The purpose of this study was to investigate to what extent participating in a poverty simulation effectively increases a student's understanding of life in poverty among human development and family sciences (HDFS) and teacher education students in family and consumer sciences (FCS). Using a mixed-method design, a convenience sample of junior and…

Changes within the structure of a dynamic market and competition influences purchasing preferences and behavior of customers. The consumption fact of today differs from traditional consumption perceptions. This difference is caused by the fact that the act of consumption is not only based on utilitarian but also hedonic instincts. The shopping…

As the popularity of online learning continues to grow, so do concerns about online student success. This study aims to contribute to the continuous improvement of online learning and improve outcomes for a distinct group of online learners. Utilizing social presence, the expectancy-value theory of motivation, and capitalizing on innovative…

This study investigated the utilization of laboratory resources for the learning of word processing by business and home economics education undergraduates. The study achieved four objectives, answered four research questions and tested four null hypotheses. The descriptive research design was adopted and the study conducted in Calabar, Cross…

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to investigate the attitudes of students in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) towards non-institutionally sanctioned student evaluation web sites, and to consider how educational institutions might respond to the demands of students for specific information. Design/methodology/approach: The study involved a…

Purpose: This study has two aims. It aims to analyse three essential pre-conditions of an authentic sustainability curriculum (ASC). The theoretical analysis involves the definition of authenticity through the learning outcomes (LOs) framework called authentic minimum (AM). This paper also aims to gauge students' views on economic growth,…

This study examines the ease of, and proficiency in, accessing web based technology, and the convenience (or otherwise) of service delivery in the facilitation of combining study with paid work for undergraduate students of James Cook University (JCU), Cairns Campus, Far North Queensland. Considering that the typical new millennium student is…