Global Collaboration

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1.0 Background

1.1 History of Global Collaboration

I’m writing this part (Siam)

Generally defined, an Educational Collaborative Partnership is an ongoing involvement between different schools, usually at the university level and also located in different countries (but not necessarily). Educational Collaborative Partnerships are established by mutual agreement between two or more parties to work together on projects and activities that will enhance the quality of education for students while improving skills critical to success in the workplace.

Collaboration in Education is when two or more co-equal individual voluntarily brings their knowledge and experience together by interacting toward a common goal in the best interest of students for the betterment of their education success. Students achieve team building and communication skills meeting many curricular standards. Students have the ability to practice real-world communication experiences. Students gain leadership through collaboration and empowers peer to peer learning.

When collaborating in education, according to ISTE (International Society of Technology in Education) NETS-S and NETS-T standards, there is cultural understanding by engaging learners with other cultures and develop technology in enriched learning environments.

Through global collaboration, students can contribute to better international practice, and also benefit from increased access to knowledge and technology. Such activity creates better cross-cultural understanding, improved contact between cross-country students, the building of personal relationships and professional networks.

1.2 Global Collaboration in Higher education in Bangladesh

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Global collaboration in the university level is not new in Bangladesh. The Department of English at the University of Warwick has had an official three-year link with the English Department at the University of Dhaka, funded under the British Council Higher Education...