Newspaper Reading Habits of Private University Students: a Case Study on World University of Bangladesh

Assessment of the business higher education quality is a multifaceted and multidimensional concept. Quality as a factor of performance of universities is currently an often-discussed topic. The aim of this article is to identify and evaluate factors of quality of business economics education by university students at a private Czech university. The results are based on a quantitative survey by questionnaire data collection from university students. The factor analysis was conducted to find significant groups of students regarding their perception of the educational process divided into three main areas. The quality perception was analyzed in this paper specifically by using focus on areas of subjects, lessons, and teachers. The analysis found groups of variables with significant appearance within the groups of students to reveal their main orientation and preferences. It is quality orientation (specified learning outcomes and its applicability), business orientation (tailoring to business needs) and expert orientation (skills and knowledge of teacher, his/her orientation on study group and tailoring lessons to their needs). Furthermore, identification of homogenous groups of students and their expectations helps with a design of subjects and lessons in the way of focusing on practice, addressing the needs and preferred teaching techniques. This is especially true when the students are already experienced in the taught subject. A limitation of the study is a narrow focus on one private university. It may be taken as a case study.

Download Full-text

Enablers and barriers of online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic: A case study of an online university course

Journal of University Teaching and Learning Practice ◽

10.53761/1.18.4.11 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (4) ◽

pp. 130-146

Author(s):

Nuri Kara ◽

Keyword(s):

Online Learning ◽

University Students ◽

Online Courses ◽

Private University ◽

Structured Interviews ◽

Study Approach ◽

Axial Coding ◽

Online Assignments ◽

University Course

COVID-19 has affected university students’ learning experiences on a great scale. The aim of this study was to understand the enablers and barriers to the effectiveness of online learning in a university course during the COVID-19 pandemic, using a qualitative case study approach. Participants were 44 first-year university students enrolled in a digital game history and analysis course at a private university. Structured and semi-structured interviews were conducted to collect the data, which were then organized and transcribed into full text. Inductive data analysis was applied with content analysis. The researcher used axial coding to compose themes by considering the commonalities among codes created. Five main themes emerged, namely online content, online assignments, online assessment, instructor behavior and practices, and psychological issues. Based on the findings, taking online courses at home and joining online classes from home positively affected students’ mood during the lockdown. On the other hand, students declared feeling pressure due to many online courses. All themes and codes are reported in detail together with direct quotations from students.

Download Full-text

A Proposed Strategy for Managing Change in Value System and Knowledge Structure: A Case Study of Private University Students in Jordan

International Education Studies ◽

10.5539/ies.v12n5p68 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 12 (5) ◽

pp. 68

Author(s):

Ahmad Mohm’d Rabee

Keyword(s):

University Students ◽

Random Sample ◽

Private Universities ◽

Knowledge Structure ◽

Private University ◽

Faculty Members ◽

Value System ◽

Knowledge Framework ◽

Managing Change

Every nation depends on its knowledge framework and value system in order to survive. For this reason, this study was focused on identifying a proposed strategy for managing the change in the value system and the knowledge structure of private university students in Jordan. Also, to point out the need for students to own their procedures, the sample consisted of a random sample of 279 faculty members. The results of the study showed that the highest areas of the use of faculty members in the field of educational procedures have an average of 3.25 with a class of Medium, and the students’ need for owning the measures of management changed significantly. The system of values and knowledge of the students in private universities in Jordan in the field of educational procedures have an average of 3.36. The study reached a proposed vision for building a strategy to manage the change in the value system and the knowledge structure of private university students in Jordan in an environment where students feel reassured and whereby tranquility affects their behavior, values, and attitudes.

Download Full-text

The Impact of Psychological Adjustment on Private University Students’ Academic Achievement: Case Study

International Journal of Higher Education ◽

10.5430/ijhe.v8n6p184 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 8 (6) ◽

pp. 184

Author(s):

Moosa Jaafar Fateel

Keyword(s):

Academic Achievement ◽

University Students ◽

Sample Size ◽

Psychological Adjustment ◽

Positive Impact ◽

Private University ◽

Low Levels ◽

The Impact ◽

Academic Specialization

The present study examined the impact of psychological adjustment on private university students’ academic achievement. The sample size consisted of 121 university students (42.1% male, and 57.9% female). The results showed that 34% of the students recorded low levels of psychological adjustment, 51 % of the students recorded average levels of psychological adjustment, 15 % of the students recorded high levels of psychological adjustment. The findings also indicated relationship between psychological adjustment and university academic achievement and that psychological adjustment has a significant positive impact on private university students’ academic achievement. The study concludes with suggesting to apply tests that measure students’ psychological adjustment with the specialization in which they wish to continue their university study in before accepting them in any academic specialization.

Download Full-text

Learner Autonomy Desirability and Feasibility in Indonesian EFL Classrooms: University Students’ Voices

ELT in Focus ◽

10.35706/eltinfc.v2i1.1945 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

pp. 34-40

Author(s):

Slamet Wahyudi Yulianto

Keyword(s):

Teacher Training ◽

Foreign Language ◽

University Students ◽

Language Proficiency ◽

Private University ◽

Independent Learning ◽

Thinking Skill ◽

Efl Context ◽

Learning Skill

For its promises in helping learners to develop their language proficiency, independent learning skill, thinking skill, and collaborative skill, numerous research and practices have been conducted regarding the promotion of Learning Autonomy (LA) in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) classroom. However, the majority of research focuses only on the teachers’ viewpoint. This paper aims to reveal the students’ voices towards LA, especially its’ desirability and feasibility in the context of EFL classroom in Indonesia. This case study was carried out in one private university in Subang. 44 students were purposively selected as the participants. The data were collected through distributing questionnaires and conducting interviews. It is revealed that most of participants perceive LA as both desirable and feasible. However, they still find that it is not easy to develop their LA without adequate support from their teachers. It can be concluded that the students are willing to develop their LA. It is suggested that there should be more teacher training regarding the promotion of LA in the Indonesian EFL context.

Download Full-text

A Case Study on Web-based Learning Environment Evaluation in Higher Education: Learner Perspectives in a Private University in Malaysia.

International Journal of Creative Multimedia ◽

10.33093/ijcm.2020.1.2.2 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 1 (2) ◽

pp. 18-33

Author(s):

Zarina Che Imbi ◽

Tse-Kian Neo ◽

Mai Neo

Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

Learning Environment ◽

Private University ◽

Systematic Evaluation ◽

Digital Learning ◽

Mixed Method Research ◽

Web Based ◽

Web Based Learning ◽

Kirkpatrick’S Model

In the era of digital learning, multimedia-based classroom has been commonly used in higher education including Malaysian higher education institutions. A case study has been performed to evaluate web-based learning using Level 1 to 3 of Kirkpatrick's model in a multi-disciplinary course at Multimedia University, Malaysia. In this study, mixed method research was employed in which triangulation was performed from multiple sources of data collection to give deeper understanding. Students perceived that learning with multimedia was enjoyable. They were also motivated in learning and engaged through the use of web module as multimedia was perceived to motivate them and make learning fun. Students showed significant improvements in their knowledge based on the pre-test and post-test results on learning evaluation. Students were perceived to transfer the learning from web-based learning into the learning outcome. The systematic evaluation can provide the feedback that educators and institution as a whole need to improve the learning environment and programme quality. This study contributes to the research field by adding another perspective in evaluations of web-based learning. It also provides empirical evidence on student perspectives, learning and behaviour in a private university. It demonstrated that the Kirkpatrick's model is useful as an evaluation tool to be used in higher education.

Download Full-text

Contamination Lab of Turin (CLabTo)

Conference Proceedings of the Academy for Design Innovation Management ◽

10.33114/adim.2019.02.359 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Eleonora FIORE ◽

Giuliano SANSONE ◽

Chiara Lorenza REMONDINO ◽

Paolo Marco TAMBORRINI

Keyword(s):

University Students ◽

Single Case ◽

Real Life ◽

Learning By Doing ◽

Assessment Data ◽

Entrepreneurial Skills ◽

Fields Of Study ◽

Education Levels ◽

Positive Effect

Interest in offering Entrepreneurship Education (EE) to all kinds of university students is increasing. Therefore, universities are increasing the number of entrepreneurship courses intended for students from different fields of study and with different education levels. Through a single case study of the Contamination Lab of Turin (CLabTo), we suggest how EE may be taught to all kinds of university students. We have combined design methods with EE to create a practical-oriented entrepreneurship course which allows students to work in transdisciplinary teams through a learning-by-doing approach on real-life projects. Professors from different departments have been included to create a multidisciplinary environment. We have drawn on programme assessment data, including pre- and post-surveys. Overall, we have found a positive effect of the programme on the students’ entrepreneurial skills. However, when the data was broken down according to the students’ fields of study and education levels, mixed results emerged.

Download Full-text