Education

The integrity of education and the future of educational studies

educational studies

In this paper, the author examines the integrity of educational studies, questioning whether the field can resist the instrumentalization of education and the dominance of empirical research focused solely on practical outcomes. By tracing the history of educational studies in the English-speaking world, the paper argues that the field is predominantly treated as an applied discipline, which limits its ability …

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Development of an open education resources (OER) system

open education resources

The initiative involves the creation of a web-based Open Education Resources (OER) system aimed at non-commercial educational use. The project focuses on using open-source tools, frameworks, and technologies, supported by a comparative analysis of leading Learning Management Systems (LMS). The objective is to optimize user experiences across diverse user profiles. The structure involves a research team and a development team …

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Could physical activity alleviate smartphone addiction in university students

smartphone addiction

Since the introduction of the iPhone in 2007, smartphones have transitioned from a luxury to a necessity. Today, there are more mobile phone subscriptions globally than there are people on Earth. The COVID-19 pandemic further intensified reliance on smartphones, with people relying heavily on internet-connected apps like WhatsApp and Zoom for communication, shopping, and more. While smartphones offer numerous conveniences …

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Academic autonomy as driving change

Academic autonomy

This study investigates the impact of Academic Autonomy (AA) on strategy development (SD) and University performance (UP) in Indian public universities, using a resource-based view. Data from 130 university leaders were analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). The results indicate that AA significantly affects SD, and both AA and SD have a positive impact on UP, specifically …

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Engineering judgment and education

Engineering judgment

This article explores the concept of judgment in engineering and engineering education, drawing on Hannah Arendt’s non-cognitivist view. It contrasts prevailing notions of engineering judgment with Arendt’s perspective, highlighting the relevance of her ideas to the role of humanities and liberal arts in engineering education. The question of whether judgment can be taught is a central concern in professional training …

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Classrooms in the metaverse

Classrooms in the metaverse

The concept of the metaverse, popularized by science fiction authors like Neil Stephenson, describes a shared virtual space accessed through avatars, with its portrayal in media shaping public perception. Despite its futuristic depictions, VR technology has existed for decades, undergoing cycles of hype and disillusionment. As VR becomes more accessible, its potential for educational purposes grows, aligning with Moore’s typology …

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Developing digital academic skills in preservice teachers

digital academic skills

This study compared the academic literacy outcomes of preservice teachers in a course that switched from print to digital instruction. Results indicated similar skill development between print and digital cohorts, with higher confidence in digital students’ reading and writing. However, digital learners were more accurate in evaluating their writing than their reading comprehension, highlighting the need for strategies to enhance …

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Metacognition in listening comprehension

listening comprehension

This study investigates metacognitive listening strategies among Saudi EFL students, identifying commonly used strategies such as problem-solving and mental translation, indicating proactive listening approaches. Data from 204 male and female students show no significant gender differences in strategy use, except for females demonstrating higher utilization of problem-solving. The findings emphasize the importance of gender-sensitive pedagogical methods in EFL teaching to …

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Graduate employability and international education

Graduate employability

This qualitative study explores how 15 international graduates from Chinese universities negotiated employability in China. Employing Bourdieu’s cultural theory, Tomlinson’s graduate capital model, and Pham’s employability agency framework, the study reveals that these graduates strategically developed various forms of capital to navigate the Chinese labor market. The findings emphasize the need for collaborative support from stakeholders to help international students …

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Barriers to school principals effective instructional supervision practices

instructional supervision

This study explores challenges encountered by school principals outside the Western world in implementing instructional supervision practices to enhance teaching and learning. Conducted with 57 principals and teachers from secondary schools, qualitative analysis revealed four major barriers: insufficient supervisory skills and content knowledge, negative attitudes towards supervision, the desire to maintain a familial school atmosphere, and time constraints due to …

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