Cumulative tests have been shown to enhance second language (L2) vocabulary learning by incrementally incorporating both new and previously learned materials in daily or weekly quizzes. In this study, we investigated the role of three factors that could impact the effectiveness of cumulative testing: (a) study time and (b) spaced practice (review…

Comprehension of expository texts is an important prerequisite for self-regulated learning. Processes of passive validation and metacognitive monitoring are thought to be involved in building a coherent situation model of a text. Inconsistency tasks are often used to measure these processes. Several studies have shown longer reading times for…

Background/purpose: This study aims to analyze students' ability to solve differential calculus problems in relation to their prior mathematical knowledge (PMK). Materials/methods: A qualitative research design method was employed. Participants in this study were 103 third-semester students at the university enrolled in the Differential Calculus…

Generally, discussions of shared governance in higher education do not include university committees. This study addresses this gap, through the lens of open systems, reconceptualized loosely coupled systems, and micro foundations. Using social network analysis, this study explores the documented governance networks of formal university committees…

Guided by confirmation theory and self-determination theory, we conducted a longitudinal exploration of college students' (N = 400) experiences of student-to-student confirmation and their autonomous motivation to learn throughout a 16-week semester. Students reported receiving more individual attention, acknowledgement, and assistance as the…

Research on artificial intelligence (AI) in higher education largely emphasises technical performance and outcomes, leaving student views of teacher interpersonal behaviours in AI-mediated classrooms insufficiently understood. In response, this study applied Q methodology, supported by content and sentiment analyses, to examine student…

Supporting fairness in the assessment of group work remains an ongoing challenge for instructors, particularly that students feel their individual contributions need to be evaluated equitably. This study draws on social psychology and critical theories to examine the conditions that shape students' perceptions of fairness and associated tensions…

As technology is gradually embedded in academic contexts, understanding the relational dynamics that sustain students' achievement in Technology-Enhanced Learning (TEL) settings has become critical. This study explores how teacher-student rapport (TSR) and teacher immediacy behaviours influence learners' engagement and well-being in TEL…

This study explored four key factors influencing entrepreneurial intentions: professional attraction, social valuation, entrepreneurial capacity and creative capacity using the Entrepreneurship Intention Model (EIM). It also examined whether sex plays a moderating role in predicting entrepreneurial intentions. The research targeted 265…

Higher education study has become more accessible to rural places through the development of stronger technologies, interfaces and pedagogy for online study. However, while these have made higher education more accessible, they also overlook the substantial impact that social circumstances and resources have on the means to meaningfully…

Situated within the many post-pandemic questions around patterns of student engagement and student choice, this paper explores the topic of why university students choose to attend campus on a day-to-day basis. This work builds on recent inquiry into the purpose of campus within broader narratives of university life, including notions of being a…

This article presents the heart of a conversation that has been evolving across campuses: how academic communities can truly thrive when they are designed with faculty engagement and student success at the center. The authors' work together on a panel for the 2025 International Conference on Assessing Quality in Higher Education sparked a deeper…

Student engagement is essential for attainment, with one of the biggest challenges being attention span. There is clear evidence that attention has begun to wane in students over the past 50 years. This is thought to be due to external distractions such as mobile phones, but also the method of lecture delivery which could have severe repercussions…

Authentic reading texts intended for everyday communication, rather than those specifically designed for second language (L2) instruction, often provide rich, contextualized examples of natural language use that support L2acquisition. However, such texts can be challenging for learners to comprehend because of unfamiliar vocabulary and complex…

This study explores Polish and Chinese international students in London through the escalator region framework, analyzing sixty qualitative interviews to identify distinct mobility strategies. It is found that most Polish participants employ London as a stepping-stone toward international careers, benefiting from EU mobility policies and…