Internationalization Of Higher Education

Deardorff, Wit, Heyl and Adams, stated in the reading that “Internationalization has been one of the most powerful and persuasive forces of work within higher education around the world during the last two decades (2012).” With the effects of Internationalization, administrators of higher learning must be capable and ready to assist the “powerful influence of the global context, prepared to track and understand the broadest global trends of higher education (Deardorff, et al., 2012).” In the literature, we not only explore how higher education is perceived in the major regions of the world, but also explore the interconnectedness of the regions. In the course content we were able to view the effects of globalization and internationalization, …show more content…
2012). Internationalization of curriculum is defined as “a curriculum with an international orientation in content and/or form, aimed at preparing students for performing (professionally/ socially) in an international and multicultural context and designed for the domestic and/or foreign students ( Deardorff, et al. 2012). The internationalization of the curriculum is a result to the globalization with the “the South”. The internationalization of college and university curricula is challenging but also imperative as a response to globalization ( Deardorff, et al. 2012). As we discuss education, we must understand that education is one of the most crucial and critical resources for acquiring the skills and capabilities needed to function in competitive capitalist job market ( Abdi & Kapoor, 2009). Professional and skilled workers, the core human resource for economic and social development, are leaving in droves for better life opportunities in Europe and North America; those without the requisite internationally recognized skills are using adult education to reskills themselves or upgrade their academic credentials to enter these lucrative labor markets ( Abdi & Kapoor, 2009). Most regions decide to utilize the globalization of on internationalization curriculum in hope that it interests their citizens …show more content…
As well as, how globalization impacts the world of Higher Education through internationalization. It is an interesting component to see the research and practice of how the Education will be the link to the different nations. I believe that if each nation respectively agree to the internationalization of the education of each region, that it will create a basis for the political parties to follow. They will then learn to value the cultural differences, they will treat non-citizens student with mutual respect, they will continue to incorporate curricula that would give each nation quality access to education, and will understand the globalization is across the globe is needed and valued partnership for