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Transformative Learning Through Internationalization of the Curriculum in Higher Education

Clifford, Valerie; Montgomery, Catherine

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Valerie Clifford



Abstract

Over the last three decades, universities have, almost universally, adopted the mantra of internationalization. However, the implications of internationalization for transformative learning through curriculum receive little consideration. This article draws on data from a fully online course entitled “Internationalizing the Curriculum for All Students” subscribed to by tertiary-level staff from around the world. The course encourages participants to explore a transformative interpretation of internationalization of the curriculum and to take action to change their own curricula. Analysis of the perceptions of course participants of internationalizing the curriculum for transformative learning and of associated changes in their perceptions of their disciplines, and of teaching in their disciplines, shows that participants see transformative learning as requiring fundamental changes in the personal and social perspectives of both students and staff and also requires participation and change at all levels of tertiary education institutions.

Citation

Clifford, V., & Montgomery, C. (2015). Transformative Learning Through Internationalization of the Curriculum in Higher Education. Journal of Transformative Education, 13(1), 46-64. https://doi.org/10.1177/1541344614560909

Journal Article Type Article
Online Publication Date Dec 1, 2014
Publication Date Jan 1, 2015
Deposit Date Sep 11, 2019
Publicly Available Date Mar 29, 2024
Journal Journal of Transformative Education
Print ISSN 1541-3446
Electronic ISSN 1552-7840
Publisher SAGE Publications
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 13
Issue 1
Pages 46-64
DOI https://doi.org/10.1177/1541344614560909

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Clifford, Valerie & Montgomery, Catherine (2014). Transformative Learning Through Internationalization of the Curriculum in Higher Education. Journal of Transformative Education 13(1): 46-64. Copyright © The Author(s) 2014. DOI: 10.1177/1541344614560909





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