism, interconnections, and international competition. This article is important because it discusses how global education should be presented in a content specific manner in order to maximize its

In academia, the internationalization of higher education was designed to build cultural bridges and to unite education scheme around the World (Knight,2004). Internationalization of Higher Education could be divergently defined by many scholars. In this respect, Chan and Dimmock (2008) suggest that "Internationalization is a multifaceted concept, with many different interpretations, emphases, and purposes."(p.184).So, internationalization `s meaning depends on the context being used in. A point of agreement, however, would be what is maintained by Knight(2004).For her, internationalization of higher education is broadly defined as a set of global educational tasks which are implemented within the higher education curricula in order to internationalize the learning-teaching process and to promote global harmony across universities (2004).To exemplify, university exchange programmes might be the most important activity to shed light on, with a particular link to the context of our study. Hence, the meaning of internationalization in the present purposeful work is limited to the scope of international academic and exchange programmes in higher

While internationalization, through rhetoric, is toted as a means of producing, disseminating, and applying knowledge beyond national borders, Western models of internationalization within higher education engenders the reproduction of oppressive world orders that place Europe, the United States, and Canada at the top of academic food chain and developing (formerly colonized and continuously exploited) nations at the bottom. Altbach & Knight (2007) present the motivations, expectations, and realities of internationalization of education within the context of rapid globalization. Touching on the expansion of volume, scope, and complexity the international activities of universities over the past two decades, Altbach & Knight emphasis the integral part that globalization plays in pushing higher education towards international involvement. Society has entered a phase in technological advancements underscore the necessity of knowledge production and ownership. Altbach & Knight describe globalization and internationalization with the rhetoric of economists, emphasizing that both phenomena are situated within and are perpetuated by demands and supplies of knowledge and service. Moreover, and perhaps most importantly, internationalization and international academic mobility are characterized as favoring “well-developed” education systems and institutions – “well-developed” synonymous with global north, Western nations. Focusing heavily on the reality of globalization, Altbach & Knight present the United States, Canada, and Europe as in control in the means in which internationalization in higher education functions and operates – presenting a problematic continuation of colonialism as well as a breeding ground for the expansion of global inequities and

The writer points out that even though globalization is an economic issue per Brysk (2003, p. 22), the framework formed a combination of factors is one that one must consider as an influence in education (Merriam, Caffarella, & Baumgartner, 2007). These influences are 1) connection, 2) cosmopolitanism, 3) communication, and 4) Commodification. Each of these areas is having positive effects such as bringing together people who would not otherwise connect, or in creating the means for effective communications between peoples with different

Internationalization, the term and its associated processes and practices, is a phenomenon clouded with complexity, nested within globalization, increased global migration, and capitalism. Our understandings of internationalization within an educational context often focus on the story of the West. Whether opening the doors of the academy to students from around the world or creating pathways for students and faculty to travel to different countries, internationalization (from the perspective of the West) has been viewed as a means of ensuring global

Many key issues and ideas related to globalization affect the area of education and literacy. Economic aspects of globalization have considerable educational implications in the areas of teaching the arts and humanities and training people in the areas of technology and various vocations. Through media, email, and the World Wide Web, many nation-states have global that have a profound effect on education. However, many less technologically developed countries (LTDCs) have not had the opportunity to modernize their own communication devices and are being left behind. With the knowledge that

Globalization has accompanied by increasing numbers of people moving across the borders for various reasons. The clear majority crossing the border are students. This is due to the fact that it is not only encouraged by the government but for the purpose of a higher education and it is also has become part of the “global marketplace, with the World Trade Organization.” In 2004, approximately 2 million students were enrolled in institutes of higher education outside their country or origin. This number just keeps increasing over time. There are still people that leave the country of citizenship and move to another country. According to Doty’s article this is due to the fact that “some types of immigration are also welcome and facilitated

In his article, Heinz Ickstadt emphasizes an immense influence of globalisation onto the development of American Studies as an academic discipline. He thinks that this process has inflicted changes not only on the society itself, but also on all spheres of its activity, including the academic field. According to Ickstadt, American Studies as one of academic disciplines adjusts itself to the new conditions by implementing the transnational approach to its field of study (544-45). In his article, the scholar focuses on the existing uncertainty about the boundaries of this approach.

The advantage of widespread education is the cultivation of international skills and attitudes, contributing to the values of university education.

Globalization has also contributed to an increasing interest in English-language education worldwide. In response to the emergence of English as a world-linking, global language, an increasing number of schools have stepped up English–language requirements, even at undergraduate levels. The argument is that a universal teaching language is necessary as a natural consequence of globalization.

Education is one of the most important thing in human’s lives.As Nelson Mandela once said:”Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”. Thus, we should thoughtfully come down to point. Nowadays, we have a lot of opportunities to study, so there a great number of schools, colleges and universities all around the world and ways of studying too. For instance: students have chance to get their diploma online, finish hometown or foreign universities. Online learning is innovation in educational system and most people feel unusual to it, so they prefer more traditional type. Some students choose studying in their countries, however others decide to leave their familiar life and study abroad. Foreign education

In the contemporary society, increasingly students attend international school or go abroad to receive international education, a trend which raises considerable concern among many people. Some people believe that local education is more practical, while receiving international education needs enormous investment and outcome may be unsatisfactory. Moreover, “people who have experienced another countries’ lifestyle during their childhood often report a feeling of confusion over their identity as individuals.”(Grimshaw, 2008, p259) In contrast, other people think that international education can not only provide students with higher education but also develop the globalization. Views regarding this issue vary greatly from person to person. As a international student now, I have experienced the native and the international education and recognize the differences between them. In my opinion, although this tendency brings about some drawbacks, the benefits, in terms of students’ advances, universities’ development, and financial profits are more obvious.