Goals, Models, and Practices of International Partnerships in Higher Education: Toward Global Peace and Harmony

Abstract

Abstract This paper is focused on a variety of approaches and paths to increase and advance international education partnerships. It studies methods in general considering their theoretical frameworks as well as their aspirations, goals, and outcomes. It also presents exemplary models currently used in Eastern and Western higher education that are largely applicable to most universities. The paper also notes areas of impact that international education partnerships can have on teaching， learning, and research because of national educational differences, multi-cultural perspectives, and global interconnectedness. In addition, it highlights two exemplary models of international education partnerships at Beijing Normal University. Throughout, the paper references essays included in this special issue as well as elsewhere. The underlying theme in this essay and the special issue is that universities contribute to the integrity of education as well as global peace by increasing, updating, and assessing international education partnerships that facilitate meaningful global interactions and shared learning among faculty, students, and universities.