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This paper suggests that the sociological theory of emotional labour is a useful way to interpret how teaching practices in Higher Education often involve the simultaneous management of both staff and student wellbeing. ...

This article presents a study exploring students’ experiences as co-creators of the curriculum in three master’s level courses within a teacher education programme at the University of Akureyri, a small state univers...

This report presents an evaluation of students’ experiences in a student-run clinic project in Aotearoa New Zealand, aiming to provide interprofessional learning opportunities and accessible health services to the comm...

Abstract Background An overarching goal of STEM education is to support learners in developing systems thinking (ST), a set of cognitive resources used to work with and understand systems. Although systems are widespread...

Abstract Background The lack of systematic aesthetic education in prosthodontics training leaves undergraduate interns inadequately prepared to manage patients with aesthetic demands. To enhance the theory knowledge and ...

Abstract Background Informal STEM education (ISE) programs provide mentorship and opportunities to explore STEM concepts and practices outside of traditional classroom settings and have shown promise in broadening partic...

Educators are crucial for student success in higher education, yet they often experience high levels of occupational stress which threaten their wellbeing. Informed by a conceptual framework initially developed for addre...

This paper reports on an empirical and descriptive investigation into how teachers and learners use technology in three prototypical learning activities in a higher educational online learning environment. Additionally, ...

After 2015, several German higher education institutions (HEI) expanded their capacities for the study preparation of refugees. Nowadays, international and refugee students prepare for higher education degree programs th...

Effective leadership is vital for the high-quality early childhood education and care (ECEC) that positively impacts children’s development. Despite the recognised importance of leadership, there is limited understandi...

The digital transformation of higher education institutions (HEIs) has introduced unprecedented connectivity and operational efficiency, but it has also heightened their exposure to cyber threats. South African HEIs, in ...

Globally, there is a recurring discourse that higher education systems need to transform. In South Africa, this discourse is articulated in the post-apartheid agenda of redress and equity. Before 1994, higher education w...

Understanding students’ expectations of university study is a foundational requirement for successful transition practice. However, research regarding students’ knowledge of the education-employment pathways they are...

The study investigates how job-sharing practices influence academic staff’s perceived organisational performance of universities in Tanzania. Guided by Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory, the study conceptualises job shari...

In December 2017, the 6th Biennial National Association of Enabling Educators of Australia (NAEEA) Conference was hosted by Southern Cross University at the Gold Coast, Australia. The Biennial NAEEA Conference brings tog...

The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in the complete closure of many university campuses and a rapid shift to complete online delivery of university teaching.  Understanding the student experience of online learning under the...

BackgroundStudents with disabilities in South African higher education continue to encounter persistent institutional, structural and attitudinal barriers, despite a progressive policy landscape. These challenges are par...

Abstract Background Thoracic surgery involves complex diseases and critically ill patients, demanding doctors to integrate solid theoretical knowledge with practical skills. Clinical medical students, however, often stru...

Many universities around the world have now initiated wellbeing strategies that encompass psychological wellbeing. These resources can be leveraged for change to better support students. Associate Professor Lydia Woodya...

The emergence of the generative artificial intelligence (GAI) tool ChatGPT in 2022 marked a turning point in the context of AI developments, but also in the ethical consideration of its use in various contexts, including...

The teaching of Ancient Greek texts presents a unique opportunity to cultivate students’ critical thinking by encouraging deep analysis and interpretative engagement. Nevertheless, the instruction of Ancient Greek text...

The concept of pastoral care to effectively meet the personal, social and academic needs of students is a complex yet under-researched matter in higher education. Similarly, under-researched and institutionally undervalu...

The COVID-19 pandemic caused a rapid and unprecedented shift of widening participation and outreach activities to online and remote delivery. The impact of this went beyond practitioners and the university sector; positi...

Criticality has recently made its way into the field of English Language Teaching. It has mainly fostered the study of teachers’ individual commitments with their social context. A reflective account is offered here ba...