Quality Considerations in the Internationalization of Higher Education: the International Students’ Experiences Within Joint Degree Studies
Quality Considerations in the Internationalization of Higher Education: the International Students’ Experiences Within Joint Degree Studies
Author(s): Inga Juknytė-Petreikienė, Vilma ŽydžiūnaitėSubject(s): Education, Higher Education , Evaluation research
Published by: Vytauto Didžiojo Universitetas
Keywords: internationalization; joint degree studies; quality of teaching and learning; qualitative indicators, international students’ experiences
Summary/Abstract: The paper discusses the considerations on qualitative indicators regarding the quality of the teaching and learning in joint degree studies. Method used for data collection was focus group discussions with students of joint degree programs implemented by seven European universities. Findings revealed that general dimensions on the quality of internationalization are focused on students and academic staff. Following the examination of student experience within joint degree studies in Lithuania, the key challenges faced by joint degree consortiums are highlighted.
Journal: Pedagogika
- Issue Year: 127/2017
- Issue No: 3
- Page Range: 205-218
- Page Count: 14
- Language: English