Journal of Higher Education Theory and Practice

Transfer of Training and Awareness of Learning Style: The TOTALS Capstone Experience

Justin W. Carter — 2024-02-29

Building on the research foundations of the traditional team-based business simulation environment, we present a new Transfer of Training and Awareness of Learning Style (TOTALS) Capstone model that draws from Organizational and Transfer of Training literature. This research-to-practice insight supports and describes how the Capstone simulation is sequenced with a team-based learning experience first and individual application second, thereby mirroring corporate training practices. This approach allows students to collaborate and exchange ideas, emulating workplace dynamics, and then demonstrate their understanding and skills during individual rounds. The model incorporates a reflection exercise to foster self-awareness of students’ learning styles and the best possible self, an important step toward empowering them to implement the skills and knowledge gained while working with a team. Lastly, we present results of an exploratory study that indicate that students of the Accommodator learning type are well-positioned to successfully transfer knowledge from training into individual success.

Are Intellectual Assets Management Important for University Performance Achievement??

. Pujiono — 2024-02-25

The purpose of this study is to explore how universities extract the value of knowledge assets to be able to survive and be competitive. This study wants to find the governance of knowledge assets embedded in Indonesian state universities’ human capital, structural capital, and relational and innovation capital. In addition, the questionnaire survey results will show the relationship between knowledge assets and university performance. This research will provide an understanding of the measurement of knowledge assets and the performance of higher education institutions. The results of this study indicate that knowledge assets, as measured by human capital, relational capital, and structural capital, positively influence the performance of universities in Indonesia. Therefore, it is proper for universities in Indonesia to be able to manage knowledge assets optimally.

Utilizing Emerging Technology Trends and Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education

Hugo Luis Moncayo Cueva — 2024-02-29

Today’s higher education is characterized by accelerated technological advances and a growing need for adaptation. This research focuses on the utilization of emerging technological trends and artificial intelligence (AI) as innovative solutions to enhance the quality and effectiveness of teaching and learning. The problem lies in the necessity of strategically harnessing the potential of emerging technologies and AI in higher education. The objective is to thoroughly examine the implementation of emerging technologies and artificial intelligence within the realm of higher education. A comprehensive systematic review was conducted, involving the analysis of 240 articles selected from searches within the Scopus, SpringerLink, and Web of Science databases the selection process employed rigorous inclusion and exclusion criteria, to achieve this, we utilized the PRISMA methodology with a systematic approach. Consequently, our findings indicate that the integration of emerging technologies and artificial intelligence in higher education offers valuable guidance for decision-making and enhances the effectiveness of educational strategies in the digital era.

Leadership on Performance vs. Mediating Effect on Job Satisfaction: Evidence From Higher Educational Institutions in Pakistan

Ahsan Nawaz — 2024-02-25

This study aims to determine how transactional leadership influences organizational performance with a mediating effect on employees’ job satisfaction. The theoretical and numerical link between these variables of the research topic is highlighted in this study. Quantitative information is gathered for the study utilizing a random sampling method. The HODs of the academic institutions in the Gujranwala region filled out 290 questionnaires that were used to collect the data. Two hundred seventy-two can be used while the remaining are partly filed. Smart PLS 4 was used to examine the data’s validity and verify the correlations between the research variables. The validity and reliability of the questionnaire, which was used to gather the data, may be assessed by how precisely the findings were analyzed. Based on data generated by the “smart PLS 4 program,” an organization’s success depends on its leadership practices, and the mediating variable positively correlates with transactional leadership. This is a unique study for the educational sector of the Gujranwala region, Pakistan, and it calls for more research on leadership and organizational performance.

TPACK Framework Into TEFL for Meaningful-Effective EFL Learning and Teaching at Indonesian Context

Choiril Anwar — 2024-02-25

This literature review study was conducted to reviewing and exploring more thoroughly how the Technological Pedagogical and Content Knowledge (TPACK) is implemented in the Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) to achieve meaningful and effective EFL teaching-learning. Employing a qualitative approach, we the present researchers gather various types of relevant literatures dealing with the discussed issue and then the information or data obtained are analyzed by utilizing thematic analysis where the data are classified according to the theme, rigorously interpreted, and then qualitatively described as well as concluded comprehensively. The findings of this review study hopefully strengthen the authors’ belief that the implementation of English language teaching integrated with TPACK leads to a meaningful and affective EFL teaching and learning. In addition to that, these reviews of related literatures will be fruitful references for other researchers to conduct any correlated studies.

Enhancing Generic Skills Development in Higher Education in the Era of Large Language Model Artificial Intelligence

Graeme G. Wilkinson — 2024-02-25

The recently developed large language model artificial intelligence (AI) systems, such as ChatGPT, are likely to become widely used over the next few years as core tools in many areas of business. Higher education graduates will need to be adequately prepared with the necessary generic skills to exploit this technology and a detailed understanding of the risks of using it and related ethical aspects to maximize their employability. Higher education institutions will need to develop training to support this and a conceptual multi-layer framework is proposed for generic skills development in higher education relevant to the emerging new era of large language model AI. This model encapsulates traditional generic skills training for employability, the extended skill sets needed for operating as independent knowledge-workers in increasingly fragmented working contexts, and the new sets of skills in areas such as prompt engineering, output verification and bias detection, which are needed specifically for operating as effective users of advanced AI systems in business.

Attitude of Muslim Parents Towards Girls Higher Education in India

Arnab Chowdhury — 2024-02-25

This review paper discusses Muslim parents’ attitudes about their daughters’ desire to pursue higher education in India. The method used in this study is the use of secondary data gathered from publicly accessible platforms, including reliable articles retrieved using online platforms, including Science Direct, Research Gate, Google Scholar, and Scopus. Initially, 186 papers were screened, and 105 met the requirements to move on to the assessment step. For the 72 papers that made it through the final round of examination, the paper maintains strict standards of accuracy, external validity, citation conventions, and review methods. The results of this review article shed light on the many factors that contribute to the educational crises that Muslim girls in India experience and the crucial role that parental attitudes play in determining their daughters’ academic success. The study emphasizes how socioeconomic factors influence Muslim females’ access to higher education. The report finishes with suggestions on dealing with these problems and encouraging females in India’s Muslim population to pursue higher education.

Student-Centric Perspectives of the ‘Why’ and ‘How’ of Fostering Global Competence in Education

Jesusa C. Francisco — 2024-02-25

In today’s interconnected world, students must do more than just respect other cultures; they must also grasp global issues to become truly globally competent. This study explored students’ perspectives on the “why” and “how” of promoting global competence. Utilizing a descriptive qualitative approach, five themes were discovered through analysis of primary and secondary data sources, including virtual interview transcripts of 13 class leaders in the Purposive Communication course, essays, reports, and journals. Three themes emerged concerning the “why” of promoting global competence: gateway to career opportunities, inspiring a sense of social responsibility, and nurturing intercultural relationships. As for the “how,” two themes surfaced: the use of technology-infused strategies (TIS) and non-digital methods (NDM). These themes comprehensively addressed the three core aspects of global competence: knowledge, skills, and attitudes. The findings of this study can provide the basis for integrating global competence into the General Education Curriculum’s course objectives or outcomes. Additionally, they offer valuable insights for creating instructional materials to enhance global competence.

Virtual Education in Health Emergencies: Increasing the Use of Technology in University Education

Zulema Kayry Pineda La Serna — 2024-03-07

The onset of the pandemic forced people to undergo fundamental educational and social change, creating other situations and lifestyles where technology has become commonplace. The face-to-face became the virtual space where telecommunication changed to the information channel where the work of distance learning has been built.

This article aims to reflect on how the change brought about by the pandemic has affected the learning-teaching of university students and the impact of the pandemic on their studies. Information was gathered by searching for bibliographical information and analyzing the different sources found.

College Students’ Leadership Cultivation: A Case Study of Yango University in China

Yanyu Wang — 2024-02-25

With the continuous economic growth, the social demand for talent has significantly changed. Cultivating leadership among college students has become one of the most critical tasks of Chinese universities. Scholars have increasingly explored and researched in this area. Yango University, located in Fuzhou, the capital of Fujian Province in China, has developed a program for cultivating college student leadership in its CEO College based on the theory of genetic constructivism. Combined with the five forces model of college student leadership, it follows the competency composition and development patterns. Based on this, a three-layer competency cultivation model of disciplinary knowledge, disciplinary thinking, and problem-solving has been constructed. Yango University has developed an innovative model for cultivating college students. It provides a valuable reference for other Chinese colleges and universities to promote the model for cultivating college student leadership.

Remote Work Integrated Learning (RWIL) Field Placement in Retail Management

Juan Marcelo Gómez — 2024-02-25

Integrative projects have gained recognition in higher education institutions and the business community by providing valuable experience to students through immersive practice, bridging the gap between education and the business profession. This study provides a detailed analysis of students’ experiences in Remote Work Integrated Learning (RWIL) - field placement within the business area of retail management. Given that the study occurs during the COVID-19 pandemic, how remote working supports or hinders the WIL experience is investigated. The findings are extended to propose a framework for the practical implementation of RWIL design. This study offers new perspectives for higher-education professionals, specificity in retail management, and novelty of the Linguistic Inquiry and Word Count technique for sentiment analysis.

University Management and Discrimination Towards Trans University Students in Metropolitan Lima

César Darío Roncal Benites — 2024-03-07

Background: The purpose of this research was to describe how discrimination against trans students is carried out in universities in Metropolitan Lima. Also called gender identity discrimination, it is included in the Yogyakarta Principles (United Nations), a document that seeks to serve as protection for the LGBTQ+ community.

Methods: The investigation started in September 2021 and ended in April 2022. A qualitative methodology was used, triangulating designs such as multi-case studies, documentary analysis, and unstructured interviews. The latter were processed and conducted via online conversations (using Zoom) with students who were purposely selected by the authors.

Results: Five trans students were the sample for this research, which through a series of interviews taught us that each of them has a different sexual orientation, have suffered exclusion at their universities, and have experienced prejudice even from their own teachers and administrative staff.

Conclusions: It is highly recommended that all staff working on the university campus, particularly professors, receive training on issues of sexual diversity, especially transgender people, and personal unisex toilets be implemented.

The Innovative Culture in a Philippine Countryside State University

Garry Vanz V. Blancia — 2024-02-25

This study assessed the Innovative Culture (IC) in a Philippine countryside state university. It determined respondents’ Academic Rank and the IC index for academic units across IC building blocks: Values, Behaviors, Processes, Climate, Resources, and Success. Employing a descriptive-correlational method, data revealed a “High” IC index across all factors. Correlations between IC index and employee rank, rank and behavior, rank and resources, rank and climate, and rank and success showed a significant correlation. However, rank’s correlation with values and processes resulted to no significance. The high IC within the university’s units indicates that organizational thinking aligns with institutional goals. It is recommended that Philippine State Universities should invest in activities and programs to sustain or enhance the faculty and employees’ Innovative Culture. This study serves as a valuable insight for educational institutions aiming to foster innovative cultures, as it underscores the significance of aligning culture with institutional goals and provides a roadmap for achieving this alignment.

Estimation of Psychometric Properties of Leadership Style Questionnaire at Higher Education

Malti Narang — 2024-03-01

This study aimed to validate the Even & David-Hadar (2021) leadership style questionnaire for assessing head leadership in the context of Indian higher education. The three-factor structure (transformational, transactional, laissez-faire) was tested with data from 400 university teachers across science, engineering, humanities, and social sciences from both public and private institutions in Punjab.

Purposive random sampling was employed in two separate studies (n=200 each). Study 1 utilized exploratory factor analysis (EFA) to reveal three dimensions explaining 65.46% of the variance, with good internal consistency (>0.80). Study 2 confirmed these findings through confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), demonstrating moderate goodness of fit (CMIN/DF=2.114, GFI=0.89, TLI=0.92, CFI=0.93, RMSEA=0.074).

These results support the validity and reliability of the adapted questionnaire for measuring leadership styles in Punjab higher education. This 15-item, three-dimensional scale can be valuable for addressing behavioral and management issues among university teachers.

Teacher-Student Collaborative Assessment and Content-Based Instruction: A Case Study of English Writing at a Chinese University

Li Qiu — 2024-02-25

This study delves into the impact of corrective feedback within a Teacher-Student Collaborative Assessment (TSCA) and Content-Based Instruction (CBI) framework on EFL (English as Foreign Language) students' English writing and grammar learning. A ten-week experiment with one hundred participants explores this question. Divided into three groups, one receives direct corrective feedback, another navigates indirect feedback, and a control group receives none. Evaluating writing performances across these groups, the study aims to assess the combined efficacy of TSCA and CBI in promoting English grammar learning.

Preliminary findings suggest that corrective feedback within the TSCA and CBI framework significantly enhances grammar accuracy. This study proposes an innovative methodology, highlighting comprehensive corrective feedback as a transformative catalyst for grammar development. It introduces a unique module for EFL students, fostering proficiency in English grammar and potentially transcending limitations associated with TSCA alone. This approach paves the way for a fresh paradigm within EFL grammar learning.

Data Analytics Skills: Is Accounting Curriculum Ready?

SeTin SeTin — 2024-02-25

Data assets that become very vast, unstructured, and move in a fast pace as a result of the digitalization of organizational business processes have a substantial impact and may have implications for greater advantages from data analytics. This creates a need for modifications to accounting education. This study examines how data analytics is integrated into the accounting curriculum. Through an online survey of 238 accounting educators. The findings indicate a gap between the need and actual conditions incorporating data analytics capabilities into the curriculum, with a scarcity of resources with data analytic skills serving as the main cause. The findings have implications for all stakeholders involved in accounting education in Indonesia, encouraging them to collaborate to anticipate the potential effects of the Industry 4.0 revolution, particularly about the graduates’ data analytics skills and ability to make the best business decisions.

Learning EFL Listening and Speaking Skills via Blackboard: Students’ Attitudes, Challenges, and Assessment

Ali Abbas Falah Alzubi — 2024-02-25

Online learning can be considered an important means of education during emergencies. However, educational institutions, including students and teachers, need to have enough preparation, as a result, many issues, such as challenges, the effectiveness of assessment methods, and attitudes toward learning online, have emerged. This study describes the reality of using the Blackboard platform to learn EFL listening and speaking skills from a student perspective. It examines students’ experiences and attitudes in learning EFL listening and speaking skills via Blackboard. Also, it reflects students’ views on the acquired EFL listening and speaking skills, challenges of learning via Blackboard, and the effectiveness of assessment methods. The study followed the descriptive-diagnostic approach to achieve its objectives. The results showed that students highly valued the Blackboard platform to learn listening and speaking skills. Also, they liked to be assessed using the online assessment methods. In addition, students’ most technical problems were recorded during exams and virtual classes due to poor Internet. Furthermore, they improved their learning of listening and speaking skills via Blackboard.

The Effectiveness of the PBL Teaching Model on the Achievement and Critical Thinking Skills Development of Chinese Undergraduate Students: A Systematic Review

Yuxin Lu — 2024-02-25

Problem-based learning teaching models is a student-centered teaching model. This paper searched China’s largest database, China Knowledge Network, using the Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines method to search and screen prospective studies on the teaching effectiveness of the PBL teaching model published from 2013 to 2023, and based on the pre-set inclusion/exclusion criteria, a total of 30 papers were selected. The results show that the PBL teaching model effectively improves Chinese undergraduate students’ achievement and critical thinking, and therefore, PBL can be implemented in Chinese undergraduate education. However, the use of the PBL teaching model is narrow due to its late start in China, and a more rigorous methodology and mixed-methods design of the studies are needed to improve the transferability of the results.

Practical Curriculum Development in TVET: Integrating Taylorism and Connectivism for Operational Skill Enhancement

Lizhi Tao — 2024-02-25

With the continuous development of the global economy and the adjustment of industrial structure, there is a growing demand for high-quality skilled talents with practical operational skills. This study aims to explore how to integrate Taylorism and Connectivism in the field of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) to enhance the effectiveness of operational skill cultivation. In the first phase of the research, we focused on the operational skill of escalator troubleshooting, gaining in-depth insights into the current situation in this field. Subsequently, we proposed and implemented an innovative curriculum development framework (BTCC), which fully utilizes the practical orientation of Taylorism and the interactive learning philosophy of Connectivism. This framework focuses on developing a course to enhance the operational skills of escalator troubleshooting. Finally, validated in an actual TVET environment, the research results, referred to as the Innovative Practical Course (ETSC), show that the new course significantly improves students’ proficiency in escalator troubleshooting skills and promotes active learning and collaboration in practice. This study provides practical and adaptable escalator troubleshooting course development experience for vocational colleges, offering a feasible approach to address the challenges in cultivating related operational skills.

Development of the Evaluation of Teaching Performance in Basic Education

Rosario Isabel Lavado-Antonio — 2024-03-07

The evaluation of teaching performance is a process of reflection and improvement that provides the necessary mechanisms for teachers to improve the quality of education. The purpose of this study is to analyze the development of teacher performance evaluation in elementary education. The study method used was argumentative criticism based on an analysis of the literature on the subject. Thus, the approach (introduction), development (arguments), and conclusions are presented. As a conclusion, it has been obtained that the evaluation of teaching performance allows the optimization of resources and instruments in teaching practices. In this sense, it helps teachers to make decisions to improve their teaching.