Learning

The repercussions of Reverse Culture Shock (RCS)

reverse culture shock
“You’ll never be completely at home again, because part of you will always be elsewhere, and that’s the price you pay for the richness of loving and knowing people and culture in more than one place.” Reverse culture shock (RCS), often termed as re-entry shock, is the emotional and psychological challenges faced by individuals returning…
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From numbers to decisions: A practical approach to teaching statistics

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Decisions using data are of great importance today. Statistics helps business students learn the skills needed to succeed in a competitive world. Being an Assistant Professor of Statistics at the School of Business, Woxsen University, India, I believe that, I have experienced firsthand just how this subject can change things for the better if taught…
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Transforming MBA education: The role of AI in personalisation and customisation

mba AI
Today, customisation is the dominating feature of almost all industries. Education, too, specifically in the academic course of MBA programmes. It is the integration of this cutting-edge technology in MBA curricula which has redefined the pedagogical approach towards how business schools teach and learn. AI helps enable a more personalised educational experience that resonates with…
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Gamification: Unlocking engagement and performance for learning professionals

gamification
Given the rapid pace of modern education, it is essential for programme directors and designers to find innovative strategies for keeping students engaged and motivated. One method gaining momentum is gamification, a strategy that applies game elements to non-game contexts to motivate and engage learners. Gamification refers to incorporating elements commonly found in games—such as…
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Proactive change and resilience

proactive changes
The only thing that is constant is the “change”. So, one needs to accept the inevitability of change and embrace the same in a positive fashion through planned transitions towards capitalizing on the opportunities and surviving through the disruptions. The planned transitions are facilitated through proactive change mechanisms which in turn foster resilience behaviour, i.e.,…
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The ABCD of student engagement

student engagement
Student engagement has been associated with academic success, retention, and satisfaction with the learning experience. The ABCD Framework: Active Participation, Belonging, Curiosity, and Differentiation captures the multi-faceted nature of student engagement. This addresses four facets of engagement, which reflects the significance of emotional, behavioural, cognitive, and developmental components in creating a conducive learning experience. Active…
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