The transition into university study can be challenging, particularly for students from non-traditional backgrounds who may lack cultural capital or familiarity with academic expectations. As one of Australia’s largest regional universities, with a presence in every mainland state, and with the distinction of being Queensland’s only dual-sector university, CQUniversity’s (Central Queensland University) commitment to regional... more

This study uses semi-structured interviews to examine the emergence of gendered regrets in Chinese university English classrooms. Reflexive thematic analysis of interviews with 36 teachers and 53 students across 23 universities identifies how pedagogical practices, student psychology, social expectations, pragmatic language use, and intercultural communication interact to shape gendered experiences. Drawing on these findings, the... more

The Bachelor’s degree in Education (Pedagogy and Psychology) trains a professional who, once graduated, will work as a school educational psychologist. Among their professional functions, they will provide educational guidance and counseling. Included in the content of these functions is environmental education; however, there are no subjects in the curriculum that address this content. Therefore,... more

Enhancing school quality requires a comprehensive and multifaceted approach that strengthens interconnected dimensions of the education system, ranging from resource allocation to instructional practices. This review synthesizes multi-level strategies in secondary education that contribute to improvement, emphasizing educational inputs, school-level processes, and classroom-centered practices. Drawing on evidence-based research and global best practices, the analysis highlights... more

This study explores cross-cultural communication competence (CCC) at the University of Halabja in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, where increasing cultural and linguistic diversity has created both valuable learning opportunities and notable communication challenges in academic settings. As higher education institutions in the region become more internationally and regionally diverse, understanding students' and lecturers' intercultural... more