All the articles in this proceedings volume were presented at the HCT 2024 International General Education Conference entitled The Future of Work: Equipping Students with Applied Learning Skills for Success in General Education on 15th March 2024 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. These articles have been...

The transition from a college graduate to an industry professional is often hindered by a gap between academic focus and the specific skills sought by employers. Multiple attributes characterize a student as being industry-ready often much beyond the knowledge imparted by the curriculum. The attributes...

Effective learning strategies were developed, implemented, and applied at five separate institutions of higher education in the United States, and one in the Middle East. The research has been dedicated to determining effective learning strategies for student learning and success. The research series...

Adult learners learn differently from children, and they bring many experiences to the adult learning classroom. Understanding students’ attitudes towards andragogical learning can help educators plan and execute meaningful learning at the tertiary level. Andragogy explains how and why adults learn,...

The study delineates effective instructional strategies that cater to diverse learning styles and foster a student-centered learning environment. The research focuses on the adaptation of teaching styles to meet the needs of diverse student population, and the creation of an inclusive classroom culture....

Understanding abstract or complex mathematical concepts is challenging for students. Disinterest and trouble understanding the subject can be due to teaching strategies that don’t suit the student’s learning style or an ineffective presentation of the content. Manipulatives, both real and virtual, are...

Induction or orientation sessions in higher education institutions are highly recommended for newly joining students. The interest in studying the impact of applying these sessions on education division students is shaped by the noticed needs of students in their studies. This study aims to identify...

This paper presents findings from a mixed-methods study exploring sustainability education practices in a government tertiary institution in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Sustainability education has gained prominence as a crucial component of higher education curricula worldwide, aiming to equip students...

The rapid growth in the accessibility of information, driven by technological progress, highlights the crucial significance of information literacy (IL) and digital literacy in contemporary culture. In light of this understanding, educational institutions must incorporate these literacies into their...

This article explores the profound potential of accelerationism to revolutionize higher education, emphasizing its transformative capacity in fostering a dynamic, innovative, and responsive academic ecosystem. The study begins by tracing accelerationism’s philosophical and socio-political roots, advocating...

AI-driven ChatGPT, an AI system created by OpenAI, has gained widespread recognition and adoption in diverse domains, including the field of education. This technology empowers students to actively engage with concepts and generate content in an interactive manner. Since its emergence in 2020, ChatGPT...

It is undeniable that mastering writing skills is vital for success in formal settings, particularly in the workplace. This paper explores the current strategies for teaching writing skills and the rhetorical situation to undergraduates, a key element for workplace success. The paper starts by defining...

The study examines the role of entrepreneurship in addressing youth unemployment and the skills required for young people to succeed as entrepreneurs, particularly within the Arab region, including the UAE, between 2015 and 2024. In many countries, youth unemployment poses a significant socioeconomic...