Internationalisation Models and Strategies in Higher Education: A Conceptual Model for Internationalising the Curriculum

2021 ◽  
pp. 69-88
Author(s):  
Eman S. ElKaleh
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Conceptual Model

Higher Education: The Role of Universities Research Structure

2021 ◽  
pp. 171-179
Author(s):  
Nader Gholi Ghorchian ◽  
Shahrooz Farjad ◽  
Ali Taghipour Zahir
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Conceptual Model ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
Tehran Province ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Research Structure

As higher education plays a pivotal role in the economic well-being of modern societies, universities today are faced with increasing pressure in order to improve their accountability and performance. They have to redesign the research structure to achieve the set objectives. The present survey aimed at studying the factors and related indicators that affect the effectiveness of the research structure of the universities. The sample included 274 faculty members who were selected through stratified random method at 8 branches of Islamic Azad University in Tehran province (Iran). Research questions were: a) What key Factors influence the Effectiveness of the universities’ research structure? and b) What conceptual model can be designed? Finally, in this study using a questionnaire and factor analysis technique, eight factors were identified and ranked which contribute towards the effectiveness of research structure in universities . Finally, a conceptual model has been proposed for the universities to strengthen their research structure.

scholarly journals INTEGRATION AND USE OF THE INTERDISCIPLINARY KNOWLEDGE IN THE FIELD OF SPATIAL AND ECONOMICS/BUSINESS SCIENCES

2019 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Polona Tominc ◽  
Vit Paszto ◽  
Samo Bobek ◽  
Simona Sternad Zabukovšek
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Structural Equation Modeling ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Conceptual Model ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Interdisciplinary Field ◽  
Study Programs ◽  
Interdisciplinary Knowledge

This research arises from the importance of integration of knowledge of economics/business and spatial sciences for graduates who must think and act in interdisciplinary contexts.The systematic literature review revealed thatthis interdisciplinary field is richly present in original scientific research, and is undoubtedly topical and worthy of research efforts. Themain objective of this paper is toanalyse important factors that contribute to the attitudes of students towards interdisciplinary knowledge, and factors that shape their intentions to use and integrate this knowledge in the future. The conceptual model formed was tested using structural equation modeling (SEM). Research results confirm the importance of integration of economics/business and spatial sciences knowledge, for graduates. As presented in the paper, results of thestudyhave important implications for higher education institutions, reforming and updating their study programs, as well as for educators in the field of spatial sciences and economic/business sciences, in research and in education.

scholarly journals The Physical Learning Environment of Online Distance Learners in Higher Education – A Conceptual Model

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cheuk Fan Ng
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Distance Education ◽  
Online Learning ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Conceptual Model ◽  
Physical Environment ◽  
Computer Mediated Communication ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Online Distance Learning ◽  
Online Distance

Online distance learning is offered not only in post-secondary distance education institutions but in traditional universities as well. With advances in mobile and wireless technologies, completing academic studies anywhere anytime should become feasible. Research in distance education and online learning has focused on computer-mediated communication, instructional design, learner characteristics, educational technology, and learning outcomes. However, little attention has been given to where exactly learners do their learning and studying and how the physical and social aspects of the physical environment within which the online learner is physically embedded (e.g., the home) supports and constrains learning activities. In this paper, the author proposes a conceptual model for understanding the role that the physical environment plays in online distance learning in higher education, drawing on theories and research in environmental psychology, online learning, telework and mobile work, and higher education. Several gaps in research are identified, and suggestions for future research are proposed.

Using enterprise social networks as a knowledge management tool in higher education

2017 ◽  
Vol 47 (4) ◽  
pp. 555-570 ◽  
Author(s):  
Niall Corcoran ◽  
Aidan Duane
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Social Networks ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Conceptual Model ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Management Tool ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Enterprise Social Networks ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose The management of organisational knowledge and the promotion of staff knowledge sharing are largely neglected in higher education institutions. The purpose of this study is to examine how enterprise social networks can enable staff knowledge sharing in communities of practice in that context. Design/methodology/approach The study is framed as an Action Research project, covering three cycles over a 12-month period. During the Diagnosing phase, a conceptual model was developed for empirical testing. Data were collected through 30 semi-structured interviews and a number of focus groups. This was supplemented by content analysis and reflective journaling. Findings The findings support the conceptual model and provide insight into the antecedents necessary for the creation of an enterprise social network-enabled knowledge-sharing environment, the motivators for and barriers to participation, and the perceived organisational and individual benefits of increased staff knowledge-sharing activity. Research limitations/implications As the study has a higher education focus, all of the findings may not be generalizable to other types of organisation. Further development of the conceptual model and testing in other contextual settings will yield greater generalizability. Practical implications A number of findings have practical implications for the management of higher education institutions, such as the evidence of a divide between faculty and other staff. In general, the study findings provide an opportunity for educationalists to better understand the scope and impact of employing social media platforms for knowledge sharing. Originality/value This paper adds to the growing body of work on organisational implementations of social media, and should be of interest to practitioners and researchers undertaking similar projects.

scholarly journals Continuance Use of Cloud Computing in Higher Education Institutions: A Conceptual Model

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (19) ◽  
pp. 6628
Author(s):  
Yousef A. M. Qasem ◽  
Rusli Abdullah ◽  
Yusmadi Yaha ◽  
Rodziah Atana
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Cloud Computing ◽  
Conceptual Model ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Information And Communications Technology ◽  
Organizational Level ◽  
Innovative Technology ◽  
Organizational Setting ◽  
Adoption Of Technology

Resource optimization is a key concern for Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). Cloud Computing, as the recent generation in computing technology of the fourth industrial revolution, has emerged as the main standard of service and resource delivery. As cloud computing has grown into a mature technology and is being rapidly adopted in many HEIs across the world, retaining customers of this innovative technology has become a challenge to the cloud service providers. Current research trends on cloud computing have sought to study the acceptance or adoption of technology; however, little research has been devoted to the continuance use in an organizational setting. To address this gap, this study aims to investigate the antecedents of cloud computing continuance use in HEIs. Hence, drawing on the prior literature in organizational-level continuance, this research established a conceptual model that extends and contextualizes the IS continuance model through the lens of the TOE framework (i.e., technological, organizational, and environmental influences). The results of a pilot study, conducted through a survey with information and communications technology (ICT) decision makers, and based on the proposed conceptual model, indicate that the instrument is both reliable and valid, and so point the way towards further research. The paper closes with a discussion of the research limitations, contribution, and future directions.

scholarly journals Building professional learning communities of foreign language teachers in higher education

2020 ◽  
Vol 84 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Qiufang Wen ◽  
Hong Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Professional Learning Communities ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Learning Communities ◽  
Conceptual Model ◽  
Professional Learning ◽  
Language Teachers ◽  
Foreign Language Teachers ◽  
Leadership Management

In recent decades there has been increasing interest in identifying the critical features of effective professional learning communities (PLCs). This identification is useful for evaluating the quality of a PLC, but not for building one. This study aims at describing a conceptual model for developing a new PLC, illustrating its application with an example. The model is explained in terms of four constitutive elements (PARTICIPANTS, OBJECTIVES, MEDIATORS, and MECHANISM), and their interactive relations. The development of a PLC of foreign language teachers (PLC-FLTs) at Beijing Foreign Studies University is used to illustrate how the model can function successfully. The illustration is coupled with a discussion of the PLC’s decades of experience in collective leadership, management of the four elements, and tips for tackling various challenges in keeping the PLC going.

scholarly journals Using Social Media to Enable Staff Knowledge Sharing in Higher Education Institutions

2018 ◽  
Vol 22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Niall Corcoran ◽  
Aidan Duane
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Conceptual Model ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Action Research Project ◽  
Barriers To Participation ◽  
Enterprise Social Networks ◽  
Social Media Platforms ◽  
Knowledge Intensive

Higher education institutions (HEIs) are knowledge intensive environments by nature. However, the management of organisational knowledge and the promotion of staff knowledge sharing is largely neglected in these institutions. This study examines how enterprise social networks can enable staff knowledge sharing in communities of practice in that context. The study is framed as an Action Research project, covering three cycles over a 12 month period. A conceptual model was developed for empirical testing and data was collected through focus groups and interviews, supplemented by reflective journaling and content analysis. The findings support the conceptual model and provide insight into the antecedents necessary for the creation of an enterprise social network enabled knowledge sharing environment, the motivators for and barriers to participation, and the perceived organisational and individual benefits of increased staff knowledge sharing activity. The findings indicate that the barriers to participation are influenced by the prevalent organisation structure and culture, and a divide between faculty and other staff. However, individual benefits that accrue from participation may influence greater participation, and organisational benefits that accrue may influence organisational strategies that drive change in structure and culture to promote the development of the knowledge sharing environment. A number of findings have practical implications for the management of higher education institutions, such as the evidence of a divide between faculty and other staff, and the perceived existence of an organisational culture that inhibits staff communication, interaction and collaboration. In general, the study findings provide an opportunity for educationalists to better understand the scope and impact of employing social media platforms for knowledge sharing. This study adds to the growing body of work on organisational implementations of social media, and should be of interest to practitioners and researchers undertaking similar projects.

The Overview for Implementing Work from Home (WFH) in Malaysia Higher Education Institution (HEI) Context

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Noor Irliana Mohd Rahim ◽  
Azizah Abdul Rahman ◽  
Noorminshah A. Iahad
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Conceptual Model ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Quality Of Work ◽  
Work From Home ◽  
Flexible Working ◽  
Increase Productivity ◽  
The University

In recent decades, working from home (WFH) method has spread their wings beyond of normal boundaries for many sectors in working organization. Work nowadays can be categorized as “unbounded activity” environment and freely conducted at anywhere and anytime. In Malaysia as a developing country, WFH approach is not being implemented widely but there are limited group who has implement WFH unofficially after having an agreement from organization. This research study will cover the important elements for implementing WFH in HEI context. The elements are not limited on HEI context but it able to be use in other field. The university itself will be an organization who involving the employees as well as the employers. To understand more about WFH requirement, current issues and required WFH approach from organization will be consider. The overview of elements consideration will be discussed and a conceptual model is derived to support WFH for HEI. At the end of the study, a framework will be developed in order to support above elements for both employees and employers in the organization itself. The aim of this study is to increase productivity, efficiency and quality of work while the organization allows a flexible working style such as WFH to the lecturers in HEI. The result of this paper is to derive a conceptual model, which are the main elements in conducting WFH for the whole research study.

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