Global Perspectives on Higher Education

Jacqueline S. Stephen is an Assistant Professor, Director of The Office of Distance Learning, and Instructional Designer, in the College of Professional Advancement at Mercer University, USA. She has published articles and book chapters on topics such as undergraduate and graduate online learner persistence, instructional design, effective practices for online educators, and virtual peer mentoring for racial and ethnic minority women in STEM. She has also disseminated her work through national and international conferences and held leadership positions in a non-profit organization. Jacqueline was selected by a peer review panel for placement on the Fulbright Specialist Roster for a tenure of four years (2021-2025) for her expertise in instructional and curriculum design and received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award (2023) from the U.S. Department of State. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, hiking, learning about different cultures and traditions, and cooking. Georgios V. Kormpas has taught in the USA, UK, Greece, and Saudi Arabia in tertiary institutions.  He is currently the Director of the Teaching, Learning, and Development Center, at Al Yamamah University in Saudi Arabia and teaches social sciences at the Humanities Department.  Georgios has published several articles and book chapters on teacher education and teaching associations.  He is passionate about Professional Development and Teaching associations, and he is doing his PhD at Lancaster University.  He is the first President of TESOL Gulf, a member of TESOL International's Nominating Committee, and the Vice President of the International Association for Blended Learning.  Georgios enjoys traveling and collects banknotes from around the world.   Christine Coombe has a PhD in Foreign/Second Language Education from The Ohio State University.  Dr. Coombe is currently an Associate Professor at the Higher Colleges of Technology, Dubai Men’s College in the UAE.  She has previously taught in the US, France and Oman.  Christine has published over 50 books in topics such as assessment, research methods, TBLT, leadership and management in ELT, teacher effectiveness, professional development through teaching associations and innovation. Dr. Coombe served as President of the TESOL International Association (2011 to 2012).  In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, scuba diving and watching TV series.

• Chapter 1 - Volume Introduction – Global Perspectives on Higher Education: From Crisis to Opportunity.- Section 1: Teaching, Learning, and Assessment.- Chapter 2 - Online and Face-to-Face Courses Can Mirror One Another.- Chapter 3 - Prospective EFL Teachers’ Self-Perceived Competence and Attitudes towards Teaching English to Young Learners.- Chapter 5: Enhancing Learning Through Formative Assessment: Evidence-based Strategies for Implementing Learner Reflection in Higher Education.- Section 2: Technology-Enhanced Teaching and Learning.- Chapter 6 - Successful Teaching with Technology in EAP Courses: A Practical Guide for Higher Education Teachers.- Chapter 7: The Theory and Practice of Oral Presentations in Face-to-Face and Online Courses.- Chapter 9 - A Technology-Enhanced Context: The Case of Higher Education in Lebanon.- Chapter 10 - Blended Academic Communication On Technology-Enhanced Teaching and Learning in Digital and International Virtual Academic Cooperation (DIVA).- Section3: Factors that Impact Student and Teacher Success.- Chapter 11 - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Course Design and Instructional Material Development,- Chapter 12 - Responding to the New Normal: Strengthening Student Identity Development.- Chapter 13 - An Empirical Analysis of Motivational Factors that Enhance Student and Teacher Achievements: The Mediating Role of Evidence-Based Learning.- Chapter 14: Strategies Adopted for Building Students’ Rapport in an Online Classroom.- Chapter 15 - Leveraging the Art of Medical Illustration to Enhance Anatomy Instruction.- Chapter 16 - The Future of Higher Education: Students’ Perspectives in the United Arab Emirates.- Chapter 17 - The Impact of Emergency Remote Learning on Student Motivation and Opportunities to Shape a More Successful and Productive Educational Future.- Section 4: Curriculum, Course, and Instructional Design.- Chapter 18 - Strategies for Instructors: Establishing and Maintaining Presence in an Online Course.- Chapter 19 -RECIPE, an Innovative Model for Instructional Technology Task Design via Interactive Media.- Chapter 20 - Novel Times Call for Novel Ways: Effective Teaching and Learning in Digital Learning Environments.- Chapter 21 - Cultivating Student Employability Skills: Classroom to Career Preparedness and Readiness.- Chapter 22 - Distance Learning Considerations for Initial and Continuing Teacher Education in Brazil.- Chapter 23 - Sustaining Presence: Partnering with Technology During the COVID-19 Pandemic Lockdown.- Section 5: Future of Professional Development.- Chapter 24 - Moving Beyond Web Conferencing Tools: ESL Professional Development Workshops in Virtual Reality Platforms.- Chapter 25 - Transforming Teacher Professional Identity through Social Emotional Learning: Two Narrative Case Studies.- Chapter 26 - A Professional Development Model for English Teachers in Indonesia: A Pathway to the Industrial Revolution 4.0 Era.- Chapter 27 - Professional Development  Support Systems in Public Universities in Kosovo.- Section 6: Academic and Administrative Support Systems.- Chapter 28 - Instructional Designers’ Roles in the Post-COVID-19 Pandemic Era.- Chapter 29 - Graduate Students’ Work Readiness in the Context of COVID-19: Challenges and Recommendations.- Chapter 30 - Pedagogical Transformations in Support Services: The New Normal.- Chapter 31 - Well-being as an Ecological Practice: Supporting Students Facing Housing Insecurity in Higher Education.- Chapter 32 - Digital Education, Academic Performance, and Mental Health: How Can Chinese Students’ Development Be Facilitated while Engaging in E-Learning.- Chapter 33 - Replacing Commercial Textbooks with Free Online Educational Resources: A Qualitative Case Study for 21st Century Inclusive Education.