Pedagogika
Volume 127, Issue 3, 2017, Pages 205-218

Quality considerations in the internationalization of higher education: The international students’ experiences within joint degree studies [Aukštojo mokslo tarptautinės kokybės aspektai: Tarptautinių studentų patirtys jungtinio laipsnio studijų metu] (Article) (Open Access)

Juknytė-Petreikienė I. , Žydžiūnaitė V.
  • a Mykolas Romeris University, Academic Affairs Centre, Study Programme and Quality Assurance Group, 20 Ateities St, Vilnius, LT-08303, Lithuania
  • b Vytautas Magnus University, Faculty of Social Sciences, Department of Education, 66 Jonavos St, Kaunas, LT-44191, Lithuania

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. © 2017, Vilnius Pedagogical University. All rights reserved.

Author Keywords

Internationalization International students’ experiences Joint degree studies Quality of teaching and learning Qualitative indicators

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Link
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85037572601&doi=10.15823%2fp.2017.49&partnerID=40&md5=20fcba4f7a628deba91468e0745b5beb
DOI: 10.15823/p.2017.49
ISSN: 13920340
Original Language: English