Chile's Inclusion Law, passed in 2015, significantly increased government regulation of one of the most privatised education systems in the world and provided major redistributive benefits. How did Chile's government succeed in passing and implementing this legislation in the face of a powerful and cohesive opposition? Our study finds that student…

Inquiry-based learning (IBL) is an active learning strategy which poses questions to students and supplies them with materials and resources to solve it at their own learning pace. This creates a self-driven atmosphere which promotes collaboration, creativity, cognitive processing, and a curiosity to learn. Three levels of IBL were implemented in…

Background/purpose: The internationalization process of Higher Education constitutes a recent trend in Albania. As a country that from the 1990s is in transition towards democracy, Albania aspires to be part of the EU and is undertaking reforms in every sector, including education. This study is related to the HEIs' internationalization process,…

Self-determination theory (SDT) offers a conceptual framework and practice for more successful and highly motivated university students in distance education. In the context of distance education, SDT has been examined from the perspective of students, academicians and system administrators. In this study, it is aimed to evaluate the distance…

A pivotal recommendation of the Australian Universities Accord is the provision of financial support for students undertaking compulsory placements. The Australian Government has acted swiftly to implement this recommendation, announcing a means-tested Prac Payment scheme for students in nursing, midwifery, teaching and social work degrees.…

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to revolutionize education as it develops, offering dynamic, individualized, and effective learning experiences that might change teaching practices. However, there is still inconsistency and limitations in the integration and use of AI in Tanzanian universities. Therefore, the study delt to…

Environmental education (EE) seeks to inspire individuals to adopt sustainable practices and foster a deeper awareness of environmental responsibility. Effective EE develops and enhances environmental knowledge, connectedness to nature (CN), and builds socially benefitting attributes that prepare individuals and communities to undertake positive…

Germany is the most attractive non-English-speaking destination for international students. Their number has considerably grown over the last 10 years. However, the dropout rate among international students is higher than among domestic students. This is an undesirable situation given the necessity of training highly skilled labour and integrating…

Trigonometric derivatives are fundamental in both mathematics and physics, yet their correct application, particularly the distinction between radians and degrees, remains a significant challenge for college students worldwide. This study identifies a widespread "blind spot" in understanding trigonometric derivatives and their…

Requests for emotional support animals (ESAs) on college and university campuses have been increasing over the years, as more and more students are presenting documentation to allow them to live with their ESA in a higher education setting that does not otherwise allow pets. Research to date has focused primarily on higher education narratives…

Resident assistants provide an invaluable role in identifying residential students at risk for suicide and connecting them with appropriate supports on campus, which becomes increasingly important as many staff remain unaware of what prevents students from reaching out for help. This study explored the barriers that prevent students from seeking…

This study investigated the relative effects of constructivist and non-constructivist versions of Cognitive Linguistics-based Processing Instruction (CLPI) on enhancing Taiwanese EFL learners' pragmatic competence in making requests. Both approaches integrated cognitive linguistics with the Processing Instruction model but differed in course…

This research examines how flipped classroom (FC) instruction affects the academic results of university students throughout the Middle East. FC teaching pedagogy is one of the relatively new innovative teaching pedagogies that have benefited from the latest technological advancements and emerged as a potential replacement for traditional…

Engagement and willingness to communicate (WTC) are crucial elements for second language (L2) learning. However, little is written about whether L2 learners demonstrate heterogeneous patterns of engagement and WTC in the classroom. This study aims to identify intraindividual differences in these two constructs and examine the roles of eight…

Research highlights the importance of cultural competence in occupational therapy (OT) education and practice, as emphasized by both student and practitioner perspectives. Previous studies in nursing and occupational therapy posit that short-term study abroad programs, supported by adequate faculty guidance, can significantly improve cultural…