Learning In Higher Education Research Articles

Exploring student perspectives on generative artificial intelligence in higher education learning

This study examined the perspectives of Ghanaian higher education students on the use of ChatGPT. The Students’ ChatGPT Experiences Scale (SCES) was developed and validated to evaluate students’ perspectives of ChatGPT as a learning tool. A total of 277 students from universities and colleges participated in the study. Through exploratory factor analysis, a three-factor structure of students' perspectives (ChatGPT academic benefits, ChatGPT academic concerns, and accessibility and attitude towards ChatGPT) was identified. A confirmatory factor analysis was carried out to confirm the identified factors. The majority of students are aware of and recognize the potential of Gen AI tools like ChatGPT in supporting their learning. However, a significant number of students reported using ChatGPT mainly for non-academic purposes, citing concerns such as academic policy violations, excessive reliance on technology, lack of originality in assignments, and potential security risks. Students mainly use ChatGPT for assignments rather than for class or group projects. Students noted that they have not received any training on how to use ChatGPT safely and effectively. The implications for policy and practice are discussed in terms of how well-informed policy guidelines and strategies on the use of Gen AI tools like ChatGPT can support teaching and improve student learning.

Enhancing adult learner success in higher education through decision tree models: A machine learning approach

This article explores the use of machine learning, specifically Classification and Regression Trees (CART), to address the unique challenges faced by adult learners in higher education. These learners confront socio-cultural, economic, and institutional hurdles, such as stereotypes, financial constraints, and systemic inefficiencies. The study utilizes decision tree models to evaluate their effectiveness in predicting graduation outcomes, which helps in formulating tailored educational strategies. The research analyzed a comprehensive dataset spanning the academic years 2013–2014 to 2021–2022, evaluating the predictive accuracy of CART models using precision, recall, and F1 score. Findings indicate that attendance, age, and Pell Grant eligibility are key predictors of academic success, demonstrating the strong capability of the model across various educational metrics. This highlights the potential of machine learning (ML) to improve data-driven decision-making in educational settings. The results affirm the effectiveness of Decision Tree (DT) models in meeting the educational needs of adult learners and underscore the need for institutions to adapt their strategies to provide more inclusive and supportive environments. This study advocates for a shift towards nuanced, data-driven approaches in higher education, emphasizing the development of strategies that address the distinct challenges of adult learners, aiming to enhance inclusivity and support within the sector.

The implementation of Project-based Learning in higher education: Students and lecturers' perspectives

The implementation of Project-based Learning in higher education: Students and lecturers' perspectives

A comprehensive bibliometric review of gamified learning in higher education

This article has crafted a detailed bibliometric review of gamified learning in higher education which provides the reader a broad scientific background and an overview of relevant publications and their up-to-date status in this growing domain. The study examines the spread of publications over the time, revealing a development of a dynamic curve from minor to peak in 2021, and then leveled-off of activity in the rest of the years. There is special focus on high-achieving authors and institutions that are praised by the work for their key contributions to the field of gamified learning research. The aspect of global geographical distribution of gamified learning studies in the literature is expounded. While the USA and Turkey rank first in this regard, they also head the discourse. The role of key journals and a citation analysis provide the evidence of the highly reputable and established place the gamified leaning has in higher education. This bibliometric review offers important information about the multifaceted aspects of gamified learning and subsequently may be used by future researchers to dig deeper and contribute to the literature.

Online Learning in Higher Education – Learners' Perceptions, Interaction, Flexibility and Challenges

The current study explores preservice teachers' engagement in online learning. A total of 653 students from two Arab teacher-training colleges in Israel answered an attitude questionnaire focusing on four significant aspects of online learning: participants’ perceptions; interactions with online learning; learning flexibility; and challenges of online learning. Inferential statistics methods were employed, mainly MANOVA analysis and the Structural Equation Modelling approach model (SEM). Results indicate the participants' readiness to learn online, showing positive perceptions towards online learning and highlighting the method's flexibility, even though several challenges are still impeding the learning process. The study also shows that the participants’ perceptions, the method's flexibility and learning challenges, in addition to the learners' demographic variables, could affect the learners' interaction with online learning. The study results could help in understanding the associations between the perceptions of and experiences with online learning, specifically students' online interaction. Future research could examine other aspects relating to students’ interaction with online learning and the relationship of online learning with the learners' properties and the method's characteristics.

Towards the Use of Artificial Intelligence (ChatGPT) in Higher Education: Students’ Perspective

The paper deals with the issue of AI, in particular ChatGPT used for various purposes during the academic process, in higher education from the standpoint of students’ perception of the phenomenon in question. Nowadays, we live in the era of internet technologies which interfere with all aspects of human life; education is no exception. Today the use of technology is greatly supported to improve and support innovative teaching and learning, and it is undeniable that AI is bringing changes to the teaching and learning process. However, the question is whether those technological advances, in particular, ChatGPT will bring positive changes and enhance students’ learning skills. Besides, when discussing the intensive use of technologies in different spheres of human life, usually, ethical issues usually come into the spotlight. Therefore, the paper aimed to identify the frequency and intensity of addressing ChatGPT for different purposes by the undergraduate students at Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, their perception of the tool in terms of academic honesty and integrity, and the university’s role in raising awareness about the possible implications of breaching academic ethics through the survey questionnaire circulated among the target audiences. The obtained results demonstrated students’ considerable reliance on AI (Chat GPT) -assisted learning in Higher Education despite admitting its potential for Academic Dishonesty. The study also revealed the practical necessity for more informed discussion and refocus on the concepts of Academic Ethics among the stakeholders of the University to regulate the use of ChatGPT-generated content in education.

The Effect of Character-Based Learning in Education for Sustainable Development on Arabic Language Learning in Higher Education

Because a person's character can be shaped at will according to his environment, friends, education, and so on. But the character of the attack cannot be seen from behavior alone but can also be seen from his words and the language he speaks. Currently there are many people who are highly educated but do not pay attention to their speech to those around them. The purpose of this study is to discuss how important character building is for a student who learns Arabic and has good speech, and the development of good speech. This method uses quantitative methods, data is processed using ANOVA. The results of this study show that character education from childhood is a good basis for the growth of a child. It also has a positive impact on learners who learn Arabic by not learning half and half and choose a good language. Character learning from an early age can form the character of a good child, paying attention to our speech in educating a child's character will also have a positive impact on their speech which becomes good when a child who is already in advanced level and he speaks with harsh words either using mother tongue or Arabic

Undergraduate Students’ Opinion on Digital Learning in a Post-pandemic Era: A Case Study

"The current article aims to investigate learners’ post-pandemic attitude towards digital learning in Higher Education with a specific focus on a group of undergraduate Law students at Babes-Bolyai University from Cluj-Napoca, Romania. To achieve its purpose, the article focuses on answering two research questions: Do post pandemic undergraduate students recognize the benefits of digital learning? Is e-learning currently a reasonable choice for them? The research is designed as an exploratory case study that uses three data collection tools: a questionnaire, an interview, and a classroom observation protocol. The article links information from literature related to the use of digital learning during the pandemic with results revealed by the data collected in the case study. The results suggest a steady trend towards a growing acceptance rate of digital learning by the targeted student population and a lower approval rate of e-learning. Keywords: higher education, digital learning, online learning, pandemic, good teaching practices."

GPT Chat: Useful or Not in Supporting Learning in Higher Education

Background. Chat GPT is a natural language model developed by OpenAI, based on the GPT (Generative Pretrained Transformer) architecture. It is renowned for its ability to generate text that closely resembles human writing, including in chat and conversational interactions. In the growing digital era, artificial intelligence technology is increasingly playing an important role in various fields, including education. Purpose. This study aims to identify the benefits of using Chat GPT in learning in higher education and how its use can improve the quality of learning, accelerate the assessment process, increase student engagement, improve teaching efficiency, and facilitate student understanding. Method. The research method used is quantitative by using google form which will produce data in the form of numbers. By using google form, a questionnaire will be made and distributed to students in higher education. Results. The results show that the use of Chat GPT has significant benefits in learning in higher education. The use of Chat GPT can improve the quality of learning, accelerate the assessment process, increase student engagement, and improve teaching efficiency. Conclusion. The conclusion from this study is that the use of Chat GPT in a college setting can be beneficial in supporting learning in an innovative and effective way. However, the limitation of this study is that the researcher was only able to conduct a study of a few students in higher education. Therefore, the researcher hopes that future research can be conducted with a wider scope. The researcher also recommends that future research can be a reference material in conducting research related to the utilisation of Chat GPT in supporting learning in higher education.

Instructor perceptions of active learning in higher education in Oman and students' commitment to the approach

PurposeCreating active learning opportunities requires building a learning culture in which the instructor plays the role of a facilitator, leaving the ultimate responsibility of learning to the student. The question, however, is whether this is happening in practice. This study aims to answer this question through instructors' perceptions of active learning in a higher education institution in Oman.Design/methodology/approachThe study participants were 85 instructors working for a private university in Oman. Data were collected by surveying these instructors' perceptions of active learning practice indicators, such as active teaching strategies and student educational practices. This was followed by interviewing a random sample of the same instructors (N = 10) to obtain a deeper understanding of their implementation of the active learning approach.FindingsData collected through the survey revealed that the shift from passive to active learning in higher education in Oman created a discrepancy between instructors' willingness to practice active learning and learners' unpreparedness to become autonomous learners. The follow-up interview findings confirmed this point, revealing instructors' negative perceptions of student participation and engagement in out-of-class activities.Originality/valueThis study is among the first to investigate the application of active learning in a higher education institution in Oman from the perspective of instructors.

Possibilities for integrating massive open online courses for language learning in higher education

Possibilities for integrating massive open online courses for language learning in higher education

A Lived Experience Well-Understood: What Montesquieu’s The Spirit of the Laws Can Tell Us about Civic Learning in Higher Education

A Lived Experience Well-Understood: What Montesquieu’s The Spirit of the Laws Can Tell Us about Civic Learning in Higher Education

Improving Digital Learning in Higher Education: Students’ Perspectives on Design Thinking Using Q-Methodology

Improving Digital Learning in Higher Education: Students’ Perspectives on Design Thinking Using Q-Methodology

Incorporating face-to-face and online learning features to propose blended learning framework for Post-COVID classrooms in India

PurposeThis study examines learner readiness and satisfaction with blended learning systems in India’s post-vaccine classrooms, focusing on the relationship between face-to-face (F2F), online learning (OL), and blended learning (BL) indicators and identifying which predictors within these systems most significantly affect learners’ satisfaction (LS).Design/methodology/approachAn online survey was conducted with 451 students from both public and private universities in India. The data were analyzed using factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis, followed by multiple regression to test the hypotheses.FindingsThe findings reveal a significant positive correlation between learners’ satisfaction and online learning and blended learning, with β values of 28.3 and 27.2, bearing a p-value of 0.000. In contrast, face-to-face (F2F) learning was insignificant, with a β value of 0.070 and a p-value of 0.119. These insights underscore the effectiveness of online and blended learning formats in enhancing learner satisfaction in higher education while also suggesting a re-evaluation of the role of traditional F2F learning methods. The research supports the integration of online learning in higher education due to its balanced mix of teacher-led and student-centered instruction, alongside the practical benefits of reduced travel costs and access to independent study resources.Practical implicationsThis study provides insights into student perceptions and attitudes towards blended learning in India’s post-vaccine classrooms. It highlights the importance of tailoring blended learning strategies to meet colleges’ and universities’ diverse learning needs and goals in this evolving context. The findings serve as a valuable resource for educators and administrators, aiding in designing effective blended learning frameworks suited explicitly for higher education in India.Originality/valueWhile there is extensive literature on F2F, OL, and BL, limited research compares these learning approaches and their impact on learner satisfaction within the Indian higher education context. This study fills this gap by providing valuable insights for shaping educational strategies in India’s post-vaccine classrooms.

Empowering Learners in Higher Education: Redesigning an Online Computer Science Course Through Universal Design for Learning Implementation

This article focuses on the practical implementation of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in an online computer science course, articulating the collaborative efforts between the instructional designer (the first author) and the faculty member to redesign the course using UDL principles. Specific instances of redesigned learning modules and artifacts in adherence to UDL principles and results and insights gained from the implementation are reported. The article concludes with recommendations for higher education faculty and instructional designers to consider when applying UDL in their online courses.

Analisis Keberhasilan Implementasi Model Pembelajaran Berbasis Proyek dalam Pembelajaran Matematika Tingkat Perguruan Tinggi

This study aims to analyse the successful implementation of project-based learning model in mathematics learning at university level. Literature studies and field observations were conducted to evaluate the implementation of project-based learning models in several higher education institutions. The results showed that the implementation of project-based learning model in mathematics learning in higher education has positive impacts, among others: 1) increasing students‘ active involvement and motivation in the learning process, 2) developing mathematical competence, critical thinking skills, and other 21st century skills, 3) encouraging meaningful and contextualised learning, and 4) improving students’ collaboration and communication skills. However, there are some challenges in its implementation, such as: lecturer readiness, resource availability, and curriculum adjustment. The implication of the results of this study is the need for innovative mathematics curriculum development, increased lecturer competence, and adequate institutional support to optimise the implementation of project-based learning in higher education. This study provides valuable insights for mathematics education practitioners in designing and implementing student-centred learning oriented towards the development of 21st century competencies.

Interweaving of self-regulated learning and game-based learning in higher education: a review of academic publications from 2009 to 2020

Interweaving of self-regulated learning and game-based learning in higher education: a review of academic publications from 2009 to 2020

An Experiential and Blended Learning Approach to Promote Emotional Intelligence among Learners in Higher Education - A Systematic Review

An Experiential and Blended Learning Approach to Promote Emotional Intelligence among Learners in Higher Education - A Systematic Review

Enhancing Quality Learning in East African Higher Education: Towards a Common Understanding of Formative Feedback

The quest for enhancing quality learning in higher education across East Africa necessitates a cohesive understanding of what formative feedback is and how it can be used to promote student learning. This study explores how formative feedback is understood as it relates to improving student learning outcomes within the East African higher education context. By synthesizing existing policies and conducting qualitative analyses of current practices, the research identifies key challenges and opportunities for having a common understanding of formative feedback. Findings reveal a widespread misunderstanding of formative feedback, with many perceiving it as equivalent to course evaluations, continuous summative assessments, and student ranking based on grades. The study highlights a lack of consensus among government officials, higher education administrators, faculty, and students regarding the definition and implementation of formative feedback. This research suggests the need for a comprehensive qualitative study to examine how formative feedback is defined and perceived across East Africa. Such an investigation could catalyze robust discussions among key stakeholders, leading to the development of shared definitions and sustainable formative feedback systems, ultimately enhancing educational outcomes in the region.

Rethinking Higher Education in Africa: Benefits of Formative Feedback in Enhancing Student Learning

Formative feedback plays a crucial role in enhancing the quality of student learning in higher education. This study presents a comprehensive exploration of the benefits of formative feedback in higher education, utilizing a literature review methodology. Drawing on the social-cultural learning theory and Kolb’s reflective learning models, the study reviews empirical research. The findings from the literature analysis reveal that formative feedback significantly improves students' understanding of course material, fosters a more active learning environment, and promotes self-regulated learning. Despite the clear advantages, the study also acknowledges challenges such as time constraints and the need for professional development to effectively implement formative feedback. Formative feedback, distinguished by its ongoing nature and focus on actionable insights, is examined for its role in enhancing student learning outcomes. The study concludes with practical recommendations for educators and institutions, advocating for the integration of formative feedback as a standard practice to support student learning. This research underscores the transformative potential of formative feedback in higher education and calls for ongoing exploration to further optimize its application.