Background and Context: Self-regulated learning (SRL) skills are critical aspect of learning to program and are predictive of academic success. Early college students often struggle to use these skills, but can improve when given targeted instruction. However, it is not yet clear what skills are best to prioritize. Objective: We seek to create a…

In the boxplot, the box always represents -- regardless of its area -- the middle half of the data and thus a measure of variability (interquartile range). However, when students first learn about boxplots, they are usual already familiar with other forms of statistical representations (e.g., bar or circle graphs) in which a larger area represents…

The perceived difficulty of a task is essential for recognising problems, adjusting effort, acknowledging the need for assistance or employing strategies and can be subjective in nature. Task difficulty has an activating, resource-mobilising effect on performing the task. We conducted a conceptual replication study with 246 university students,…

Educational institutions in Europe strive to equip students with the skills necessary for successful participation in diverse social and professional environments, particularly those characterised by cultural heterogeneity. However, social and intercultural competence are often treated as distinct constructs, overlooking potential…

Despite the recognition that reflection is an essential part of problem solving, it is often not emphasized in upper-division physics courses. In this paper, we discuss homework corrections (HWCs) as a pedagogical tool to motivate reflection on homework assignments. We focus on gaining a qualitative understanding of how students may engage with…

This study examined the unique challenges faced by student-researchers in social studies, addressing the scarcity of field-focused research in the existing literature. It employs a basic qualitative design, utilizing written responses and interviews with 29 student-researchers and five faculty members for data triangulation. A reflexive thematic…

This study reports on a qualitative multiple case study evaluating an innovation to enhance student reflection on intercultural learning at a Japanese university. The innovation involved students writing letters to themselves at the start of a 15-week programme and revisiting them at the end. A content analysis using Kember et al.'s (2008)…

A standard learning outcome for students in humanities courses, from middle school into higher education, is to craft clear, specific arguments based on evidence. A common assignment to develop and assess this learning outcome is the take-home essay. Generative AI models, such as ChatGPT, Copilot, and Grammarly, are quickly able to generate such…

This qualitative study explores how Thai university student entrepreneurs develop entrepreneurial competencies and identities while simultaneously managing businesses and being fully enrolled in their universities. Data were collected through semi-structured, in-depth interviews with ten student entrepreneurs from different regions and academic…

Entrepreneurial intention is a crucial prerequisite for aspiring entrepreneurs looking to establish new ventures, and today's college students represent the potential entrepreneurs of the future. Enhancing students' willingness to engage in entrepreneurship is a vital area of focus for numerous scholars. This study aims to explore how prior…

Challenge: In biomedical engineering education, curricular cohesion and expectations are crucial yet often not effectively communicated to the student. Novel Initiative: Our novel initiative addresses this challenge by leveraging senior design students within a junior-level biomedical instrumentation course. Through the interactive "Senior…

This study explores Hong Kong higher education students' perceptions of E-assessment systems, focusing on factors shaping acceptance of E-examinations over traditional formats. Quantitative analysis of 107 respondents reveals significant positive correlations between diverse pre-exam guidance (e.g., tutorials) and key system features (e.g.,…

Reflective writing is recognized as a valuable tool in work-integrated learning (WIL) programs, yet there is limited research on students' voices. This study explores what reflective writing means to WIL students and why it is important to them. Using categorical narrative analysis, this research examined 200 reflective essays from international…

This study explores the assumptions held by Armenian students and faculty concerning their perceptions of the United States and its education system. A single-stage cluster survey was distributed to students and faculty from two universities located in Yerevan, Armenia. Eighty-four students and nine faculty participated in the study, all studying…

Background/purpose: Entrepreneurship plays a crucial role in promoting economic growth, job creation, and unemployment reduction. This study aims to investigate how government and institutions influence students' attitudes and intentions toward entrepreneurship. Materials/methods: Between May 01, 2024, and June 30, 2024, a survey was conducted…