This educational innovation aimed to explore the effectiveness of a student assignment titled 'Pitch it Big,' designed to enhance understanding of the business aspects outlined in the accreditation standards for occupational therapy programs. Limited research evidence exists for business education related to occupational therapy. Working in…

Purpose: This study aims to explore a specific case of the alleged mismatch between higher education and employability by investigating long-term work life outcomes for graduates from a small university college in Sweden, and the associations between these outcomes and the graduates' social background, academic achievements and study approach in…

This study employs a mixed-methods design to explore the attitudes and expressed beliefs of Chinese postgraduate students regarding the strategic use of their entire range of languages in English academic writing (EAW). The survey findings suggest that while students generally accept the idea of mixing languages during the writing process, they…

This study aims to examine whether differences exist in the factors influencing the difficulty of scoring English summaries and determining scores based on the raters' attributes, and to collect candid opinions, considerations, and tentative suggestions for future improvements to the analytic rubric of summary writing for English learners. In this…

The outcomes of information and communications technology (ICT)-assisted teaching can at times be unclear, and this can be challenging, especially for less experienced teachers. This study examined pre-service teachers' uncertainty tolerance regarding the in-classroom use of ICT as well as underlying predictors, related concerns and perceived…

College graduates tend to marry each other. We use detailed Norwegian data to show that strong assortativity further arises by institution and field of study, especially among high earners from elite programs. Admission discontinuities reveal that enrollment itself, rather than selection, primarily drives matching by institution and field among…

Graduates in mismatched careers with their personalities often feel dissatisfied and less productive. This research aims at assessing occupational congruence and occupational satisfaction of graduates in Kenya, informed by Holland's theory. Objective of the study is to investigate the mediating effect of congruence on the relationship between…

Research has identified the importance of perceived employability in enhancing new graduates' job search and finding initial employment. Students with high perceived employability are likely to have high self-confidence and perseverance in their job search, which may lead to early initial employment post-graduation. Perceived employability affects…

In the era of educational informatization, nurturing critical thinking skills has become a central focus. However, the current state of Chinese students' critical thinking development is concerning, prompting researchers to explore effective enhancement strategies. Based on constructivist learning theory, this study leveraged the advancements in…

The pursuit of a master's degree is a significant academic endeavor, one that is influenced by a complex interplay of factors extending beyond traditional academic performance. In this study, we estimate the determinants of timely master's degree completion (i.e., within 3 years) using modern machine learning models such as random forest, decision…

Although international graduate students make valuable contributions to American society, they often encounter significant difficulties. Further research is crucial to help universities better understand and accommodate international graduate students. We initiated a mixed-method participatory action research cycle, starting with a needs…

Greater cultural and linguistic diversity in Icelandic compulsory schools has resulted in various changes in educational policies, which, for instance, have been manifested as recent additions to the Icelandic national curriculum guide aimed at ensuring better education for plurilingual children. However, schoolteachers still require further…

This book builds a space in which a diversity of voices -- Indigenous teachers, activists and committed academics -- are foregrounded in the processes of Indigenous education with the goal of Indigenous language reclamation. It decenters state systems of education (e.g. schooling) and instead considers the efforts of teachers (defined broadly),…

Purpose: Engineering education plays a crucial role in fostering innovation and technological advancements across industries. This study examines the impact of academic achievement on engineering placements, identifying key factors influencing students' organizational success. The research aims to enhance students' skills and competencies to…

This study examines the identity construction of graduate teaching volunteers in China's rural education context, focusing on the Graduate Teaching Volunteer Program in Western China. Using Dugas's Identity Triangle Model and Wenger's Communities of Practice theory as integrated frameworks, the research investigates how volunteers navigate…