Integration of Internationalization in Higher Education: Impact of Leadership and Culture

The study focuses on the integration of internationalization in a private institute of higher education in the UK and its impact on leadership and culture. The research questions explore the strategies used for integration and the challenges faced in integrating culture and internationalization. The literature review suggests that educational leadership and cultural integration based on learning, research, and teaching are crucial for successful internationalization. The questionnaire addresses various aspects of internationalization, including educational facilities, intellectual stimulation, curriculum knowledge, learning environment, and facilitating learning processes. Additionally, the study examines the impact of transactional and transformational leadership styles on teacher performance, emphasizing the importance of transformational leadership in promoting positive changes and true learning outcomes.

Running Head: EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND INTEGRATION CULTURE
Topic- The Contribution of Educational Leadership and Integration Culture and Its Impact on Internationalization at a Private Institute
of Higher Education in the UK
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Research questions Theme from literature review Questionnaire linked to literature review theme
1. What are the strategies
used to ensure that
internationalization has
been integrated into my
institution of higher
education?
The two concepts of educational
leadership and cultural integration
based on learning, research and
teaching will directly contribute
to the impact of
internationalization on integrated
higher education. The three-factor
combination of organization,
individuals and curriculum will
be the best strategy that could be
implemented to ensure integration
of internationalization into the
institution of higher education
(Jiang and Carpenter, 2013 pp.4-
18). Other strategies that could
work includes pilot programme,
teacher exchange, student
exchange, training, online
support, and benchmarking the
educational system.
1. Do you think the following strategies would benefit
the education program in your institution of higher
education?
 internationalization of higher education for improved
quality of education
 formation of an international education advisory
committee
 programs of teachers exchange and student exchange
 pilot training programme
 digitalization of education
 setting higher benchmarks for higher educational
support
 incorporation of cultural values and ethical motives
2. What are the challenges
my institution faces
when integrating culture
and internationalization
in its educational
programs?
Challenges are inevitable in the
path of success. Major hindrances
in the process of integration are
social and economic reforms and
upgradation in governmental
policies and constant change in
learning approaches.
Do you think there are sufficient educational facilities in the
internationalization of education at your institute of learning?
 First aid center
 Books and uniform store
 Cafeteria
 Libraries
 Smart classrooms

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Do you think there is sufficient intellectual stimulation in the
internationalization of education at your institute of learning?
 foreign language learning
 expressing thoughts in write ups
 skill improvement in studying and learning
 Reading for fun
 Game learning
Do you think there is sufficient imparting of ideas and
knowledge of the curriculum in the internationalization of
education at your institute of learning?
 differential instructional methods of learning styles
 choices to build interest in the topics
 real-world connections for meaningful learning
 thematic connections and class interaction
 Out of the box thinking approach
 Greater student-teacher Interaction
Do you think there is an effective learning environment in the
internationalization of education at your institute of learning?
 Diverse learning environment
 Use of varied learning models
 community classroom learning
 balanced personalized and academic learning
 constant upgradation of the learning models
Do you think there are facilitating learning processes in the
internationalization of education at your institute of learning?
 Differential instructional methods of learning
 Choices of interest

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 Meaningful learning by real-world connections
 Thematic connection approach
 Increase interclass interaction activities
3. How does the
integration of the
following types of
leadership affect the
performance of teachers
in my institution of
higher learning?
Transactional and
transformational
leadership styles.
Transactional leadership is
applicable for short term time
span as it promotes compliance
by both rewards and punishment.
It focuses on supervision and
performance (Urban and Palmer,
2014 pp.305-324). Motivation
level is superficial and short
termed. Though strictness of rules
and regulations is necessary in an
educational institution but that
should add value to the main
culture of the same
(Nanjundeswaraswamy and
Swamy, 2014 p-57). Teachers
adopting transactional leadership
style will not be successful in
their mission for long period and
students will lack true courage of
learning.
Whereas transformational
leadership promotes compliance
through changes in both
individuals and social system, it
creates positive valuable changes
in students and the end goal of
Transformational leadership-based questions
1. As a teacher do you feel that the objectives which you
are expected to achieve are made clear to you by the
management? Yes/no (provide reason for answer)
2. Do you feel that these goals are realistically
achievable in the timeframe allocated?
3. Do you think that you are given sufficient support in
achieving these goals?
4. Do you think the problem lies in the management's
ability to explain these goals or the teachers' ability to
understand the goals?
Transactional leadership-based questions
5. Do you think that the training you receive at your
organization is sufficient in motivating you to achieve
set goals?
6. Do you feel that you could be provided with more
training to motivate you further?
7. Do feel that performance based financial rewards
would be a better way of motivating you rather than
training courses? Provide justification.

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developing the students into true
leaders is achieved effectively
(Yahaya and Ebrahim, 2016
pp.190-216).
References

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Jiang, N. and Carpenter, V., 2013. A case study of issues of strategy implementation in internationalization of higher
education. International Journal of Educational Management, 27(1), pp.4-18.
Nanjundeswaraswamy, T.S. and Swamy, D.R., 2014. Leadership styles. Advances in management, 7(2), p.57.
Urban, E.L. and Palmer, L.B., 2014. International students as a resource for internationalization of higher education. Journal of
Studies in International Education, 18(4), pp.305-324.
Yahaya, R. and Ebrahim, F., 2016. Leadership styles and organizational commitment: literature review. Journal of Management
Development, 35(2), pp.190-216.