STUDENTS’ MINDSET TOWARDS LIFELONG LEARNING IN THE AGE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Forfattere

  • Anna C. Bocar Assistant Professor, Dr., Department of Business and Management Studies, Gulf College, Sultanate of Oman
  • Ruel F. Ancheta Assistant Professor, Dr., Department of Business and Management Studies, Gulf College Sultanate of Oman
  • Gina G. Jocson Assistant Professor, Dr., Department of Business and Management Studies, Gulf College, Sultanate of Oman
  • Agustin Cortez, Jr. Assistant Professor, Dr., Department of Business and Management Studies, Gulf College, Sultanate of Oman

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46827/ejes.v13i9.7003

Nøgleord:

growth mindset, fixed mindset, lifelong learning, artificial intelligence

Resumé

Learning should continue to be applied even outside the four walls of academic institutions; thus, this study aimed to identify participants’ mindset towards lifelong learning. The mixed methods research design was used in this study to collect and analyse both quantitative and qualitative data. A researcher-made survey questionnaire was formulated and encoded in Google Forms to collect the data. Furthermore, it was followed by the participants’ interviews through a Focused Group Discussion (FGD), and a thematic analysis was employed to analyze the gathered information. The 180 participants consisted of 91 males and 89 females. They came from different academic levels, and their ages were not recorded since they were not part of the problems to be addressed. Purposive sampling was employed in selecting the participants. The scale of measurement was designed for interpretation purposes. The overall results revealed that the participants are moderately growth-minded (μ= 2.26) in terms of how they perceived lifelong learning.

Forfatterbiografier

  • Anna C. Bocar, Assistant Professor, Dr., Department of Business and Management Studies, Gulf College, Sultanate of Oman

    Dr. Anna Bocar is a seasoned academic professional with more than 30 years of experience in higher education, specializing in Business Management and Law. As an Assistant Professor, she has consistently demonstrated excellence in teaching, research, and academic service. She has authored approximately fifty research papers published in reputable national and international journals and conference proceedings. Her scholarly work reflects deep expertise in management practices, and interdisciplinary research approaches. She is an active contributor to academic discourse, having presented numerous papers at both national and international conferences. Her research contributions have earned her multiple Best Paper Awards, highlighting the originality, relevance, and impact of her work. She is known for combining her teaching practice with active research engagement, contributing to academic development through publications, conference participation, and curriculum-related work in higher education. To view her research articles please visit:

    Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=D6DANk4AAAAJ&hl=en Scopus ID: 57209177594

    SSRN: https://ssrn.com/author=870740

    ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Anna-Bocar

    ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3895-7567

  • Ruel F. Ancheta, Assistant Professor, Dr., Department of Business and Management Studies, Gulf College Sultanate of Oman

    Dr. Ruel F. Ancheta is currently an Assistant Professor and a Module Leader at Gulf College with more than 3 decades of teaching experience at graduate and undergraduate levels. He also has massed industry experience in the field of Human Resources Management, Training and Development. He is a doctorate in Educational Management from Eulogio Amang Rodriguez Institute of Science and Technology, a Master's in English Language Teaching from Philippine Normal University, and a bachelor’s in Secondary Education with a major in English from Romblon State University. He published several papers in referred journals including Scopus-indexed journals. His research interest includes English Language Teaching, Educational Management and Leadership, Human Resources Management and Development, and Social Sciences.

    Scopus ID: 59748074700

    ORCID: http://orcid.org//0009-0002-2023-8342

  • Gina G. Jocson, Assistant Professor, Dr., Department of Business and Management Studies, Gulf College, Sultanate of Oman

    Dr. Gina G. Jocson is currently an Assistant Professor at Gulf College, Oman, with over 30 years of teaching experience in higher education. She holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Management and is a licensed professional teacher. She previously served as a Research Head at a college in the Philippines, where she led institutional research activities and supported the development of a strong research culture. Dr. Jocson has published research articles, conference papers, books, and reviews in international refereed journals. Her research interests include Educational Management, Human Resource Management/Leadership, Social Science and Technology, Business Quality Management and Multidisciplinary research fields. She continues to contribute to teaching, research, and student development through her academic work and professional experience.

    Scopus ID: 57280870700

    ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0118-6954

  • Agustin Cortez, Jr., Assistant Professor, Dr., Department of Business and Management Studies, Gulf College, Sultanate of Oman

    Dr. Agustin Cortez, Jr., is a highly accomplished academic and industry professional whose career in higher education spans more than two decades across basic, undergraduate, and postgraduate education. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Management, a Master of Business Administration, and a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy, providing a strong foundation for his multidisciplinary expertise. Beyond academia, his extensive experience in the manufacturing, construction, and cooperative sectors enables him to enrich classroom instruction with practical industry perspectives. Over the years, he has taught a wide range of business disciplines, including management, marketing, operations, accounting, finance, human resource management, and business law. Prior to joining Gulf College in 2015, he held senior administrative positions in a state college in the Philippines, leading significant accreditation initiatives. A certified trainer, assessor, and registered professional teacher, he continues to pursue research in strategic business operations, marketing, management, and internal control systems.

    ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-1886-7016

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2026-09-10

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