Entries by Admin Ijssers

Exploration of the Creative Thinking Structure in Chinese Art and Design Undergraduates: A Pilot Study of Jilin Province Undergraduates

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This study investigates the structural dimensions of creative thinking among undergraduates majoring in art and design in Jilin Province and verifies the applicability of measurement tools. A pilot study design was employed, with stratified random sampling used to select undergraduates from universities in Jilin Province offering art and design programs. Data were collected using the […]

Strategic Resilience in the Subnational (Municipal) Border-Community along the Bislak River: Exploring Opportunities for Inter-local Climate Change Governance in the Philippines

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This paper discusses part of the results of a research and development project funded by the Philippine Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) through its Technical Assistance Project for Local Resource Institute (TA for LRIs), and implemented by the Department of Sociology, Mariano Marcos State University. Guided by the Subaltern Climate Change Adaptation model […]

Qualities and Instructional Approaches of an Effective English Language Teacher

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Teacher effectiveness is widely acknowledged as an essential influence on learner achievement; yet, the composite interplay of professional competence, personal disposition, and adaptive methodology remains underdocumented in many developing-country contexts. This qualitative case study, therefore, probed the characteristics and instructional approaches of a highly regarded English language teacher at Junior High School 2 Sungguminasa, Indonesia. Six ninety-minute […]

A Case Study of University–Enterprise Collaboration at A Private Institution in China: The Perspectives of Students

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University–Enterprise Collaboration (UEC) has become a strategic priority in China’s higher education system, particularly within creative and practice-oriented disciplines such as Stage and Film Design. While policy initiatives emphasize employment outcomes and institutional integration, less attention has been paid to how students experience and interpret these collaborations. This study investigates the learning experiences of undergraduate […]

Continuous Professional Development for Teachers: A Reflection on Teacher Experiences in Selected Schools in Kabwe District, Zambia

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This study sought to explore the experiences of teachers towards Continuous Professional Development (CPD) in Kabwe District. The objectives of the study were to; establish the forms of CPD activities teachers engage in, discuss the perception of teachers on CPD activities and to find out the relevance of CPD activities on teachers’ classroom practices. A […]

Career Choice Goals of First-generation Higher Education Students of the Maldives

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The Social Cognitive Career Theory (SCCT) recognise that personal inputs, contextual supports, and barriers are key influences on career choice goals. While numerous studies have used this theoretical framework to explore choice goals of various population groups in the United States and East Asia. However, minimal research has been conducted on highly challenging contexts such […]

Perceptions of Selected College Students on the Impact of Project-based Learning on their English Oral Communication Skills

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Project-based Learning is an instructional method that emphasizes the purpose and meaning of communication through series of projects assigned. This study aimed to determine the perceptions of selected college students on the impact of Project-based Learning on their English oral communication skills particularly in the context of the Philippines. The study particularly employed the convergent […]

From Gesture to Engagement: Understanding the Mediating Role of Teacher–Student Relationship in Hebei’s College Classrooms

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The present study examines the shared and unique contributions of college teachers’ nonverbal behaviors to students’ classroom engagement, and specifically explores the mediating role of teacher–student relationship. Informed by symbolic interaction theory and emotional response theory, the study investigates the influence of two key nonverbal behavior dimensions (i.e., gesture and body distance) on student engagement […]

A Conceptual Framework for Understanding Career Choice Intention Among Nursing Students: The Roles of Self-Efficacy and Psychological Stress

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Nursing staff shortage is an acute issue in health care across the globe and it is no exception in Henan Province, China. As nursing programs have grown, some students question whether they want to pursue a lifelong career in the field. This paper aims to provide a theoretical foundation for understanding how self-efficacy and psychological […]

The Role of Professional Identity and Teaching Efficacy in Shaping Retention Intention among University Foreign Teachers in Guangxi, China

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This study investigates the impact of professional identity—specifically, professional values and professional behavioral inclination—on retention intention, with teaching efficacy as a mediating variable, among university foreign teachers in Guangxi, China. Drawing on Self-Efficacy Theory and the Theory of Planned Behavior, the study adopts a quantitative, cross-sectional design, surveying 384 foreign educators from public universities across […]