Admission systems play a critical role in shaping educational opportunities by determining what choices are available to whom. Policy makers and institutions must balance multiple, often conflicting, goals which requires trade-offs between competing values. In this paper, we present core values for admission to higher education alongside a novel…

Purpose: This study aims to investigate the extent of compliance of university accounting programs in Libya with the International Education Standard (IES 3) and the extent of the impact of the skills included in programs of accounting education in Libya aligned with IES 3 requirements on students' academic performance and then to identify factors…

This article focuses on the question of what strategies general education graduates can use to improve their chances of entering an attractive vocational education and training (VET) programme in Germany. We look, in particular, at grades in the school-leaving certificate and the additional acquisition of a higher qualification at a vocational…

When education leaders and others discuss staffing challenges in K-12 schools, they often focus on teacher shortages. In response, policymakers across the country have launched a range of initiatives to increase the supply of teachers. These kinds of initiatives may help attract more people to teaching. But they address only part of the problem.…

This study aimed to identify national qualification programs for outdoor pursuit leaders (OPLs) worldwide, using a systematic survey methodology inspired in part by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) search protocol, and international experts were consulted to identify OPL qualification programs. A…

The research aims to provide a comparative analysis and highlight the main challenges in creating a lifelong learning system in four countries of Central Asia: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. To realize the research goal, the authors used various methods and approaches, including quantitative and qualitative descriptive…

This study aims to identify the challenges faced by primary school teachers when implementing blended learning and to suggest the most important ways to overcome them. It also explores the impact of variables such as gender, academic qualification, and years of experience, on these challenges. A descriptive approach was adopted, and a…

Poor quality VET is perceived to contribute to a lack of skilled workers, low productivity, and poor outcomes for individuals and society. Such economic failings are often attributed to the low value of VET, ignoring the equally low standing of many of the occupations VET serves. Raising the value of VET through qualification reform is thus…

In many Western and Eastern European countries, the habilitation is the highest formal qualification awarded by universities, ranking above the doctorate. Despite its central role in the European higher education system, little is known about the career trajectories of those who have obtained this degree. This paper systematically analyzes the…

This study investigated if students and employers may misunderstand each other when discussing competencies and job requirements. Nearly thirty sense-making interviews were conducted with students, employers, academic advisors, and representatives from higher ed industry groups, and the interview transcripts were analyzed to identify patterns and…

Purpose: The study aims to investigate how personality traits (conscientiousness, emotional stability and extraversion) influence self-perceived employability (SPE) among university students, examining hope and grit as potential mediating factors. Design/methodology/approach: The study collected data from 504 first-year undergraduate students in…

Interprofessional collaboration (IPC) aims to enhance patient care by improving outcomes. Interprofessional education (IPE), a teaching approach for IPC, is now mandated in Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) curricula. Although faculty perceptions of IPE in other healthcare fields are documented, studies exploring faculty attitudes in entry-level…

Standards for the evaluation of candidates for faculty positions in psychology differ by institution and applicants' career level, but no research has attempted to quantify these variations. This study asked faculty (N = 267) to describe the minimal research and teaching qualifications needed by job candidates at baccalaureate, master's, and…

In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, Industry 4.0 stands as a monumental revolution that intertwines man and machine, reshaping the dynamics of labor and work environments. This paradigm shift demands a new outlook and necessitates a fresh set of skills and competencies to navigate the intricate web of advancements. From engineers to…

The global talent gap is a consequence of skills mismatch among job seekers. Although micro-credentials appeared to be a potential solution to narrow the talent gap, it is unclear how they can be effectively implemented in a structured academic pathway. The purpose of this study is to explore the potential of a proposed micro-credential model for…