Literature on teachers' transformative social-emotional learning (TSEL) is emerging and focuses on improving teachers' competency in delivering and implementing equity-focused SEL among students. Our study is a scoping review aiming to understand the characteristics of existing literature regarding teachers' TSEL, identify gaps, and discuss future…

This study comprehensively maps the development and trends in AI and transformative learning research in higher education from 2019 to 2025. Using a systematic literature review and bibliometric analysis, it answers six key questions to explore the evolution of AI integration in transformative learning. Analyzing 181 Scopus-indexed articles, the…

Generative AI is revolutionizing education by enhancing personalized learning, fostering innovation, and transforming traditional teaching methodologies, making it a critical tool for the future of education. This study aims to explore the impact of generative AI (Gen-AI) technologies, focusing on academic and learning performance, publication…

Background: The healthcare and educational sectors in Africa are confronted with distinct challenges, such as an increasing population, a lack of adequately trained medical personnel, and insufficient educational resources. In this context, current medical education approaches may not be adequately preparing graduates to address these complex…

Transformative learning within Open Distance and e-Learning (ODeL) environments brings about profound changes in students' perspectives through critical reflection and self-directed learning. It allows students to challenge assumptions, embrace inclusivity, and integrate theory into practice. Transformative learning in nursing education in the…

This study explores the evolution and significance of heutagogical learning in professional development using a bibliometric analysis of literature published between 2010 and 2024. Heutagogy, emphasizing learner autonomy, has emerged as a transformative educational paradigm, particularly in workforce training and lifelong learning. The research…

The aim of this review is to provide a synthesis of empirical evidence regarding the utilization and influence of Mobile-Assisted Language Learning (MALL) in teaching and learning of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) within higher education establishments. The results show the considerable potential of MALL in enhancing various facets of…

This review article reflects on the notion of pedagogy in English language teaching and teacher education. To advance in the state of the art at stake, forty-four articles were profiled out of eighty-eight to trace how pedagogy has been built as a universal that carries onto-epistemological consequences. The analysis here concentrated on the…

This research explores the integration of critical pedagogy in adult English Language Teaching (ELT) settings through a scoping literature review. The purpose is to map existing studies, identify gaps, and provide an overview of critical pedagogy practices in adult ELT settings. The current paper attempts to answer two research questions. (1) What…

English as an International Language (EIL) holds transformative potential for developing intercultural competencies in Australian higher education. Challenging the 'native-speaker' model, EIL offers students and institutions an opportunity for intercultural learning through engaging with linguistic and cultural difference. This paper reports on a…