Internationalization of Education: Global Trends

This module introduces the theme of internationalization of education, defining educational policies and globalization, and exploring their links and effects on education systems. It covers the role of international organizations in internationalization processes and aims to help understand how global events can impact local or national education systems.

This module explores global migrations as a path to internationalization and an effect of globalization. It examines how migration has led to changes in educational policies and models, including the rethinking of identities, borders, and the cultural dimension of education. The module also covers forced migration and its impact on educational policies for refugee children.

This module examines international cooperation projects in education, their conception, and implementation. It explores the origins and current challenges of international cooperation in education, including North-South relations, collaboration with local communities, and the potential and limitations of such initiatives.

This module focuses on understanding the Global South's place in international educational relations and the issues underlying how the South is viewed. It introduces concepts like essentialism, social justice, and epistemic justice in the context of North-South relations in education. The module also explores alternative pedagogies and educational thinkers from the South.

This module explores the concept of Global Citizenship Education and its intersection with sustainability. It covers the development of global citizenship education, its various approaches and understandings, as well as education for sustainable development and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in relation to education.

This module examines how education governance is becoming increasingly international, guided by international agendas and harmonized objectives between states. It covers international monitoring processes, concepts like efficiency, quality, and privatization, and explores the elements and issues of global governance in education.