scholarly journals Global Educational policies and its effects on the academic profession in Brazil

2013 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
José Ronaipe Machado
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Academic Career ◽  
Academic Profession ◽  
Educational Policies ◽  
Higher Education System ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Knowledge Based Economy ◽  
The World ◽  
Neoliberal Ideology ◽  
The Status

This paper discusses the relationships between the current situation of professors of higher education institutions in Brazil and the changes that have come about in the Brazilian educational system as it has been affected and guided by neoliberal ideology principles through influence of International Organizations such as the World Bank and the IMF. Concepts like globalization, global governance and neocolonialism in the field of educational policy making achieve strong relevance as one intends to understand and explain the roots that are in the origins of the situation which academic professorate faces in countries like Brazil as well as in many others across the world. As part of this broader world and global context, Brazilian professors have to face similar, and sometimes even tougher challenges, as educational policies regulated by a new educational act have been implemented in the country throughout the last fifteen years. Under the influence of neoliberal ideas, massification and diversification in the higher education system have led to what many scholars call a state of fragmentation of the academic profession, which is characterized by increasing bureaucratization, heavy accountability requirements, inadequate remuneration and insufficient intellectual preparation to meet academic demands. Accountability and university bureaucratization have reduced teachers’ autonomy. The development with the greatest impact on the academic profession is the growing amount of professors with unstable and part-time appointments. As an apparent symptom of the decline of the status of the professoriate, they are paid a low salary to teach a few courses. In such a context, the value of academics is declining and new generations have been unwilling to embrace the academic career. Having well-trained, fairly paid and academically engaged faculty members is as crucial as ever, since countries count on good professors to prepare and form young people to be actively involved in the knowledge-based economy and in the information society.

scholarly journals Implementation of 21st Century Skills in Higher Education of Pakistan

2019 ◽  
Vol IV (III) ◽  
pp. 223-233
Author(s):  
Hayat Khan ◽  
N.B. Jumani ◽  
Nawab Gul
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
21St Century ◽  
21St Century Skills ◽  
Global Economy ◽  
Industrial Economy ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Knowledge Based Economy ◽  
The World ◽  
Skills Learning

The emergence of the global economy has changed the demands of citizenship and employment in the new millennium. The world is shifting from an industrial economy to knowledge based economy. Keeping in view these challenges, 21st century society and work sphere require individuals equipped with 21st century skills. Therefore the present study was designed to examine the implementation of 21st century skills in universities of Pakistan. The aim of the study was to examine the existing programs and practices at the universities and their relation with 21st century skills. Learning and innovation skills, also called 4Cs skills, were taken as 21st century skills in the present study. These skills consist of (i) critical thinking and problem solving, (ii) communication, (iii) collaboration, and (iv) creativity. Findings of the study revealed that these skills were not fully developed in majority of the students in universities.

scholarly journals Academicians in Turkey: An Evaluation of Current Status of Academic Staff in Higher Education

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 129 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bertan Akyol ◽  
Filiz Tanrısevdi
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Education System ◽  
Academic Career ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Academic Staff ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Turkish Republic ◽  
Higher Education System ◽  
Turkish Higher Education ◽  
The Status

The history of Turkish higher education dates back to Turkish nations of 1000 years ago. The beginning of higher education institutions are accepted as madrasahs that continue its existence during the Ottoman period. After the foundation of the Turkish republic, rapid changes and developments have been observed in the higher education like in all fields. Since this period of time, Turkish higher education institutions have been grouped in two categories, which are universities producing information-knowledge and vocational schools training people oriented with employment. Considering the both types of these institutions, the aim of Turkish higher education system is to sustain manpower considering the needs of the nation and the public; provide education and training facilities based on the secondary education; maintain the quality and quantity of scientific researches under the control of universities. In this context, the purpose of this study is to present the certain dimensions of Turkish higher education system, which are academicianship, current facts related to academicianship, the stages in academic career, achievements in academy and the status of women academicians in Turkey. Related documents have been analyzed and the current status of Turkish higher education system has been discussed by concluding the results.

Europe 2020

2013 ◽  
pp. 47-63
Author(s):  
Valerie A. Storey ◽  
Brendan M. Richard
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Education Policies ◽  
Higher Education System ◽  
Eu Member States ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Policy And Strategy ◽  
Higher Education Policies ◽  
Knowledge Based Economy ◽  
Education Delivery ◽  
The Eu

This chapter seeks to enhance academic and policy-maker understanding of the European Union’s (EU) evolving higher education system by providing context and an overview of some of the major higher education initiatives currently being implemented as EU higher education adapts to turbulent economies, unstable political systems, and rapidly changing social structures. The recognition that higher education is the driver of a country’s knowledge-based economy has impacted higher education policies at a national and supranational level. Divergence among the EU member states in their organization of higher education, and the emergence of challenges which go beyond national frontiers, has proved the catalyst for developing a cohesive policy and strategy for EU higher education delivery. Initial efforts to increase European influence in national higher education policy began with the Sorbonne Declaration (1998) and continued with the Bologna Declaration (1999), the Lisbon Strategy (2000), and finally the EU 2020 strategy (2010).

scholarly journals Higher Education Globalization in the Context of American Guidelines

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 7-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Natalya Bidyuk
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Higher Education System ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Knowledge Based Economy ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Information And Communication

Abstract The article deals with the problem of globalization impact on higher education system in the United Stated of America. It has been concluded that globalization as a phenomenon has been acquiring much significance in all the spheres, especially in higher education. Different views on the essence of globalization, especially in the context of higher education, have been presented. It has been indicated that many scholars have studied the essence of globalization within higher education systems of different countries and identified that globalization encompasses important aspects of HEIs’ activities, namely, economic, social and cultural. The concept of globalization has been defined in the article. It has been pointed out that main issues within the changing landscape of higher education still remain: the increasing significance of both knowledge-based economy and society; innovations connected with the latest information and communication technologies (ICTs); the emphasized role of the market and the market economy. Therefore, it has been suggested that educators and higher education institutions should develop different approaches to fulfill all the educational needs of the growing community of students, especially international students. The activities of American organizations promoting the positive impact of globalization in higher education have been analyzed. Сore challenges for higher education institutions in the context of increasing globalization have been outlined and characterized in detail. Critical responses considered as components to the above-mentioned challenges have been clarified. Key principles needed to meet both the challenges and responses have been presented. It has been concluded that the USA has been enhancing the positive influence of globalization on the system of higher education and thus inspired other countries to follow such an example.

scholarly journals Quality Assurance in Multicultural University - People’s Friendship University of Russia

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 51-64
Author(s):  
Diana Spulber
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Quality Assurance ◽  
Foreign Students ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Research Institution ◽  
Knowledge Based Economy ◽  
The World ◽  
Presidential Decree ◽  
Russian Education

AbstractIn a knowledge-based economy, higher education becomes the most important factor of national competitiveness. It is in the Universities that the most high-performance human capital is formed, knowledge and innovation are produced. Therefore, the last decades are characterized by the growth of global competition in the field of higher education educations. And for the purpose the President of Russian Federation in his plan for 2024 (presidential Decree No. 204 of May 7th, 2018) has been underlined the global goals and objectives set for the spheres of education and science for the next five years. Among them, in particular, is ensuring the competitiveness of Russian education at the world level and Russia’s entry into the top five countries in the world in research. Another purpose indicated for education is enrolment of foreigner’s students. The Peculiarity of PFUR is that in this University is mainly foreign studentsPeoples ‘ Friendship University of Russia is a unique University, a major international-oriented educational and research institution. In the walls of the Peoples ‘ Friendship University of Russia annually are trained citizens from 152 countries.The article will analyse the System of HEI Quality Assurance in Russia and development in the last years, will be analysed the interview data of VTSIOM in field of Quality of Russian Education. The Quality Assurance System at the PFUR will be illustrated starting from Boards, Procedures and arriving to indicators and how these indicators have been achieved.

scholarly journals THE CHALLENGES IN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS IN INDONESIA: ARE WE ENTREPRENEURIAL UNIVERSITY YET?

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 153
Author(s):  
Eko Sakapurnama ◽  
Martani Huseini ◽  
Pantius Drahen Soeling
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Entrepreneurial University ◽  
Entrepreneurial Universities ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Knowledge Based Economy ◽  
The World ◽  
Agents Of Change ◽  
The Government ◽  
Financial Income

Today, the world has entered the industry revolution 4.0 era. It is inevitable that higher education institutions become the agents of change of civilizations that support the phenomenon. Some conceptions related to knowledge-based economy, entrepreneurial university or third-generation university, became the frame of thinking of experts who encourage university policies and strategies. This literature review is intended as an analysis on the current condition of higher education institutions in Indonesia, especially Universitas Indonesia and Universitas Gajah Mada, both of which are leading universities in Indonesia. As a state-owned university that is given an autonomy, the government restricts their subsidy, and this has put both state-owned universities (PTNBH) in a dilemma in an attempt to implement their Tri Dharma's activities, mainly because unclear policy to get the financial income from non-educational costs. This article will highlight some thoughts related to entrepreneurial universities, such as definitions, transformation models, and challenges to become entrepreneurial universities.

Educational Entrepreneurs in Tamil Nadu - A Profile

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Siluvai Raja
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
United States ◽  
World Bank ◽  
Education System ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
The United States ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Higher Education System ◽  
The Third ◽  
The World

Education has been considered as an indispensable asset of every individual, community and nation today. Indias higher education system is the third largest in the world, after China and the United States (World Bank). Tamil Nadu occupies the first place in terms of possession of higher educational institutions in the private sector in the country with over 46 percent(27) universities, 94 percent(464) professional colleges and 65 percent(383) arts and science colleges(2011). Studies to understand the profile of the entrepreneurs providing higher education either in India or Tamil Nadu were hardly available. This paper attempts to map the demographic profile of the entrepreneurs providing higher education in Arts and Science colleges in Tamil Nadu through an empirical analysis, carried out among 25 entrepreneurs spread across the state. This paper presents a summary of major inferences of the analysis.

STATUS QUO OF A ‘LEAN UNIVERSITY’ CONCEPT IN KYRGYZSTAN

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 23-30
Author(s):  
Jyldyzbek Jakshylykov ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Education System ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Status Quo ◽  
Lean Principles ◽  
Higher Education System ◽  
The World

The Kyrgyz higher education institutions are failing to meet the newly emerging challenges. Despite the efforts and jobs done, the effective results are not being achieved in the education and research sphere as desired. In this article, we give the examples of “Lean principles” implementations around the world as one of the solutions to the above mentioned challenge. In the last part of the article, we discuss a status quo of these principles in Kyrgyz higher education system.

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