Elspeth Jones

Values-driven internationalisation - embracing cultural

change

Internationalisation“one of the most powerful

forces for change in contemporary higher

education.”

John Taylor (2004)

Approaches to internationalisation

instrumentalintegrative‘values-driven internationalisation’

Leeds Met - good practice for internationalisation is good practice for all

Structure of talk using internationalisation strategy to bring about change and …. role of International Reflections in driving, supporting and reflecting institutional change

Definition of Internationalisation

‘the process of integrating an international/intercultural

dimension into the teaching, research and service of an

institution.’ Knight and de Wit (1995)

Ellingboe“an ongoing, future oriented, multi-

dimensional, interdisciplinary, leadership-driven vision that involves

many stakeholders working to change the internal dynamics of an institution to respond and adapt appropriately to

an increasingly diverse, globally-focused, ever-changing external

environment.” Ellingboe (1998)

Webb‘normalise internationalisation of the curriculum’ …..‘turning the ad hoc and uneven efforts of a few enthusiasts into the normal expectations and requirements of the organisation’……. should ‘be seen as a dynamic process which….affords staff and students the opportunity to own the processes of their own learning and knowledge production’.

Webb, G (2005)

Leeds Met’s Visionstriving to be a world-class

regional university with world-wide horizons, using

all our talents to the full

Internationalisation Strategy

1. Internationalising learning, teaching and research;

2. Enhancing the international student experience;

3. Enhancing the international experience of home students;

4. Developing and fostering international partnerships and alliances;

5. Developing staff capability for internationalisation;

6. Effectively recruiting international students.

Vision and Character statement

‘[we intend to be] a university with world-wide horizons where an international, multicultural ethos is pervasive throughout our scholarship, curriculum, volunteering and community engagement at home and overseas.’

International studentsproviding alternative perspectives in the classroom; encouraging staff to diversify research and teaching interests; offering opportunities for engagement in international contexts; socio-cultural context and the internationalisation of UK students.

International travelCentralised authorisation to travel ‘Ensure that international contacts and experience are shared and that the whole capability of the University is deployed as effectively as possible in support of internationalisation.’Outline purpose of the visit and how it will contribute to one or more of the Internationalisation Strategy’s six themes. On return, provide a contribution for International Reflections

Internationalising learning, teaching and research

Guidelines on Cross-Cultural Capability and Global Perspectives International Teacher FellowsGlobal Citizen awardsLanguage Pass in over 25 languages. Senator George Mitchell Centre for Peace and Conflict Resolution International Centre for Responsible Tourism International Centre for Community Engagement Education for Sustainable Development

Fairtrade statuscommitted to becoming a Globally Responsible Leadership University.

Enhancing the international student

experience International student experience and support for

returning home ‘reverse culture shock’ seminars career planning and employment support

‘Offshore’ delivery in six countries across three continents, with over 1,000 students taking part.

Offshore research students, Commonwealth Scholarships - Masters

programmes in three African countries Carnegie Coaching for Life Tour of China with Northern Ballet Theatre Partnership with the International Indian Film

Academy - 140 volunteers for the ‘Bollywood’ weekend

Enhancing the international experience of

home students Internationalised curriculum Celebrations and events - academic and cultural

Exhibitions Festivals - Leeds Met Africa, Leeds Met Ireland and

Language & Culture Fiestas. British Asian Rugby Association Global Citizen Awards - internationalisation at

home. International volunteering and academic

exchange - Centenary volunteers - ten countries across six continents and travel bursaries for 100 outgoing international exchange students.

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Developing and fostering international partnerships

and alliances Staff exchange - academic and

support staff, Joint research opportunities Development of collaborative

programmes Reciprocal consultancy and

knowledge transfer Benchmarking international

practice

Developing staff capability for

internationalisation International Teacher Fellows Two-week staff development festival Year-round Learning Lunches Library workshops Papers on internationalising the Library. Language Pass Language programmes for those who

teach overseas. Developing and delivering offshore

programmes Global Perspectives Network.

Effectively recruiting international students

Emphasis on parents and other decision-makers

Scholarship opportunities Agents’ festivals Graduation and Alumni events overseas Northern Ballet Theatre tour of China, International Indian Film Academy

partnership

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International Reflections

Exactly 200 wordsEvery weekday since September 2003Significant role in changing culture of internationalisation

Sample reflections in one recent week

Friends of India President reflects on Bollywood (IIFA) awardsConversation about rugby with French taxi driverArt exhibition and student study tour to MongoliaChallenge to cultural stereotyping in BenidormEducation student on placement in Australia

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Leeds Metropolitan UniversityInnovation North – Faculty Of Information And Technology

3rd anniversaryI believe that international Reflections have made the world a smaller place for me, made me understand diversity and given me the impetus and courage to go beyond boundaries by visiting Mexico last year and later this year Brazil.  I could pick ten books on various countries in the world but I am more likely to remember ten 200 word Reflections. Thanks to everyone who has contributed.

Brian BoltonCampus Services Manager and Staff

Governor

What readers thinkThe article from Leeds Met South Asia after the Tsunami was especially poignant and brought that office and people - so many miles away - closer.

The two that particularly stick in my mind were a student who was missing his young child and details of orthodox Christmas celebrations.

Impact on writer‘Writing the reflection actually does encourage me to take the time to reflect on what I am finding strange, interesting, irritating or exciting about where I am.’

‘I choose a mental souvenir; this is what I shall remember about this place.’

Influence of feedback

‘Having people encourage me to start writing in this way and congratulating me when something gets accepted has been very good for my personal development as a young academic.  It has been a good place to start thinking about writing concisely, getting a point across and considering the audience.’

Reaction to other Reflections

Many of the Reflections …. make you think or laugh. Some of the best Reflections have been by support staff who relish putting their experiences and thoughts into print. The International Reflections serve as a constant reminder of the global context in which we both live and work, they remind me of the diversity of our students and of the breadth of the activity of the University.

ConclusionInternational reflections – one means by which institutional culture has been challenged and changed to support values-driven approachhelping drive, support and reflect internationalisationEvidence that internationalisation is becoming embedded