The Future of Education

Edition 15

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Joseph Vancell

Institution: University of Malta

Country: Malta

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.

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