scholarly journals Teaching of physics applied to engineering higher education by using English language: a literature review

2021 ◽  
Vol 2118 (1) ◽  
pp. 012020
Author(s):  
Ó H Vargas Villamizar
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
English Language ◽  
Native Speakers ◽  
Physics Teaching ◽  
Engineering Programs ◽  
Academic Context ◽  
Academic Literature ◽  
Body Of Knowledge ◽  
Increasing Trend

Abstract The use of English as a second language is an increasing trend in higher education focused on non-native speakers, particularly for engineering programs interested in becoming actors inserted into the international academic context. However, the dual condition of both teaching engineering curriculum contents, and simultaneously using English language in non-native speaking contexts, entails risks and challenges that should be deeply understood. Considering this, results from a literature review are presented, built on articles from academic databases regarding use of two approaches, English as a medium of instruction and Content and language integrated learning, in engineering at higher education institutions, with specific interest in physics teaching, because of its relevance in engineering body of knowledge. As a finding, this topic has not been sufficiently studied in academic literature, and two focuses to carry out further research are suggested to contribute to the understanding of how to teach physics by using English language in non-native speaking contexts.

Quality assurance systems: enemies or allies of innovation in higher education institutions?

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mariana Ferreira de Mello Silva ◽  
Eduardo Raupp de Vargas
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Quality Assurance ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
University Management ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Body Of Knowledge ◽  
The University ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Innovation In Higher Education

Purpose This study aims to examine the extant literature to analyze the relationship between quality assurance (QA) and innovation in the higher education context. Design/methodology/approach This study selected 63 articles through a systematic literature review in Scopus and Web of Science databases and performed a descriptive and thematic synthesis-analysis on the sample. Findings The research identifies several perspectives discussed on QA systems covering experiences, criticisms and practice implications. The literature review shows there is no clear consensus on whether innovation in higher education institutions (HEIs) is fostered or hindered by QA processes. However, it seems that the likelihood of innovativeness and positive QA outcomes are directly linked to how these processes are managed in universities. Research limitations/implications This review highlights the university management concerns that emerge with QA issues as it is not yet clear to what extent innovation is actually promoted in scenarios where QA is applied. Hence, this literature review could be considered comprehensive but not exhaustive. Further studies are recommended to improve the understanding of how HEIs can both innovate and ensure quality at the same time. Originality/value The paper contributes to the existing body of knowledge by advancing the opportunities and challenges that HEIs face due to QA system features.

scholarly journals Determining the Potential of Graduate Analytics Based on the iCGPA System: A Systematic Literature Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 3-21
Author(s):  
Wan Nor Afiqah Wan Othman ◽  
Aziman Abdullah
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Research Literature ◽  
Potential Utility ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Tracer Studies ◽  
Academic Literature ◽  
System A

This study was conducted to address the issue of gathering information to track the career and accomplishments of graduates for quality improvement in higher education. Due to the lack of a convenient method to gather information using an efficient mechanism, this study reviewed graduate analytics based on the iCGPA system with the primary aim of examining its potential utility in such a system, and vice versa. A systematic literature review was conducted to integrate the relevant academic literature related to graduate analytics and iCGPA system. Using the PRISMA method, we identified 160 different articles, but only 125 met the specified inclusion criteria. Our analysis of the accepted articles to determine the potential of graduate analytics in iCGPA system, and vice versa, produced zero results where no intersection of the two topics could be found in the research literature from 2011 to 2018. Our findings indicate an acute lack of research in these two areas. However, we believe this gap can be minimized since there are already higher education institutions in Malaysia that are currently implementing the iCGPA system. The implementation could inform us regarding how graduate analytics can be used to expand the value of iCGPA for improving the quality of Malaysian higher education graduates. Keywords: Graduate analytics, iCGPA system, systematic literature review, graduate tracer studies, PRISMA method

QoS in higher education institutions: the concept, a literature review and future directions

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gyan Prakash
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Student Satisfaction ◽  
Value Chain ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
The United States ◽  
The Body ◽  
Teaching Excellence ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Body Of Knowledge

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to understand the meaning and operationalisation of quality of service (QoS) in the context of higher education institutions (HEIs).Design/methodology/approachA systematic literature review of 167 articles published in various peer-reviewed journals between 1990 and 2019 is performed.FindingsThe findings reveal that around 40 dimensions have been used to conceptualise QoS in HEIs. Reliability followed by responsiveness, tangibility, empathy, assurance, programme design, academic and non-academic processes, reputation and facilities have received the highest attention. The most popular approach is empirical, and surveys and single-context studies are the most popular methods. The United Kingdom (UK) leads research on quality in HEIs, followed by the United States of America (USA) and India.Research limitations/implicationsThis paper contributes to the body of knowledge by presenting a comprehensive synthesis of articles addressing QoS in HEIs.Practical implicationsPolicymakers and academic administrators can use the findings of this study to conceptualise student satisfaction along the educational value chain. The discussion on HEIs’ and students’ perspectives will help policymakers create teaching excellence.Originality/valueThis paper contributes to the body of knowledge by presenting a unified synthesis of various strands of the literature on QoS in HEIs.

scholarly journals A Literature Review on the Culture of Cheating in Undergraduate Engineering Programs

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
David M. Smith ◽  
Susan Bens ◽  
Douglas Wagner ◽  
Sean Maw
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Research Work ◽  
The United States ◽  
Engineering Programs ◽  
Academic Context ◽  
Attributions Of Responsibility ◽  
Undergraduate Engineering ◽  
Measurement Tools ◽  
Evaluative Processes ◽  
General Topic

Anecdotally, cheating is perceived to happen in all Canadian engineering programs in varying degrees. The authors of this study want to understand the cultures of cheating in the Engineering Colleges at the Universities of Saskatchewan and Regina, to inform efforts to reduce the prevalence of cheating. The first step that has been undertaken in this process is a literature review of previous studies on the general topic of cheating in undergraduate engineering programs.As it happens, virtually all of these studies have taken place in the United States, further motivating parallel work here in Canada. Surveys have recently been distributed to students and faculty at the Universities of Saskatchewan and Regina, where the content of those surveys has been strongly influenced by high-quality work carried out by American researchers of this topic.In this paper, we will describe the research work that has been performed previously, and the survey and measurement tools that have been utilized in past studies e.g. PACES-1, PACES-2 and SEED. The general and specific methods that have been employed will be described, and the results will be summarized. For example, it is known that faculty and students often have very different definitions of, and beliefs around, cheating. In practical terms, this manifests itself in the differing attributions of responsibility for cheating.We conclude our paper by constructing a concise framework that summarizes the current understandings of how cheating is defined in an academic context for engineering, the most common ethical footings that underlie those definitions, and the conditional behaviours that result from them. Finally, we speculate on the potential differences that may arise in a Canadian context, and we describe the approach that we have taken to studying cheating at our own institutions using surveys and other evaluative processes.

scholarly journals The Entrepreneurial University Model and Policy Implications for University Governance in Vietnam Public Universities

2021 ◽  
Vol 04 (03) ◽  
Author(s):  
Van Toan Dinh ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
General Theory ◽  
Organizational Structure ◽  
Public Universities ◽  
Entrepreneurial University ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
University Governance ◽  
Academic Literature ◽  
Policy Suggestions

Along with the advances of science and technology, higher education has had a substantial transformation towards autonomy associated with entrepreneurship, innovation, and creativity. Vietnam is facing the challenges of changes in governance for public universities. From the general theory and academic literature review of the entrepreneurial university, especially in organizational structure, the article offers policy suggestions to promote university governance in line with the trend of the transformation of entrepreneurial university model for public universities in Vietnam.

Best Practices for Teaching ESL in Higher Education

2020 ◽  
pp. 52-64
Author(s):  
Bryan Christiansen
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Second Language ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Teaching Practices ◽  
English Language ◽  
Teaching Performance ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
British Council ◽  
English Speaking ◽  
Enhance Student Learning

This chapter examines three realities in the typical higher education English as a second language (ESL) classroom in non-English speaking countries and how they can be resolved to enhance student learning and teaching performance by native- and non-native English-speaking instructors alike. The British Council in 2018 estimated approximately 1.7 billion people were learning and using the English language worldwide in 2015, and the number is only expected to grow in the coming years. Therefore, the importance of this chapter in examining best ESL teaching practices should be obvious. The chapter is based on the author's extensive ESL background in seven nations since 1982 at higher education institutions as well as an integrated literature review related to the practice of teaching ESL.

Latinos and Higher Education: A Literature Review

2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 402-414 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrick Jermain Flink
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
United States ◽  
English Language Learners ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Language Learners ◽  
English Language ◽  
First Generation ◽  
The United States ◽  
Latino Population ◽  
Hispanic Serving

This article is an overview of the Latino population within the United States, and within higher education. Changes in demography have led to an increase in Latinos in higher education. First-generation Latinos face unique cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic challenges on campus. As a result, there has been an increase in English-language learners (ELLs), as well as an increase in the number of Hispanic-serving institutions (HSIs) across the country.

scholarly journals Alternativa Metodológica Para El Desarrollo De La Competencia Comunicativa Oral En Idioma Inglés

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (5) ◽  
pp. 160
Author(s):  
Sandra Liliana Abarca García ◽  
Maritza Lucìa Larrea Vejar ◽  
Sandra Leticia Guijarro Paguay
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
English Language ◽  
Theoretical Foundation ◽  
Communicative Competence ◽  
Institutions Of Higher Education ◽  
Research Technique ◽  
Alternative Proposal

The objective of this research, was to develop an alternative as a methodological proposal to improve the oral communicative competence in the English language, as it could determine that students do not have an adequate development of the understanding, interpretation, and recognition of vocabulary. The research is descriptive. Deductive, bibliographic and documentary methods were used. The research technique for the collection of the information was the survey while the instrument was a questionnaire validated and verified by academic peers. The research sample was intentional and represented by 20 specialists in the area of English knowledge from different institutions of higher education. The development of the proposal was made on the basis of literature review with emphasis on theoretical foundation, objectives, requirements, features, and structuring. The proposal was systematic and structured in stages, which considered objectives, actions and methodological guidance. The instrument allowed to evaluate the alternative proposal in the context of the investigation. The data obtained were tabulated, analyzed and interpreted, and represented with, charts and statistics graphics.The majority of the experts concluded, that it is adequate, structured, and it can be implemented as a methodological alternative to improve the oral communicative competence.

scholarly journals Massive open online courses (MOOCS): systematic literature review in Malaysian higher education

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 2197 ◽  
Author(s):  
Waleed Al-Rahmi ◽  
Ahmed Aldraiweesh ◽  
Noraffandy Yahaya ◽  
Yusri Bin Kamin
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Qualitative Methods ◽  
Online Courses ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Massive Open Online Courses ◽  
Massive Open Online ◽  
Future Studies ◽  
Increasing Trend ◽  
Methodological Approaches

This study provided a systematic and organized review of 32 studies regarding using of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) in Ma-laysian higher education from 2012 to 2017. This paper conducted an analysis of studies dedicated of using (MOOCs) for learning on the basis of certain dimensions namely, journal, country, author, year of publication, research methods, type of respondents, the models, and the theories. The findings obtained revealed that the interest on the topic has shown an increasing trend over recent years that it has ultimately become a well-known topic for academic research in the future. Nevertheless, to boost and enhance the using (MOOCs) for learning, it is important that future studies apply considerable use of theoretical and methodological approaches like the qualitative methods to examine the factors it will encourage students to use (MOOCs).  

scholarly journals CSR Implication and Disclosure in Higher Education: Uncovered Points. Results from a Systematic Literature Review and Agenda for Future Research

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 525
Author(s):  
Mahalaxmi Adhikariparajuli ◽  
Abeer Hassan ◽  
Benedetta Siboni
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Journal Articles ◽  
Academic Literature ◽  
Review Analysis ◽  
Corporate Social

This research reviews and analyzes prior corporate social responsibility (CSR) studies centered on its implications and disclosure in higher education institutions (HEIs). Nine major databases were analyzed to review research articles from various business, management, higher education, and accounting journals for the period of 2004–2020. We follow the seven-step systematic review guidelines developed by Fink 2019 and we base our review analysis on fifty-eight journal articles. The systematic literature review results show a significant increase in the number of CSR article publications and the extent and trend of disclosure. The majority of prior research was based on questionnaires to evaluate the HEIs curriculum and focus on the CSR implication process. However, HEIs are still lagging behind in CSR implication and disclosure, and with a long way to go to obtain sustainability goals. From the study, several opportunities for future research emerged. This study can be useful for HEIs policymakers and practitioners to access the usefulness of CSR implications and disclosures in HEIs. In addition, this analysis assists scholars to explore in-depth the uncovered points related to CSR in HEIs context. This is the first systematic review of CSR implications and disclosures that comprehensively covers higher education institutions as a sector and presents a reference for academic literature from 2004 to 2020.

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