The Effect of Digital Globalization on Teaching Practices in Higher Education in Karachi; Quantitative Study of Private & Public Universities

Abstract

This research study aims to investigate the influence of cultural and digital globalization on teaching and learning practices in higher education, specifically public and private universities in Karachi. It addresses the gap in the recent empirical studies on how higher education institution of Karachi adapts to global pedagogical trends while navigating local constraints. Descriptive survey design was used to collect data from 195 faculty members and students across both public and private universities of Karachi of various disciplines to explore the influence and their perception of digital globalization’s impact on teaching and learning practices of higher education in Karachi. Research results revealed that digital globalization positively impacted teaching and learning in the context of higher education using digitalization, global content access, and diverse teaching methodologies. Data were collected using a validated 15-item questionnaire adapted from Kalsoom et al. (2018), with reliability confirmed through Cronbach’s alpha (α = 0.85). Statistical analysis, conducted in SPSS, included descriptive statistics, independent-samples t tests, Pearson correlations, and multiple regression to examine relationships between globalization dimensions and teaching practice. The research Findings revealed a statistically significant and positive relationship between globalization and teaching practices (R² = 0.783, p < 0.001). Public university respondents reported higher perception scores than their private sector counterparts (p < 0.001). In conclusion, the study asserts that globalization has an active influence on educational practices in Karachi’s universities. The Study also suggests that context sensitive and evidence-based strategies must be implemented for institutions to remain competitive and globally responsive to support faculty members and students in navigating the complexities of a globalized academic environment.