Category: Learning Experiences, Student Learning & Learner Diversity
Emotional Colours: Relationship Between Light Wavelengths and Emotional Activation for Enhancing Memory Processes
The research project seeks to reassess and redefine the educational tools and environment to establish optimal learning conditions by harnessing the potential of luminous stimuli inherent in didactics. Literature has underscored how the wavelength of various colours correlates with differing levels of engagement in children, as it is associated with varied emotions experienced upon encountering …
Systematic Literature Review and Qualitative Meta-synthesis on the Learning Experiences of Female Marriage Migrants
To add diversity to the learning experiences of immigrants, this study systematically reviews the literature on the learning experiences of female marriage migrants in Korea and presents a qualitative meta-synthesis. For this purpose, 12 Korean Citation Index papers were selected, and the literature was analyzed. There are 72 research participants in the selected literature, and …
Early Promotion and Dissemination of Quantum Computing in Young Venezuelan Students
This project addresses the educational challenges faced by secondary and diversified education levels in Venezuela, particularly in teaching physics and advanced scientific concepts like quantum computing. Quantum computing is an exciting field at the crossroads of physics and computer science. Given the shortage of specialized teachers and the late exposure to fundamental physics concepts in …
Navigating Academic Success: The Impact of CGPA Goal Setting on Student Performance
In academia, goal setting is crucial for success and personal growth, guiding students throughout their educational journey. It provides direction, motivation, and a sense of purpose, helping students navigate challenges and achieve their intellectual aspirations. Sunway University’s American Degree Transfer Program (ADTP) facilitates credit transfer to U.S. universities, offering cost-saving and grading systems mirroring those …
Revitalizing Tried and Tested Student Support Practices in Open Distance Learning: A Case Study of UNISA
The purpose of this case study was to revitalize tried and tested student support practices in open distance learning at the University of South Africa (UNISA) which is a Comprehensive Open Distance Electronic Learning (CODEL) institution. The approach involved a review of the literature on student support practices. The study found that UNISA had a …
Undergraduate Education in Humanities: A Case Study of Multilingual Classroom, Dual Medium of Instruction, and Students’ Appraisal
This paper explores the pedagogy of bilingual teaching in undergraduate courses in humanities, with feedback from students of multilingual backgrounds. The relevant data was collected at NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council) Accreditation B College in Guwahati, India from May 2022-June 2023. 70% of students completed school in a vernacular medium of instruction other than …
Implementation of Blended Learning in Hospitality Education and Training in Kumasi Technical University: Challenges and Recommendations for Success
It is evident that several higher learning institutions in Ghana have implemented blended learning, nonetheless little empirical knowledge has been established regarding the effectiveness, benefits and challenges of the new learning model. This study employs a quantitative research design to develop empirical narratives that address the research gap portrayed above. Data were gathered from hospitality …
Inclusive Education Through Innovative Learning Environments: Strategies to Take into Account
Guaranteeing an Inclusive Education (IE) has become a priority of European countries since the publication of the Council Recommendations of 2018 and 2022. The focus is not only on the pupils with special needs but encompasses all students, designing teaching and learning processes which consider differences and active roles of pupils. The goal is to …
Impact of Topic and Video-Based Learning in Programming on Students’ Performance: A Pilot Study in Undergraduate Engineering Education
This pilot study addresses the effectiveness of different teaching materials on engineering students’ learning outcomes through a dual-sectioned approach. 38 participants were administered a pretest and posttest for each of two different topics; This means a total of 76 reviews. Paired two-sample t-test analysis showed a statistically significant increase in performance scores, meaning students showed …
Bridging the Reading Gap: Investigating Pedagogical Approaches in Language Classrooms
Chandigarh Administration’s 2020 report highlights a troubling dropout rate of over 10% of students aged between 14 to 18 in Burail. Furthermore, ASER’s 2023 report highlights that nearly 25% of students aged between 14-18 struggle to read text fluently. This issue is particularly prevalent among students from low-income families who face various challenges in obtaining …
Empowering Success: Strategies for Widening Participation Students Facing Personal Commitment Challenges
This research offers an exploration into the challenges faced by the widening participation students with a specific emphasis on mature individuals. Widening participation in higher education has evolved beyond addressing socio-economic disparities to include individuals who, despite underachieving in school due to disadvantaged circumstances, can benefit from higher education. Existing research suggests that mature students …
Identifying How Widening Access Students Build Their Sense of Belonging
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the 4 pillars of AdvancedHE building Belonging framework – ‘connection, inclusion, support, autonomy’. The research methodologies used in this study were questionnaire, reflective logs and focus group interviews. The phrase 1 data collection were conducted through questionnaire, reflective journal, focus group interview. The result of this study …
The Impact of Community Engagement Within a Learning Community on Students’ Positive Development
Positive youth development recognizes the importance of addressing students’ broader developmental needs through community engagement and empowering experiences with adults. This paper reports on a project involving secondary school students’ engagement in an intergenerational learning community, alongside university students and older adults. Students were empowered to take an active role in planning and implementing a …
Research on the Effectiveness of Reflective Practice Applied to College Students’ Service Learning: Taking Advertising Design Courses as an Example
Students’ service learning process will be integrated into reflective practice teaching, integrating flipped teaching, experiential learning and workplace experience of social service. Use individual and team reflection training to form a review mechanism of large and small circles. The superposition of each other’s experiences forms the basis for new experiences, and repeated accumulation builds the …
Assessment of Crisis Management in Higher Education Institutions Towards Academic Quality and Impacts on Students
In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Ministry of Higher Education in Malaysia issued various directives for higher education institutions (HEIs) to follow. These directives are mostly general and therefore lead to differences in Covid-19 crisis management plan. The importance of a well-designed and properly implemented crisis management plan is highlighted as it minimises disruption …
Global Perspectives on Cool Japan: Exploring the Effects of an English-Medium Instruction Course in a Tokyo Study Abroad Program
This presentation reported on results from a research study examining the influence of a “Cool Japan” course on 35 international students participating in a unique 3-month cultural and language exchange program at a Tokyo university. Serving as an exploration point for connections and diverse cultural perspectives related to “Cool Japan,” this Hybrid English Medium Instruction …
Perceptions of Training Establishment Institute and Host Training Establishment in the Deployment Phases of the Teaching Internship Program
Being a teacher is not a simple task but rather a practice of patience, forbearance, and commitment to the profession and professional ethics. But before becoming an enhanced and effective classroom teacher, one must undergo a Teaching Internship or deployment. This study aims to determine the perceptions of the Training Establishment Institute (TEI) and the …
Make All Assessment Student-Led: Promoting Agency and Achievement Through Portfolio and Conferences
Student-led assessment using portfolios and conferences promotes opportunities for students to take agency over their goal setting, progress and overall demonstration of learning. In this session, participants will learn about how to create dynamic learning environments that empower students to communicate effectively about their learning. Looking deeply at the way educators provide feedback for students …
Improving Student Engagement in the Classroom: Generation Z in Information Technology Major
Generation Z lives and breathes in the digital world which makes them rely heavily on technology. They experience a world that operates at speed, scale, and scope. Therefore, it is easy for them to develop initial facilities with advanced digital tools that enable them to be self-reliant and collaborative. These backgrounds have influenced the way …
The Effect of Online Learning on Students’ Academic Performance: A Case Study of Accounting Students in Indonesia
The Covid-19 pandemic has drastically transformed the educational landscape. Online education has become the new normal for many students worldwide. Although online learning is perceived as cost- effective, how online education impacts accounting students’ academic performance remains a subject of debate, particularly in developing countries such as Indonesia. Similar research has been extensively conducted in …
A Mixed Method Study of Middle School Students’ Perception of the Impact of Socio-Economic Status on Academic Intrinsic Motivation
Research shows that intrinsically motivated students tend to achieve higher academic growth (Mendoza,2012). When specific populations of students are labeled “at risk”, it becomes difficult for them to realize their intrinsic motivation (Ginsberg & Wlodkowski, 2019). Students identified as “at risk” tend to be from a lower socioeconomic status (Cedeño et al., 2016). Proposed study …
Assessing Student Learning With Anatomical Focus in Oral and Nasal Suction Videos
Understanding suctioning techniques and the cannula structure can be challenging. This study aimed to improve students’ understanding through instructional videos on nasal and oral anatomy, evaluating the impact on recognizing anatomical importance, motivation to learn, and medical safety awareness. The study involved 105 nursing college students who were divided into two groups: (1) an experimental …
Brainy: An Innovative Context-Aware Generative AI Engine for Education
In the realm of education, the integration of Generative AI tools within learning platforms has transformed teaching and learning paradigms. This paper introduces Brainy, a context-aware AI engine integrated into the Augmental Adaptive Learning platform, which implements the concept of Differentiated Instruction. At its core, Brainy employs Generative AI Models, leveraging a variety of Language …
Impacts of the Sensory-Friendly Orchestral Concert Education Program on Community-Based Learning of Students with Disabilities
Students with disabilities lack a connection to the community due to the display of unusual social behaviours and unavailable accommodations. Reactions and judgment toward these students from others limit their participation in community activities. Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra (SLSO) made a venue for the Sensory-Friendly Education Concerts (SFECs), promoting community-based learning and participation of students …
Exploring the New Normal: A Qualitative Study on Student Engagement, Technology Access, and the Experience of Online Learning in Post-pandemic College Education
This study digs into the evolving field of higher education, particularly in the wake of a significant transition to online learning triggered by the global pandemic. Employing qualitative research methods, it incorporates comprehensive literature reviews, informal stakeholder interviews, and observational analysis of the virtual learning environment. The research aims to unearth nuanced insights into various …
Resilience and Adaptability: Mobile Education in Conflict-Affected Myanmar
This case study investigates mobile education in the conflict-ridden context of Pekon Township, Myanmar, following the 2021 military coup. Through surveys, interviews, and group discussions involving educators and stakeholders, it reveals the resilience of educators who confront a multitude of challenges. Psychological distress, financial constraints, and limited access to support and training hinder their ability …
The Mathematics Mastery Model (M³): A Proposed Cognitive Learning Framework for Engineering Students’ Engagement and Persistence
In pursuing engineering education, the acquisition of mathematical ability is pivotal. Nevertheless, diverse mathematical perceptions among Filipino engineering students present challenges. Anchored in Bandura’s (1986) Social Cognitive Theory, endeavors to elucidate this challenge, leading to the proposal of a cognitive learning model. Utilizing Principal Axis Factoring (PAF) in Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA), four salient factors …
Game Based Learning for Raising Environmental Consciousness
This paper presents the results of the European Project GENTLY. Within the framework of the project an educational board game with a complementary digital version has been collaboratively designed, developed and tested with young people across Europe. A multidisciplinary approach with experts from seven European countries has been followed with the goal to raise young …
The Effects of Fourier Series Game-Based Learning Activities on Industrial Education and Technology Students’ Mathematical Self-Efficacy
Self-efficacy is vital for the development of oneself since it is the belief that one could conduct the required actions to achieve the tasks given to them. At a particular University in Bangkok, Thailand, the students from the faculty of industrial education and technology attained the lowest score in almost every learning module among others, …
How to Embrace Diverse Learners in an Effective Learning Classroom?
Teaching a class of diverse learners poses a great challenge not only for foreign and second language teachers, but also for teachers in different disciplines. Diversity is represented in students’ motivation, their prior knowledge, their various needs and interests, their level of anxiety, and their different learning styles and skills. Thus, this paper shares the …
The Perceptions and Experiences of Graduate Students: Evidence From a Japanese National Research University
The study is devoted to exploring the perceptions and experiences of graduate students at a case Japanese national university through a comparison between graduate students in Humanities and Social Sciences and those in Sciences and Engineering. The data from the Students Experiences in the Research University (SERU) survey conducted at the case university from 16th …
Stretching the Zone of Proximal Development: Accelerating Learning Through ZPD Elasticity
Vygotsky’s (1986) theory of the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) is often cited in pedagogical approaches that position the learning just above the learner’s independent problem-solving level, but which the learner can do with the help of a More Knowledgeable Other (MKO). However, these approaches reflect only a partial understanding of Vygotsky’s work, which describes …
A Brief Report Regarding a Relationship Between Specification of BYOD Devices and ICT Proficiency Test
In this information society, information literacy and computer skills are one of the most important factors in higher education. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, online learning was widespread and became a general way of learning. Sendai University introduced a curriculum based on BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) in 2023. The university presented recommended minimum specifications; …
Learning Through Sharing: A Case Study on the Effectiveness of Learning Experiences in a Multilingual Setting on Students’ Personal Growth
Internationalization at Home’ (IaH) refers to ‘the embedding of international/intercultural perspectives into local educational settings’ (Turner and Robson, 2008:15) to raise the global awareness, cultural understanding and intercultural competence of faculty and students. One of the exemplifications in this regard is the trend that tertiary institutions in non-English speaking countries are increasingly offering courses in …
Segmenting Student User Profiles for Microsoft Teams at Kuwait University: An Investigation Using SUS and K-Means Clustering
In the context of higher education, efficient use of digital tools and platforms has become more important for both students and professors. The purpose of this research is to better understand the user experience and usability of Microsoft Teams, a popular communication and collaboration tool among Kuwait University students. To accomplish this, we used the …
Acceptability of Messenger Chatbot “MASCIYA” as a Digital Interactive Teaching-Learning Material in General Biology 1
The world was halted in March 2020 due to the Corona Virus Disease – 2019 Pandemic. It made the students take their classes in isolation. That is why the Department of Education offered two main modes of instruction – online and modular. While they both have their pros, they are not perfect. Online classes require …
Differentiating Indigenous Career Education in a Canadian Post-Secondary Institution
Developing skills to navigate career development and management is critical to a student’s long-term success and overall well-being. However, Indigenous students do not access career education at the same rate as non-Indigenous students. A 2010 report from Human Resources and Skills Development Canada documented a high unemployment rate for Indigenous youth between ages 15 and …
The Value of Internships for Students’ Psychological Needs
Internships are commonly used in degree programmes to expose students to the real-world applications of theories and to nurture students for their future careers. However, there is a current research gap about students’ perceptions regarding the value of internships, particularly the fulfillment of their psychological needs. It was found that meeting students’ psychological needs during …
An Investigation on the Similarities and Differences in Conducting Project-Based Learning in Pure Online and Face-to-Face Class Environments at UTAS-Nizwa
Following a prolonged stretch of worldwide online classes due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent return to a face-to-face setting when everything normalized, the authors had the opportunity to conduct phenomenological observations on a project-based approach to learning. This was done while different cohorts of IT students undergo this approach when classes are done …
Learning Empathy in Non-design Disciplines
Empathy is a crucial element of design thinking. Today, an increasing number of students from non-design backgrounds are being introduced to the principles of design thinking. However, due to their diverse training backgrounds, these students often encounter challenges, particularly in understanding empathy. Few empirical studies have explored the learning experiences of non-design discipline students regarding …
Middle School Pupils’ Attitudes Toward the Climate Crisis
One of the greatest challenges humanity is facing during the upcoming years is the effects of climate change on our world. The education system understands that the issue of the climate crisis must be included as a part of scientific literacy. The climate science literacy explains the connection between different climate systems and the way …
University Student Perception Regarding the Poster Tour Method
The following research is descriptive in nature and the proposed objective is to show the student’s perception of the application of the poster tour method during the school semester. To obtain the sample we used the non-probabilistic sampling technique by convenience, this leads us to define a sample composed of 20 students who make up …
A Quantitative Study of Middle School Students’ Perception of the Impact of Parent Involvement on Academic Intrinsic Motivation
Motivation plays a crucial role in student’s academic growth and research shows that students who are intrinsically motivated tend to achieve higher academic growth (Mendoza, 2012). Self determination theory (Gagne & Deci, 2005) proposes a continuum that shows the connection of intrinsic motivation with extrinsic motivation. Studies show that parental involvement is one of the …
Learning Food Safety and Other STEM Topics: A Review
Scholars have long used problem-based learning along with other pedagogical approaches that immerse learners in the content to foster an understanding of Science, Technology, Engineering, and, Mathematics (STEM) subjects. However, little has been written about learning food safety as a food science topic. This paper uses a narrative review to understand the ways in which …
Linguistics for Intercultural Competence in the Classroom
We argue that adopting a linguistically oriented pedagogical approach following Aygen (2021,2022 a, b,2023, and in progress) in the classroom contributes to fending off linguistic discrimination and provide empirical evidence that a linguistic path to eliminating cultural discrimination also helps improves intercultural competence. The effect of this linguistic approach as a systematic incorporation of intercultural …
Navigating the Impact of Social Media on Cross-Cultural Learnings and International Mobility: Students’ Perception
In an era marked by the pervasive social media, its evolution transcends from mere communicative instruments to becoming synonymous with communication. Considering that human existence today is heavily characterized by cross-cultural intersections, the present study discusses the transformative influence wielded by social media on the perceptual landscape of cultural distinctions. The study, therefore, is a …
Lived Experiences on Student-Teacher Relationship in a Higher Education Institution During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, students and instructors transitioned from face-to-face classes to online learning. Thus, the mode of communication and transmission of learning between students and teachers also differed. Although the importance of student-teacher relationships and interaction seems underappreciated in higher education, it is still vital to maintain students’ engagement in studying. Using a …
Ritual and Intent in a Renaissance Faire – Taiwan
This action-research explores the effect of intentional embodied ritualization in an advanced college ESL experience. Forty-six sophomore students (from two different classes) were asked to work together to create a complete half-day Renaissance Faire experience for students and faculty at the Soochow University Campus, Waishuangxi, Taipei. Students worked in self-organized teams of 2-8 people. Each …
Comparing Students’ Learning Preferences Through Cluster Analysis: Implications for Higher Education
In response to the disruptive changes within society and technology, higher education institutions need to transform their content-centric curricula into learning pathways that effectively equip students for the workforce. Adapting to the challenges posed by evolving learner dynamics is a crucial approach for institutions to enhance their responsiveness to such changes. This research aims to …
An Analysis of Students’ Mathematical Thinking Through Task Sequence on Division in Classroom Using Open Approach
The purpose of this research aimed to analyze students’ mathematical thinking that occurred in task sequence on division. The participants were 9 students in grade 4. The research methodology was qualitative method based on Lesson Study processes: collaboratively plan 5 research lessons, collaboratively do with include 4 steps of Open Approach: 1) posing open-ended problems, …
Reflections on Using a Monitoring System for Participating Students in Work-Based Learning (WBL) Aimed at Developing the Adversity Quotient (AQ) Through Cloud Computing Technology
The aims of this research are 1) To study the level of Adversity Quotient (AQ) and the level of work behavior of students practicing in the Work-based Learning (WBL). of a college in Thailand and 2) To study the level of satisfaction in using the student monitoring system for practicing students in the work-based learning …
The Effects of the Flipped Classroom Model on Pre-university Students’ Academic Performance and Learning Outcomes
This study investigates the implementation and impact of the flipped classroom model (FCM) on Year 12 pre-university students at one of the six form centres in Brunei Darussalam. Traditional pre-university education often revolves around time constraints to cover syllabi and prepare students for board examinations, leading to a reliance on conventional transmission-based teaching methods. However, …
Surveillance on College Students’ Experiences During Online Modality: Towards an Independent Learning Approach
With the COVID-19 pandemic that resulted in lockdowns in the Philippines starting in March 2020, learning had to be immediately shifted to an online modality, a setup where students studied mostly on their own forcing them to become independent learners. Using descriptive phenomenology by Paul Colaizzi as a research design, the study investigated the lived …
Nurturing Inquiring Mind Through the Quest of Augmented Reality: An Experiential Learning Approach
Nurturing students’ inquiring minds is essential as it encourages curiosity and critical thinking, both of which are tools for independent learning and problem-solving. In this study, we examined the effects of AR-Quest activities integrating with the experiential learning approach on undergraduate students’ inquiring minds. Thirty Thai undergraduate students participated in the study, which spanned a …
Confluence of Virtual Learning Environments and Virtual Reality Integration: An In-Depth Study in Digital Animation Education for Acceptance Among Learners
As innovation continues to reshape educational landscapes, this study delves into the intricate intersection of virtual learning environments and the integration of virtual reality (VR) within the realm of advanced animation education. Drawing from the latest advancements and methodologies, this research examines the convergence of learner perceptions and acceptance within this dynamic context. Through a …
Impact of One-Page Mind Maps on First-Year University Students in Improving Chemistry Learning
Mind maps have grown in popularity as a visual learning tool in a variety of educational contexts due to its ability to promote comprehension and retention. This study looks at how using a one-page mind map to depict an entire chapter affects chemistry achievement among first-year degree students at Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al- Sultan Abdullah …
Community Based Learning in Business Education: Is It Effective and What are the Challenges?
Community Based Learning has been practiced by Higher Education Institution in Malaysia with the aspiration to produce graduates who are capable to apply the theories and concepts to real-life context. However, there has been little information about its’ effectiveness. This study intends to investigate the effectiveness of Community Based Learning in Business Program particularly the …
The Effect of Mathematical Communication, Critical Thinking, and Problem-Solving Skills on Mathematical Concepts Understanding in Indonesia
Mathematics is one of the important subject to be taught to children from an early age. Mathematics concept understanding can shape students’ knowledge so as to help in the development of knowledge at a higher level of education. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of mathematical communication, critical thinking and problem-solving …
The Impact of Interaction via Social Media on Youth Mental Health Through Social Media Content and Communication Style of Indonesian Students
During the COVID-19 pandemic most of students globally suffered of mental health. Bisedes virus wudespread, communication and interaction pattern on social media also play important role on their mental disorder including anxiety, depression, and mood disorders. It needs to confirm which content and interactions influence students and youth behavior. Methods: A total of 604 valid …
A Qualitative Perspective on Student Teachers’ Experiences of Social Science Teaching and Learning in South African Multicultural Classrooms
This qualitative study is an investigation of final years Social Science education students’ perceptions of Social Science teaching and learning in South African multicultural classrooms. The current South African schooling landscape is of a multicultural setting, where learners from different racial, ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds are admitted. This study seeks to ascertain the perceptions …
Drama in the Kitchen: ESL and EFL Students’ Spoken Interaction in Turkey
This study examines the range of strategies employed by ESL and EFL students at Eastern Mediterranean University kitchen for oral communication despite learner diversity. The context offers EFL students language learning opportunities outside the class. There appears a range of discourse characteristics utilized to make up for the linguistic shortcomings created by the English language …
Transition of Boys (Learners) with Language Acquisition Delay (Lad) to School
Teachers play a pivotal role in providing smooth and successful transition to School from Early Childhood Education for boys with Language Acquisition Delay. Utilising talanoa/kōrero, the presenter shares a Master’s Thesis finding, delving into the complexities and significance of language acquisition for boys transitioning to school and their associated experiences. The study that the researcher …
Developing Qualitative Research Methodology: Using Focus Groups as a Single Research Method in a Student Motivation Study
This paper presents the process that was used to design a research method for a study using focus groups as the main data collection method to investigate male students’ experience of higher education in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The methodology design process covered research paradigm, ontology, epistemology, and research characteristics and considerations. The alignment …
Change of Student Attitudes in Secondary Education Extracurricular Activities Promoting Interactive Learning
This study aimed to examine the attitude changes and the factors contributing to the changes in students who participated in extracurricular activities that involved external personnel. We aimed to comprehensively discuss the possibilities and challenges of collaboration between external personnel and schools and to provide suggestions for improving and developing future initiatives. The participants were …
Lived Experiences of Student-Teachers During Practice Teaching Through Remote Teaching Modality
This study presents the lived experiences of Pre-service Teachers during their internship program as practice teachers during the pandemic. This study includes a sample of Two Hundred (n=200) student interns who were deployed to different schools across the region. The springboard of this study is the systems approach utilizing the ADDIE model of instructional design. …
Leveling HEIs ICT Competencies Across the Digital Divide Spectrum: A Bridge for the Future of Teaching and Learning
It is imperative to recognize the importance of ICT in the learning process, particularly in the context of the digital divide spectrum. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for academes to adopt digital technologies in providing quality education to students. Thus, it is crucial to investigate the current state of ICT competencies in Masbate’s …
Visual Literacy Ability of Design Students in Virtual Class Settings
The condition of design education in Indonesia today has changed with the presence of ICT in the learning process and the popularity of implementing online learning. With the government’s policy to implement Hybrid Learning successfully, studio based-learning in design students, which usually uses face-to-face learning processes, has partially moved into a virtual space. Visual literacy …
Gender-Responsive Library Using Classical Music: An Intervention Tool to Improve Students’ Reading Comprehension
The purpose of this research study is to determine and analyze if classical music can help make the library be gender-responsive place and can help improve the reading comprehension of the students. Due to covid-19 pandemic, the research team was not allowed to travel to gather data. So, qualitative design was used in this study …
Development and Implementation of Science Boost Camp: Impact on Student’s Science Conceptual Understanding and Motivation to Learn Science
After COVID-19, the teachers in Brunei have been busy trying to catch up on the learning loss faced during the pandemic, especially the Year 11 science students who will be sitting for their Cambridge’s ‘O’ Level examination this year as the first cohort of the new 5129 Combined Science syllabus. Switching back from online learning …
Measuring the Effects of Student Satisfaction and the Engagement Level of Personalized Adaptive Learning Using an AI-Enabled Learning Pathway Tool
Critical voices on the traditional “one-size-fits-all” education system, which assumes a uniform approach for all students, abound for not meeting individual student learning needs. Expecting teachers to cater to the diverse learning needs of each student is seen impractical and unrealistic. There is a growing demand for personalized student-centered education, aiming to accommodate the unique …
Alternative Learning in the Philippines: A Study of Two Alternative Learning Systems for Out-of-School Youth
Emerging in both Europe and America, alternative education movements catalyzed significant reforms in the education system, ultimately leading to the establishment of the Alternative Learning System (ALS). In the Philippines, ALS provides opportunities for the marginalized out-of-school youth (OSY). The aim of the study is to determine the OSYs’ experiences, perspectives on ALS and to …
Pecha-Kucha Method to Promote the Acquisition of Soft Skills in Online Higher Education
The latest neuroscientific evidence in the educational field shows the great importance of helping students to be an active part of their learning process, which must undoubtedly acquire a deep and significant character that make it useful throughout life. For this, the acquisition of soft skills is of paramount importance. However, the development of these …
The Integration of Project-Based Teaching and Learning to Enhance Knowledge and Creative Thinking Skills for Students in Science-Based Technology Demonstration Classes, Thailand
The aims of this research were 1) The integration of project-based learning to enhance knowledge and creative thinking skills; 2) Comparative assessment of students’ learning progress through the utilization of project-based learning; 3) Examination of the capacity for creative output via project-based endeavors; and 4) Student satisfaction regarding project-centered learning management. The study involves 14 …
Science Students’ Perception of Learning Environment and Its Impact on Their Performance
In majority of schools, primary, secondary or tertiary, Learning Environment is being presented to be made up of only the curricular activities, undermining the co-curricular and extra-curricular activities. Whereas, Learning Environment as classroom social climate is not made up of only the learning aspect of the school, but also the interaction between the students and …
Students’ Perceptions of Virtual Laboratories in University Physics Classes
The integration of virtual laboratories (VLs) in education has gained significant attention, especially post-Covid-19, due to their potential to augment learning experiences and facilitate distance education in higher institutions. This study evaluates students’ perceptions of VLs effectiveness in undergraduate physics courses, addressing two key questions: How do students perceive VLs’ effectiveness in understanding theoretical concepts? …
A Study on Mathematical Anxiety, Mathematical Resilience of Phra Dabos Students and a Survey for Improving Mathematical Learning Management Plan
The purpose of this research is to study the mathematical anxiety and mathematical resilience of 45th class Phra Dabos students and design the network diagram for the revision of the subject of mathematics for industrial technicians by using the data obtained from the stakeholders’ requirement to improve the teaching process, time management and learners’ potential …
Work Readiness Skills of Bachelor’s in Technology and Livelihood Education (BTLEd) Graduating Students
This study aimed to find out the work readiness skills of Bachelor’s in Technology and Livelihood education (BTLEd) graduating students. The objective of the study is to find out the demographic profile of the respondents, to identify the work readiness skills related to BTLEd graduating students as to sex and age. The researchers utilized as …
Experiences of Teachers Handling Students With Twice-Exceptionality
The study was conducted to investigate experiences of teachers handling students with twice-exceptionality. The identified students with twice-exceptionality fit in the operational definition of Gallagher (2006) as all three were diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome but showed giftedness in the areas of languages and Science. A qualitative single case study was employed which used the transcribed …
Exploring Learner Experiences: Integrating Global Citizenship in English Lessons Through Phenomenon-Based Learning
This study explored Global Citizenship Education (GCED) as a transformational educational breakthrough that offered a new educational viewpoint on understanding the problems with multiculturalism and national citizenship deficits in varied communities. By using Phenomenon-Based Learning for GCED integration in the English topic utilizing different local and global issues, we aimed to describe the learner’s experiences …
Do Prior Knowledge of Advanced Mathematics Influence Academic Confidence of Students Taking Pre-university Chemistry Courses
The relationship between Chemistry and Mathematics are directly proportional in the perspective of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education. This study investigates the relationship between prior advanced mathematical knowledge attained in high school could predict the outcome of student’s overall confidence in studying Pre-University Chemistry courses. Mathematics is often perceived as a subject that …
How to Optimize Experiential Education in Traditional Schools and Communities to Boost Students’ Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, and Adaptability Amidst Global Changes?
This study explores the potential of blending experiential education with traditional classroom settings and real-world community engagement to foster students’ leadership skills, emotional intelligence, and adaptability. Traditional education systems’ limitations in nurturing critical thinking, emotional intelligence, and diverse intelligences have become evident. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the importance of leadership skills and adaptable mindsets. However, …
Facilitating Brave Space Through Transformative Virtual Learning in and Beyond Post-secondary Academic Settings
In this paper, we reflect as a community on the significance of virtual learning and the need to foster the concept of brave space within academic environments. Focusing on the importance of flattening hierarchical constructs and respecting individuals’ lived experiences to cultivate truly transformative learning, together we explore elements of creating an inclusive and collaborative …
Socialising Education: The Role of Social Media Integration in the Digital Learning Space
The digital transformation in education has led to a substantial change in the way students access and interact with educational content. This study aims at exploring the evolving digital education landscape, focusing on how students are increasingly using social media for educational purposes. It seeks to understand the motivations behind this shift, investigate how it …
Globalisation of Third Culture Kids: An Analysis of the Subject vs. the Other
Third Culture Kids (TCKs) have been a distinct demographic within the population for over four centuries. However, it is only in recent times that focused studies have provided an avenue for these individuals to articulate their unique experiences. Owing to challenges such as language barriers and cultural misconceptions, this nomadic community has often felt marginalized …
Collaborative Teaching-Learning in Classroom Research Based Setting and Its Impact
Education has evolved through the refinement of effective teaching methods, and technology has been vital. It enables teachers to use interactive whiteboards, virtual classrooms, and online learning platforms. Education has also become more personalized, allowing students to learn at their convenience and work on their metacognitive abilities. The shift towards collaborative teaching and learning techniques …
Design of Challenge Based Learning Module for Developing Social and Digital Skills of Vocational Education Students in Thailand
The design of a learning module to achieve social and digital skills for students in the vocational education system in Thailand has been introduced. The module included online lessons for self-learning and onsite activities following the process of Challenge-based Learning (CBL) classified as 3 processes: engage process, investigate process, and act process. The online lessons …
Motivation in English Learning: A Case Study of an ESP Course in a Thai University
Running an ESP course which requires students to participate actively in the course, the students’ ability to interact with topics a teacher raises in class is important. As a teacher, the researcher had noticed that some students enjoyed the class while some did not. This brought to an investigation to see what caused this phenomenon …
Gender Differences in Perceptions of Digital Device Use and Reading Literacy: Insights From PISA 2018
Gender gaps in literacy arise from ingrained perceptions of masculinity and femininity dictating gender-specific activities in children. While digital literacy enhances classroom engagement, its impact on higher education learning outcomes remains inconclusive. The purpose of this study was to investigate whether there are differences in the perceptions of male and female students regarding the use …
Dental Student Perceptions on Clinic Supervision: A Qualitative Study
The integration of knowledge from basic sciences to clinical dentistry is an important learning process experienced by dentistry students. The entire process is facilitated by the faculty, officially recognized as the clinical supervisor. This research described student perceptions regarding clinical supervision in a Philippine dental school. This study used qualitative method through focused group discussions …
Learning of Successors in Long-Lived Family Firms: Knowledge Construction for Entrepreneurial Mindsets
This study explores how successors in long-lived family firms learn entrepreneurial mindsets that orient the reconfiguration of unique resources of family firms. Learning to shape business values and beliefs is important for successors because values and beliefs are the firms’ core related to organizational identity and culture. Entrepreneurial mindsets are values and beliefs that pursue …
Addressing the Attainment Gap: Investigating Gaps in Personal Tutoring Provision
The department of Biochemical Engineering, UCL, is one of the smallest departments in the faculty of Engineering Sciences, with an average annual intake of approximately 40 undergraduate students on the BEng/MEng programmes. Of that intake, around a third tend to be home students and of that, 40% identify as BAME (black and ethnic minority). With …
Cross-Cultural Transition Experiences of Southeast Asian Third Culture Kids
The purpose of this study was to determine the cultural identity of sojourner Southeast Asian Third Culture Kids (TCKs) studying in Philippine private universities through the exploration of their cultural transition experiences. In doing this, Pollock and Van Reken’s Third Culture Kid Identity Model and Kim’s Cross-Cultural Adaptation Theory were applied. A phenomenological research design …
The Role of Writing Anxieties on Second Language Writing Deficiencies in a Post-pandemic Environment
This study aimed to answer two questions concerning second language writing regarding sustainable education in the post-pandemic world. Participants included native speakers of Arabic in an English-language written communication course returning to on-campus instruction. We examined whether early exposure to English, particularly English-language writing, predicts diminished anxiety. Aspects of anxiety examined included somatic anxiety manifestations, …
Promoting Metacognitive Skills for Enhancing ESL Underachievers’ Comprehension of English Reading: A Case Study in Saudi Arabia
The present study aimed to improve the reading comprehension of underperforming ESL students in a Saudi Arabian girls’ school by investigating the effects of metacognitive strategies. For this purpose, three sixth-grade classrooms received specialized training and lessons on these strategies, while three other classrooms followed the standard curriculum with different teachers for comparison. Data collection …
Teaching and Learning in the Post-pandemic Context: The Teaching Perspective on the Use of Information and Communication Technology
The COVID-19 pandemic has precipitated an abrupt and unprecedented shift in the field of education. This subject demands thoughtful contemplation in the current moment, particularly concerning the future prospects stemming from these novel experiences. Therefore, the objective of this study is to analyze the implications of the use of ICT (Information and Communication Technologies) experienced …
From Kente Cloth to Tapestry Art: Exploring the Intricacies of Cultural Hybridity
This study explores the concept of cultural hybridity through an examination of the similarities and differences between Kente cloth and medieval tapestries. Drawing on examples from Ghanaian and European cultural heritage, the study investigates the ways in which traditional art forms can adapt and evolve through cross-cultural exchange. The study highlights the intricate designs and …
Scaffolding to Support Self-Regulated Online Learning
Recognising that equipping students with digital literacy is crucial for them to navigate online materials and increasing student agency are both important educational goals in the future of learning, this study explored the use of scaffolding to design online learning experiences to support student self-regulated learning through an online course on solving Chemistry data-analysis questions …
Enhance Your Student’s Perceived Learning, Attention and Motivation With Immersive Activities and Metaverse – Based Learning
This research was designed to test the effectiveness that immersive tools and activities, specifically metaverse-based activities, has on student learning. For this research, an experiment was designed with a control group and an experimental group in the course EM1009 – Business Model Innovation that is an Online Course lasting 5 weeks and was imparted in …
EFL Students’ Perceptions of the Use of Higher Order Thinking Skills in English Language Writing: Indonesian Students’ Contexts
Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) is inevitably important to develop students’ critical and creative thinking skills in 21st century era. HOT skills are the cognitive ability to analyze, evaluate, and create some topic inside or outside the classroom. This case study was conducted to explore the impact of using HOT skills and investigate student’s perception …
Helping Refugees and Immigrants in Norway to Finish Lower Secondary School – Self-Regulation, Motivation and Mastering of English in Adult Learning
Immigrants and refugees who aspire to live and work in Norway must often finish the equivalent of 10 years of primary and secondary school in one or two years of intensive studies. In the case of the subject English, students’ levels vary enormously, from complete beginners to fluent users. To help students find motivation and …
Peer and Cooperative Learning at the Freshman Level Digital Forensics Course Enhancement Through a Mentor-Mentee Program
The impact of peer- and cooperative learning is two-fold: Not only do the mentees benefit, but the mentor also has a lot to gain. This forms the basis for our research. We seek to imbue active-learning and community-engagement pedagogical techniques into the introductory digital forensics course series, DF1 and DF2, at our institution (Sam Houston …
The Relation Between Mathematics Education Software and Mathematics Thinking Style
In this study the mathematics thinking styles and the need for using mathematics education software for students of the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science and the Department of Business at the Modern College of Business and Science has been identified. The study was conducted among 101 college students during the 2022-2023 academic year. To …
Teaching History and Social Sciences in Multicultural Classrooms in Chile
This work is part of the recently defended doctoral thesis. Its objective was to analyse the educational practices of History, Geography and Social Sciences teachers in multicultural classrooms in Chile, to contribute to the improvement of student inclusion. This research was carried out in public schools in Santiago de Chile, characterized by having a great …
Virtual Assistants as a Tool for Motivation and Autonomous Learning
Teachers have many resources at their disposal to improve the teaching process. Technology, if properly integrated, not only improves teaching, but also motivates students (Flores-Vivar & García-Peñalvo, 2023). The aim of this study is to identify whether the use of voice-enabled virtual assistants such as Alexa, Google Assistant or Siri improves the teaching-learning process. The …
Nexus Between Research and Teaching: Fostering Students’ Expectations of Research-Informed Teaching Approaches
Integration of research and teaching in higher education can provide valuable ways of enhancing the student learning experience, but establishing such integrative links can be complex and problematic given different practices and levels of understanding. This study contributes to the pedagogical literature in drawing on findings from students’ survey exploring perceptions of research-informed teaching, to …
Investigating the Challenges of Teamwork for 1st Year Undergraduate Engineering Students
Literature has shown that the ability to work in teams is one of the most highly coveted skills by engineering employers (Levy & Rodkin, 2016). On the Biochemical Engineering programme at UCL, teamwork is present across the programme curriculum and has seen consistently high levels of positive feedback in annual evaluation surveys. However as the …
Massive Open Online Course (MOOC): Instructor Student Rapport and Student Interests Among College Students of Karnataka
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) have gained immense popularity in re-cent years, with the emergence of various platforms such as Coursera, Udacity, edX, etc. These platforms offer courses in various fields, ranging from computer science to humanities. The objective of the present study is to examine the association between student-instructor rapport and student interest while …
The Value of Leisure Reading Among the Youth in A Higher Education Institution in South Africa
Some young adults like reading, but others struggle. They may not have learned the value of reading or how to read throughout their early schooling. Many children may grow up without local or worldwide information if they don’t read. Due to their bad social group, not reading may keep them busy and out of trouble. …
Toward Teaching Kids in Arab Countries Programming Skills: A Case Study
Teaching children to code has gained popularity in recent years, with many schools and institutions now providing tools and programs to get young learners started with computer programming. High-level programming languages, such as Python, Java, and C Sharp (i.e., C#), are often used in these educational contexts due to their simplicity and versatility. This article …
Practices and Challenges of Learner Autonomy in English Learning: Voices From High and Low Achievers
Autonomy of English language learners in EFL contexts has long interested scholars to investigate how autonomy is practiced and ways to promote it. However, there seems less research investigating how learner autonomy is practiced among students from different academic competence levels. Therefore, this qualitative study aims to investigate students’ practices and challenges of autonomy in …
Digital Literacy: From Embodied to E-bodied Reading Experience
According to the approach of Embodied Reading (Malafouris, 2013; Mangen & Schilhab, 2012) the reading body and the reading brain get into a dynamic interaction with the pure materiality of the medium. During reading, this interaction of the Body-Brain-Medium Triad creates a complex reading experience, which “depends on direct experiences in the moment as well …
Enhancing Inclusion and Critical Thinking With Station Rotation Model: A Research Proposal
New pedagogies are quickly entering the educational landscape as educators scramble to provide students with the 21st century skills. Station Rotation Model, a type of Blended Learning is a student-centred method that creates more engaging, productive, and goal-oriented learning environments by leveraging technology. At the same time, teachers need more than one framework to meet …
An Examination of Elementary Students’ Reasoning Ability via Inquiry-Based Project Designed by STEAM Integration
This study describes inquiry-based methods, taught in elementary school setting, integrated with STEAM courses sessions that teacher candidates work with individual children. I examine fifty-six students’ (4th and 5th graders) reasoning ability, especially on mathematics and scientific justification, on teacher candidates’ STEAM lessons through the theory of inquiry-based methods. I employed a quantitatively descriptive and …
Effects of Synchronous and Asynchronous Instruction on Learners’ Reading Motivation During COVID-19 Pandemic
Education suffered greatly from the COVID-19 pandemic which necessitated the provision of distant, emergency instruction by teachers. While educational institutions work to reduce the possibility of community transmission, online learning has emerged as a vital lifeline. To reach students remotely and minimize disruptions to education brought on by the COVID-19 epidemic, the Department of Education …
The Multifaceted Face of Creativity: Experiences of Music Educators and Performers in the Educational Process
Creativity has become a particularly significant component of any modern educational process. When scientists and researchers analyze creativity in the context of the education of future music educators and performers, we encounter many models, opinions, and concepts. This becomes a challenge to improve the creativity of learners effectively and rapidly. Purpose of the research – …
An Empirical Test of Dimensions That Influence Community Members’ Engagement With a University in Uganda
Since even before COVID-19, one of the most important challenges of Higher Education has been and continues to be the need for innovative and flexible educational methods. We could all agree that one of the goals of Higher Education is to equip students with a variety of intellectual and practical skills that, at the same …
Investigating the Usage of Labster and Its Future Implications for Industry and Academia
The unprecedented impact of COVID-19 on engineering education has resulted in lasting changes in the way educators teach as well as the way students learn. One of the most impacted areas was the inability of students to undertake laboratory training, which is crucial for engineering employability. In 2020-21, UCL Biochemical Engineering implemented the use of …
Respond to Diversity: Study of a Japan Nonformal Learning Program’s Remote Effect Fostering Cross-Generational, Multicultural Relationships, and Disruption of Stereotypes
In response to the cumulative consciousness of learners’ diversity, it is vital to study the format of learning to better address the needs of learners today. Japan, where secondary education remains conventional, the study has been conducted since 2015 to examine the proposed nonformal learning program. The program, comprised of voluntary-based facilitators whose ages range …
Third Spaces and Benefits of Designing Food Safety Curriculum for Science Classes: Using Third Space to Promote Food Safety Learning
Food safety is one of the most important dimensions of food. With the growing number of food-borne illnesses, it is imperative to design curricula that address this important issue and equip students with the necessary knowledge to combat food-borne illnesses. Scholars have discussed the idea of using third spaces to bridge the gap between students’ …
Alternative Classroom Design’s Relation to Student Satisfaction, Learning Engagement and Perceived Teaching Effectiveness in a Malaysian University Setting
This study collected feedback from students and lecturers regarding “traditional” and “creative” (i.e. non-traditional) classroom designs. A sample of 140 current undergraduate and graduate students (male = 40, female = 100) and four lecturers (male = 1, female = 3) were surveyed regarding their learning experiences and impressions in “traditional” compared to “creative” classroom settings. …
From Fully Online to Face-to-Face Learning: A Qualitative Study of Malaysian Higher Education Students’ Agency in Learning following the Pandemic
Based on the concept of student agency which is an individual’s ability to manage their own learning, this study explores Malaysian higher education (HE) students’ responses in their transition back to on-campus learning following long periods of fully-online learning during the 2020-2021 COVID-19 pandemic. Data from students at 13 Malaysian HE institutions were gathered through an online survey’s open-ended questions, exploring their perceptions of their …
Analysis of Automated and Personalized Student Feedback to Improve Learner Experience
Due to the vast amounts of data generated at educational institutions and need for teachers to personalize feedback to every student, having an automated feedback system to support educators is important. Data research teams at the Atlantic Technological University have developed an automated feedback system that sends lecturer feedback to student based on their performance …
The Creation Strategies, Participants’ Satisfaction and Learning Experiences of ‘Sure and Share’s Fact Check Detective Club’
‘Sure and Share’s Fact Check Detective Club’ is a project initiated by the Sure and Share Center, Thailand’s well-established fact-checking center under Thai News Agency. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic alarming situation during 2021-2022, the project with the main goal to enhance fact-checking knowledge and skills for 651 participants nationwide, aged 12-87 years old, had …
STEAM Implementation Analysis on Creative Thinking Skills of Middle School Students in East Java
The Covid-19 pandemic impacts each sector of life around the world, including the education sector namely, changes in the implementation of education. This impact is related to the implementation of learning that switches from online to offline. Students feel passive when learning offline. Science learning emphasizes that students should be active in STEAM project assignments. …
Research on the Relationship Between Reflective Practice and Academic Performance in Experiential Learning
This research is based on the manipulation of experiential learning, combined with feedback surveys of reflective practice. The implementation project is three learning activities of creative thinking, advertising script and video shooting in the advertising design course. Based on the learning effect of the project design, the participants go through the four processes of analysis, …
Savor a Kahoot!-Licious Classroom: Embodying Gamification in a Business School as a Recipe for Innovation Among the Digital Natives
Innovative teaching intends to create a resonant enhancement of learner competency and competiveness. This research intends to find whether the spice of innovative teaching has gone far enough to be carefully chopped, marinated, and blended for the digital natives. One of the main contributing factors for the learning benefits of technology is gamification which is …
Academic Self-Concept and Burnout of College Students: A Cross-Sectional Study
Academic burnout is defined as a reduction in an individual’s capacity to respond to stressful variables in education, such as academic tiredness, academic cynicism, and academic inefficacy (Tajeri Moghadam et al., 2020). It affects the learning process, academic performance, and ultimately the mental health of students. In contrast, self-concept is a protective factor for stress …
STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) Implementation and Challenges in Elementary Schools in West Java
STEAM education plays a crucial part in education in the 21st century. Teachers, being one of the most essential components of delivering education, play a crucial role in implementing STEAM learning. This study seeks to investigate the deployment of STEAM learning in primary schools and the obstacles elementary school teachers encounter in applying STEAM. This …
Communication Barriers in Times of Pandemic
The study sought to determine the communication barriers among students of Capiz State University, Mambusao Satellite College, in learning during this pandemic. The study used descriptive and qualitative methods. An in-depth interview using a semi-structured questionnaire served as the researcher’s data-gathering instrument. Eight students who served as study participants were chosen based on the researcher’s …
Mediating Effects of a Poster Activity on Taiwanese Students’ Self-determined Learning Readiness
Investigation explored the mediating effect of small group poster activity on Taiwanese grade 11 students’ self-determined learning readiness (SD-LR). This poster activity paralleled small group discussions concerning the socio-scientific issue (SSI) topic of restarting Taiwan’s 4th nuclear energy plant. A corresponding survey was constructed to measure three scales: active learning (AL, measuring autonomy), critical thinking …
Reading Aloud and Repeated Reading Strategy Based on the ‘Callan Method’ on the Development of the Students’ Reading Skills
This study was conducted to determine the effectiveness of utilizing the reading aloud and repeated reading strategies of the Callan Method in improving the reading skills of the Grade 8 students from the selected high school in Surigao del Norte. The 29 students participating in this study have shown poor reading performance based on the …
The Learning Portfolio of Taiwanese High School Students and Its Impact on National University Admissions
To improve the effectiveness of Taiwan’s primary and secondary school curriculum reform, in 2022, the Ministry of Education will make changes to the manner of university access. One of the main reasons for concern among students and the general public is the inclusion for the first time of learning portfolios among the university entry requirements. …
Developing Students’ Transferable Skills Through Service Leadership of Inclusive Learning Community
One important aim of higher education is to develop students’ attributes and skills that can be applied in their future career. Apart from contributing to employability, the skills students gain during university experience can enhance personal and social capacity and prepare students to take leadership roles in the community. This paper presents a study examining …
Learning Material by Augmented Reality Technology About Korfball for Health
This research aimed to 1) develop the learning material by augmented reality technology about korfball for health according to the performance criteria of 80/80 and 2) study the students’ satisfaction after learning with the developed learning material. The samples in this research were the 50-1st year student in Physical Education and Health Education Faculty of …
English Language and Literature Education as a Tool for Opinion Formation and Influence
The present world, replete with strong opinions in the form of influencers and media houses, is a difficult place to navigate without the ability to think independently and the confidence to voice ideas. In Ayn Rand’s classic The Fountainhead, Ellsworth Toohey demonstrates the might of words that can mould popular opinion and shape history. In …
Webinar Integration Within the Flipped Classroom Instructional Strategies From Learners’ Perspectives
Online videoconferencing has become very popular after the pandemic ravaged the globe. It’s exciting to imagine webinars in flipped classes. Webinars contain speeches from experts on many topics. Weekly webinars will be held with a different theme set before the beginning of the semester, encouraging students to share and discuss their experiences with teachers of …
The Design of a Pedagogical Seminar Course to Prepare Senior High School Students for Science and Technology Project
Regarding to the issue of building up the STEM workforce to drive Thailand move pass the middle-income trap, STEM school nurturing new generation STEM in high school education level was set. The pedagogy of learning in this school was designed by a backward design including the seminar course. In the first year of Grade 10th, …
The Influence of Financial Assistance on Student’s Academic Achievement: A Case-Based Research Study
Purpose: The motive of this inductive research study was to explore the influence of financial assistance in the form of scholarship and to identify the factors that affect the academic achievement of university students. This study also aims to compare the academic achievement of scholarship and non-scholarship students. Methodology: 26 Semi-structured interviews and purposive sampling …
Creativity in the Preschool Classroom
Polaroid photography in the early childhood classroom has been a subject, which is usually excluded from some early childhood curricula or small group activities because of its media being something of the past. This paper supports the value of polaroid photography in young children’s play and small group activities in an early childhood classroom. Utilizing …
Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) of Students’ Interest Based on Mathematics Content Domain
Predicting students’ performance is essential in both educational and machine learning contexts. Prediction of students’ performance will facilitate in the development of relevant future study plans for students. In this paper, the objective of the study is to validate the main components of mathematical subject by using exploratory factor analysis (EFA). The study focus on …
University Students’ Motivations and Attitudes Towards Online Learning in the Post-pandemic Era: A Comparative Study
With the growth of emerging technologies and the recession of the pandemic, online learning remains a crucial tool for assisting students in their academic pursuits. Despite that studies have shown that learners’ motivation and attitudes are key elements influencing student performance, especially in online learning scenarios, little is known about students’ current motivations and attitudes …
Qualitative Study: Disruption and Violence Among Primary School Students in the Lahore District of Punjab Pakistan
Children’s welfare has been impacted by the global problem of school violence. Few studies have examined how school features in public primary schools serve Asian cultures, It poses a serious risk to students’ social, familial, and personal well-being. The study’s goals were to examine the type and degree of disruption that results in violence among …
Self-Identity in a Connectionism Learning Environment
Connectivist learning theory has been widely discussed with online collective higher-order thinking skills and critical reflection. Yet it is unclear how students negotiate their own identity within this collective learning. Therefore, the current study aims to explore the individual intentional approaches and processes of learning within a group. The methodology is a qualitative case study …
Social Presence and Engagement: A Design-Based Research Study to Incorporate Web 2.0 Protocols
Increased social presence in asynchronous courses has shown to lead to student success and improved learning experiences. However, many students still lack social presence in asynchronous courses. This study utilizes educational design research (EDR) methods to frame an investigation into the issues and potential solutions for the lack of social presence in asynchronous online courses. …
Design-Based Learning and Constructionist Learning Principles to Promote Artificial Intelligence Literacy and Awareness in K-12, a Pilot Study
There is a strong interest in engaging young learners in understanding and using Artificial Intelligence (AI) by providing opportunities to develop skills and competencies both from a technical and ethical perspective. However, how we should teach AI is still to be discussed in-depth. There are relatively few studies that investigate the methodology of learning programmes …
Barriers and Challenges of Online Assessments During the COVID-19 pandemic: Perceptions of Undergraduate Pharmacy Students
The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed inherent weaknesses and posed novel challenges during the implementation of distance education. This mixed-method study aimed to investigate undergraduate pharmacy students’ perceptions of the barriers and challenges in online assessments during the pandemic lockdowns. A self-reported questionnaire was designed to collect responses from third-year pharmacy students from April – May …
How Do ESL Learners Talk and Interthink in Asynchronous Online Discussions?
Education in the post-pandemic era is presented with prospects to reconfigure the mode of teaching and learning with the affordances of technology. Despite the prominence of classroom talk and its associations with students’ thinking, little is known about such effects when talk is conducted in a purely asynchronous online context among students and teachers who …
Augmented Reality and Metaverse in Aesthetic Education Discourse in Indonesia for Future
This study aims to conduct a systematic literature review on the concept of Augmented Reality (AR), which adds virtual objects into the real world and affects the computer vision field, which is the starting point for the metaverse concept of aesthetic education in Indonesia. This content analysis study systematically analyzes how AR impacts aesthetic education …
Preparing Undergraduate Designers Using the Results of a DE&I Survey of the Local Design Industry
This paper presents and analyzes the hidden biases in the Dubai design industry and proposes a pedagogical framework to assist students in transitioning into the workforce by equipping them with relevant tools to tackle their occurrences and engaging in reflection around their own biases. Diversity of Dubai is heralded everywhere, yet many designers experience bias …
Pagtimakas: Modular Learning Experiences of CAPSU MSC Students
Hiligaynon is a language used in Western Visayas, Philippines. Pagtimakás is a Hiligaynon word meaning to exert oneself or make great efforts. In the Philippines, the Education sector is among the most highly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Capiz State University, Mambusao Satellite College (CAPSU MSC), is situated in a rural area with limited internet …
Developing Conceptual Understanding of Subject-Verb Agreement in Primary One Students Through Assessment-guided Differentiated Instruction
Subject-Verb Agreement (SVA) is an important component of grammatical processing. Students in Primary One (aged seven) level of Singapore schools are taught SVA involving simple nouns and verbs at the sentence level. Teachers observed that students often associated plural nouns with singular verbs and vice versa due to the ‘s’ inflection form most plural nouns …
Acceptance Study of Power Plant Main Control Simulator as an Operator Learning Media in Indonesia
The power plant control room simulator is a learning device that resembles the control system in a real power plant. There are not many power plant simulator training providers in Indonesia due to high investment, where complexity and efficacy are exchanged for cost. This research aims to determine the acceptance of the power plant main …
A Conceptual Framework to Elicit Student Engagement via Development of Extended Reality (XR) Applications Using Project-Based Experiential Learning
Student Engagement is recognized as a covariate of learner outcomes within both online and face to face learning environments. Withal, due to extensive implementation of passive teaching approaches, there is finite guidance about utilization of proactive student-centered teaching strategies to ameliorate engagement among learners like employing Project Based Experiential Learning (PBEL). This paper describes ongoing …
Learning Experiences to Support Equity for Student Living in Poverty
Poverty can affect the background knowledge and vocabulary development of students before they enter our elementary classrooms. As educators it is key to ensure that we provide a variety of learning experiences to help ensure equity inside and outside the classroom setting for these students. Out-of-school learning has the potential to help decrease the academic …
Leveraging the ALACT Reflection Model to Improve Academic Skills Development in Bachelor Students: A Case Study
Academic skills are essential in most future professions for students, yet frequently receive sporadic or ineffective attention throughout higher education. Therefore, we set out to implement the ALACT reflection model in a second-year academic skills course within the bachelor’s program in Pharmaceutical Sciences. The model was applied to both presentation and teamwork skills which are …
Action Research: Learner Reflection on Group Work and Leadership Skills
Learning how to be an effective leader seems to be an important facet of group discussions and group task work. One way to attempt a bottom-up approach to applying and practicing leadership skills is through action research (AR), defined by Burns (2009) as an approach to research that involves teachers researching their own contexts. AR …
Discord Between Transgender Women and TERFs in South Korea
This paper examines the discord between transgender women and trans-exclusionary radical feminists (TERFs) in South Korea, focusing on the dispute between feminists and anti- feminists. This paper introduces a conflict between those two groups in that TERFs believe transgender women highlight gender stereotypes and femininity, in contrast to radical feminists looking forward to the dissolution …
A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Google Solution on Middle School Teacher and Student Based on the Kirkpatrick 4 Level Model
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of Google Solution (GS) on the application of classes. Participants were 17 teachers and 115 students of ‘O’ middle school in Busan, and the period was from April to September for five months. As a treatment, each teacher was given a Chromebook equipped with Google …
A Reflection for Art & Design Learning for Digital Natives
Education cannot be separated from rapid technological advances. One of the new paradigms in education is the use of internet network technology. This also applies to education in art and design in Indonesia. During the pandemic, the acceleration of the digital transformation of universities in this field is trying to adapt. Despite dealing with Generation …
Superheroes by Design: Soundtrack-driven Content for Students’ Creation of Motion Graphics used in Live Orchestra Performance
The focus of this study is on the collaboration between multi-disciplines; music, design, time-based media and orchestra performance. This is a case study involving a series of motion graphics created by design students for the Superman comics-inspired “Metropolis Symphony” composed by Michael Daugherty (1988-93) and performed by the Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra on June 17-18, 2022. …
Enhancing Students’ Cognitive Memory Using Music in the Classroom
In the current educational settings till this day, students are facing certain distractions that disrupt and reduce their learning process efficiency. These distractions also affect the students’ concentration in their learning environment. Music is known to have many capabilities to become one of many solutions to help students override these distractions as/ a huge influential …
Hidden Academic Failure: The Course Experience of International Graduate Students in Japan
More attention should be given to international graduate students enrolled in Japanese Universities. This study investigated the course experience of six international graduate students at one top Japanese University with PAC analysis and semi-structured interviews. As a result, international graduate students still have many challenges and dissatisfaction in their course-learning experience. The challenge and dissatisfaction …
A Public University and a Small-Town Library: Community-Engaged Learners Foster Literacy, Diversity and Bilingual Identity in Rural Minnesota
The United States is an increasingly diverse and multi-lingual society, but when Americans imagine populations of native Spanish or bilingual speakers, they often imagine large urban areas or parts of the Southwest. We happen to live and work in a small, rural community in Minnesota whose Spanish-speaking/bilingual population has increased steadily over the past two …
The Experience of Empathy With the LGBTQ+ Community Through Narrative Transportation When Not LGBTQ+: A Qualitative Investigation
In this study, non-LGBTQ+ college students described their experiences of reading a novel with LGBTQ+ characters from the formers’ perspectives. The target population for this study was cisgender, heterosexual, traditionally-aged college students, defined as 18-35 years of age. Eight participants fully participated in the discussion and were interviewed for the study. The participants were located …
Improving Academic Skills and Academic Achievement in a Diverse Student Cohort
The development of communication skills into an assessment of a second-year genetics unit with approximately 80 students at Edith Cowan University was achieved by taking an assessment online using the Cadmus platform. All students performed the same laboratory activities over several weeks then wrote a scientific report in the Cadmus platform. The students have three …
Differential Treatment of Children in Early Childhood Education and Care Settings
Differential treatment (DT) refers to the extent to which adults treat children differently. Some Differentiation to meet children’s unique needs is considered good caregiving. However, high levels or unjustified DT may be problematic. DT by educators in early childhood education and care (ECEC) settings has rarely been studied. In this study we examined DT of …
Learning Experiences in a Summer Bridge Program for Successful Retention of Post-Secondary Hispanic Students in Puerto Rico
Due to the natural disasters in Puerto Rico, students’ academic performance has been affected and dropouts have increased. Moreover, COVID- 19 intensified the challenge for post- secondary education, resulting in students obtaining lower scores for college entrance exams. Students are not academically prepared for the transition to university. To address these challenges at the Inter …
Effectiveness of Marine Education Promotion Activities Integrated into SDGs Goal 14
The ocean is a very important part of our living environment. Avoiding pollution of the oceans so that they can be used sustainably is an important topic in many countries. How to understand our ocean through education is also an issue. In this study, we have designed and developed an ocean education campaign based on …
Maximizing High-Impact Practices in an Environmental Design Curriculum – An Introductory Study
The Environmental Design (ENVD) program at Auburn University is a multidisciplinary program designed to solve twenty-first century problems. The curriculum focuses on the built environment, while placing an emphasis on “systems thinking” which focuses on how the parts of the whole interact. Students can personalize their projects based on their individual interests and create conceptual …
Use of Simulations in Teaching U.S. History for Motivating in Online and Blended Learners
Facing unmotivated and inattentive students, teachers turn to new methods to engage classes, such as video lessons and interactive content. A literature review of this nature benefits educators in providing a counterpoint of the disadvantages and best practices of simulations for classroom success. Simulations, including role-playing scenarios, video games, map exploration activities, and mock trials, …
Life and Work Skills in Performing Arts: A Basis for the Developmental Guidelines of the UC – Center for Creative Productions Members
The goal of every academic institution is to prepare students for life and work. Aside from completing competencies based on the curriculum, institutions also offer education-based activities such as performing arts which provide opportunities to enhance the imagination and intelligence of student artists and develop various skills. In connection, this study aimed to identify the …
Engaging First Generation Students Through Culturally Responsive Teaching
First-generation college students are defined as individuals who are the first in their family to go to college. A large body of research indicates that first-generation students are at a disadvantage from the time they start to apply for university, through university and even after they graduate from university, and their experiences are significantly different …
On Space, On Place: Emerging Tamaraw Identity – The Lived Experience Journey of Communication Students
The FEU Learning Journey provides a more formal structure that will capacitate students to navigate their academic lifecycle and prepare for career and life goals. It also integrates selected curricular and co-curricular activities as critical components of the students’ holistic development. The Student Life Cycle Model (Lizzio & Wilson, 2010) framed the analysis, where purpose …
Evaluating Student Perspectives on Understanding of Complex Systems
Advances in technological detail and sophistication have resulted in more complex products, systems and services which can be more difficult for individuals to conceptualise and understand. This eventuality has potential to increase risks and assumptions in the use, operation, and management over time of such products and therefore presents a growing problem for those who …
Financially Educating Generation Z Using Digital Media – A Competitive Field Test of eduStories® Versus Texts
A good general education on financial topics is required for wise financial decisions and thus also for one’s own material financial security. However, according to consistent studies, financial literacy is particularly poor in Generation Z, which is now on the threshold of professional life. Against this background, the question arises as to how financial knowledge …
Developing Saudi Master Students’ Awareness of Global Englishes
English has rapidly spread throughout the world and acquired the status of an international language. As a consequence of this increased usage, diverse varieties of English have emerged in several parts of the world and these variations are referred to as Global Englishes (GE). Although research on GE has demonstrated the potential for a new …
Reflection of Sustainable Entrepreneurial Intent Among the Learners on Completion of Courses on Sustainability
The increased awareness of destruction created by human behavior is serving as fuel to stand together for a sustainable planet as a society. The irrational behavior towards society and the environment has moved us closer to global crises like global warming hunger & poverty. The studies in recent times prove the learned consumers are attracted …
Fostering the Academic Transition of International Students Who Are Ethnoculturally and Linguistically Diverse in Postsecondary Education
The need for more services and support for the academic transition of international students is evident as their population continues to increase in postsecondary institutions. There is also need for faculty to have a deeper understanding of how international students transition academically, and how they can use the knowledge to guide academic support development. This …
Empowering Self Regulated Learners: Embedding of IB ATL Skills Through Digital Literacy in Primary Students
The Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in a turning point of creativity in the field of education with the abrupt commencement of remote learning in March 2020 via online platforms. The ongoing digital transformation was accelerated and forced students to drastically adapt and adopt new approaches to their academic learning. In order for teachers to support …
Escape Room in Pre-School Education Learning
This paper analyzes the use of ICT in education, which is demanding in the new generations, who must be involved from an early age. To this is added a virtualized education, due to the pandemic by Covid-19. For these reasons, this research aims to demonstrate that the Escape Room can be used as an effective …
A Conjoint Study and Segmentation on the Preferred Online Learning Attributes of Senior High School Learners Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic
The educational systems were disrupted due to the COVID-19 pandemic that has resulted in the sudden shift in the instructional implementation from face-to-face to fully online distance learning. This study examined the socio-demographic characteristics and access to technological resources, and explored senior high school learners’ preferred online learning attributes and their segmentation. The study employed …
Understanding User Feedback Through Negative Emotions: A Learning Experience
User feedback is an important topic to be taught in Software Engineering (SE) courses. Furthermore, it includes theoretical concepts related to questionnaires, the time elapsed, mouse movements, etc., that are used to understand the topic better. In this context, teaching and learning theoretical concepts in different courses are great challenges in education in universities, particularly …
University ESL Students’ Challenges and Insights Towards Online Learning Amidst COVID Pandemic
The sudden change of English language learning and teaching from face-to-face classroom interaction to blended learning activities using digital platforms has initiated numerous challenges for English as Second Language (ESL) students in the various universities in the Philippines including Mindanao State University- Marawi City; hence, examining these learners’ challenges and their insights of the online …
Children’s Three Voices: An Exploration of Indian Students’ Meaning-Making of Nature & Place
The study uses Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis to explore five Indian children’s meaning-making of nature and place during two environmental education programs. Data consisted of structured interviews, semi-structured group discussion, written assignments, and student-authored storybooks. The results show that children’s encounters with nature led to fascination, a sense of peace and belonging, gratitude, and love. The …
Let’s Play: Using Gamification in University Classes as a Means to Increase Motivation and Engagement While Lowering Stress
Worldwide, traditional face-to-face (f2f) students struggled with a rapid shift to virtual learning as did faculty who often had limited experience and knowledge of developing online courses or knowing how to engage their students. Many institutions of higher education have returned to classrooms, first with hybrid approaches, and now f2f. However, just as the world …
Finding Solutions for Addressing Poor Performance in the Botswana Education Systems and Lessons Learnt From COVID-19
As the world evolves towards complex technological advances in Botswana poor academic performance in schools has over the years remained of paramount concern. To date not only do students in public schools perform poorly in their end of year examinations, but throughout the entire teaching and learning process in general. The situation was exacerbated by …
The A-B-C of Engaging Students With Feedback to Build Resilient Learners
Resilience was once thought of as a stable personality trait. However, it is now argued that resilience is malleable, subject to environmental factors such as assessment feedback (ahmed Shafi, Hatley, Middleton, Millican & Templeton, 2017). This paper presents a longitudinal study on how learners experienced and were affected by feedback to their written essays. Participants …
Students’ Involvement in Co-creation Initiatives: The Link Me Up – 1000 Ideias Project at the Polytechnic Institute of Viseu
The unpredictability of the current job market requires the development of specialized technical skills, but particularly transferable skills, which allow career construction in a process of constant adaptation to job opportunities and demands. In this process, higher education institutions play a fundamental role, readjusting the training offer, including participation in research and intervention projects. As …
A Narrative Inquiry of Coping Responses of Selected Deaf College Students in the Philippines During the COVID-19 Pandemic
COVID-19 made an immense impact on the educational system worldwide. The unexpected disruption of face-to-face instructions and the sudden change in the academic curriculum stressed the learning and well-being of Deaf students. However, during the pandemic, their voices were primarily unheard. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the coping responses of selected Deaf college students …
Research on the Learning Effect of Experiential Learning Theory Applied to Design Education
Experiential learning theory enables course study to establish practical experience exchanges, and instructors who take the initiative to provide guidance to learners perform better. Students apply the professional skills learned from their own experience, meet their learning needs, and ask questions from their peers, which can enhance the true value and confidence of cooperative learning. …