It is worth noting that there is a certain degree of disagreement in what actually is internationalisation.
The panel discussion hosted by University of Melbourne's Centre for the Study of Higher Education on Wednesday 7th August generated some very interesting and informative discussions around internationalisation. Certainly having students from different countries, with diverse language and values, etc, provides educators with enormous opportunities to embed internationalisation perspectives into the learning activities, however, I believe that it is also possible to embed internationalisation perspectives and give students opportunities to engage in broader international ideas and values. One of the things that the discussions kept rolling back on is the financial and economic benefits that come from having international students in the Australian higher education. In an ideal world education would be free, I believe it should be free for everyone, however, it probably is no point having that discussion as the world has moved on, but regardless of our personal position on this, as educators we have a duty to provide the best learning experience we can. And more importantly to ensure that each and every student gets the best support they need to succeed. (Some might call this, personalising the learning experience, or individual learning paths, etc.) My personal belief is that commercialisation interests and politics of international education should be left outside the classroom. If you missed the webinar, the recording is now available: melbourne-cshe.unimelb.edu.au/events/public-policy/past
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Amy
11/9/2019 08:13:15 pm
I agree with the idea of leaving commercialisation interests and politics of international education outside the classroom, however, it is easier said than done. Especially, as this sector, is impacted by cuts to funding it is a bit hard to ignore the financial gains that underpin the increase in enrolments of international students.
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