Purpose: Engagement of non-academic stakeholders is an important element of education for sustainability, but is rarely mentioned in contemporary agricultural education literature. This article investigates the process of engagement of non-academic stakeholders into higher education programs on agriculture. Non-academic stakeholders refer to…

Computational thinking (CT) has been increasingly recognized as a vital skill for fostering students' problem-solving and digital literacy. Preparing and motivating preservice teachers (PSTs) to effectively teach CT is, therefore, essential. Grounded in expectancy-value theory, this mixed methods research explored the impact of a workshop using…

Purpose: This study examines the challenges faced by both the groups and explores interconnections to reduce this disconnect. Design/methodology/approach: A survey with closed and open-ended questions was administered to 77 faculty members and 274 students across nine higher education institutions. Responses were analyzed through content analysis…

Anatomy education in the undergraduate medical curriculum faces many competing interests, including the increasing demand for ultrasound learning. Instead of being treated as a separate subject, ultrasound can offer a unique lens to visualize anatomy without using cadaveric materials. This study used a randomized controlled design to compare…

The esport industry is an ever-evolving field for which students must have industry-specific skills and knowledge if they intend to secure career opportunities. Scholarly curricula and the associated experiential conduits are essential to the acquisition and development of such skills among students. The purpose of this study was to better…

Background: A growing body of research has indicated the importance of implementing community mental health initiatives in universities to promote student mental health and well-being. Designing and implementing community-based initiatives on campus can facilitate improved student well-being in a cost-effective way. Purpose: This paper provides a…

This article illustrates how collaborative artistic creation in a world language class can offer multiple cognitive, social, cultural and professional benefits for language learners. An interdisciplinary mural project undertaken in a community college serves as a case study to examine these ideas. The class was co-taught by the authors, a teaching…

Sales education has experienced significant growth recently, both in the number of schools offering sales programs and in the amount of pedagogical attention dedicated to advancing the field. However, one area that has not been given adequate attention is the sales curriculum. To date, few scholarly articles have examined sales curricula from a…

Drawing on three decades of practical investigations, this book establishes new understandings about the importance of learning through work, outlining its purposes, contributions, conceptions and the curriculum, pedagogical and personal practices that shape its effectiveness. Against views proposing it as being informal and leading to concrete…

This study sought to explore the connections between experiential learning and pedagogical content knowledge (PCK) in agriculture teacher candidates. Guided by Kolb's Experiential Learning Cycle and the 2015 PCK model, we utilized a phenomenological approach to examine how agriculture teacher candidates construct their own knowledge, then amplify…

The cybersecurity profession continues to face a significant shortfall of qualified professionals despite steady growth in degree programs. Employers consistently cite experience as the main barrier for entrylevel cybersecurity hires. This paper argues that clinic-based experiential learning offers a scalable solution to that preparation gap. A…

In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, Industry 4.0 stands as a monumental revolution that intertwines man and machine, reshaping the dynamics of labor and work environments. This paradigm shift demands a new outlook and necessitates a fresh set of skills and competencies to navigate the intricate web of advancements. From engineers to…

The adoption of enterprise-wide systems like Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems continues to grow globally. Due to the prevalence of CRM software in businesses and CRM's expected growth, Information Systems (IS) graduates will likely interact with a CRM system in their careers. However, learning enterprise systems like CRM is…

The global talent gap is a consequence of skills mismatch among job seekers. Although micro-credentials appeared to be a potential solution to narrow the talent gap, it is unclear how they can be effectively implemented in a structured academic pathway. The purpose of this study is to explore the potential of a proposed micro-credential model for…

This study explores student counselors' lived experiences when providing counseling to homeless persons in a shelter setting. This phenomenological study attempts to better understand the experiences that beginning counselors (N = 10) have during their practicum and internship experience working with high-need, homeless clientele and residing in a…