Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Kriti Priya Gupta Author-X-Name-First: Kriti Priya Author-X-Name-Last: Gupta Author-Name: Ruby Sengar Author-X-Name-First: Ruby Author-X-Name-Last: Sengar Title: Organisational communication in higher educational institutions: scale development and validation Abstract: Many researchers have generated instruments to assess communication at an organisational level. Although these scales are alluring, but still, there is a scarcity of valid and reliable constructs to measure organisational communication (OC) from all perspectives. Therefore, this study is trying to deduce the factors of OC scale and develop a construct to assess communication in higher educational institutions (HEI). Item generation and scale refinement for OC construct involve survey of faculty members working with various HEIs in Delhi - National Capital Region, followed by construct, divergent, convergent, nomological and cross-validation using 576 faculty members, resulting in an organisational communication scale for higher educational institutions (OCHE). The empirical results indicate that the OCHE scale consists of four dimensions namely communication structure, style, behaviour, and barriers. The proposed OCHE scale can serve as an indicative tool that enables the authorities of HEIs to monitor and manage the internal communication practices within their organisations. Journal: Int. J. of Education Economics and Development Pages: 1-26 Issue: 1 Volume: 11 Year: 2020 Keywords: organisational communication; communication barriers; higher educational institutions; HEIs; communication structure; communication behaviour; communication styles; India. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=104283 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijeded:v:11:y:2020:i:1:p:1-26 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Mohsen Ayyash Author-X-Name-First: Mohsen Author-X-Name-Last: Ayyash Author-Name: Tareq Sadeq Author-X-Name-First: Tareq Author-X-Name-Last: Sadeq Author-Name: Siok Kun Sek Author-X-Name-First: Siok Kun Author-X-Name-Last: Sek Title: Returns to schooling in Palestine: a Bayesian approach Abstract: This paper presents an empirical method to find more efficient estimates of returns to schooling using Bayesian linear regression instead of OLS method. The private returns to schooling in Palestine using the Palestinian labour force survey (PLFS) for the year 2017 have been estimated, where on average, males earn 40.7% more than females. Separate regressions have been performed for males and females, in which the returns to schooling for females are found higher than their males' counterparts. Bayesian inference has also been applied into Heckman two-step procedure with <i>logit</i> and <i>probit</i> models to correct self-selection bias for females' sample. It is found that <i>logit</i> Heckman correction yields positive and higher coefficient of years of schooling than <i>probit</i> and OLS. The wage disparities in Palestine have been found influenced by various factors like age, sex, and occupational groups. These findings are useful for policymakers to plan for future investment in higher education. Journal: Int. J. of Education Economics and Development Pages: 37-57 Issue: 1 Volume: 11 Year: 2020 Keywords: Bayesian linear regression; wages; returns to schooling. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=104285 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijeded:v:11:y:2020:i:1:p:37-57 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Hana Urbancová Author-X-Name-First: Hana Author-X-Name-Last: Urbancová Author-Name: Adéla Fajčíková Author-X-Name-First: Adéla Author-X-Name-Last: Fajčíková Title: Factors influencing students' motivation to study at a university Abstract: One of the main priorities of universities today is to determine the motivating factors influencing students' attitude towards their studies and whether they successfully graduate or not. The aim of the paper is to identify selected attributes influencing student motivation and evaluate their impact on the learning process. The results were obtained through a quantitative survey (n = 293) and were evaluated using descriptive and multi-dimensional statistics. The survey identified two main factors influencing the motivation to study (quality of teaching and teacher, personal aspirations), with variable strength ranging from 0.513 to 0.836. These findings may help in targeted preparation and optimisation of study programmes that would respect the key motivations of students, and as a direction for future research, particularly aimed at student performance and teaching results comparable in the national and international academic environment. Journal: Int. J. of Education Economics and Development Pages: 27-36 Issue: 1 Volume: 11 Year: 2020 Keywords: higher education; learning process; motivational factors; personal aspirations; public university; quantitative survey; quality of teaching; satisfaction; students; teacher competences; teaching methods. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=104286 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijeded:v:11:y:2020:i:1:p:27-36 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Adeeb M. Jarrah Author-X-Name-First: Adeeb M. Author-X-Name-Last: Jarrah Author-Name: Omar M. Khasawneh Author-X-Name-First: Omar M. Author-X-Name-Last: Khasawneh Author-Name: Yousef Wardat Author-X-Name-First: Yousef Author-X-Name-Last: Wardat Title: Implementing pragmatism and John Dewey's educational philosophy in Emirati elementary schools: case of mathematics and science teachers Abstract: The purpose of this study is to determine the extent to which John Dewey's philosophical pragmatic thoughts are implemented in Emirati elementary schools from the perspectives of mathematics and science teachers. Data were collected from 87 teachers using a descriptive analytical approach. The study findings indicate a general agreement among teachers who believed that pragmatism is implemented in the United Arab Emirates elementary schools from moderate to strong degree. The findings also reveal that there was no statistical significant difference between public and private school teachers' perspectives, and no statistical difference between teachers' teaching experience in terms of their views on the implementation of John Dewey's educational pragmatic principles. The recommendations arising from the study emphasise the importance of conducting workshops about educational philosophy to ensure that school teachers believe that the teaching profession must stem from an educational belief, which would help in an improved job performance. Journal: Int. J. of Education Economics and Development Pages: 58-75 Issue: 1 Volume: 11 Year: 2020 Keywords: elementary teachers; pragmatism; John Dewey; educational philosophy; Emirati schools; mathematics and science teachers. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=104287 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijeded:v:11:y:2020:i:1:p:58-75 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Tin-Chun Lin Author-X-Name-First: Tin-Chun Author-X-Name-Last: Lin Title: Effects of classroom experiments on student learning outcomes and attendance Abstract: The objective of this study was to investigate the impacts of classroom experiments on students' attendance and learning achievement. Data were collected from undergraduate students in Introductory Microeconomics classes in spring and fall 2016 at a public university in the Midwest. We constructed econometric models and adopted the ordinary least squares (OLS) method to examine three hypotheses: engagement in game-play experiments in the classroom enhances students' attendance; weaker students are most likely to increase their attendance when engaged in these experiments; and classroom experiments improve students' learning outcomes. Our findings sustain these hypotheses, suggesting that classroom experiments are a fun, lively, and creative method of teaching students, increasing their motivation to learn and improving their attendance and learning outcomes. While the design and offering of these experiments may require instructors to spend less time on lectures, overall, this activity may be a worthwhile way to enhance students' attendance, participation and learning. Journal: Int. J. of Education Economics and Development Pages: 76-93 Issue: 1 Volume: 11 Year: 2020 Keywords: classroom experiments; lecture attendance; student learning. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=104295 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijeded:v:11:y:2020:i:1:p:76-93 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Mamorena Lucia Matsoso Author-X-Name-First: Mamorena Lucia Author-X-Name-Last: Matsoso Author-Name: Olumide Henrie Benedict Author-X-Name-First: Olumide Henrie Author-X-Name-Last: Benedict Title: Work-integrated learning: a powerful connecting tool between classroom and industry Abstract: Academics believe that work integrated learning (WIL) is no longer essential and that it takes up a lot of teaching and learning time. They also believe that teaching time should be extended and that students would seek employment on their own upon completion of their diplomas and degrees. However, we are of the opinion that WIL is vital to the growth and career development of students. We determined the 'students-employer' perceptions on the benefits, expectations and experiences of WIL in higher education. Data that were collected through questionnaires were analysed with the use of statistical tools. We then obtained trends from the findings. We discovered that WIL is beneficial in bridging a gap between the classroom and the industry. Exchange lecturers and guest lecturers from the industry may be a plausible way to supplement WIL. Lecturers need to keep abreast of industry expectations and acclimatise their curriculum as some theories maybe obsolete and detached from practice. Journal: Int. J. of Education Economics and Development Pages: 94-112 Issue: 1 Volume: 11 Year: 2020 Keywords: cooperative learning; work integrated learning; WIL; higher education; experiential training; university of technology; UOT. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=104296 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijeded:v:11:y:2020:i:1:p:94-112 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Jérôme Ballet Author-X-Name-First: Jérôme Author-X-Name-Last: Ballet Author-Name: Augendra Bhukuth Author-X-Name-First: Augendra Author-X-Name-Last: Bhukuth Author-Name: Bilal Hamzetta Author-X-Name-First: Bilal Author-X-Name-Last: Hamzetta Author-Name: Robin Vos Author-X-Name-First: Robin Author-X-Name-Last: Vos Title: Education and aspirations in a capability-based approach: the case of talibé children in Mauritania Abstract: The debate surrounding education in developing countries has mainly centred on the respective importance of school-related and family-related factors to both academic access and academic success. Studies on developed countries have already highlighted issues regarding the aspirations of children. In developing countries these issues are still under study. Our study fills in this gap. The aim of this article is to present an analysis of the determinants of children's aspirations. For this we use the theoretical framework of capabilities. This framework is innovative as it was not applied on this issue on developing countries. Our study concerns a case study of <i>talibé</i> children in Mauritania. We use a database on 116 children. The results indicate that cultural factors and parental involvement in children's schooling are decisive, in contrast to the quality of education and material living conditions, which have no significant effect. Journal: Int. J. of Education Economics and Development Pages: 113-131 Issue: 2 Volume: 11 Year: 2020 Keywords: capability approach; Koranic school; family-related factors; aspiration; Mauritania. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=106577 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijeded:v:11:y:2020:i:2:p:113-131 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Alice S. Etim Author-X-Name-First: Alice S. Author-X-Name-Last: Etim Author-Name: James S. Etim Author-X-Name-First: James S. Author-X-Name-Last: Etim Title: Economically disadvantaged communities: a solution-based study through education and information communication technology Abstract: North Carolina ranked 40th out of the 50 states in the USA in a new report card on public education. Generally, schools are graded A, B, C, D and F grades where 80% of school grades are based on the percentage of student tests scores that are at or above grade-level performance. In <i>Economically Disadvantaged</i> communities, specifically, those in one large county in Central North Carolina, schools there tend to perform poorly, scoring 'D' and 'F' grades in the state schools' report cards. The main research question was: Do students in low performing schools also score low on the <i>Incoming Readiness</i> scale? A survey and secondary data (North Carolina School Report Cards for 2016-2017) were collected and analysed. The key finding was low performing schools had higher percentage of students with low <i>Incoming Readiness</i>. The study covers issues of social justice and the need to improve school performance. Journal: Int. J. of Education Economics and Development Pages: 132-148 Issue: 2 Volume: 11 Year: 2020 Keywords: economically disadvantaged communities; information and communication technology; ICT; readiness; schools; report cards. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=106579 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijeded:v:11:y:2020:i:2:p:132-148 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Yusuf Opeyemi Akinwale Author-X-Name-First: Yusuf Opeyemi Author-X-Name-Last: Akinwale Title: Exploratory analysis of university-industry interactions: the case of Nigerian oil sector Abstract: This paper examines the extent and nature of interaction between the university and firms in the Nigerian oil sector. The study through the use of questionnaire elicits information from 150 indigenous oil firms operating at the upstream sub-sector of the industry. Path analysis and correlation analysis were used to determine the weights and the significant impact of the industrial relationship with the university. The result revealed that there is a low level of interactions between the indigenous firms in oil industry and university in Nigeria. The outcome of this study further showed that engagement of academic staff in project/consultancy, joint research between university and oil industry, attendance of training program/workshops and student internship are found to have more effect in contributing to university-industry interactions; and these factors are positively and statistically significant to university-industry interaction. However, while licensing of university held patents and the use of university laboratory have weak correlations to university-industry interaction, path analysis further showed that the use of university laboratory was not statistically significant to university-industry interactions. Journal: Int. J. of Education Economics and Development Pages: 149-164 Issue: 2 Volume: 11 Year: 2020 Keywords: university-industry interactions; innovation; oil sector; research and development; Nigeria. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=106580 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijeded:v:11:y:2020:i:2:p:149-164 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Akinola Gbenga Wilfred Author-X-Name-First: Akinola Gbenga Author-X-Name-Last: Wilfred Author-Name: Josue Mbonigaba Author-X-Name-First: Josue Author-X-Name-Last: Mbonigaba Title: Higher education enrolment in Sub-Saharan Africa: determinants and policy implications Abstract: This paper investigates the factors that determine higher education enrolment (HEE) in selected Sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries over the period 1980-2015. The hypothesis of the paper is that certain factors have significant positive effects on HEE in the region. A panel auto regressive distributive lag (P-ARDL) is adopted as the estimating technique and the results suggest that there is no long- or short-run relationship between HEE and GDP per capita. Furthermore, while the impact of variables such as secondary school graduates (SSG), population growth rate (PGT) and employment rate (EMR) on HEE is positive and significant in the long run, the reverse is true for population age group (PAG). Short-run causality tests conducted to detect if pairs of independent variables would jointly affect HEE suggest that the results are reliable. The error correction model (ECM) value of &minus;0.024202 suggests a possible 2.4% speed of adjustment in the system from the short-run deviation to the long-run equilibrium. These results imply that improvement is possible in HEE in the long run if policy makers act on the identified variables of interest. Journal: Int. J. of Education Economics and Development Pages: 165-187 Issue: 2 Volume: 11 Year: 2020 Keywords: Sub-Saharan Africa; SSA; panel auto regressive distributive lag; P-ARDL; higher education enrolment; HEE; population age group; population growth rate; employment rate; secondary school graduate; error correction term; ECT; short run; long run. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=106585 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijeded:v:11:y:2020:i:2:p:165-187 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Majlinda Gjelaj Author-X-Name-First: Majlinda Author-X-Name-Last: Gjelaj Author-Name: Fjolla Kaçaniku Author-X-Name-First: Fjolla Author-X-Name-Last: Kaçaniku Author-Name: Blerim Saqipi Author-X-Name-First: Blerim Author-X-Name-Last: Saqipi Title: Understanding mentoring role as a step towards improving quality of teacher education: Kosovo experience Abstract: This research aimed at investigating how mentor teachers perceive their role as mentors of student teachers in an education system that is undergoing transition and faces significant challenges in quality of teacher education. The study was conducted in Kosovo and involved 220 mentor teachers trained at the University of Prishtina's Faculty of Education and an analysis of the course syllabi that intended to prepare students for school placement. This research concluded that mentor teachers are aware of their roles but prioritise tasks related to classroom management rather than broader roles of teachers in the school system. Also, the course syllabi indicated a general link with anticipated teacher roles while there is a need to ensure a better coherence between the school placement and university input. The research concludes that developments in teacher professionalism in the system should be a driving force behind the preparation of mentor teachers. Journal: Int. J. of Education Economics and Development Pages: 188-203 Issue: 2 Volume: 11 Year: 2020 Keywords: mentoring; pedagogical knowledge; mentor teacher training; student teachers; teacher education; mentor teacher roles; quality; context; school placement; Kosovo. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=106586 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijeded:v:11:y:2020:i:2:p:188-203 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Alcides Barrichello Author-X-Name-First: Alcides Author-X-Name-Last: Barrichello Author-Name: Rogério Scabim Morano Author-X-Name-First: Rogério Scabim Author-X-Name-Last: Morano Author-Name: Paulo Roberto Feldmann Author-X-Name-First: Paulo Roberto Author-X-Name-Last: Feldmann Author-Name: Rafael Ricardo Jacomossi Author-X-Name-First: Rafael Ricardo Author-X-Name-Last: Jacomossi Title: The importance of education in the context of innovation and competitiveness of nations Abstract: There are many studies indicating the relation between innovation and competitiveness, and the importance of education for both. In addition, such issues are on the United Nations agenda for the millennium goals until 2030. There is little research seeking to establish the relations between these three elements. The objective of this study was to investigate the education as a determining factor for a country's competitiveness, and to understand its role in the context of the innovation generation. The research used structural equation modelling and data from 138 countries included in the Global Competitiveness Report of the World Economic Forum 2016/2017. The results showed that education is the predecessor of innovation and competitiveness and it comprehends basic education and technical training provided by companies. The study contributes mainly to develop and test education, innovation and competitiveness through a unique integrated structural model. Journal: Int. J. of Education Economics and Development Pages: 204-224 Issue: 2 Volume: 11 Year: 2020 Keywords: competitiveness of nations; innovation; education; structural equation modelling; millennium development. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=106587 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijeded:v:11:y:2020:i:2:p:204-224 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: J.D. Mohundro Author-X-Name-First: J.D. Author-X-Name-Last: Mohundro Author-Name: Steve Joanis Author-X-Name-First: Steve Author-X-Name-Last: Joanis Author-Name: James Burnley Author-X-Name-First: James Author-X-Name-Last: Burnley Title: Geographic region, student loans, and college graduation rates Abstract: Student loan debt has become an increasingly important topic among American students, families, politicians, and economists. These student loans are even more concerning for those who do not complete their course of education and are left with reduced earning potential. Although an expansive collection of scholarly research has examined the outcomes - both financial and psychological - of student debt burdens, very few studies have considered the combined effects of endogenous and exogenous characteristics on graduation likelihood. To this end, we conducted a series of analyses to test multiple environmental variables' influence on graduation rates and student loan levels. We found out that school size and type, student background, and regional factors all heavily influenced both graduation rates and student loan debt. Journal: Int. J. of Education Economics and Development Pages: 260-276 Issue: 3 Volume: 11 Year: 2020 Keywords: student loans; default; graduation rates; higher education; debt; public policy. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=108312 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijeded:v:11:y:2020:i:3:p:260-276 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Ben Ozougwu Author-X-Name-First: Ben Author-X-Name-Last: Ozougwu Title: Learning and earning in Nigeria: who works for less? Abstract: This study quantitatively analyses the differences in levels or size of financial returns to education, by gender in the Nigerian labour market with particular emphasis on estimating gender earning differentials across the country, at zonal levels and at different levels of educational attainments. The analysis is static, employing Mincer's wage equation on a cross sectional dataset. An attempt is made at solving the endogeneity problem that often arise from the violation of the strict exogeneity assumption associated with education, using instrumental variable. The study finds skewed earnings against the female gender, especially in Northern Nigeria. Private returns at all levels of education are lower in the Northern region. Based on the findings, the study suggests that developmental programs aimed at curbing gender and regional inequalities in returns especially for the Northern part of Nigeria be encouraged. Journal: Int. J. of Education Economics and Development Pages: 244-259 Issue: 3 Volume: 11 Year: 2020 Keywords: Nigeria; financial returns; education; GMM; Mincer; instrument; two-stage least square; 2SLS. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=108313 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijeded:v:11:y:2020:i:3:p:244-259 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: John Marangos Author-X-Name-First: John Author-X-Name-Last: Marangos Author-Name: Eirini Triarchi Author-X-Name-First: Eirini Author-X-Name-Last: Triarchi Title: Teaching the Greek financial crisis in an introductory macroeconomics course: university students' perceptions Abstract: The same survey of a self-administered questionnaire was handed out to introductory macroeconomics students in Spring 2014 and Spring 2015 at the University of Macedonia in Greece, to determine students' perceptions of how including the Greek financial crisis (GFC) in the teaching of introductory macroeconomics benefits students. The methodology of the survey is quantitative in nature based on descriptive statistics and t-tests were carried out for each variable of interest. The research questions under examination are: 1) Did the incorporation of the GFC in the teaching of introductory macroeconomies influence university students' perceptions about the course?; 2) Did the evaluations of the course by the two cohorts of students change as the crisis intensifies in a statistically significant manner? The innovation of the study is determining students' perceptions of the value of incorporating the GFC in the teaching of macroeconomics and the statistical evaluation of responses of two cohorts of students as the crisis intensifies. Overall, students evaluated positively the incorporation of the GFC in their learning in the introductory macroeconomics course. From 2014 to 2015, the student level of understanding of the GFC incorporated in the teaching of introductory economics increases. Nevertheless, students are not interested in employment as economists. Journal: Int. J. of Education Economics and Development Pages: 225-243 Issue: 3 Volume: 11 Year: 2020 Keywords: teaching economics; teaching introductory macroeconomics; Greek financial crisis; GFC; global financial crisis; teaching the global financial crisis. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=108315 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijeded:v:11:y:2020:i:3:p:225-243 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Vasiliki Brinia Author-X-Name-First: Vasiliki Author-X-Name-Last: Brinia Author-Name: George Economou Author-X-Name-First: George Author-X-Name-Last: Economou Author-Name: Georgios Gialos Author-X-Name-First: Georgios Author-X-Name-Last: Gialos Author-Name: Angeliki-Rafailia Panagiotopoulou Author-X-Name-First: Angeliki-Rafailia Author-X-Name-Last: Panagiotopoulou Author-Name: Marianna Spanidi Author-X-Name-First: Marianna Author-X-Name-Last: Spanidi Author-Name: Maria Beloyianni Author-X-Name-First: Maria Author-X-Name-Last: Beloyianni Title: An innovative approach to entrepreneurship in higher and secondary education: cultural routes and economy of experience - a case study Abstract: The aim of the present study is to present how social entrepreneurship can find its place in higher and secondary education by involving students, through experiential learning, in the creative development of solutions for sustainable development of an area with rich cultural heritage. To this end, the present study followed the qualitative research method and constitutes a case-study of the town of Orchomenus in Boeotia, Greece. This case-study is based on field-research at the important historical monuments of the area organised by the DIAZOMA Association and the Teacher Education Program of Athens University of Economics and Business. Proposals made by groups of the student-teachers were formed through the research method and aimed at exploiting the rich heritage of the area in favour of its financial and cultural development, and showed that students' ideas were diverse, following objective and realistic criteria that responded to the needs and prospects of Orchomenus town. The study is the first of its kind in Greece and abroad, as it introduces for the first time the way students can learn the notions of social entrepreneurship and cultural sustainability through field-research and the project method. Journal: Int. J. of Education Economics and Development Pages: 277-291 Issue: 3 Volume: 11 Year: 2020 Keywords: entrepreneurship in higher education; experiential learning; case study; Orchomenus Archaeological Park; economy of experiences; cultural routes; cultural promenades. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=108316 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijeded:v:11:y:2020:i:3:p:277-291 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Carolyn-Dung Thi Thanh Tran Author-X-Name-First: Carolyn-Dung Thi Thanh Author-X-Name-Last: Tran Title: Is there a productivity growth in private universities in Vietnam? Revisiting the 2005 Higher Education Reform Agenda Abstract: Since the undertaking of the reform policy, Vietnamese private higher education has made remarkable contributions to a nation's socio-economic development via providing high qualified human resources to the labour market. In integration of the world's higher education, the 2005 Higher Education Reform Agenda (HERA) has proposed an increase in private enrolments to 40% of total tertiary enrolments by 2020. Whether this target could be achievable as planned is still questionable. This paper aims to measure a productivity growth of private universities using the Malmquist productivity index and examine if they can obtain the target of the 2005 HERA. The findings indicate that private universities have regression in productivity at 8%. The main source of this regression results from a decline of technological innovation at 14%. Private universities could potentially fail to obtain the target of the 2005 HERA. Policy implications are suggested for enhancing efficiency and productivity of private universities. Journal: Int. J. of Education Economics and Development Pages: 292-313 Issue: 3 Volume: 11 Year: 2020 Keywords: data envelopment analysis; DEA; Malmquist index; efficiency; private universities. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=108319 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijeded:v:11:y:2020:i:3:p:292-313 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Ejaz Gul Author-X-Name-First: Ejaz Author-X-Name-Last: Gul Author-Name: Suriati Ghazali Author-X-Name-First: Suriati Author-X-Name-Last: Ghazali Title: Return to schools and work in a war hit city: impact of socio-cultural events Abstract: Role of cultural activities in social development of communities has recently been the subject of interest for social scientists. These activities act as catalyst for boosting socio-economic growth of communities. This was successfully demonstrated in Tubmanburg, Liberia; a city that remained in crisis for last couple of decades. This paper examines role of cultural events in reviving social life of population particularly its influence on school attendance and per capita income of households. After 2004, school attendance and per capita income of people in Tubmanburg started improving significantly and a perception developed that probably it happened due to greater social interaction in cultural events. In essence this paper is a reality check of this perception. It was concluded that cultural activities played significant role in social awareness of population, consequently school attendance by students and per capita income of population increased in war hit city of Tubmanburg. Journal: Int. J. of Education Economics and Development Pages: 314-334 Issue: 3 Volume: 11 Year: 2020 Keywords: cultural; events; catalyst; effect; education; per capita; income; computational; dynamics. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=108327 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijeded:v:11:y:2020:i:3:p:314-334 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Md. Saiful Islam Author-X-Name-First: Md. Saiful Author-X-Name-Last: Islam Title: Human capital formation and economic growth in South Asia: heterogeneous dynamic panel cointegration Abstract: This study attempts to examine the impact of human capital formation in terms of health and education expenditure on GDP growth of five South Asian economies. It uses annual panel data of Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka for the period 2000-2017, published by the World Bank. Panel unit root test, Pedroni cointegration test, panel auto regressive distributed lagged (ARDL) model estimation, and Granger causality test are applied. The result of panel ARDL model estimation reveals that growth of GDP, health expenditure and government education expenditure have long run association, but no short run correlation among the variables. The Granger causality test reveals the existence of a bidirectional causality between GDP growth rate and health expenditure, and a unidirectional causality from education expenditure to GDP growth. It means health expenditure causes GDP growth rate and the vice versa, and government education expenditure also causes GDP growth. Therefore, the policy makers should promote human capital formation through greater budget allocations towards health and education sector, and ensure effective use of allocated expenditures on education and health for achieving sustainable economic growth through human capital formation in South Asia. Journal: Int. J. of Education Economics and Development Pages: 335-350 Issue: 4 Volume: 11 Year: 2020 Keywords: GDP growth; health expenditure; education expenditure; cointegration; South Asia. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=110593 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijeded:v:11:y:2020:i:4:p:335-350 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Simplice A. Asongu Author-X-Name-First: Simplice A. Author-X-Name-Last: Asongu Author-Name: Joseph I. Uduji Author-X-Name-First: Joseph I. Author-X-Name-Last: Uduji Author-Name: Elda N. Okolo-Obasi Author-X-Name-First: Elda N. Author-X-Name-Last: Okolo-Obasi Title: Foreign aid volatility and lifelong learning Abstract: This paper has put a demand-side empirical structure to the hypothesis that foreign aid volatility adversely affects choices to lifelong learning in recipient countries. Lifelong learning is measured as the combined knowledge acquired during primary, secondary and tertiary educational enrolments. Three types of aggregate foreign aid volatilities are computed in a twofold manner: baseline standard deviations and standard errors (standard deviations of residuals after first-order autoregressive processes). An endogeneity robust system GMM empirical strategy is employed. The findings broadly show that foreign aid volatility does not adversely affect the demand-side choices of lifelong learning in Africa. As a policy implication, when faced with aid uncertainty, the demand for education would increase. This may be explained by the need for more self-reliance in order to mitigate income risks or/and the use of education as means of coping with uncertainty. More policy implications are discussed. Journal: Int. J. of Education Economics and Development Pages: 370-406 Issue: 4 Volume: 11 Year: 2020 Keywords: primary education; secondary education; tertiary education; lifelong learning; knowledge economy; foreign aid; volatility; economic development; generalised method of moments; principal component analysis; Africa. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=110595 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijeded:v:11:y:2020:i:4:p:370-406 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: João Martins Author-X-Name-First: João Author-X-Name-Last: Martins Author-Name: Linda G. Veiga Author-X-Name-First: Linda G. Author-X-Name-Last: Veiga Title: Undergraduate students' economic literacy, knowledge of the country's economic performance and opinions regarding appropriate economic policies Abstract: Based on a survey of more than 400 students at the University of Minho in Portugal, we analyse the relationship of: 1) basic economic literacy; 2) knowledge of the country's economic performance; 3) opinions regarding appropriate economic policies, with previous economic training, and other socioeconomic variables. The results clearly show that economic training has a positive influence on students' economic literacy and knowledge of the country's current economic data and conditions. It also influences their assessment of how economic policy should be conducted. We argue that more training in economics, both at the high school and university levels, is necessary to improve citizens' knowledge for making personal and social decisions on economic issues. This recommendation is particularly relevant for countries that recently underwent deep economic crises. Journal: Int. J. of Education Economics and Development Pages: 351-369 Issue: 4 Volume: 11 Year: 2020 Keywords: economic literacy; questionnaire; opinion on economic policies; training in economics; undergraduate students. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=110596 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijeded:v:11:y:2020:i:4:p:351-369 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Simon Stephens Author-X-Name-First: Simon Author-X-Name-Last: Stephens Title: Higher education and entrepreneurial activities: the experience of graduates Abstract: This paper explores if and how the models and theories that graduates learn during their time in higher education are applied during entrepreneurial activities. The paper focuses on research that seeks to enhance the understanding of the impact higher education, specifically, the value academic theory and models have for entrepreneurs. The data was collected in two phases. Firstly, a survey was conducted of 100 academics. This survey examines how the academics conceive the relevance of their teaching, learning and assessment to the work environment and activities of entrepreneurs. Secondly, 30 graduates who are entrepreneurs were interviewed. The findings from this research indicate that participation in higher education has positive impacts for the graduates through skill/knowledge development and access to business network members. However, the graduates' perception of the benefits of entrepreneurship are different to the reality of working as an entrepreneur. Journal: Int. J. of Education Economics and Development Pages: 407-419 Issue: 4 Volume: 11 Year: 2020 Keywords: entrepreneurship; entrepreneurial education; academics; graduates. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=110598 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijeded:v:11:y:2020:i:4:p:407-419 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Chia-Yu Liu Author-X-Name-First: Chia-Yu Author-X-Name-Last: Liu Author-Name: Hung-Ling Chen Author-X-Name-First: Hung-Ling Author-X-Name-Last: Chen Title: Effects of peer learning on learning performance, motivation, and attitude Abstract: Financial management skills are a critical and basic requirement for success across a number of professions. Thus, higher education should provide more engaging and inspiring activities to foster students' financial management skills. This study aims to propose a peer-learning teaching approach in a financial management course to assist students in discussing and learning in small groups as well as in engaging in games and tournaments to achieve their learning goals. The results show that the peer-learning group outperforms the lecture-based group in both final exam scores and semester grades. These findings also reveal that the peer-learning group reports a marginally significant higher score for learning motivation and a more positive attitude toward peer learning than the lecture-based group. Participants' qualitative feedback highlights that peer learning is the most helpful feature in enhancing students' overall learning. Journal: Int. J. of Education Economics and Development Pages: 420-443 Issue: 4 Volume: 11 Year: 2020 Keywords: attitude toward peer learning; financial management skill; motivation; peer learning; learning performance. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=110599 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijeded:v:11:y:2020:i:4:p:420-443