Studies suggest students are more likely to disclose personal challenges to postsecondary instructors who are public about living with mental illness and/or neurodivergence. This study explored how six postsecondary instructors who live openly with mental illness and/or neurodivergence in Western Canada experienced students' disclosures of…

This study explores student and lecturer perceptions of web blogging as an alternative assessment tool for language testing in the Sri Lankan context. Rooted in constructivism, the research investigates how web blogging engages learners in meaningful language use and reflects real-world communication. The study seeks to identify (i) What language…

The rapid rise of Generative AI in education has brought transformative potential. However, there is limited empirical insight into the factors influencing students' use of these tools and their impact on academic performance. Specifically, research has not thoroughly examined how task-technology fit and behavioral factors shape Generative AI…

Teaching computational thinking skills to novice college students via programming poses considerable challenges. It involves learning programming language syntax and commands, along with fostering higher-order skills crucial for both computational thinking proficiency and future careers. To address this, we proposed a pedagogical approach…

First-generation college students (FGCS) face unique challenges in achieving career success, challenges which stem from limited access to social capital. Social capital refers to the value derived from access to social structures, which serve as resources that enable individuals to pursue and attain their interests (Coleman, 1988). Enhancing…

When white students get stuck in emotional turmoil, they often spend much energy trying to prove they are not racist, instead of learning, growing, or fighting racism. This article explores how white students in college develop as people committed to racial justice. A critical qualitative approach uses constructivist grounded theory methodology.…

Background: While a substantial number of studies have investigated English-as-a-foreign-language (EFL/L2 English) anxiety, they predominantly examined it from a unidimensional perspective, overlooking the potential insights offered by examining language-skill-specific L2 anxiety from a multidimensional lens. Moreover, prior research has…

Health clinicians are required to make use of feedback to form effective judgements and deliver efficacious health care. In health education, clinical placements provide an opportunity for students to translate knowledge to practise and develop expertise. During placements students are expected to engage with and act on feedback in order to…

Research consistently shows the importance of teacher and peer feedback in enabling students to generate internal feedback for improved learning. However, the utilisation of Generative Pre-Trained Transformer (ChatGPT) to support higher education students in generating internal feedback lacks clarity. This qualitative case study aimed to explore…

Writing paragraphs is an important part of academic writing courses required at the university level, as mastering paragraph writing is considered a fundamental step toward producing advanced formal and academic papers in the future. To become proficient in this skill, students, especially non-native English speakers, must make a special effort.…

The concept of emotional maturity encompasses the ability to recognize, control, and constructively express one's emotions. It involves heightened self-awareness, emotional regulation, and a deeper understanding of others' feelings. Emotionally mature individuals are resilient in the face of adversity, able to maintain perspective, and approach…

This cross-sectional study explores Chinese college students' perceptions of ChatGPT in higher education, focusing on their attention, interest, and attitude. Students (N = 476) were surveyed from 67 universities and colleges in 17 provinces and municipalities in China. Students were generally positive about the use of ChatGPT. They recognized…

Retention rates in higher education continue to be a prevalent issue especially for community colleges and will become a bigger issue in the current climate of enrollment loss. Much literature regarding student retention focuses on broad, overarching findings, but it is important to understand institution-specific retention factors. The purpose of…

The present paper aims to determine and compare religiosity levels in university students (n = 2098) from the United Kingdom (n = 1010) and Poland and to attempt an explanation of how nationality differences in the cultural context and affiliations with different religious traditions influence their religiosity. The current global trends regarding…

Understanding the potential relationships between musicians' different primary personality traits, ages, and their music preferences could be relevant in music teaching and learning. We surveyed participants (N = 362) from four groups: middle school orchestra students, high school orchestra students, collegiate orchestra students, and in-service…