Quality Of Higher Education Research Articles

Relationality in Psychedelic Facilitation Training Programs: The UC Berkeley Case

Psychedelic medicine must embrace high-quality, culturally sensitive, relational, and community-based education of facilitators in order to reduce risks and increase benefits. The University of California, Berkeley Psychedelic Facilitation Certificate Program (UC Berkeley PFCP) aims to provide this training through a mindfully crafted program. This paper outlines the UC Berkeley training model, focusing particularly on the training program’s relational and culturally sensitive approach. This model is one we believe should be adopted by other psychedelic training programs to improve the quality of facilitation and create a robust network of skilled practitioners.

The Policy Collation and Text Analysis of High-quality and Balanced elementary education in China— from the Perspective of the Multiple Streams Theory

High-quality and balanced elementary education is an important issue related to the construction of a strong socialist modernized education country and also meets the needs of the era for Chinese-style modernization. By sorting out the policy texts related to high-quality and balanced elementary education at the national level since the beginning of the new century, and analyzing how high-quality and balanced elementary education enters the policy agenda from the perspective of the Multiple Streams Theory, it is found that key indicators and focal events constitute the problem stream, providing a rational basis for policy suggestions; research results of experts and scholars, and explorations and practices at all levels of government constitute the policy stream, providing feasibility for the policy "broth"; national sentiment and governing philosophy constitute the political stream, promoting the sustainable development of the policy agenda. The concern of the new round of technological revolution for the quality of talent cultivation in elementary education has accelerated the interweaving of the three streams, opening the "policy window" for the high-quality and balanced development of elementary education in China, and the policy agenda for high-quality and balanced elementary education has been established.

Becoming a Mobile Student The Process and Reasons Why Chinese Students Choose Italy

In the context of the internationalization of higher education and the yearly increase in the number of Chinese students in Italy, this paper examines the processes and reasons why Chinese students choose Italy. Using a semi-structured interview with ten English-taught Master's students at the University of Padova in Italy, the study illustrates the reasons why Chinese students choose Italy by focusing on previous mobility experiences and the social embeddedness of the students and incorporating push and pull models from the international student mobility literature. The paper finds that previous successful mobility experiences and the social networks in which students are embedded foster the formation of study abroad perceptions. Economic factors, a novel curriculum, high quality of education, and low entry language requirements were key factors in choosing Italy.

Improved operation efficiency strengthens organizational quality in higher education

This paper examines quality assurance as an effective tool for organizational development, reviewing the theories and history of quality management. After describing the theoretical foundations used in the USA, focusing on heavy industries, it discusses European models such as TQM, ISO and EFQM systems in more detail, then moves on to critical approaches, especially with regard to the applicability and effectiveness of quality assurance in education and higher education. The second half of this paper focuses specifically on quality assurance in higher education, in particular European standards, approaching it from the perspective of internationalisation. In this context, this paper addresses the issues of brain drain, digital campus, stakeholder involvement and student-centredness. Finally, the paper concludes that quality assurance in higher education is not only an essential but a necessary process as well, which can also be the most effective tool for organizational development.

EXPLORING THE PLIGHT OF THE HONEYBEE: USING DATA SENSORS AND CODAP TO SUPPORT EMERGING BILINGUAL LEARNERS IN REASONING ABOUT BIG STATISTICAL IDEAS

Children require access to high-quality statistics education to develop the skills to participate in a technological and data-reliant workforce. This study consisted of a five-lesson integrated STEM unit designed to develop the statistical literacy of 62 6th-grade (11–12 years old) emerging bilingual (EB) learners. Learning was situated in the study of the honeybee, utilising innovative technologies to gather data and support data visualisation and analysis. Lesson study was used to design lessons targeting understandings of distribution, centre, variability, data comparison, informal measures of association and informal inference. This paper reports on the data comparison lesson. It reveals the influential role of digital technologies in highlighting the relevance of statistics in understanding societal issues and developing students’ statistical agency. This qualitative study also revealed that the development of statistical understanding was supported by the use of inclusive pedagogies guided by the principles of universal design and the incorporation of data analysis technologies.

Impact of university teachers’ digital teaching skills on teaching quality in higher education

Impact of university teachers’ digital teaching skills on teaching quality in higher education

Does education increase ethical sensitivity a semi-experimental study

Ethics education plays a crucial role in enhancing the ethical sensitivity of nursing students. This study aimed to assess the impact of an ethics course on the ethical sensitivity levels of nursing students. In this study, one-group pretest-posttest semi-experimental design method is used. The mean total score of the Ethics Sensitivity Scale for Nursing Students before education was determined as 4.93 (neutral), while the mean score increased to 5.62 (significant) after education. There was a statistically significant difference between the pre-education and post-education mean scores of students who reported encountering ethical problems during clinical practice. The findings underscore the importance of ethics education in fostering the ethical sensitivity and awareness of nursing students. They also highlight the need for high-quality ethics education that integrates theoretical knowledge with engaging content, real-life case studies, and practical applications to enhance students’ learning experiences.

Educational Institution Administration Toward Excellence

Background and Aims: Educational institutions need to be effectively managed to foster an environment that supports both high academic achievement and personal development to guarantee that students receive a high-quality education. Effective management also enhances resource allocation, curriculum implementation, and staff morale, all of which contribute to the institution's overall excellence and reputation. This paper aims to collect concepts and principles of educational administration towards excellence. Content from various reliable sources has been analyzed, reasoned, and written academically. Methodology: This study is a study of concepts, theories, and academic documents. The content is analyzed and then presented descriptively according to the objectives. Results: The administrator of education who elevates the quality of the educational establishment, there must be 10 important principles, consisting of 1) The organization's leader must have a clear vision, 2) Focusing on learning as the core, 3) Organizational learning, 4) Giving value to teachers, personnel, and participants, 5) Agility, enthusiasm, 6) Looking to the future, 7) Managing for innovation, 8) Public/social responsibility, 9) Focusing on results and creating value, and 10) Systemic management. Conclusion: Administrators must abide by ten fundamental principles, such as having a clear vision, emphasizing core learning, and valuing all stakeholders, to improve the quality of educational institutions. Together, these values create a progressive, creative, and goal-oriented atmosphere that guarantees systemic and long-term quality in education.

Leveraging Observation Research to Improve Instruction for Students With Intellectual Disability: Guidance for Adapting Tools.

Students with intellectual disability benefit from high-quality instruction in reading and mathematics. This Theoretical Paper outlines the need for effective, evidence-based instructional practices for this population and the potential for observation research to inform such advancements. We report our systematic process of adapting two widely used observation tools initially developed for students with learning disabilities, to address content and instructional practices relevant to classrooms serving elementary students with intellectual disability. Our revised observation tools facilitated more inclusive data collection, taking into account the needs and goals of students with intellectual disability, in addition to their peers for whom the original tool was designed. We offer guidance for researchers and practitioners to make similar adaptations when using research tools intended for other populations or instructional settings.

Driving Asia's Economic Growth through High-Quality Higher Education and Innovation Practices

Driving Asia's Economic Growth through High-Quality Higher Education and Innovation Practices

Effect of a youth-led early childhood care and education programme on children's development and learning in rural Sindh, Pakistan (LEAPS): a stepped-wedge cluster-randomised implementation trial.

In low-income and middle-income countries, an estimated 181·9 million (74·6%) preschool-aged children do not receive adequate nurturing care in health, nutrition, protection, learning, and responsive care, thus jeopardising their healthy development across the life course. Working alongside the health sector, multisectoral actions including social protection and education are necessary to achieve child health and development outcomes. Innovations are needed to expand access to high-quality early childhood care and education (ECCE) for young children and opportunities for youth development. Youth Leaders for Early Childhood Assuring Children are Prepared for School (LEAPS) is a two-generation programme that trains female youth aged 18-24 years to deliver ECCE. We evaluated the effectiveness of LEAPS to improve children's school readiness when delivered at scale in rural Pakistan. We implemented a stepped-wedge cluster-randomised trial with three steps from Dec 3, 2018, to June 30, 2021. 99 villages (clusters) in four districts in rural Sindh, Pakistan, were randomly assigned (1:1:1) to introduce LEAPS across three steps. Eligible clusters were those that had a feeder primary school run by the National Commission for Human Development, a department of the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training; were safe; had space for a LEAPS preschool; could identify a female youth to deliver the ECCE service; and had not previously participated in the pilot study. Government partners trained female youth, aged 18-24 years, to provide community-based ECCE, enrolling up to 20 children, aged 3·5-5·0 years, per class. Population-based cross-sectional surveys were conducted at baseline and after each step for children who were eligible if they resided in the cluster, were aged 4·5-5·5 years at the time of the survey, and without any severe clinical health conditions or disability. The primary outcome was children's school readiness using the International Development and Early Learning Assessment (IDELA) composite score comprising emergent numeracy, emergent literacy, socio-emotional development, and motor skills. An intention-to-treat analysis was conducted, using linear mixed models accounting for clustering and the stepped-wedge design. The trial is registered with ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03764436). LEAPS was implemented in 91 of 99 villages. In eight clusters, a LEAPS preschool could not be set up. For the intervention programme, the average enrolment of children in a LEAPS preschool was 19 (SD 3, range 12-20). A total of 3858 children (n=3852 with complete IDELA data) were assessed across the four survey rounds conducted between Jan 1, 2019, and March 31, 2021. LEAPS increased school readiness (standardised mean difference: 0·30 [95% CI 0·20-0·40]; p<0·0001) as compared with the control condition. LEAPS offers a scalable solution to expand access to high-quality ECCE and promote children's school readiness while providing employment for female youth in rural Pakistan and settings with similarly low ECCE participation. Dubai Cares; and Saving Brains, Grand Challenges Canada. For the Urdu translation of the abstract see Supplementary Materials section.

Study on the path of clustering construction of rural primary schools' aesthetic education programs from the perspective of resource integration.

Aesthetic education is an important part of the overall development of students. This study analyzes the number of rural schools and enrollment, number of classes, and number of full-time teachers in those schools from 2013 to 2022, and clarifies the current challenges in aesthetic education in rural elementary schools and the path of quality improvement. It then constructs a curriculum cluster model that shares resources, teachers, management, instructional design, and practical activities, etc. The results find that (1) the number of rural primary schools in 2013-2022 shows a decreasing trend, and in 2022 there was a 45.77% decrease relative to 2013. The number of rural elementary schools in 2022 shows a decreasing trend, and the relative decrease in 2022 compared with 2013 is 45.77%. From 2013 to 2022, the number of elementary schools in rural areas was more than 50% of the total number of elementary schools. Rural elementary schools in China are scattered, the distribution rate of aesthetic education resources is low, and it is difficult to popularize high-quality aesthetic education resources. (2) The number of classes in China's rural elementary schools decreased 30.28% from 1.139 million in 2013 to 788,000 in 2022. The small size of rural schools, small number of teaching classes, and small number of students lead to less investment in resources for schools to offer aesthetic education, and the integration of collective public art courses cannot be realized. (3) Using the model of a "two-dimensional aesthetic education curriculum cluster," we can improve the high-quality development of aesthetic education in rural schools. (4) The design path of the aesthetic education curriculum clusters focuses on the implementation and implantation of teaching objectives, teaching design and teaching process by grade, and links interest activities, nature and social observation activities, etc. Organically with aesthetic education. This study can thereby an effective path for the improvement of the quality of aesthetic education in rural elementary schools and the high-quality development of aesthetic education in rural schools.

Enabling Mothers of Children with Special Needs to High Quality Education and Gender Equality

This action research explores the demographic traits, difficulties, and engagement in the community of parents/guardians of children with special needs (CSN) using data from surveys. An important finding from the survey is that the predominant demographic of parents/guardians is women, between the ages of 31 and 35, and they typically have two children. Obtaining health services and meeting educational needs are significant issues, with a considerable number of people facing difficulties in accessing necessary services. Therefore, it is recommended that the project prioritize the provision of customized assistance and resources that specifically address the distinct requirements and difficulties encountered by moms of children with special needs.

Establishing an Open High School Program at James L. Chiongbian National Trade School in Junior High School: A Feasibility Study

James L. Chiongbian National Trade School (JLCNTS) has long been committed to fulfilling its mission of providing quality and accessible education to all students, regardless of their backgrounds or challenges since 1968. This commitment is not only reflected in its regular academic offerings but also in the introduction of the Open High School Program (OHSP), which aims to address the specific educational needs of out-of-school youth and students-at-risk of dropping out, especially those who face financial, geographical, or personal barriers. The OHSP initiative directly relates to the school’s broader goal of making education more inclusive, flexible, and accessible to a wider range of students. The commitment to providing quality and accessible education is demonstrated through various feasibility studies that span market, technical, financial, management, and socio-economic considerations. The market feasibility study for the OHSP reflects a clear demand for such an initiative. The data suggests that there are 24 out-of-school youth and 18 students-at-risks of dropping out in the local area who are interested in enrolling in the OHSP. These youth represent a pool of students who are eager to continue their education but need flexible learning solutions that traditional schooling cannot offer. Furthermore, the technical feasibility of the OHSP at JLCNTS hinges on the school’s ability to provide high-quality education through a flexible framework. This flexibility allows students to continue their education at their own pace and on their own terms. JLCNTS ensures that the Open High School Program is fully supported by the school’s existing infrastructure, including qualified teachers, organizational structure, instructional materials, class program, and modern learning technologies. In addition, the financial feasibility of establishing and offering the Open High School Program (OHSP) with a budget allocation of PHP 450,000 is an essential aspect of ensuring the program’s sustainability and successful implementation. This financial analysis will consider various costs associated with the program, including personnel, learning materials, administrative support, and student support services, all of which must be managed within the provided budget. In terms of management feasibility, JLCNTS has a well-structured plan to ensure the smooth operation of the OHSP. The management study includes careful consideration of risk assessment, resource allocation, and effective leadership. The socio-economic feasibility of offering the Open High School Program (OHSP) at James L. Chiongbian National Trade School is highly favorable, as the program directly addresses the barriers faced by the target enrollees in the community. By providing an affordable, flexible, and culturally relevant educational opportunity, the OHSP ensures that economic and social inclusion is promoted. The program will enhance access to education for students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, leading to long-term benefits such as improved employment opportunities, higher household income, and greater social mobility. The OHSP will offer an alternative pathway for high school education, utilizing distance learning platforms and flexible scheduling to support students’ academic progress while allowing them to balance other responsibilities. It will also incorporate a curriculum that is aligned with national educational standards but adaptable to the unique needs of the student population. Key components of the program will include self learning modules, face-to-face limited sessions, peer-to-peer mentorship, and access to academic support services. In conclusion, the proposed Establishment of Open High School Program at James L. Chiongbian National Trade School presents a strong opportunity to bridge the educational gap for student-at-risks of dropping out, and out-of-school youth, with significant support from their parents or guardians, qualified educators, and a solid management framework. Through careful financial planning, risk mitigation, and socio-cultural awareness, the OHSP has the potential to be a transformative educational initiative for marginalized students.

The Importance of Liberal Arts Education and Market Failure

Despite the numerous uncertainties, Korean universities are prioritizing early specialization in education rather than focusing on the aim of the college education. The purpose of the study is to demonstrate that the return to education rises in an unstable environment, and that this education premium is closely related to the liberal arts education. Additionally, it provides a brief overview of the history of liberal arts education in Korea and assesses the current status and challenges. Finally, it proposes measures for improvement.&lt;/br&gt;Although the aim of liberal education extends beyond merely improving labor market outcomes, the liberal education indeed contributes to better performance in the labor market. The return to college education is high worldwide and it tends to increase as environments, including technology, change rapidly. This is because individuals with more schooling are better equipped to quickly capture the economic rents that arise from the disequilibria. This ability is cultivated more effectively through the liberal education than through the specialized training. The rise of the United States as a global superpower by focusing on the general education and numerous other empirical studies supports this perspective.&lt;/br&gt;The “5.31 Education Reform” in Korea, however, led to a contraction of basic academic disciplines, a decline in the academic quality of liberal arts education, and the erosion of the curriculum's universality. These issues stem primarily from the inherent characteristics of the education market, which has the characteristics of public good as well as the externality. In addition, misperception on the value of liberal arts education have exacerbated the situation. To address the market failure, it is crucial to rectify the perception of liberal arts education among educators. Moreover, high academic quality of liberal education must be preserved, and the universality of the liberal education curriculum should be maintained.

Transformation of History Learning in the Digital Era: Application of Riau Local History as an Interactive Educational Media

This project aims to create an interactive teaching tool for studying local history, particularly Riau history, using digital technology. The transformation of learning driven by technological developments in the digital era has raised the need for more interesting and relevant learning methods that meet the needs of today’s students. The developed application, Riauxplore, integrates multimedia features such as videos, animations, and interactive quizzes to increase students’ interest in learning about local history. Research and Development (R&amp;D) using the ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation) Model is the research methodology employed. The test involving grade VII students was carried out at SMPN 1 Tempuling, Riau. The Paired Sample T-Test results showed a significant increase in students' interest in learning using the Riauxplore application with a Sig. (2-tailed) value of 0.000, less than 0.05, so H0 was rejected, and Ha was accepted. The average pre-test score of students in the experimental class was 70.56, and the post-test was 84.12, which showed an increase of 13.56. In addition to giving pupils a deeper understanding of local history, this application aids in accomplishing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly those related to high-quality education and cultural preservation. This application provides an innovative way of learning that integrates technology with local history materials. By providing easy access to relevant history learning resources, the app supports a more inclusive and equitable educational process.

Literature Review: Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Approach of Chemistry Learning in Inclusion Schools

Inclusive education is a promising way to create an equitable and high-quality education system that accepts all learners, including those with special needs. Universal Design for Learning (UDL) offers a flexible and dynamic approach to meet the various needs of learners, helping them to reach their full potential in education. This literature study aims to discover the application of the universal design for learning approach in chemistry learning. The research method used Narrative Literature Review (NLR), which uses the Google Scholar database to search for journal articles from the last ten years. The results of the literature show that applying the Universal Design for Learning approach in chemistry learning has a major influence in improving the learning experience and learning outcomes of students with special needs. Various interesting teaching materials such as learning videos, interactive games, and the application of E-modules are also used to support the learning process.

The role of artificial intelligence as a mediating variable in the relationship between the quality of higher education and the ethics of scientific research among faculty members

Mediating role of artificial intelligence in the relationship between higher education quality and scientific research ethics among faculty members: A Study in carrying out the study, specific research objectives were derived, and based on the derived objectives, null hypotheses were formulated and tested for the study. This study, thus, employed survey research design. This study’s population comprised postgraduate students from Middle Eastern University, Jordan, with 1200 students. Using the population, a sample size of 291 respondents was selected based on Krecie and Morgan The students in the sample completed Google Forms questionnaires. The data were statistically processed, and the analysis’s most significant level was 0.25. The research questions were analyzed using descriptive statistics, and the null hypothesis was tested using Pearson Product Moment Correlational Analysis (PPMC). Also, the study showed a significant relationship between artificial intelligence and the quality of higher education and the relationship of significance between artificial intelligence and ethics in scientific research. The researcher suggested a need for ongoing education, cross-discipline cooperation, and the development of solid ethical frameworks for the integration ethics of AI academia.

Gender Equality in The Higher Education Workforce in Nepal

This article focuses on the challenges of achieving gender quality that led to gender well being in the workforce in the Higher Education sector in Nepal. Well-being by gender refers to the overall health and quality of life seen from a gender perspective. It includes physical and mental health, while from a quality-of-life perspective it includes social, psychological, cultural, political and environmental aspects. This principle says that everyone, regard less of their gender, should be treated fairly and equally in all aspects of their lives. This includes equal access to high-quality education, employment opportunities, and a role in politics and social life. In addition, gender equality in education means ensuring that men, women, marginalized community and LGBTQI+ have equal opportunities to obtain high quality education without facing any barriers or discrimination. Similarly, gender equality in employment requires that men, women, marginalized community and LGBTQI+ receive equal opportunities to work, receive equal pay and progress in their careers regardless of their gender. Gender equality in politics aims to ensure that men and women have the same right to be involved and contribute to the political process and decision-making. The involvement of women in employment must consider the implementation of strategies regard less of gender and must be fair in offering employment. Previously, women in the employment sector were quite marginalized from the current state of national development. The research method used is a qualitative study that uses document content analysis using secondary data, namely journals and scholarly writing, library research and previous research by previous researchers. This study found some challenges that women face to become leaders in the higher education sector. Including prejudice and stereotypes against women’s ability, gender-based pay disparities, occupational segregation and work-life balance

A qualitative exploration of women’s expectations of birth and knowledge of birth interventions following antenatal education

BackgroundExpectations of birth, and whether they are met, influence postnatal psychological wellbeing. Intrapartum interventions, for example induction of labour, are increasing due to a changing pregnant population and evolving evidence, which may contribute to a mismatch between expectations and birth experience. NICE recommends antenatal education (ANE) to prepare women for labour and birth, but there is no mandated UK National Health Service (NHS) ANE curriculum. We aimed to explore women’s expectations of childbirth and their understanding of common interventions and complications following NHS and non-NHS ANE.MethodQualitative focus groups were conducted with postnatal women (< 12 months postpartum) aged ≥ 16, who had received antenatal care at a single NHS Trust. A semi-structured topic guide was used to explore birth expectations following attendance at ANE and knowledge of birth interventions and complications. Data were transcribed and thematic analysis was undertaken by at least two researchers.Results46 women (mean age: 33.5years; 81% white British) participated across eight groups. 65% were primiparous, 35% had a caesarean birth. 50% attended NHS ANE and 59% non-NHS ANE. Participants perceived that a ‘hierarchy of birth’ was presented within ANE classes, where a ‘better birth’ involved vaginal birth, minimal pain relief and limited intervention. Participants described expectations of control and choice over their birth, though some described being encouraged to be open-minded about the course it may take. Participants identified a mismatch between their expectations and subsequent experiences, which adversely impacted their psychological wellbeing. While participants received information about common birth interventions and complications, limited time spent on these during classes resulted in expectations that they were rare. Participants felt that receiving sensitively presented information about the frequency of interventions could prepare women and support their psychological wellbeing after birth.ConclusionsWomen’s expectations of birth are informed by ANE which may precipitate a mismatch between expectations and experience. Better information about risk factors and frequency of labour and birth interventions may support women to develop evidence-informed expectations of birth, reducing the expectation-experience gap, with consequent impact on maternal postnatal wellbeing. A mandatory minimum curriculum for ANE is needed to ensure high-quality education is available to all.