This has made educators examine newer instructional methodologies whose efforts have brought a shift in the teaching methods from traditional methods to contemporary methods. Though similar philosophies and techniques have come up over the past few decades, the flipped classroom is a prominent approach in the educational environment. A modest…

Global competence has become a popular concept for engineering institutions around the world. Despite its recent emergence and still vague characteristics, it has been widely adopted by institutions aiming to prepare globally minded graduates. However, the concept's elusive and complex nature requires careful consideration in order to lead to…

This general review of the relative merits of social promotion and retention examines research on the benefits of each, describes current strategies for resolving the policy dilemma involved, and considers issues raised by abolishing social promotion and establishing remedial programs. A summary of the history of the widespread adoption of the…