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Globalization and Internationalization as Frameworks for Higher Education Research
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Tight, Malcolm – Research Papers in Education, 2021
In contemporary writing on higher education, globalization and internationalization are increasingly popular terms, and they are also increasingly being used as frameworks for higher education research. This article discusses the meaning and application of these terms, documents their usage in higher education research, and critically reviews this…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Global Approach, International Education, Educational Policy
Theory Development and Application in Higher Education Research: The Case of Academic Drift
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Tight, Malcolm – Journal of Educational Administration and History, 2015
This article examines the case of academic drift, as an example of a theory developed and applied within higher education research. It traces the origins and meaning of the term, reviews its application by higher education researchers, and discusses the issues it raises and the critiques it has attracted. It concludes that academic drift is at the…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Criticism, Guidelines, Educational Research
Levels of Analysis in Higher Education Research
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Tight, Malcolm – Tertiary Education and Management, 2012
This article examines the levels of analysis adopted in higher education research, using a database of 567 articles published in 15 leading higher education journals internationally during 2010. Level of analysis is a relatively overlooked issue in this field of research, when compared with methodology, theory and/or topic--to which it is, of…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Educational Research, Journal Articles, Content Analysis