Cultural Influences on Higher Education in Thailand

2018 ◽  
pp. 55-78
Author(s):  
Varaporn Bovonsiri ◽  
Pornlerd Uampuang ◽  
Gerald Fry
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Cultural Influences

scholarly journals THE LEVELS OF FORMATION OF UKRAINIAN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS' PERSONAL SELF-DETERMINATION IN HIGHER EDUCATION

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 489-497
Author(s):  
Masliuk K. ◽  
Koval V. ◽  
Grygorenko T.
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
University Students ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Functional Model ◽  
Cultural Influences ◽  
Self Determination ◽  
Participatory Action ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Teachers And Students

Purpose: The article defines the levels of formation of the culture of personal self-determination of students of Ukrainian higher education institutions, namely, the formation of culture. This study uses the functional model to emphasize that self-determined behaviors must be defined within the context of the purpose or utility of such behavior for the student. Methodology: Analyze the process of developing students' self-confidence in its social perspective on the basics of Ukrainian education using questionnaires, tests and surveys. The examination included 348 understudies from the control (178 people) and trial (170 people) gatherings and the confirmation phase of the analysis was held at three colleges. Result: Diagnosis and analysis showed the reasons for the low and middle levels of the formation of the culture of personal self-determination of students because there is no clear definition in the content, forms and methods of work. In general, the distribution of students by the levels of effectiveness of life assignments will be illustrated. Applications: This research can be used for the universities, teachers, and students. This qualitative study used a participatory action approach (focus group) to evaluate the perception of teachers, youth and parents of diverse ethnicities with regard to cultural influences on self-determination. Eight groups consisted of youth only, eight of parents only and four groups of teachers only. Novelty/Originality: In this research, the model of the Ukrainian University Students' Self-Determination: Culture Formation Aspect is presented in a comprehensive and complete manner. Also, the main originality used in this study is in the case studies investigated. The cases were students who are the autonomous adolescences among all classified different age groups.

scholarly journals Reputacijos ir kultūros įtaka – Jyvaskylos universiteto reputacijos įtaka studentams iš užsienio ir absolventams

2008 ◽  
Vol 45 ◽  
pp. 77-84
Author(s):  
Liene Ločmele
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Consumer Satisfaction ◽  
Brand Image ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Cultural Influences ◽  
Value Orientation ◽  
Group Orientation ◽  
Interdisciplinary Perspective ◽  
Image Identity ◽  
The University

Mokslinio darbo autorė tiria, kaip Suomijos Jyvaskylos universiteto (University of Jyväskylä) absolventai ir jame studijuojantys užsienio studentai suvokia reputaciją. Taip pat yra analizuojami tarpkultūriniai aspektai, kurie daro poveikį reputacijos suvokimui.Įgyta informacija liudija tai, kad reputacijos suprantamumas įvairus, būdinga ir teigiama, ir neigiama dimensija. Tyrinėjimas atskleidžia pagrindimus, kodėl reputacija suvokiama kokiu nors konkrečiu pavidalu, – tai akivaizdus šio tyrinėjimo pranašumas.Penkios dimensijos kultūros įtakai, kad universiSantraukateto reputacija būtų suvokiama būtent taip, identifikuojamos kaip įtakingos tiek teigiama, tiek neigiama prasme. Išskiriamos šios dimensijos: 1) pažiūra į netikėtą; 2) hierarchiniai santykiai; 3) grupių orientacija; 4) moteriškų ir vyriškų vertybių orientacija ir 5) kultūrai būdingos komunikacijos schemos.Autorė siūlo peržiūrėti, remiantis tarpdalykine perspektyva, tokias teorines sąvokas kaip ženklas, įvaizdis, tapatybė, reputacija ir klientų pasitenkinimas, kad būtų galima jas taikyti universitetams, kaip ypatingo tipo organizacijoms.Reputation and cultural influences – the constituents of reputation of the University of Jyväskylä for its international degree students and postgraduatesLiene Ločmele SummaryThe author of the paper has studied the perception of the reputation of the University of Jyväskylä (Finland) for its international degree students and postgraduates. She has also identified the intercultural aspects influencing these perceptions.The findings show that the perceptions of the reputation consist of both positive and negative dimensions. They also illustrate the reasons for particular perceptions.Five dimensions of cultural influences on perceptions of the University’s reputation are identified as being influential in positive and negative ways. These dimensions are: (1) dealing with the unexpected; (2) hierarchical relationships; (3) group orientation; (4) feminine or masculine value orientation; and (5) culture-specific communication patterns.The author suggests the necessity to revise from the interdisciplinary perspective the definitions of the concepts such as brandas brand, image, identity, reputation, and consumer satisfaction to be able to attribute them to universities as a specific type of organization.Key words: reputation, culture, higher education institutions

Cultural influences on the design and management of transnational higher education programs in China

2018 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 269-283
Author(s):  
Lan He ◽  
Ersi Liu
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Cultural Differences ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Cultural Influences ◽  
Degree Program ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Management Mode ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Transnational Higher Education

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to identify the influence of cultural differences on the design and management of two franchise programs and one joint degree program run by a Chinese university in partnership with a British university and a French university. The cross-cultural challenges and the differences in the strategies taken by the managers in both types of program to deal with such challenges are analyzed. The frameworks for such strategies are also proposed. Design/methodology/approach A case study approach was used for the analysis. Participatory observation and interview were adopted to collect information in combination with the written reports on the programs. The interviewees included managers, faculty members, and students. Thematic analysis was conducted to find out the common themes from the coded data. Findings For franchise programs, the British university takes a “collaborating” strategy focusing on globalization, which is combined with the “compromising” strategy of the Chinese partner university focusing on localization. Both parties keep their different styles of management and combine them into one new management mode. By contrast, in the joint degree program, the French management mode can be described as a “collaborating” strategy toward the management of the Chinese students and curriculum, while the Chinese managers are seeking to progressively “accommodate” the needs of the French students. Originality/value Few studies in the current literature are targeted at the cultural influences on the design and management of transnational higher education (TNHE) programs as well as the proper management strategies to deal with such cultural differences. The result of this study will provide useful advice for researchers and practitioners in cross-cultural management of TNHE programs.

Gender Inequality Issues in India

2016 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 88-101 ◽  
Author(s):  
Renu Batra ◽  
Thomas G. Reio
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Economic Growth ◽  
Human Resource Development ◽  
Gender Inequality ◽  
Cultural Influences ◽  
Spillover Effects ◽  
Educational Resource ◽  
Sociocultural Influences ◽  
Socially Constructed ◽  
Secondary Purpose

The Problem India struggles with gender inequality issues beyond just equal economic growth and access to educational resource opportunities. Gender inequality exists in the form of socially constructed, predefined gender roles firmly anchored in India’s sociocultural fabric that has deep cultural and historical roots. Sociocultural influences have spillover effects across all domains, including the organizational workforce, and social and political contexts. This unquestionable influence is still accepted as the norm within the societal and familial periphery. The Solution The purpose of this article is to provide an analysis of the causes of gender inequality in India. A secondary purpose is to outline the possible policies and practices, within a human resource development (HRD) framework, that could be implemented as productive steps toward reducing gender inequality in the Indian workplace. The Stakeholders This article will be of interest to individuals who conduct research, teach, and practice HRD. It will assist researchers in their understanding of how social, cultural, and historical contexts must be considered when studying gender inequality in India. Information gained from this article will help curriculum developers understand the importance of social and cultural influences in developing HRD courses for use not only in higher education institutions but also in workplace settings.

scholarly journals Internationalization of Higher Education in Romania and Portugal—Strategies and Transitions at the (Semi-)Periphery

2020 ◽  
pp. 67-79
Author(s):  
Ligia Deca
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
National Level ◽  
Cultural Influences ◽  
Internationalization Of Higher Education ◽  
Doctoral Research ◽  
Research Fellowship ◽  
Country Level ◽  
To Come ◽  
Transitioning Countries ◽  
Totalitarian Regimes

Abstract Governments and higher education institutions see internationalization of higher education as one of the main factors that influence their strategic endeavors in the years to come. When looking at the national level, the drivers of internationalization are linked to economic and geo-political positioning, cultural influences, as well as international competitiveness for knowledge and human capital. Party politics, foreign affairs, economy and immigration policies also play a big role in shaping country level approaches. For universities, prestige factors, disciplinary or constitutive groups’ interests and financial imperatives predominantly drive internationalization policies. In this context, the paper will look at national and institutional strategic pursuits in the field of internationalization of higher education, in the case of two countries geographically (and perhaps economically) positioned at Europe’s periphery: Romania and Portugal. The choice of these two countries relies on their recent transition from totalitarian regimes to democracies, coupled with similar trends of massification and underfunding of the higher education sector. The conclusion will include policy lessons for decision-makers, especially with a view on whether well-established global models of internationalization of higher education are fit for purpose for transitioning countries. The author’s work for this article was supported by the scholarship for a post-doctoral research fellowship, provided by the New Europe College (NEC), during the 2018–2019 academic year.

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