Career Concerns
Featured Student-centered Learning (SCL) in Georgia and Its Effect on the Career Success View Digital Media
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session Natia Gegelashvili
After joining the Bologna Process in 2005, one of the main challenges for Georgian higher education was integrating student-centered learning (SCL). Although there is no single definition, SCL broadly aims to create a learning environment tailored to students’ well-being, interests, and abilities. According to the Leuven/Louvain-la-Neuve Communiqué, SCL helps students develop skills needed for a dynamic labor market. This study develops a conceptual framework based on a narrative literature review and qualitative research involving academic staff. The findings suggest that SCL is closely linked to student and academic staff well-being. When genuinely implemented, it enhances students’ motivation, emotional well-being, and sense of autonomy—factors that are essential for long-term career success. The study highlights the need to view student-centered learning not only as a teaching strategy but also as a foundation for student well-being and future professional development.
Emotional Intelligence and Self-Awareness: Foundations for Effective Leadership in Healthcare and Organisational Settings
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session Leila Karimi
Emotional Intelligence (EI) has emerged as a key predictor of effective leadership and well-being, particularly in high-pressure environments such as healthcare and human services. This paper explores the core dimensions of EI, including self-awareness, self-regulation, and empathy, and their influence on leadership capability, team dynamics, and resilience. Drawing on multidisciplinary models and empirical findings, we present strategies to enhance EI among professionals, with a focus on gender and cultural considerations. Practical applications for leadership development and workforce training are discussed, offering actionable insights for improving psychological safety, decision-making, and organisational outcomes.
