Learners' engagement with feedback, recognized as an essential factor for influencing the learning process, is pivotal for enhancing learning outcomes. Despite its growing attention among researchers, it remains understudied in the field of second language acquisition, particularly within the context of learning Chinese as a second language (CSL).…

The positive turn in SLA (MacIntyre at al., 2016) has sparked growing interest in the relationship between positive affective variables and language learning outcomes. Foreign language enjoyment has garnered particular attention as a positive emotion supporting language learning behaviors and achievement. However, within psychology and cognition,…

The advancement of information technology has resulted in significant innovations in teaching methods and has positively impacted on the quality of education. In the context of learning a foreign language, active engagement in reflective activities is crucial for learners. Reflection enables both teachers and students to not only look back to on…

Based on the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), this study explored the effect of Individualized teaching strategies in vocational college students' employment courses. Given the different personality types of students, the study aims to improve students' participation, understanding, and employability in employment courses through tailored…

Traditional assessment methods in tertiary education may not suit students' diverse learning needs, values, and preferences. Co-designing assessment with students may engage them more effectively. This scoping review determined assessment co-design processes employed in tertiary education, evaluated the impacts on student learning outcomes and key…

The catastrophic collapse of Kabul in August 2021 had a profound impact on the entire nation, intensifying the challenges faced by female students both within and outside Afghanistan. The ban on female education imposed by the new regime has had significant ramifications. This study investigates the influence of this decree on Afghan female…

This study captured perceptions of students immediately following the covid pandemic campus lockdowns of March, 2020. It is a cross-cultural sample of 407 students in USA, India, and United Arab Emirates. Met expectations are the theoretical base. Analysis was done using PLS-SEM. Positive main effects in all three markets point to the value of the…

Admissions essays submitted by applicants to undergraduate institutions are typically evaluated by admissions professionals to gain a better understanding of an applicant's likely fit for the institution. These essays are becoming increasingly important because many colleges are likely to strengthen the role that non-test-based application…

Researchers have repeatedly found that within modern higher education systems, students from wealthier backgrounds tend to be concentrated in the most advantageous sectors. Dubbed "effectively maintained inequality," this process allows these groups to maintain a competitive advantage in the labor market by virtue of acquiring more elite…

The present study explores the ways Black/African American emerging adult college students (ages 18-20) and their caregivers engage in racial-ethnic socialization via mobile communication technologies, within the context of a minority-serving 4-year university in the Southeastern US. Qualitative integrative analysis of focus groups (N = 12…

This research aims to examine the effects of the knowledge gained in biology education on the daily habits of university students. Phenomenological design, one of the qualitative research designs, was used in the research. Participants were selected through criterion sampling, including 12 students (6 females, 6 males) from a state university in…

Purpose: In the open and distance learning (ODL) system, widely scattered learners across various age groups often feel isolated. New-age media-enabled co-creation can help reduce this isolation. However, fostering collaborative academic engagement to break this isolation presents challenges for ODL institutions. Therefore, understanding the…

This study examines the effects of the continuation task and the model-as-feedback writing task (MAFW) on English as a foreign language (EFL) vocabulary learning. Three classes of intermediate-level Chinese EFL learners were randomly assigned to a continuation group, a MAFW group, and a control group. Three aspects of vocabulary knowledge --…

Artificial intelligence (AI) in biomedicine has gained significant attention, and its fusion with biology offers exciting possibilities. Understanding students' perspectives on AI is crucial for developing appropriate lessons. This study surveyed biology undergraduates and postgraduates in Taiwan (n = 71) and Germany (n = 51) to explore their…

The aim of the following research was to investigate perceptions regarding the level of quality of services introduced at faculties in the Republic of Serbia, using a quantitative approach within exploratory research framework and applying statistical analysis methods. The research problem refers to the examination of students' opinions, which…