ABSTRACT

The article outlines the making of an explanatory theory for internationalisation of higher education (IoHE) in the emerging global knowledge economy. A grounded theory method with reference to a Theory of Practice is utilised to theorise IoHE in New Zealand. The pivotal features of IoHE are conceptualised as rationality and relationality, reflecting the global neoliberal agenda and national strategic priorities. The emergent theory is tested by investigating whether rationality and relationality are applicable for IoHE practices in the non-western context of Indonesia. The proposed theory results in a new definition for IoHE and revisits its role in the knowledge economy.

摘要

文章概述了在新兴的全球知识经济中高等教育国际化（IoHE）的解释性理论的制定。在新西兰，参考实践理论的扎根理论方法被用于理论化 IoHE。IoHE 的关键特征被概念化为理性和相关性，反映了全球新自由主义议程和国家战略优先事项。通过调查理性和相关性是否适用于印度尼西亚非西方背景下的 IoHE 实践来检验新兴理论。提出的理论产生了 IoHE 的新定义，并重新审视了它在知识经济中的作用。