scholarly journals Cross-university virtual teamwork as a means of internationalization at home

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 100512
Author(s):  
Johannes Nikolaus Rauer ◽  
Michael Kroiss ◽  
Natalia Kryvinska ◽  
Corinna Engelhardt-Nowitzki ◽  
Mohamed Aburaia
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Teamwork ◽  
Internationalization At Home ◽  
At Home

Internationalization at Home

2017 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 104-122 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sheena Choi ◽  
Joseph Khamalah
Keyword(s):  
Global Economy ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
The United States ◽  
Intercultural Understanding ◽  
Global Era ◽  
Development Policies ◽  
Internationalization At Home ◽  
Staff Recruitment ◽  
Midwestern City ◽  
At Home

Responding to the needs of intercultural understanding and competencies in a global economy, universities have devised strategies and programs to internationalize the campus to prepare students to work effectively in an increasingly interconnected economy and society. Internationalization at home (IaH) attempts to more effectively address gaps left by the traditional study abroad. This study examines the IaH activities at a regional higher education institution in a Midwestern city of the United States in faculty/staff recruitment and development, policies, and curriculum development. Results show that implementation of IaH is at odds with the institution's regional mission and underscores the need for a reconceptualization to better serve the region in this global era.

Internationalization of higher education in Vietnam: current situations, policies, and challenges

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jung Hyun Ryu ◽  
Anh Thuy Nguyen
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
National Level ◽  
Asia Pacific ◽  
Policy Framework ◽  
Internationalization Of Higher Education ◽  
Education Reforms ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Higher Education Reforms ◽  
Internationalization At Home ◽  
At Home

PurposeThe research aims to provide the basis for a better understanding of the internationalization of higher education in Vietnam. First, it examines Vietnam's higher education reforms and policy/ legal frameworks for the promotion of internationalization since the implementation of Doi Moi in 1986. Secondly, it analyzes the internationalization activities at the national and institutional levels. At both levels, the internationalization activities are categorized into internationalization at home and cross borders (Knight, 2012). Finally, the paper discusses the challenges Vietnamese HE is facing and presents policy directions.Design/methodology/approachThis study employs a case study research strategy to examine and gain understanding of internationalization of higher education in Vietnam as a phenomenon. The study collected detailed information using a variety of data collection procedures over a period of time. First, it analyzes Vietnam's higher education reforms as well as policy and legal framework for the promotion of internationalization. Then, using Knight's framework, the study analyzed the internationalization at home and crossborder educational activities at the national and institutional levels. At the national level, strategic policy goals and programs were explored. Then, it chose Vietnam National University- Hanoi as a institutional case to learn its institutional strategies on cross border programs and mobility, reputation building, research cooperation.FindingsVietnam has continuously reformed its legal and policy framework of higher education to better integrate into the global higher education market and also to meet the national demand for economic development. Predominant rationale for Vietnam to engage in crossborder programs is for brain development, specifically in the academics and public sector. Meanwhile internationalization at home is driven by (1) international programs and universities and (2) initiative to enhance competitiveness of its higher education institutes. Vietnam hosts different models of international universities, including classical, satellite and co-founded. However, issues and challenges remain, such as poor lack of systematic cooperation and coordination at the governmental level, retaining talents, and finally finances.Originality/valueWritten for the special edition on Internationalization of Higher Education in the Era of SDGs: Asia–Pacific Perspective, the study aims to provide a basis for understanding the current situation of internationalization higher education in Vietnam and how it compares to its partners in the region. This study is unique as it provides a two-layer analysis, at the national and institutional levels capturing macro and micro perspectives in one scene. In addition, this study includes rich empirical data, which was rare in previous literature due to limited access.

CULTURE MATTERS WHEN LEARNING: AN INTERNATIONALIZATION AT HOME PROJECT IN A COMPUTER ENGINEERING PROGRAM

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
María Luisa Sierra-Huedo ◽  
Francisca Pérez ◽  
Africa Domingo ◽  
Violeta Monasterio
Keyword(s):  
Computer Engineering ◽  
Engineering Program ◽  
Internationalization At Home ◽  
At Home

scholarly journals Internationalization at home: internationalizing the university experience of staff and students

Educação ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 40 (3) ◽  
pp. 368 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sue Robson
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Staff Development ◽  
Knowledge Exchange ◽  
Professional Service ◽  
Strategic Partnerships ◽  
Quality Of Higher Education ◽  
Internationalization At Home ◽  
University Experience ◽  
The University ◽  
At Home

Internationalization has become a key strategic priority of many universities around the world. It is frequently regarded as a means to enhance the quality of higher education through strategic partnerships, collaborative research and teaching initiatives, for knowledge exchange and creation. Higher education internationalization often focuses primarily on the mobility of both staff and students as a means to improve their international outlook and intercultural capabilities. However, this paper argues that if universities are to become truly ‘international’, they should start ‘at home’. It considers how a review of current internationalization practices, involving educators, students, staff development and professional service units, and those in leadership positions, can help higher education institutions to move towards a more values-based and ethical approach to internationaliza ***Internacionalização em casa: internacionalização da experiência universitária de funcionários e estudantes***A internacionalização tornou-se prioridade estratégica para muitas universidades ao redor do mundo. É comumente considerada uma forma de ampliar a qualidade da Educação Superior, através de parcerias estratégicas, pesquisas colaborativas e iniciativas de ensino, bem como na troca e produção de conhecimento. Em geral, a Internacionalização da Educação Superior se concentra na mobilidade de pessoal e estudantes, de modo a melhorar suas perspectivas internacionais e capacidades interculturais. No entanto, este artigo argumenta que, se as universidades querem ser verdadeiramente “internacionais”, elas devem começar “em casa”. Para tanto, faz-se necessário realizar uma revisão das atuais práticas de Internacionalização, envolvendo educadores, estudantes, desenvolvimento de pessoal, unidades de serviço profissional, e aqueles em posições de liderança, ajudando as instituições de Educação Superior a se orientarem em direção a valores básicos e abordagem ética para Internacionalização.

The roles of english varieties and L2 motivation in English learners’ willingness to communicate in the internationalization at home (IaH) context

2019 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yih-Lan Chen ◽  
Hsing-Fu Cheng ◽  
Hui-Wen Tang ◽  
Chaochang Wang
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
English Learners ◽  
Native Speakers ◽  
Willingness To Communicate ◽  
Academic Exchange ◽  
L2 Motivation ◽  
Internationalization At Home ◽  
Willingness To Use ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
At Home

Abstract To meet the challenges of internationalization, universities around the globe have implemented a variety of strategies, including study abroad, academic exchange, and cross-border collaboration. For any of these strategies, it was perhaps inevitable that English would become a crucial means of communication for both native and non-native speakers. The current study investigates the relationship between domestic college students’ perceptions of English varieties (PEV), L2 motivation, and willingness to communicate (WTC) in the internationalization at home (IaH) context. A model linking PEV, L2 motivation, and WTC was proposed. A total of 273 college students at a university in Taiwan responded to a questionnaire consisting of 16 items in four major categories. The results indicate that in the IaH context college students’ PEV significantly affects L2 motivation and only when learners are intrinsically motivated are they willing to communicate interculturally using English. The results suggest that promoting an appreciation for English varieties in the college context strengthens students’ intrinsic motivation to learn English, which may promote the students’ willingness to use English for communication.

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