This research investigates the diversity and typology of Students as Partners (SaP) models across Australian universities, providing a framework for benchmarking institutional engagement with student partnerships. By reviewing public information and employing document and critical discourse analysis (CDA) on 38 university websites, the study…

The evolving professional landscape necessitates educational innovation to prepare students for emerging challenges. This paper explores the integration of Vocational Education and Training (VET) and Higher Education (HE) through double-degree programs, challenging the conventional perception of these pathways as independent. Recognising the…

This special issue responds to the call for renewed attention to sales curriculum design by examining three intersecting trends: the rapid transformation of the sales profession, the evolving characteristics of today's college students, and the widening gap between traditional university teaching methods and the demands of contemporary sales…

"Crafting a Curriculum of Coherence" is a transformative guide that equips educators with the knowledge and tools to create a new kind of educational journey for children and young people, informed by the unique insights of Steiner Waldorf education. Drawing upon years of experience, expertise and research, the authors present a…

When educators utilize curriculum-related resources, they must interpret a variety of curriculum components and determine the value, meaning, and proper sequencing of the curriculum-related resource and the planned instructional episode. This descriptive study aimed to describe the relationship between Indiana agricultural educators' pedagogical…

Responsible and ethical conduct of research (RECR) education is essential for the preparation of future scientists but is often overlooked for undergraduate scholars. To address this concern, the Ethics Network for Course-based Opportunities in Undergraduate Research (ENCOUR) engaged facilitators of course-based undergraduate research experiences…

Literacy, specifically reading mathematical text, is an essential component of developing deep mathematical understanding. Given the role that textbooks play in classroom instruction around the globe, it is useful to consider how features of curriculum design might influence classroom practice related to reading. Results from studies of a…

This study uses the Aristotelian notion of "phronesis" as a critical lens for examining how global citizenship education is prefigured in the Scottish Curriculum for Excellence. Based on a content analysis of key curriculum documentation, the findings outline the way in which "techne" and "episteme" with their…

This paper makes a theoretical contribution to the discussion of powerful knowledge in education. The major claim is that curriculum integration can structure knowledge for a coherent curriculum and thus, support the idea of powerful knowledge. The mainstream understanding of curriculum integration promotes it as a pedagogical arrangement and…

Context: In previous research, athletic trainers (ATs) have identified the formal coursework and clinical experiences of their professional program as contributing to preparedness for autonomous practice. However, new graduates have reported a perceived lack of skills necessary for practicing autonomously. Objective: The purpose of this study was…

This paper focuses on the Education Systems Improvement EdD program (EDSI) at the University of South Carolina and how the program faculty utilize the signature methodology of the program, improvement science, towards its improvement efforts towards enhancing its equity focus, especially post-pandemic. We utilize the framework of improvement…

Purpose: Writing a thesis is a difficult endeavor for undergraduate students, especially in management careers, due to the highly practical approach of the discipline. Students often find difficult to understand and apply research methods in concrete research projects, so a proper set of teaching-learning strategies is critical. This study aimed…

The Learning Assistant (LA) program is a near-peer teaching model with three key components: (i) reevaluation of curriculum and lesson design to incorporate undergraduate LAs as a central part of the course; (ii) a seminar attended by first-time LAs, where they learn about education theory; and (iii) weekly meetings in which LAs and course…

Purpose: The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were established by the UN in 2015 as an international call to action to end poverty, protect the environment, and ensure that everyone will live in peace and prosperity by the year 2030. (UNDP, 2015). Out of the 17 Goals, Goal 4 talks about "ensuring inclusive and equitable quality education…

Purpose: Recognising that there is increasing urgency to equip graduates to become future leaders in delivering the sustainable development goals (SDGs), this study presents a critical analysis of a whole-institution approach to embedding education for sustainable development (ESD) in curricula. This study aims to explore the wider reach of…