FACULTY MEMBERS' EXPERIENCES IN NTERNATIONALISATION OF THE CURRICULUM IN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS A STUDY OF THE KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY

Abstract

 In the face of an increasingly complex, global and competitive environment, internationalisation has become an important strategic priority for many higher education institutions.  The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences faculty members in Higher Education Institutions (HELs) face in the IoC focusing on Kwame Nkrumah University (KNU) as a case study. The objectives of the study were to establish the experiences of faculty members on IoC in Higher Education Institutions and to determine how these experiences of faculty members have contributed toward the internationalisation of the curriculum in HEIs. The study found that Faculty members at KNU acknowledge and appreciate the presence of IoC at the university. Improved teaching and learning, increased cultural awareness and language skills, improved international collaborations and visibility of the university were cited as benefits of IoC in the University. Lack of financial support, fewer collaborations with other international institutions and limited access to technology facilities were challenges cited.  The University administrators should create a strong relationship with foreign universities, hold capacity-building workshops for faculty members to internationalise the curriculum effectively and adequately fund international programs and activities