Nurturing Minds and Sustainability: An Exploration of Educational Interactions and Their Impact on Student Well-Being and Assessment in a Sustainable University

Abstract

To meet the growing demand for sustainable education, many universities have begun to integrate sustainability into their curricula. Additionally, universities are increasingly investing in digital technologies that enable them to deliver educational content in a more sustainable manner. The research results showed that students’ interactions with teachers in a hybrid environment, such as in a STEM university, can have a significant impact on student performance. The research results indicated a positive relationship between the educational environment and the well-being perceived by the students. The results showed that when the educational environment was improved, the students felt a greater sense of well-being. Furthermore, the results showed that students who felt a greater sense of well-being also perceived the educational environment to be more positive, and an improved educational environment can lead to an increased sense of well-being for students. This could be achieved by creating a more supportive and motivating educational environment, which could, in turn, lead to improved academic performance and mental health. The research found that there was a negative correlation between the students’ perceived assessment and evaluation related to their well-being. This suggests that students who felt that their assessment and evaluation were unfair or inappropriate were more likely to have poorer well-being than those who perceived their assessment and evaluation as fair and appropriate.

Sustainability of Higher Education: Study of Student Opinions about the Possibility of Replacing Teachers with AI Technologies

“…The use of any tools and approaches in education is directly related to students' feedback on the effectiveness of their actions and the prospects for further implementation [1][2][3]. In this way, data on the model of a sustainable university are accumulated, and the challenges facing education are analyzed.…”

“…For example, in [1], authors from Romania examined students' opinions about wellbeing and grades in a sustainable university. Using research results can lead to a more supportive and motivating learning environment, which can lead to improved academic performance and mental health.…”

“…Today, AI can measure how well students have mastered knowledge and adjust educational content accordingly [4]. The AI can give students fair grades [4], eliminating the problems found by Romanian authors [1]. In connection with the above, hypothetically, AI can replace university teachers.…”

Professionals’ digital competences and user profiles in social agencies and their impact on professional practice, family autonomy and wellbeing

“…Despite of mastering digital competences is a requirement for these professionals in Europe, this subject has not been formally included in the training of social workers or others reference professionals ( Taylor, 2017 ; Zhu and Andersen, 2022 ), although universities are increasingly investing in digital technologies that enable them to offer educational content in a more sustainable way and with a major impact on student well-being and assessment, this does not translate into digital skills training for their students ( Panesi et al, 2020 ; Fülöp et al, 2022 ; Tripon et al, 2023 ). Baker and Hitchcock (2017) suggest that while social work students are using technology and social media in their everyday lives, they may not know how to use these tools appropriately in professional settings.…”

Effects of Emergency Distance Education on Teacher Training Process in Turkey: Instructors’ Opinions

“…During the COVID-19 pandemic, teachers were suddenly forced to change their teaching methods, use distance learning apps, and innovate in online teaching methods [9]. In addition, universities are increasingly investing in digital technologies that allow them to deliver educational content more sustainably [10].…”