Activism is becoming more pervasive within academia. Within this paper, we analyse different types of academic activism, focused on the effect these acts will have when enacted by a lecturer. First, a framework is created based on the concept of academic freedom, both in the form of Lerhfreiheit and Lernfreiheit. Second, a scale is suggested,…

Common intellectual experiences (CIEs) are one of the lesser-known modalities that have been identified as a high impact practice (HIP) in higher education. This mixed-methods study assesses the outcomes of a short-term CIE, which took the form of a multi-disciplinary, multi-classroom case study focused on Danny Meyer, CEO of Union Square…

Student engagement needs to be context-specific to embrace holistic learning for increasingly diverse students in higher education. This paper presented a case study on the context-specific adaptation of a student engagement measure for a private university in Bangladesh. The adaptation process involved steps such as benchmarking theoretically…

This open access book maps the role of challenge-based learning (CBL) in the transformation of higher education pedagogy, towards being sector-informed as well as student-driven. CBL democratises the process of learning by repositioning students as drivers, who are empowered to make decisions on course content, assess needs in the real world and…

The rapid adoption of Artificial Intelligence in various industries and the emergence of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) in recent years have prompted highlighted interest in training and supporting university students to develop industry-oriented AI literacy competencies. "Effective Practices in AI Literacy Education" serves…

This paper explores how video games can enhance learning in the higher education Humanities classroom through play and critical discussions. Through the observation of two case studies, it aims to highlight important concepts and considerations and serve as a platform for future research and debate. The first case study utilised Sid Meier's…

This paper shows that integrating various literary texts is a powerful tool for learning foreign languages. An experimental group with thirty-two students was exposed to poems, songs, long texts, short stories, novels, and movie reviews for one semester. The results reveal that students liked the topics dealing with current social developments…

Purpose: Education for Sustainability in Higher Education (ESHE) sits within and across disciplinary settings that share the need for a framework that provides a basis for pedagogy, assessment and learning outcomes (Kalsoom, 2019). ESHE strives to create transformative learning spaces that help students gain the knowledge and skills they need to…

The purpose of this comparative case study analysis was to examine the experiences and perceptions of collegiate professors /faculty on instructional integration of social media. Taking into consideration of affordances of social media, benefits and challenges of using social media in instruction and the activities embedded social media are the…

Teaching enterprise modelling is a complex task, as it requires both teaching modelling syntax as well as how to select and extract information from several sources, such as IT systems, employees, and existing documents. To aid teaching enterprise modelling Apprenticeship Simulation (AS) may be used. AS is a form of case-based learning where the…

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is profoundly reshaping higher education by introducing innovative tools and systems that enhance learning outcomes, streamline administrative processes, and address global educational challenges. This white paper examines AI's transformative impact on higher education, drawing on a comprehensive analysis of empirical…

The Higher Education in the Ghanaian Context (HEGC!) study abroad program was created to engage participants in a critical examination of concepts related to power, privilege, and oppression within higher education settings in Ghana and the United States. The course has three components: pre-immersion, immersion, and emersion that are guided by a…

The purpose of this study was to investigate students' perceptions of their learning experience through engagement in an active learning strategy termed "deliberative activity," designed to foster the development of moral reasoning. This strategy was implemented in an elective ethics course within a higher education setting. To evaluate…

The quality of the data and the amount of correct information available is key to informed decision-making. Higher education institutions (HEIs) often employ various decision support systems (DSSs) to make better choices. However, there is a lack of systems to assist with decision-making to promote innovation in teaching and learning. In this…

Purpose: This paper aims to offer a case study for teaching specific systems thinking competencies that promote leadership for systems change. It uses leadership as a novel way to identify and organize systems thinking competencies that are important for successful multistakeholder collaboration. Design/methodology/approach: Qualitative and…