Purpose: The purpose of this study is to review university social responsibility (USR) using a well-known quantitative approach of bibliometric analysis. Compared to corporate social responsibility (CSR), USR is in its infancy stage, requiring further exploration of its meaning and impact toward higher education institutions (HEIs).…

Due to the lack of research, District Science Coordinators (DSCs) are frequently misidentified as Science Teacher Leaders (STLs). It is important to establish a clear distinction between the roles to differentiate professional learning, understand responsibilities, and clearly define the network of influence each of these leaders holds. This…

Given the unique proximity and approachability of graduate teaching assistants (GTAs) to students, training GTAs to support student mental health is critical. However, GTAs play dual roles as educators and students, who face their own stress and mental health challenges. This study examined the efficacy of an online module for GTAs focused on how…

Nation-states have concerns about the health and wellbeing of their citizens and these concerns have directly or indirectly influenced educational reform and curriculum development. In 2000, China issued a directive of 'Health First' which applied to all elements of the education system. In its scale and scope, this represented a significant and…

Novice teachers, specifically those in their first five years, are leaving the teaching profession at an escalating rate. Demands that go beyond teaching and assessing curriculum in the classroom are piling up and becoming unattainable. Not only are teachers experiencing heavy workloads that require them to combine work with their personal lives,…

Much conversation at the national level has focused on the importance of maintaining a 1:500 school psychologist to student ratio when school psychologists are tasked with practicing within the comprehensive school psychologist role (National Association of School Psychologists [NASP], 2020b). Data on ratios is currently reported in most of the…

Background: In agile software engineering team projects, effective collaboration and communication between members are essential for promoting agility and lean software development. Agile methodologies, which emphasize iterative development, collaboration and adaptability, are well suited to dynamic educational environments. However, agile teams…

This paper discusses the development of the National Framework for Inclusion 3rd edition. This is a key publication for educators both in Scotland and globally, written by members of the Scottish Universities Inclusion Group (SUIG). This structured reflective resource, which is underpinned by the principles of Inclusive Pedagogical Approaches in…

Despite recent scholarship in political theory that shifts the focus of injustice from agents to social structures, educational justice scholarship in philosophy of education remains primarily individualistic as regards the causes of injustice. However, it seems that agents' actions are more constrained than individualistic accounts suggest and…

In contemporary educational discussion, concerns have been raised about the influence of the so-called post-truth era and its impact or consequences on democratic education. Facing these challenges calls for more discussion concerning the role of truthfulness and honesty as central parts of democratic education. In this essay, we argue that while…

In the post-pandemic era, universities in multi-stakeholder environments have increased research interest in responsible leadership and organizational citizenship behavior for the environment (OCBE) on university campuses, as a means to address global environmental degradation and enhance the environmental performance of higher education…

This article has both theoretical and practical purposes. It starts with a project-orientated and axiological identification between education for sustainable development and global citizenship education. It then recalls the importance of the sense of responsibility in constructing identity and knowledge. To best construct a sense of…

University faculty are expected to engage in a variety of tasks, with a specific focus on teaching, scholarship, and service (Mamiseishvili et al., 2016). The importance placed on each of these three pillars of academia differs based on the type of institute of higher education (IHE) in which one works. However, all three pillars are vital for…

Approximately one in five undergraduate students, including around a quarter of first-generation students, are parents. These learners are highly motivated in their pursuit of postsecondary education, but face many challenges including time poverty, financial insecurity, and a low sense of belonging with their institution. To better understand the…

South Africa has an urgent need for qualified technical and mechanical people. Technical disciplines are encouraged in public schools to fulfil this requirement. Teachers are also in an environment that is becoming increasingly litigious. Technology teachers may be forced to pay greater attention to managing safety and security as legal liability…