The purpose of this study is to examine the mediating role of academic interest and academic aspirations in shaping postgraduate students' innovation abilities. A sample of 847 postgraduate students from the regions of Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai was utilised. Structural equation model, employing partial least squares, a second-generation…

The Sukavichinomics Curriculum Reform, introduced in 1995 by His Excellency Mr. Sukavich Rangsitpol, marked a transformative moment in Thai educational history. With a visionary agenda that emphasized learner-centered education, community participation, and lifelong learning, the reform laid the groundwork for a holistic, democratic, and locally…

Innovation and entrepreneurship education is critical for fostering economic growth and societal advancement. In applied universities, the effectiveness of such education is influenced by various factors. Here we investigate the key elements affecting innovation and entrepreneurship education through an empirical study of Chinese applied…

Prevention science has now encompassed decades of research exploring risk and protective factors and effective programs for the prevention and treatment of childhood behavioral, emotional, and developmental concerns. This paper shares our experience over the last 40 years as program developers and researchers in responding to contemporary needs…

This academic article aims to present the principles of systematic design and development of educational innovations through research methodology, alongside protocols for effectiveness evaluation. The design and development of contemporary educational innovation require integration between principles of innovation and technology implementation,…

Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) plays a key role in addressing global challenges. This study highlights the key role of collaborative, cooperative and reflective learning in enhancing students' ability to promote sustainable development. In this study, narrative analysis techniques were used to analyse 172 manuscripts with the core…

Disruptions in today's higher education landscape require a different approach to community college leadership. Fostering innovation demands leaders adopt practices that seed an innovative mindset and build an innovative culture more resilient to changing circumstances. Using the Innovator's DNA model provides actionable strategies for…

The evolving landscape of higher education necessitates a nuanced approach to accommodating the diverse needs of neurodivergent students, including those identifying as having autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, dyscalculia or Tourette's syndrome. Traditional settings often fail to provide adequate support, with…

Across the U.S., a growing movement toward education freedom is driving the rise of "edupreneurs"--educators, parents and entrepreneurs creating innovative learning environments designed to meet the needs of individual kids. As used in this paper, the term edupreneur includes owners and operators of private schools and programs for…

This paper aims to examine the impact of industry-university-research institute (IUR) cooperation on the cultivation of university teachers' innovation abilities in Guizhou Province, China, through Triple Helix model and the National Innovation System theory. Through semi-structured interviews with 19 university teachers and 4 enterprise project…

Rapidly evolving technological markets in the so-called knowledge economy have resulted in increased pressure on postgraduate (PG) engineering cohorts to produce research outputs that meet the disparate requirements of both Higher Education (HE) and the knowledge economy. The latter expects a product that is not always explicitly linked to the…

Universities have developed various informal learning experiences, such as design challenges, hackathons, startup incubator competitions, and accelerator programs that engage students in real-world challenges and enable environments for creative problem-solving. However, limited studies explain the extent and nature of the impact of student…

This study presents a scoping review of factors influencing innovation-driven entrepreneurship among undergraduate students in private higher education institutions. Guided by the methodological framework of Arksey and O'Malley (2005) and the PRISMA-ScR reporting guidelines (Tricco et al., 2018), this review systematically synthesizes theoretical,…

Leveraging data for change and improvement is the least discussed but most difficult step to implement in the assessment cycle. This practical book closes the loop by linking the higher education assessment process with change management frameworks, allowing for greater institutional adaptability, improvement, and innovation. Seasoned assessment…

The most important teaching and learning method in the architectural design studio (ADS) is the critique session, which is generally employed as an assessment tool. However, the traditional critique models which enjoy global acceptance and are the most applied teaching methods in ADS, are yet to attain their maximum potential. This assertion…