Author Identifier

Eben Afrifa-Yamoah: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1741-9249

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Title

International Conference on Higher Education Advances

First Page

1223

Last Page

1230

Publisher

UPV Press

School

School of Science

RAS ID

70324

Comments

Cotler, J., Kiss, E., Burshteyn, D., & Afrifa-Yamoah, E. (2024, June). Human-Empathy Accessibility Learning (HEAL) intervention model towards critical soft skills development for career readiness among computing undergraduate students. In 10th International Conference on Higher Education Advances (HEAd’24). Editorial Universitat Politècnica de València. https://doi.org/10.4995/HEAd24.2024.17323

Abstract

This pilot mixed methods study explores the impact of Human-Empathy Accessibility Learning (HEAL) interventions on soft skills development in undergraduate computing students, emphasizing their role in job readiness and perceived employability. HEAL interventions aimed to enhance accessibility awareness, focusing on motivation, empathy, and emotional intelligence. Participants were assigned to control and experiment groups, with qualitative findings showing empathetic growth in the experiment group. Quantitative results partially supported qualitative findings, indicating statistically significant changes across measures. Despite quantitative limitations, short-term empathy interventions showed potential benefits for job readiness. The study discusses implications of mixed findings and recommends future research directions.

DOI

10.4995/HEAd24.2024.17323

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