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New research published in Online Learning has shed light on the factors that influence faculty participation in course quality reviews, a strategy used by Higher Education Institutions to improve the quality of online learning. The study, led by Efren de la Mora Velasco from the University of Central Florida, applied
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The University of Technology Sydney (UTS) has unveiled a multi-million-dollar restructure plan that aims to cut more than 1,100 subjects and 134 jobs, sparking concerns from teachers, students, and politicians. The proposal, which includes the closure of schools of international studies, education, and public health, is part of the
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A new study on history explores the impact of digital design education on the cultivation of innovative thinking and career development, highlighting the dual challenges of addressing social inequality. Researchers from Leshan Normal University found that digital design education significantly enhances technical ability, cognitive ability, and interdisciplinary ability, while also
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MPs have urged the Department for Education (DfE) to establish national standards for baseline special educational needs and disabilities (Send) provision in education, citing unacceptable inconsistency in current provision. The Commons Education Select Committee has recommended that the DfE publish statutory requirements setting out minimum resources, expertise, and equipment that
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Research published in the American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education challenges the efficacy of current admissions practices in pharmacy schools, which have largely shifted away from standardized tests like the Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT). The study explores the impact of this shift and proposes the development of a new, unbiased
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A new study has investigated the perspectives of school principals, teachers, students, and policymakers on the decision to phase out Accounting in the Commerce stream of secondary schools in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. The research, conducted at Walter Sisulu University, used a qualitative research methodology and found
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Investigators at the Islamic University of Madinah have developed a new model for curriculum development in general-education stages that incorporates clear and specific policies and procedural tasks. According to the research, the model is based on Beauchamp's Curriculum Engineering Model and aims to improve the current curriculum development
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Researchers at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research have identified several promising repurposed drugs against metapneumovirus, a respiratory pathogen affecting children, elderly individuals, and immunocompromised patients. The study aimed to identify Food and Drug Administration-approved drugs with potential for repurposing against human metapneumovirus (HMPV) by targeting its key
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In its latest annual report, Malala Fund revealed its impact in the 2024-2025 fiscal year, showcasing significant strides in advancing girls' education, particularly in Nigeria, where nearly five million adolescent girls remain out of school. The organization invested $66.4 million, supporting 123 education champions, 65 girls' program
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The federal government of Nigeria has approved Mandarin as a foreign language to be taught in senior secondary schools across the country, following a recent review of the national curriculum. This move aims to enhance education and cultural exchange between Nigeria and China, with the introduction of 14 Chinese Corners
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With the introduction of a series of policy documents, China's education system has undergone significant transformations, focusing on addressing gaps in education, promoting high-quality and balanced development, and guaranteeing access to quality education for all. The 14th Five-Year Plan emphasizes the transition from "quantity" to "
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The proposal to introduce condom use in Sri Lanka's school curriculum has been stalled, with no progress made since the initial round of talks between the Ministries of Health and Education. The discussion has been delayed due to ongoing education reforms, according to sources, and the Education Ministry&
