From localization to internationalization of higher education: Globalization and transformation of university education in Uganda
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Date
2010
Authors
Sekiwu, Denis
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Online Submission
Abstract
The thrust for globalisation of society has taken centre stage. This means that people
around the world are required to develop high level but low cost technologies and
innovative competencies in order to enhance social development. In the field of higher
education, university managers need to join the technological revolution by adopting low
cost ICT and E‐learning facilities. This paper examines the role of E‐learning in
university effectiveness so as to deal with the challenges of Social and global
competitiveness in developing countries. The paper defines the concept of E‐learning,
justifies the need for E‐learning in Universities in developing countries, obstacles and
challenges of embracing E‐learning innovation, involving academics in E‐learning
reform in Universities, implementing E‐learning technologies and innovation in
Universities, and the remedies for ensuring successful E‐learning in Universities in
developing countries.
With the impact of globalisation, universities in the developing world have become
competitive in terms of providing quality and flexible educational services to the diverse
students’ communities. Therefore, creating an enduring vision and a strategic
implementation framework for the effective implementation of technological innovations
and E‐learning seems critical. The demand for skilled workforce equipped with
technological skills and competencies to cope with the ever‐changing responsibilities at
the work place warrants universities to adjust their teaching strategies beyond face‐toface
instruction in the classroom. However, it requires institutional leadership in order to
promote technology use in university education.
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Keywords
Localization, Internationalization of higher education, Globalization, Transformation, University education
Citation
Sekiwu, D. (2010). From Localization to Internationalization of Higher Education: Globalization and Transformation of University Education in Uganda. Online Submission.