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Open Access · 2026

2026 Vol.2 No.1


Journal of Education and Learning Environments

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10 articles

Countdown to CQUniversity: An Analysis of a Student-Driven Program Designed to Help Students Transition to University, Before They Start University

Malcolm Burt, Marie Forman, Trixie James, Josua Pienaar

Journal of Education and Learning Environments · 1-14 · 10.55121/jele.v2i1.751

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

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Gendered Regret in Chinese University English Classrooms: Toward a Five-Dimensional Analytical Framework

Jing Hou, Xiaoming Tian, Siyi Sun

Journal of Education and Learning Environments · 15–32 · 10.55121/jele.v2i1.1015

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,

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Pedagogical Model for Environmental Education: Development and Validation in the Bachelor’s Degree in Education (Pedagogy and Psychology)

Damaris de la Caridad Hernández Abstengo, Maydel Martínez Ferrer, Miguel Alejandro León Hernández

Journal of Education and Learning Environments · 33-50 · 10.55121/jele.v2i1.756

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 a

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School Quality Enhancement in Secondary Education: Multi-Level School-Based Strategies and Insights That Contribute to Educational Improvement

Debeli Belina, Abeya Geleta, Desalegn Beyene, Mebratu Tafesse

Journal of Education and Learning Environments · 51–61 · 10.55121/jele.v2i1.874

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

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Bridging Cultural Gaps: An Analysis of Cross-Cultural Communication Competence at the University of Halabja

Hemn Mohammed Ali, zanyar Nathir Ghafar, Avin Amin, Solin Jabbar, Helin Kamal

Journal of Education and Learning Environments · 62–76 · 10.55121/jele.v2i1.1026

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 reg

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Exploring Teachers' Challenges and Effective Strategies in Teaching English Reading Skills to Autistic Learners in Pakistan

Shehreen Ibrahim, Muhammad Qasim

Journal of Education and Learning Environments · 77-92 · 10.55121/jele.v2i1.1027

In this qualitative study, the authors examine the problems and methods adopted by the English language teachers who are teaching autistic Pakistani students. In recognition of the unique cognitive, communicative, and behavioural patterns of learners with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), the study investigates teacher navigation

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Employment Alignment and Salary Satisfaction among Doctoral-Level High-Skilled Talent in Taiwan

Yih-chyi Chuang, Yung Lin Chen Hsueh

Journal of Education and Learning Environments · 93–114 · 10.55121/jele.v2i1.895

Taiwan has invested substantially in doctoral education to maintain competitiveness in technology-intensive industries, yet empirical evidence reveals a significant puzzle: while 73% of doctorate holders report high education-employment alignment, only 38% express satisfaction with their salaries, and approximately one-third int

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The Role of AIGC in Shaping Postgraduate Prompt Engineering Education for Agriculture-Related Universities

Shi Yin, Nan Yang, Ningning Jia

Journal of Education and Learning Environments · 115–128 · 10.55121/jele.v2i1.1142

With the deep penetration of Artificial Intelligence Generated Content (AIGC) in agricultural digital transformation and academic research, prompt engineering has become a core capability bridging professional knowledge and AI tools. Adopting methods including literature review, data investigation, and case analysis, this study

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Artificial Intelligence and Case-Based Learning in Social Work Education: Pedagogical Considerations and Future Directions

Mark Taylor

Journal of Education and Learning Environments · 129–141 · 10.55121/jele.v2i1.1050

As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more prevalent in higher education, it raises important pedagogical, ethical, and disciplinary questions. This theoretical paper develops a comprehensive theoretical foundation for considering the use of AI-generated case studies in social work education and examines the implications for t

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Understanding Communication Skill during Blended Learning: A Partially Mixed-Methods Analysis

Pooja Jaswal, Biswajit Behera

Journal of Education and Learning Environments · 142–155 · 10.55121/jele.v2i1.1169

The present study executed blended learning to develop students' communication skills. The study aimed to explore how blended learning enhances the communication skills of secondary school students. The participants were 29 secondary school students who were selected using a purposive sampling technique. The study mainly explore

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