We held the 8th International Conference on the Future of Education _ WCFEDUCATION _ in the vivacious city of Cambridge, United Kingdom, from December 12 to 14, 2024.
The conference was a never-ending flow of events that left a lasting effect on everyone who attended, from perceptive speeches to lively networking sessions to thought-provoking poster presentations to a guided tour around the city.
The success of the event was made possible by the participation of listeners and speakers from Israel, Hungary, South Africa, Japan, Canada, India, New Zealand, Germany, South Korea, Greece, Morocco, Romania, Australia, Slovenia, the United States, and more.
Highlighted Speakers
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| Prof. Dr. Katrine Wong | Integrating Generative AI and Blended Learning: Enhancing Teaching and Learning in Higher Education | University of Macau, China |
| Prof. Dr. Gregory Ogadi Onwodi | Image based Improved Convolutional Neural Network towards Malware Classification | National Open University of Nigeria |
| Prof. Dr. Theodoros Tsirigotis | Digital Transformation in VAT School; The case of Greek Institutions | EICP- European Institute of Counselling & Psychotherapy, Greece |
| Prof. Dr. Michael Goh | Harnessing Cultural Intelligence Research to Imagine the Future of Education Abroad | University of Minnesota, the United States |
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| Prof. Dr. Yanyan Chen | STEM Education and Employability: UN Recruitment Trends and Sustainable Development Competencies | South China University of Technology/University of Bath, theUnited Kingdom |
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| Prof. Dr. Xiujuan Wang | Design and Empirical Study of a Teaching Model for Management Courses Based on STEM Education Concepts | Shandong Agricultural University, China |
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| Prof. Dr. Mico Poonoosamy | The International Baccalaureate in Japan: the potential and limitations of global citizenship education | Josai International University, Japan |
| Dr. Kirsty Williamson | A double-loop learning intervention to improve academic’s teaching practice: Rationale, design, and impact | University of Auckland, New Zealand |
| Dr. Nancy Everhart | Mobile Information Seeking and Use in China: Is America Ready for WeChat? | Florida State University, the United States |
| Dr. Deborah Southern | Identifying Structures of White Supremacy in Higher Education Institutions | University of California, the United States |
| Dr. Jame Cará Junior | Presence over Engagement: The Case for Advanced Didactics in E-Learning | ESA Academy, Belgium |
| Dr. Alisa Bledsoe Wilson | Teacher Absenteeism post-COVID-19 | University of Tennessee at Martin, the United States |
| Dr. Peter Brugger | University education developed: The case for on-course University syllabus variety | University of Southampton, the United Kingdom |
| Dr. Pratibha Ram | Creating Inclusive Learning Environments: Embracing Diversity in Higher Education | Kings Business School, Kings College London, the United Kingdom |
| Dr. Bibi Sumera Keenoo | Social Values in Undergraduate Medical Education: A Systematic Review | University of Mauritius |
| Dr. Nokuthula Ntombiyelizwe Dewa | A South African perspective on inclusive education conceptualisation and impact on practices. | University of Pretoria, South Africa |
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| Dr. Huda Al-Kubaisi | Return on Investment in Higher Education: Examining the Economic Benefits for Individuals and Society | Qatar University |
| Dr. Candyce Clark | Including Student Partners in Curriculum Redesign | The University of Reading, the United Kingdom |
| Dr. Patrícia Guiomar | Developing conflict management skills in higher education IT students: impacts and challenges | Communication and Society Research Centre (CECS) and Institute of Education, University of Minho, Portugal |
| Dr. Eswaranathan Ehambaranathan | The Influence of Social Media Videos on Private Pilot Licence Training | IPU & UCOL, New Zealand |
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| Dr. Ayeshah Alazmi | Navigating the Shadows: Exploring the Impact of Self-Centered Leadership on Teacher Emotional Exhaustion | Kuwait Universoty |
| Dr. Jacqueline Żammit | Exploring the Impact of Interactive Games on the Acquisition of Maltese Prepositions | University of Malta, Malta |
| Dr. Zama Mthombeni | Rethinking the Foundations: A Policy Analysis of The Basic Education’s Role in Shaping Graduate Attributes for Higher Education in South Africa | University of Pretoria, South Africa |
| Dr. Teresa Ferrer | Use Of Technology And The Future Of Teaching And Learning | St Peter’s School, Spain |
| Dr. Zahir Osman | Attitude as a Bridge: The Role of Perceived Ease of Use, Perceived Usefulness, and Self-Efficacy in Shaping Student Intentions to Use Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education | Open University Malaysia |
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| Dr. Bedoor Alazemi | Individual Educational Plan and Educational Accommedations in Mathematics and Science for Students with Disabilities in Public Schools in Kuwait: The Use and Challenges | Kuwait university |
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| Dr. Ruissein Mahon | Supporting the Pipeline of Skilled Engineering Graduates to the Green Energy Market: The Role of Engineering Education in Embedding Sustainability and Global Citizenship | Dismantling Barriers Faced by Women Pursuing Engineering in Higher Education to Facilitate Widening Access: A UK Perspective | Robert Gordon University, the United Kingdom |
| Dr. Jia Wen | A Quasi- Experimental Study on Hybrid Teaching for College English Reading Using the ISmart Platform | Yibin University, China |
| Dr. Alicia Aiken | The Impact Of Socio-Cultural Background On The Academic Writing Performance Of Jamaican University Students During Their Transition Period From High School | Petrojam Limited, Jamaica |
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| Dr. Mohd Nazir Md Zabit | Real Estate Management Integrated Problem-Based Learning Module Validation and Reliability in Malaysian Universities | Validity of Instructional and Learning PBL Framework Using Cartoon Concept for History | Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Malaysia |
| Dr. Ha Ngo | Applying creativity skills built in the Skills Builder Framework to help young learners of ages 5 and 6 to solve their learning tasks in both Vietnamese and English | Freelancer, Viet Nam |
| Dr. Lailah Imandin | Enriching the research culture among pracademics | The Independent Institute of Education – South Africa |
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| Dr. Rebecca Arthur | English Language Teachers’ Sustained Motivation to Teach until Retirement: A Phenomenological Study of ESL Retirees in the West African Subregion | University of Education, Ghana |
| Dr. Chiara Bottaro | Transformative Learning and Soft Skills: Advancing Emancipatory Education for Health Professionals | University of Padova, Italy |
| Dr. Ting Mo | Effects of Cooperative Learning Interventions on Students’ English Reading Comprehension Achievement, Intrinsic Motivation, and Basic Psychological Need Satisfaction: A Systematic Review of the Literature | The Education University of Hong Kong |
| Dr. Emmanuel Deogratias | A detailed descriptive study on the teaching of ODEs to a group of preservice teachers using computer assisted instruction | Sokoine University of Agriculture, Tanzania |
| Dr. Fiona Moir | Developing a Wound Care E-module in Medical School | The University of Auckland, New Zealand |
| Dr. Rakesh Khanal | Student Perceptions of Post Pandemic Work-Life Balance-A Case of Australian Higher Education | Asia Pacific International College, Australia |
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| Dr. Ramona Tiganasu | Linking theory to practice: how is the European dimension reflected in the university curriculum of selected countries on the eastern border of the EU? | Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi, Romania |
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| Dr. Chika Judith Abolle-Okoyeagu | Bridging Borders in Engineering Education: An Analysis of Collaborative Online International Learning for Sustainable Development | Bridging the Gender Gap in Engineering: Strategies for Retention and Advancement of Women in STEM Fields | Robert Gordon University, the United Kingdom |
| Mrs. Nicoll Stefanie Castillo Torres | Culturally Adaptive Innovations for Oral Fluency: The Describing Picture Strategy in Chilean Higher Education | Universidad de Concepción, Chile |
| Mrs. Josephine Ebejer Grech | An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis of Post-Secondary Students’ Emotional Responses and Coping Strategies Following Examination Failure | Idea College, Malta |
| Mrs. Simisola Adebola | Beyond The Data: How Misinformed Data Driven Policies Perpetuate Inequality | University of portsmouth, the United Kingdom |
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| Mrs. Jindan Zhang | The Birth Logic, Realistic Constraints and Proper Approach of Chinese Industrial Colleges under The Background of Knowledge Production Mode Transformation | Xiamen university, China |
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| Mrs. zernadji chahira | Arabic Language Education in Algerian Universities: A Study of Realities and Challenges | University of Mohamed Khider Biskra, Algeria |
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| Mrs. Amal Maatougui | Diversity in Learning: The Future of Inclusive Education and its Impact on Moroccan’s Student Success | Groupe Scolaire Al Mamounia, Morocco |
| Mrs. Manasa Panikkamparambil Manomohanan | Blending LinkedIn Learning into Classroom Strategies | London South Bank University, the United Kingdom |
| Ms. Gema Mateo | Interaction, affectivity and youth experiences in a University of Puebla, Mexico | Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México |
| Ms. Joana De Guzman Quinto | The Effect of Digital Game-Assisted Mathematics Education on Students’ Academic Achievement: A Meta-Analysis Study | Polytechnic University of the Philippines |
| Ms. Jessica Alejandra Jara Espinoza | Enhancing Academic Paragraph Writing: The Role of Formative Peer Feedback through Asynchronous Forums | Universidad Santo Tomas, Chile |
| Ms. Jun Yan | Applying Bacchi’s WPR Framework to Analyse Neoliberal Multiculturalism in Ireland’s Languages Connect Strategy | University of Bath, the United Kingdom |
| Ms. Shakhlokhon Kudratova | Integrating Vertical and Horizontal Educational Principles: Bridging Theoretical and Practical Knowledge for Future Learning | University of Leeds, Bukhara State Medical Institute named after Avicenna, Uzbekistan |
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| Ms. Laya Hooshyari | From Personal Insight to Collective Action: A Psycho-Political Educational Protocol for Adult Learners | The University of Manchester, the United Kingdom |
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| Ms. Taniya Ahuja | A case study on understanding the Internalization of Linguistic Skills through Lexical Approach in SLD and ADHD. | Amity University, India |
| Ms. Tereza Parizkova | Bridging the Gap: Enhancing Pre-Service Teachers’ Confidence in Creative Writing for the Classroom | Palacký University Olomouc, Czech Republic |
| Ms. Karla Miner | Fighting Burnout: Learning, Burnout, and Educators | Clemson University, the United States |
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| Ms. Sinnie Wu | Addressing Education Inequality and Academic Burdens in School: Understanding China’s Policy Response | University of Manchester, the United Kingdom |
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| Ms. Siqi Li | Profitability through ESG: A Dual Analysis of Demand and Supply in Small Educational Enterprises | New York University, the United States |
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| Ms. Srini Sandhya Murali | The Role of Right Brain Education in Enhancing English Language Learning: An Inclusive Approach to Cognitive language Development | Kalasalingam university, the United Kingdom |
| Mr. Manuel Hernando Franco Arias | Creating a Self-Assessment Methodology for the Accreditation of an Undergraduate Program in a High-Quality Certified University | UNAB University, Colombia |
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| Mr. Khalid Fethi | The Art of Taming AI and Digital Tools in the FLEND ( Flip / Blend integrated) Class | High Up Academy For English & Leadership, Morocco |
| Mr. Lihang Guan | Power of Audio-Visual Learning: A Meta-analysis of English Proficiency Achievement among Social Media Modalities | the Education University of Hong Kong |
| Mr. Roger Rampersad | Trauma Informed Practices and Teacher Attunement: Supporting Adult Student Resilience Within the Context of Vocational Education | Lester B Pearson School Board, Canada |
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| Mr. Philippe Dembélé Dembélé | From Early Selective Experimental To Generalised Clil: L1 Code-Switching In The Spanish Secondary Schools | Universitat de Valencia, Spain |
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| Mr. Otsile Phenyo Magodielo | Revolutionizing Digital Education: The I.I.P.A System for Enhanced Teaching and Learning | North West University, South Africa |
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| Mr. Kambaho Narasi Anyijuka | The Role Of Media In The Promotion Of Technical And Vocational Education And Training In Uganda | Uganda Business And Technical Examinations Board(Ubteb) |
| Mr. Atsushi Kobayashi | The effects of writing to remember katakana and the teaching styles preferred by students | Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, Japan |
Virtual Session
