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Construction and Implementation Strategies of the Social Practice Teaching System for Digital Media Majors in Chinese Private Universities
Authors: Mo Lan , Zhang Qimei , Zhang Xiaopu , Aris Asliza Bt
Published: June 2024

This study examines the construction and implementation strategies of the social practice teaching system for digital media majors in Chinese private universities, aiming to improve students’ ability to combine theoretical knowledge with practical application and enhance their comprehensive competitiveness. Through quantitative research methods, this study analysed data from 402 respondents (students and teachers in Chinese private universities) and found that the availability of teaching resources, the effectiveness of practical teaching and the teaching level of teachers were the key factors affecting students’ satisfaction. The study’s results showed a significant positive correlation between teaching strategies and improving students’ practical skills and enhancing their overall competence. The study suggests strengthening industry-academia cooperation, investing in teaching resources, developing teachers professionally, and providing regular feedback and evaluation to promote continuous improvement of digital media education in private universities.
Gündelik Hayat ve Kültürel Aura Yitimi: Zoom Cinemas YouTube Kanalında Geçiş Ritüellerinin Dijitalleşmesi
Authors: Türeli Gizem Gülsün
Published: June 2024

Dijital teknolojilerin gelişmesiyle birlikte gerçek uzamdan farklı bir alan olarak dijital uzamın ortaya çıkması gündelik hayat pratiklerinin sunuluş biçimini etkilemiştir. Bu açıdan gündelik hayat içerisinde önemli bir role sahip olan kadim ritüeller de dijital uzam üzerinden aktarılmaya başlanmıştır. Ritüelin dijitalleşmesi üzerine yoğunlaşan bu çalışmanın temel problemi, kadim ritüellerin dijitalleşme ile birlikte seyirlik meta haline gelmesi sonucunda auradaki dönüşümün anlaşılmasıdır. Zoom Cinemas isimli YouTube kanalında canlı yayınlanan ölüm ve evlilik geçiş ritüelleri ile dini tören ve ibadet ritüelleri videolarından rastgele örnekleme yöntemiyle seçilen her kategori için 5 video metin analizi yöntemi ile analiz edilmiştir. Örneklemde bir metin olarak ele alınan videoların açıklanabilmesi için de betimsel analiz yöntemi kullanılmıştır. Araştırma sonucunda ölüm ritüellerinin aura yitimi açısından en çok erozyona uğrayan ritüel biçimi olduğu, buna karşılık evlilik ritüellerinin doğası gereği gösteriye daha uygun olduğu anlaşılmıştır. İbadet ve dini törenlerin dijitalleşmesi sürecinde ise dinsel deneyimin canlı yayın aracılığıyla aktarılamaması ‘oradalık’ üzerine kurulu maneviyatı dijital üzerinden sekteye uğratmaktadır.
Xenophobia, Islamophobia, and the Media: When Prejudice Runs Amok
Authors: Taras Raymond
Published: June 2024

A narrow definition of Islamophobia flags religion as playing the central part in anti-Muslim prejudice. But a broader term bundles ethnic, national and cultural prejudices together with religious ones; the latter are gradually becoming disconnected from the cultures in which they were embedded. In measuring degrees and levels of Islamophobia, this article turns to the mass media to understand how they have amplified and at times echoed calls for anti-Muslim prejudice. Islam has become culturalized and racialized by both adherents and antagonists alike, lending a massive landscape for social media in particular to exploit. Qualitative data seem best equipped to assay popular attitudes and behavior towards Muslims. And their relevance is especially significant in shaping female Muslim experiences. To be sure, Islam is placed to take a key part in the making of a post-hegemonic international order. Highlighting tolerance towards others is critical rather than using other attributes to shore up the political legitimacy of a state. To categorize Islamophobes as racists makes for bad politics, but it can enhance legitimacy.
Testing a model for classroom observation in higher education
Authors: Carlsund Åsa , Asklund Helen
Published: June 2024

In this article, the ongoing development and implementation of a model for collegial exchange is presented. The aim is to modify an existing model for classroom observation and to test and evaluate the design in a pilot study, in order to encourage university teachers to learn from each other. In addition, the model is intertwined with further developing the role of the newly established network of recognized university teachers at a middle-sized Swedish university. In this model, the recognized university teachers are given explicit roles as facilitators, and it has a flexible design in order to suit as many teachers as possible—both newly educated and experienced. Insights from the teachers who actively participated in the pilot study highlight the positive impact of collegial observations. The participants found these observations to be not only inspiring but also valuable for their professional growth. In addition, they emphasized the significance of supporting a trustful relationship and shared intention with fellow teachers during collegial observation. Another conclusion from the pilot study is that it’s important not to rush when implementing this kind of model for long-lasting collegial exchange, but to let it develop gradually.
From taking decisions to receiving information: Changes in board meeting minutes at Swedish universities
Authors: Reneland-Forsman Linda , Forsman Anders
Published: June 2024

This study investigates the praxis of university boards by analysing minutes from Swedish universities before and after an autonomy reform that, among other things, changed the board compositions in favour of external members. To ultimately improve higher education policy and paint a more complete picture of the operational side of governance arrangements at Swedish universities, we analyse how institutional management has changed over time. The study identifies orientations and allocations enacted in university board work and communicated in minutes from 2008 and 2018, separated by the autonomy reform of 2011. Results show a shift over time from taking decisions to receiving information, accompanied by a shift in the orientation of decisions regarding education and research to decisions on operation and interaction with society. During this period, external board members became increasingly dominant. Comparing board meeting attendance showed that external members were absent from more meetings than members that represented academic staff and students. The changing function and composition of university boards, combined with strong line management and decollegialisation, raises questions of whether and how the experience of academic core activities, peer quality management, and critical thinking contribute to shaping the policy, praxis, and institutional management of higher education.
Cases of Human Visceral Leishmaniasis in the Municipality of Coité do Noia - AL, from 2013 to 2019, Brazil.
Authors: Oliveira  Lira Jeane de , Dos Santos Cabral Maria Jéssica , Nascimento Mabel Alencar do
Published: June 2024

Canine Leishmaniasis visceral is a common disease in countries of the Americas. In Brazil, its occurrence has been increasing in municipalities in the Brazilian Northeast due to the increase in the number of animals within the country, which may increase the number of animals infected by the protozoan Leishmania. The objective was to report the temporal trend and describe the distribution of incidence rates of Leishmaniose visceral in the municipality of Coité do Noia, state of Alagoas, from 2013 to 2019. An epidemiological survey was carried out in the State of Alagoas and in the municipality of Coité de Nóia - AL, from 2013 to 2019. The data used were obtained from the website of the Department of Informatics of the Sistema Único de Saúde (DATASUS), selecting the Leishmaniose Visceral item, the information was compiled from the number of cases notified in the region of Alagoas in Brazil. From 2013 to 2019, 15 cases of Leishmaniose Visceral were confirmed, with 2 deaths. There was a predominance of cases in women with 12 cases, and 4 for men. The study showed a higher occurrence for the municipality of Coite do Noia between 2018 and 2019 with prevalence for women.
Elementary Pre-service Teacher’s Perceptions of STEM-Integration in the Classroom: An Experiential Approach in a Mathematics Methods Course
Authors: Aguilar Jair J. , Kang Seokmin
Published: June 2024

In this study, we depict preliminary results of the implementation and integration of science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics (STEAM) activities in a mathematics methods course within a teacher preparation program in the US. We used an experiential learning approach as an instructional method to expose and engage Elementary Pre-Service Teachers in a series of STEAM activities. We followed a mixed-method approach to observe if there were any changes in the EPSTs self-confidence and perception of abilities, value and enjoyment, performance and effort expectancy, and their social and behavioural attitude toward the integration of STEAM. Data show that after engaging in STEAM activities, the EPSTs depict a higher level of confident and preparedness to integrate STEAM activities in their future lessons. In addition, EPSTs recognized the value of integrating STEAM within their lessons as a strategy to develop conceptual understandings in topics related to mathematics and science.
Impact of Reflection on Individual and Team Performance in student team projects
Authors: Pfennig Anja , Siegeris Juliane
Published: June 2024

Higher education has increasingly adopted project-based courses to prepare students for dynamic and globalized work environments. While this approach offers a student-centered, collaborative experience, it can overwhelm students, affecting motivation and group success. To address these challenges, two courses, an undergraduate IT project-based course and an undergraduate material science course, introduced repeated reflections mandatory for the overall grade. These reflections were evaluated based on self-reflection rather than content delivery, guided by Kolb's Learning Cycle. The study aimed to assess whether reflections led to structural changes in cooperation methods and communication skills, and if students perceived them as beneficial for learning outcomes. Although students initially saw reflections as extra work, they recognized the positive impact on communication and task clarification. While there was no clear correlation between reflection and individual project assessments, there was a slight link between improved group time management and higher grades. Additionally, first-year engineering students tended to be overconfident in their self-assessment, and instructors should be aware of variations in students' personalities and course performance, offering guidance for better results in group projects.
Applying Design Thinking to Support Education for Sustainable Development in Higher Education
Authors: Schmidberger Iris , Wippermann Sven
Published: June 2024

Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) is a holistic concept that addresses the global challenges of our interconnected world in environmental, economic, and social terms. It aims to empower people to act responsibly for ecological integrity, economic viability, and equitable society, to recognize and evaluate problems of unsustainable development, and to apply knowledge about sustainable development. In this context, Gestaltungskompetenz (shaping competence), which is based on the OECD Competency Categories, is an important aspect in enabling sustainable development processes and facilitating the change of perspective from reaction to action. Therefore, prospective strategies are required. This is an essential link to the innovation methodology of Design Thinking. This article introduces the concept of Gestaltungskompetenz, the core elements of Design Thinking, and the relevance of its mindset. It also highlights examples of how Gestaltungskompetenz can be supported by Design Thinking in the context of ESD in Higher Education.
Alternative gamification approaches in engineering education
Authors: Bernat-Maso Ernest
Published: June 2024

Motivating students eases their learning process. In this line, gamified activities are presented as an effective strategy but dependent on the context and students’ profile. The procedure to gamify several activities of a master course in engineering is detailed: preliminary analysis, justification of the selection of alternative gamifying strategies, definition of the indicators, including the proposal of a novel mood self-assessment strategy, and discussion of the obtained academic results. The main conclusion is that gamification improve students’ mood. In addition, time trial activities motive students but are detrimental to their marks, whereas the importance of choosing a suitable activity type and placing it in the correct calendar date is essential to its effectiveness.
Strategies to reduce dropout in higher education
Authors: Tavares Orlanda , Sin Cristina , Antunes Maria João
Published: June 2024

This study investigates strategies to reduce higher education dropout from the perspective of course directors. Through semi-structured interviews with directors from various institutions and disciplines, the research identifies key strategies focused on academic achievement, student integration, and financial support. Directors emphasize the importance of close student-teacher relationships, individualised support, and mentoring programmes. They also highlight the need for innovative pedagogical approaches, including interactive teaching methods and technology integration, to engage students actively. Findings suggest the necessity of a holistic approach to student support, integrating academic, financial, and socio-emotional aspects to foster an environment conducive to student success and retention. The paper advocates for strategies that address the complex nature of student dropout and suggests that insights from course directors are instrumental for shaping effective institutional practices and policies.
University students’ attitude, satisfaction, and future preference of online learning: Empirical evidence from an emerging country
Authors: Chetioui Youssef , Lebdaoui Hind , Hammoud Rhizlane , Cherif Imane
Published: June 2024

Following the COVID-19 outbreak, online learning was only available option to cope with the quarantine policies while continuing education. Still, the debate on the effectiveness of this teaching approach and its potential to strive in the future has been continuing. This debate has nonetheless received relatively less attention in developing countries.  Through an integrated conceptual model based on the technology acceptance model and the theory of planned behavior, the current study attempts to investigate attitude, online satisfaction, academic achievement, and future preference of online learning among university students in an emerging country (i.e., Morocco).  The proposed conceptual model is assessed using a sample of 588 Moroccan university students, and data is assessed using the partial least square technique. Managerial implications are suggested to universities, educators and policy makers.
Enhancing pediatric and neonatal CPR competency through clinical simulation: An educational innovation approach
Authors: Buck Sainz-Rozas Pablo , García Martínez Pedro , García Molina Pablo , Pla Marzo Laura , Aguirre Sanz Ines , Gómez Salgado Juan , Balaguer López Evelin
Published: June 2024

This study presents an educational innovation program aimed at enhancing pediatric and neonatal CPR competency among nursing degree students. The program utilizes clinical simulation, debriefing techniques, and an annual action research methodology to improve knowledge acquisition and student satisfaction. The specific aims include assessing the educational impact on CPR technique learning and identifying elements for improvement. Results indicate improvements in knowledge assessment items, but also highlight the need for ongoing quality enhancement, particularly in prior evaluations and access to materials. The study emphasizes the importance of continuous improvement and the utilization of debriefing techniques to enhance student satisfaction. Overall, the educational innovation has positively impacted student satisfaction, but further refinements are necessary to achieve optimal learning outcomes. This work contributes to the ongoing development of effective CPR training methodologies in nursing education.
Changing character of e-learning trajectories at a Ukrainian University: swimming against the tide
Authors: Kuzmina Svitlana Anatoliivna , Powell David V , Matviienko Olha Vasylivna , Glazunova Tamara Voodymyrivna , Foo Sue Fan , Lisnychenko Alla Pavlivna
Published: June 2024

The paper aims to describe the contribution of Vinnytsia Mykhailo Kotsiubynskyi State Pedagogical University [VSPU] to e-learning in Ukraine that served as a momentum for cardinal transformations in the formats of instruction, content, and engagement of Ukrainian students and professors. With institutional priorities, faculty members’ Fulbright commitments and initiatives, and collaborative support of Southeast Missouri State University [SEMO], USA, VSPU has significantly improved technology literacy, intercultural competence, and attitudes to innovation in teacher candidates. The research is empirically based on over ten years of online experimenting with project work that organically became part of university teacher training curricula. The research applies SWOT analysis and qualitative and quantitative methods. The findings demonstrate the evident attitudinal change toward e-education and international collaboration with years of engagement, resulting in relevant teacher preparation. The research concludes that changes in educational trajectories are beneficial and necessary to address global and local challenges.
Demonstrated Value of Individual Development Plans to Participating Academic Trainees and Their Mentors
Authors: Bruno Barbara C , Ishii Hope A. , Caplan Caroline E. , Vidwans Abhay , Gillis Davis Jeffrey J.
Published: June 2024

An Individual Development Plan (IDP) is a personal action plan. IDPs can be used to set academic goals, explore career opportunities, and develop skills. During the 2022-23 academic year, we implemented IDPs with two groups in university settings: (1) graduate students and post-docs in the NASA-funded ICE-Five-O project; and (2) undergraduate and graduate students at the University of Hawai‘i. Twenty-four participants and their mentors rated various aspects of the IDP program on a scale of 1 (negative) to 5 (positive). Results were strongly positive, with means ranging from 4.1 to 4.8 for participants and from 4.2 to 4.6 for mentors. Overall, 92% of participants reported that they would recommend IDPs to their peers, and 94% of mentors reported that they would recommend IDPs as a mentoring tool. Although relatively few people (15%, or 31 of 207 eligible trainees) opted to participate, results of the pilot clearly show that those who created an IDP found the experience valuable. Future efforts will focus on maximizing participation.
Case-based work with classroom cartoon vignettes as a way to explore pre-service mathematics teachers’ multi-criterion noticing
Authors: Kuntze Sebastian , Schall Katrin , Krummenauer Jens
Published: June 2024

In classroom situations, mathematics teachers need the competence to notice situation aspects with respect to multiple knowledge-based criteria for being able to optimally support students in their learning. However, even if the body of research into teacher noticing is growing, research on noticing with respect to multiple knowledge-based criteria is still relatively scarce. This study hence focuses on assessing pre-service teachers’ multi-criterion noticing by means of classroom situation vignettes. In particular, the design of vignettes in cartoon format affords balancing out the requirements of situation authenticity and multiple criterion relevance. Correspondingly, a set of such vignettes was designed with built-in analysis needs related to multiple criteria and was used for assessment. The results point to professional development needs, as most pre-service teachers only focused on a rather low number of analysis criteria. Case-based work with knowledge-based reflection on classroom cartoons can provide solutions, which are discussed in a concluding section.
Practicing Abstraction through a Top-Down Problem-Solving Framework in a CS1 Course
Authors: Brieven Géraldine , Donnet Benoit
Published: June 2024

Mastering abstraction skills is a crucial learning outcome for computer science students. However, students often struggle with these skills and can quickly feel overwhelmed when required to apply them. In our Introduction to Programming (CS1) course, we explicitly teach abstraction by providing a framework where students must solve problems from higher to lower levels of abstraction. This paper presents this framework and demonstrates its application through a collaborative activity that simulates large-scale development projects. This paper also examines students’ perception and performance at each level of abstraction over three sessions of the activity. The findings highlight the concepts that should be prioritized to better prepare students for each session. They also emphasize the importance of illustrating to students the function of abstraction in problem-solving and its relevance to their future work life, as a complement to traditional academic activities.
Evaluation and Remediation Opportunities for High School Mathematics Knowledge Among Students Entering a Technical University
Authors: Pospisil Lukas , Dlouha Dagmar , Dlouha Karolina , Dlouha Magdalena
Published: June 2024

With the increasing interest in technical fields and the advent of the digital era, ensuring the effective preparation of students for technical universities becomes an utmost goal. Disciplines at these institutions necessitate strong mathematical knowledge, which, in turn, requires a solid foundation in high school mathematics. Insufficient skills in fundamental mathematics are a key challenge for a significant portion of students in technical universities. This paper focuses on comparing the subjective perception of mathematics knowledge among students entering our institution, VSB-Technical University of Ostrava (Czech Republic), with the objective state of their skills. As a possible solution to this unfavorable state, we introduce the potential use of a distance online course and targeted consultations as tools for bridging the gap in high school mathematics among students entering technical universities.
(Re-)Discovering the treasure within – The contribution of a Design Your Life Module to Undergraduate Education
Authors: Millar Michelle , Hall Tony , O'Regan Connie
Published: June 2024

This paper presents a description of a Design Your Life (DYL) module delivered to a multi-disciplinary group of undergraduate students.  This approach as developed in Stanford University uses principles of Design Thinking to support students to consider their own agency and development pathways as they journey through university and beyond.  The implementation of this programme is underpinned by an active evaluation strategy. As part of which, three focus groups were conducted with 15 students who had participated in the module over the past three semesters.  This paper presents an analysis of student feedback on their participation, locating this feedback in the context of an overarching theory of student engagement. In so doing, this paper seeks to contribute to how these approaches can support students in their journey as active learners and, by building their resilience and self-efficacy, facilitate their discovery of the treasure within.
Using service learning to foster diversity competency of pre-service chemistry teachers at the University of Vienna
Authors: Harmer Sandra Pia , Anton Michael Alfred
Published: June 2024

In order to feel better prepared for the challenges of teaching chemistry in multicultural and multilingual classrooms, the Institute of Chemistry Education (IDC) at the University of Vienna has launched a teacher training course in which pre-service teachers get the opportunity to engage in service learning at the UniClub. The UniClub is a programme offering learning support for pupils at upper secondary level with refugee and/or migration experience. The results of the qualitative evaluation study show that the course covers topics unique within the chemistry teacher training programme and provides insights into culturally and language sensitive teaching. It raises pre-service teachers’ awareness for the needs of multilingual and multicultural learners and leads to a more reflective use of language in the chemistry classroom. The results also show that, although the course is an important step towards the development of diversity competency, the pre-service teachers still do not feel fully prepared.
Using UX Design in inclusive teacher education in higher education to bridge the research-to-practice gap
Authors: Oldenburg Ines , Hillenbrand Clemens
Published: June 2024

Teachers in inclusive classrooms do not use the results of scientific research on evidence-based practices; this gap between research and practice can be seen as a result of theoretical content in teacher education and should be reduced. UX design is an approach from Computer Sciences to build a bridge from providers to users. The following study looks for ways to bridge the theory-practice gap with the help of the UX design approach in inclusive teacher education. Therefore, the use of UX design was implemented in a course for student teachers for inclusive education. The results on three levels - technical improvement of the whiteboard, students' experiences and the seminar method - showed positive results and revealed the potential of UX design methods in inclusive teacher education, which should be explored in further studies.
“I should” vs. “I would” in International Graduate Students’ Positioning as Global Talents
Authors: Park Jiyoung , Li Loutong , Ivy Julia
Published: June 2024

This mixed-methods study explores the transformative journey of international graduate students as educated newcomers, inspiring them to establish their presence in a new professional market. Focused on the personal, social, professional, and emotional dimensions of the BE-EDGE Model for students’ investment in their boutique employability, the research unveils the nuanced needs of international students through surveys and focus groups. Findings reveal the dichotomy between aspirational "I should" and preferential "I would rather" mindsets. The study arrives at the design for a Center for Global Talents that can provide international students with a holistic platform and ecosystem for empowering individuals to shift from introspection and reluctance to integration and proactive engagement and establish their position as powerful contributors of diversity, customization, belonging, and meaning required for a future of work.
Postgraduate Supervision in a ChatGPT World: What’s Next?
Authors: Wright Angela
Published: June 2024

This study explores the considerable challenges for research supervisors of postgraduate students in Higher Education. For experienced academics, the responsibility of assessing theses and dissertations has never been more critical. With the advent of ample search engine opportunities, Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) technology, and adhering to proper academic integrity processes, how can supervisors navigate these complexities, unsupported by solid procedures, due to the rapidly changing nature of AI? If a supervisor is concerned as to the integrity of the presented work during the supervisory process, what options are available to the supervisor to address concerns with the student in an informed and protected way? This work draws from theoretical perspectives, discussions with research supervisors, including early career supervisors, collegial deliberations, and considerations. This paper will explore what research supervision is and the challenges associated therein. Recommendations for best practice will be presented for discussion during the proceedings.
Beyond the Machine: Human-AI Collaboration in Jewelry Design
Authors: Testa Susanna , Rossato Beatrice , Tenuta Livia , Cappellieri Alba
Published: June 2024

Creativity is a widely debated topic, as this concept is arguably the quintessence of Humankind. Artificial Intelligence constitutes a radical and unprecedented change because it disrupts this prerogative. The article analyzes the relationship between human creativity and Artificial Intelligence in jewelry design higher education. The hands-on research experience is described in terms of results, limitations, and opportunities. Integrating AI into the design process is not limited to mere technical assistance. Still, it is a dialogical collaboration in which AI becomes a creative partner that may support and amplify the designer's idea. In this context, designers behave as interpreters mediating between their vision, aesthetic, sensitivity, and the outputs of the software, which has to be coached and guided in a process of iterative dialogue.
Readiness of the Student Community for Using Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education
Authors: Vázquez-Villegas Patricia , García-Chitiva María del Pilar , Valdes-Ramirez Danilo , Zavala Genaro
Published: June 2024

What challenges or opportunities exist when using artificial intelligence (AI) at the university? This work presents the experience lived in a Futurist Applications of AI in Education Workshop in which professionals from different educational levels, roles, and areas worked together to construct proposals to enhance the use of AI in higher education. As a parallel research process, a questionnaire was applied to inquire about the perceptions of the uses of AI and the personal and professional applications of managers, professors, students, and stakeholders. The results reflected a broad intention to understand, use, and implement AI to develop and strengthen the processes of access, teaching, and learning in higher education.
Promoting Efficiency in Education: The Cost-Aware Curriculum Model An Efficient and Purposeful Approach to Curriculum Design
Authors: Demedts Lore , Soogen Goele , Brusselle Helena , Vanacker Dries , Van Puyenbroeck Hilde , Vanderstraeten Nadia
Published: June 2024

There is a growing need for efficient and purposeful curriculum design. The Cost-Aware curriculum Model emerges as a transformative approach, optimizing the educational effectiveness.Through comprehensive analysis, we optimize the efficiency, quality and sustainability of educational programs while responsibly managing resources. By considering student dynamics, variations in study programs and staff dynamics, we ensure a curriculum that meets diverse needs. This approach reflects our commitment to excellence and fiscal responsibility. The Cost-Aware Curriculum Model aims to harmonize key parameters enhancing curriculum development efficiency and resource utilization. It seeks to strike a balance between resource efficiency and educational quality, fostering insights for optimal curriculum design. The opportunity of this model is the creation of adaptable, responsive curricula that not only, meet current demands but also anticipate and address future challenges in education. This model serves as a tool for higher education institution management to foster a more cost-conscious mindset and approach in the (re)design of curricula. The opportunity of this model is the creation of adaptable, responsive curricula that not only, meet current demands but also anticipate and address future challenges in education. This model serves as a tool for higher education institution management to foster a more cost-conscious mindset and approach in the (re)design of curricula.
The role of career services in sustaining students’ perceived employability: a quasi-experimental approach
Authors: Tomasuolo Miriam , Martini Mattia , Marafioti Elisabetta
Published: June 2024

This study analyses the impact of career advancement and industrial networking initiatives (CAIN) provided by the University’s career services on students’ perceived employability (PE). Furthermore, the study analyse whether the effectiveness of these kind of career services is shaped by students’ gender and degree type. The study employ a quasi-experiment method based on pre-post-test questionnaire, collecting data on 277 students at University of Milano-Bicocca, before and after their participation in career services. The results of non-parametric and parametric analysis show that the career advancement and industrial networking initiatives are effective in developing students’ perceived employment chances in the labour market). The results also show that CAIN services are more effective for males than for females, and for students enrolled in no-STEM degrees. In doing this, the study expands research on the role of university in supporting students’ PE and university-to-work transitions.
Supporting the design of sustainability-related higher education: Pedagogical method mixes and their effectiveness drivers
Authors: Martinovic Martina , Bustamante Silke , Shaman Kai
Published: June 2024

This paper aims to investigate eight pedagogical methods that are discussed and used in the context of sustainability education (i.e. lectures, case studies, debates, group discussions, in-class role plays, consulting, research and service learning projects) in terms of their manifestations on nine so-called pedagogical impact variables suggested to drive teaching effectiveness. Manifestations were determined by means of a two-stage online Delphi survey conducted with experts from the field of sustainability education. Results reveal that all pedagogical methods except lecture have positive manifestations for all impact variables with variations in the degree and that a mixed picture is present for lectures. By showing in detail which method is suitable for what and how well, the results offer important insights that can assist with the design of teaching or, more concrete, the compilation of course method mixes.
Unleashing the Power of Social Entrepreneurship Education in Cultivating Spiritual Capital: Insights from the SEnSE Program in Hong Kong
Authors: Tse Sze Hei
Published: June 2024

This research study aims to explore the potential of Social entrepreneurship education in cultivating spiritual capital as a catalyst for empowering teenagers towards personal and societal transformation. It delves into the process through which young individuals establish meaningful connections with the transformative journey and investigates the key factors that contribute to their transformative experiences. Employing a case study approach, the "Social Entrepreneurship and School Education Program" (SEnSE Program) implemented in Hong Kong from 2014 to 2020 serves as the primary case under investigation. By utilizing literature analysis, observation methods, focus groups, and in-depth interviews with participants of the SEnSE Program, this study examines the life transformation experiences of the fifth generation of youth in Hong Kong (born between 1992 and 2006), ultimately identifying the crucial factors that facilitate their transformative growth. The findings of this research contribute to the development of a transformative framework that seamlessly integrates the realms of spirituality and entrepreneurship education, offering valuable insights for shaping future educational practices.
Co-creating an SDG focused micro-credential
Authors: Scahill John , O'Donnell Frances , Comerford Ciaran , Heaney Carmel
Published: June 2024

This project describes the development and co-creation of a micro-credential programme on the UN SDGs by a team of lecturers and instructional designers from an Irish Technological University. The project explores how the programme and module content development process is enhanced and improved through a mutually respectful collaborative co-creation approach that iteratively evolved in response to student feedback and advances in technology and artificial intelligence. The project output is an on-line asynchronous 20 credit programme consisting of 4 x 5 credit modules, all of which are micro-credentials. The project highlights and demonstrates the potential benefits of lecturer/ID co-creation and collaboration, through the use of a structured design approach, storyboarding, continuous review and an openness to embrace and fully engage with student and peer feedback. Mutual respect and a shared understanding of pedagogical approaches enabled the team to transform the challenges of asynchronous material development into opportunities for innovation and enhanced learning experiences.
Teacher Education Students’ Visions Shaping Future Generations
Authors: Schreiner Claudia , Bacher Sabrina , Kraler Christian
Published: June 2024

Teacher education programs shape prospective teachers, and teachers (can) shape future generations. Teachers serve as multipliers for society; their beliefs and visions have a high influence on their teaching, independently from curriculum directives. This paper describes a study in which we reconstructed teacher education students’ (n = 113) visions of the future in general as well as their future visions on learning and teaching. Methodologically, we chose an open, explanatory free-writing approach (micro-articles) to provide room for emotional expression and creativity. The analysis shows a wide variety of themes, approaches, and dispositions. The results indicate that teacher education programs can build awareness on future visions of prospective teachers. Thus, it appears important to allow them room in their training to reflect and further develop their expectations and visions of the future, so they realize their responsibility towards the future in their role as teachers.
University Online Module Structure Design: Consistency or Individuality?
Authors: Romanyatova Nataliya , O'Leary Paul
Published: June 2024

This article considers the challenge of uniform high quality online module structure design in Learning Management Systems (LMSs) and its impact on expressing individual teaching style. It presents a three-element model that brings consistent structure design to any online module, and which also affords individualisation depending on the lecturer’s needs and preferences. The work is based on the analysis of actual online module structure design in SETU, modern learner needs, and personal work experience. The analysis highlighted the importance of unified online module structure approach that is not just a question of structure, but also depends on the teaching and learning process and the ability to support Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Gamification approaches, Inclusive teaching, Active online learning, Co-creative and Collaborative work between staff and students. The three-element approach is LMS- and course design-agnostic, learner-centred, and can be embedded and modified due to individual preferences of every lecturer.
Investigating the Variables Impacting the Research Interest Among Undergraduate Students in STEM Fields
Authors: Ahmad Zubair , Raza Ehsan , Ammar Mohammad , Siby Nitha , Al-Thani Noora J. , Sultana Almaas
Published: June 2024

This research delves into the determinants impacting the research inclinations of undergraduate students in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields. Stemming from global concerns regarding a shortage of qualified STEM professionals, the study examines the dynamics surrounding the encouragement of STEM disciplines and career paths. Utilizing a survey of 472 undergraduate students, quantitative data was collected and subjected to statistical analyses to uncover significant variations in research interests based on factors such as gender, undergraduate discipline, motivations for pursuing STEM programs, and class attendance habits. The findings suggest a necessity to enhance the exposure of male students, particularly in engineering and technology subjects, to STEM fields. These insights contribute to a better understanding and approach to addressing challenges in fostering research interests among undergraduate students.
The Hybridization of the Regulatory Framework of Insurance Contract Law: Elements of a New Setting
Authors:   University of Belgrade Faculty of Law, Serbia, Petrović Tomić Nataša , Glintić Mirjana ,   Institute of Comparative Law, Serbia
Published: June 2024

This article aims to highlight the phenomenon of hybridization of insurance contract law, which started with its emancipation from contract law. The next phase included its internal stratification, stemming from obvious differences between commercial and consumer insurance, and various contractual positions of contracting parties in these different insurance contracts. Two features of insurance contracts regulation are addressed, based on Serbian law as it currently stands, as well as comparative legal analysis. The first feature is that the legislatively envisaged unified regime for insurance contracts is incomplete and inadequate for all manifestations of this contract. The second feature is that regulation of this matter must enable balancing of interests between insurers and insureds, especially consumers. The authors conclude that insurance regulation can only be conducive when simultaneously ensuring protection of the weaker party, protecting insurers from the negligent actions of the insured, while facilitating conduct of insurance business.
Mogućnosti referenduma u konsocijativnoj demokratiji
Authors:   University of Belgrade Faculty of Law, Serbia, Cvetković Aleksandar
Published: June 2024

The paper analyzes the possibilities of referenda in consociational democracies. According to Arend Lijphart, democratic systems can be divided into majoritarian and consociational. Referendum is commonly understood as a mechanism of the people’s direct decision-making based on the majoritarian principle. This paper analyzes what qualities the referendum must possess in order to be compatible with the system of consociational democracy. The term consociational democracy applies to systems in which the society is divided on multiple grounds, in such a way that the majority of interests are satisfied while preserving the institutional shape and logic of this mechanism of direct decision-making. The analysis includes the consideration of all issues of relevance to the divided societies, in the theoretical and practical sense.
Mathematical Literacy Viewed from Self-Efficacy through Creative Problem Solving Learning Assisted by Google Classroom
Authors: Rahmah Rahmah , Wardono Wardono , Sugiman Sugiman
Published: June 2024

This study aims to determine the influence of implementing Creative Problem Solving assisted by Google Classroom on students' mathematical literacy based on Self-efficacy. The research method employed is quasi-experimental. The study population consists of all seventh-grade students at MTsN 3 West Aceh. The research sample includes Class VII B as the experimental group and Class VII F as the control group. Quantitative data were analyzed using statistical tests processed with IBM SPSS Statistics 16. The research findings indicate (1) the average mathematical literacy of students in the experimental group, who received Creative Problem Solving assisted by Google Classroom, was higher than that of students in the control group who received Discovery Learning, with a calculated t-value of 5.75 > critical t-value of 1.99 using a one-tailed test for the difference in means; (2) the increase in mathematical literacy among students in the experimental group, who received Creative Problem Solving assisted by Google Classroom, was greater than that of students in the control group who received Discovery Learning, with a calculated t-value of 2.89 > critical t-value of 1.99 using an improvement test; and (3) Self-efficacy positively influenced the mathematical literacy of students in the experimental group who received Creative Problem Solving assisted by Google Classroom, accounting for 49.4% of the influence using an influence test. Based on the research, Creative Problem Solving assisted by Google Classroom proves effective in enhancing students' mathematical literacy in schools.
Rusya İmparatorluğu’nun Türkistan Siyasetinin Bilimsel Arka Planı: Pyotr Petroviç Semyonov’un Keşif Gezileri
Authors: Berber Oktay
Published: June 2024

Rusya’nın yayılma siyaseti açısından Türkistan coğrafyasının bilinmeyen yönlerinin keşfedilmesi oldukça önemliydi. Bu nedenle 17. yüzyıldan itibaren farklı zamanlarda bölgeye keşif heyetlerinin gönderildiği bilinmektedir. İzlenen bu politika zamanla daha kapsamlı keşif seferlerinin yapılmasıyla geliştirilmiştir. Ayrıca keşif seferlerinden elde edilen bilgiler akademik kurumların ortaya çıkmasını ve bu kurumlarda bilginin değerlendirilmesini sağlamıştır. Böylelikle 18. yüzyılda kurulan üniversitelerde özel uzmanlık alanları oluşturulmaya çalışılmıştır. Rus yönetimi tarafından 1845 yılında kurulan İmparatorluk Rus Coğrafya Topluluğu da coğrafya ve keşfetme merakı olan kişileri bir araya toplayan bir kurumdur. Pyotr Petroviç Semyonov ise coğrafyaya meraklı, keşfetme arzusu yüksek, yetişmiş, entelektüel bir kişi olarak bu topluluğun çatısı altında çeşitli geziler gerçekleştirmiştir. Gezilerden elde ettiği verileri Rusya ve Avrupa’daki çeşitli yayınlarda paylaşmıştır. Özellikle Tanrı Dağları bölgesine düzenlediği keşif seferleriyle ünlenen Semyonov, elde ettiği neticelerle Rusya’nın yayılma siyasetinin arka planını oluşturacak bilimsel bilgiyi üretenlerden biridir. Makalede Semyonov’un kısa hayat hikâyesi hakkında bilgi verilerek geçekleştirdiği keşif faaliyetlerinin Rus idaresinin politikalarına katkı sağladığı sonucuna ulaşılmıştır.
Afiş Tasarımında Etkileşim ve Üçüncü Boyut (Gezilebilir Afiş Önerisi)
Authors: Çetin Büyüktunca Mukaddes , Zor Aydın
Published: June 2024

Globalleşen dünya hızla teknolojiyle çevrilmekte ve bu durum insan yaşamına yoğun bir şekilde etki etmektedir. Bu etki ise her alanda yeni ve teknolojik araştırmaların oluşmasını sağlamaktadır. Teknoloji temelli yaklaşımlar sanat ve tasarım alanlarında çağdaş bir ifade yöntemi olarak görülmektedir. Bu araştırmada, teknik ve teknolojik gelişmelerin sanatsal alanda yarattığı etkiler, teknolojinin sanat ve tasarım üretim sürecindeki rolü, dijital sanat bağlamında gelişen teknolojik temelli anlayışın afiş tasarımı özelinde sorgulanması, yeni medya biçimlerinin varlığıyla hayatımızın ayrılmaz bir parçası olan “etkileşim” kavramının ve görsel bir ifade biçimi olan “üçüncü boyutun” sanat ve tasarım alanındaki yeri üzerine odaklanılmaktadır. Bu bağlamda yapılan uygulama çalışmasında “etkileşim” ve “üçüncü boyut” kavramlarından hareketle, iki boyutlu afiş tasarımlarını üç boyutlu ortamda ifade ederek, “gezilebilirlik” özelliği ile tasarımın etkinliğinin artırılması amaçlanmıştır. Buradan yola çıkarak ise Antalya ve yöresinde yer alan Patara, Side, Perge, Letoon ve Phaselis antik kentlerinin geleneksel formatta iki boyutlu afişleri tasarlanmış, ardından üç boyutlu modelleme programları ve Unity oyun motoru aracılığı ile üçüncü boyuta aktarım gerçekleştirilerek, ele alınan yapılar içerisinde gezinebilme olanağı sağlanmıştır. Bu doğrultuda gezilebilir afişlerin amacına uygunluğunun ve yeni bir ifade biçimi oluşturup oluşturmadığının tespitine yönelik bir ölçek hazırlanarak uzman akademisyenlerin değerlendirmelerine başvurulmuştur. Elde edilen veriler ışığında ise gezilebilir afişlerin özgün bir nitelikte olduğu ve afiş tasarımında yeni bir ifade biçimi oluşturduğu sonucuna varılmıştır.
GÜRCİSTAN’DAN AZERBAYCAN’A AĞIZ SÖZLÜĞÜ (BORÇALI, GAZAH, AKSTAFA, TOVUZ, GEDEBEY, ŞEMKİR, GENCE)
Authors: İmamquliyeva Kifayet
Published: June 2024

“Gürcistan’dan Azerbaycan’a Ağız Sözlüğü (Borçalı, Gazah, Akstafa, Tovuz, Gedebey, Şemkir, Gence)” adlı kitap, bir sözlüğün de ötesine geçen bir halkın tarihidir. 444 sayfalık kitap, İstanbul’da DBY yayınlarınca Azerbaycan Diaspora Destek Fonu’nun mali desteği ile yayınlanmıştır. Ağız sözlüğünde ele alınan bölgeler, tarihî Azerbaycan toprakları olan Borçalı, Gazah, Şemseddil sultanlıkları ve Gence Hanlığı topraklarıdır.