The Future of Education

Dr. Joseph Vancell is an academic at the University of Malta's Faculty of Education, specialising in digital pedagogy, adult learning, and constructivist approaches in digitally enhanced education. He holds a PhD from the University of Hull (United Kingdom), with additional master's degrees in Adult Education, e-Learning, and Online Teaching from institutions in Malta, the UK, and the US.

His research focuses on non-traditional learners' experiences in contemporary learning environments, emphasising accessibility and grounded theory methodologies and pre-service teacher training.

Dr. Vancell has coordinated EU digital learning projects, served as an EPALE Malta ambassador, and played a pivotal role in the University of Malta’s transition to online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.

In 1995, he was an awardee of a post-doctoral EU-sponsored Reach High research grant. He was also a former Senior Research Fellow at the University of Hull.

Currently, he is investigating the use of artificial intelligence in education, with a particular focus on the application of generative AI (GenAI) in language teaching and learning at secondary school levels and initial teacher education.

Area/s of Expertise: Digital Pedagogy, Adult Learning, Online Education, Constructivist Teaching and Learning, Grounded Theory Research, Generative AI in Language Learning.