Student feedback literacy is emphasised in recent literature as a critical attribute of university graduates. Although the impacts of epistemic beliefs on specific dimensions of student feedback literacy have been discussed in the literature, there is still a lack of quantitative research to investigate the strength of such impacts. This study…

Turkey is in a region where natural disasters (e.g., earthquakes, floods, and landslides) occur frequently due to its geographical location. These disasters cause significant loss of life and property and deeply affect the socioeconomic structure of society. To cope with the destructive effects of disasters and enhance society's resilience against…

Inner Mongolian wedding folk songs are vital to the region's intangible cultural heritage, reflecting the Mongolian people's history, values, and traditions. This study investigates music literacy in the preservation of Inner Mongolian wedding folk songs. Utilizing a qualitative ethnographic approach, the research focuses on the Inner Mongolia…

The increasing interest in theory and practice towards enhancing student agency and independence in learning has led to the introduction of feedback literacy. While the topic of feedback literacy has started to gain traction in the literature, published data regarding this topic are still limited, particularly those that applied a bibliometric…

By exploring the literacy transmission practices to perform Mongolian music on the tuba, this study aims to provide insight into part of the process of adapting a traditional folk song, Ga Da Mei Lin, of China, for tuba performance. It explores the ways Mongolian long-song techniques like breath control, glissando, and rhythmic flexibility are…

Spirituality is an important domain in the holistic education of gifted students. The definition of transformational giftedness makes it possible to emphasize spiritual domain in student development. Spirituality provides possibilities to reflect on the values and meanings of life that could provide purpose for gifted students in their studies and…

Ebian Yi wedding songs are essential to the Yi ethnic group's musical and cultural heritage, and they are traditionally performed during wedding ceremonies in Ebian Yi Autonomous County, Sichuan Province, China. This study examines the role of Ebian Yi wedding songs in promoting Chinese folk music literacy and the obstacles affecting their…

The Guqin, an ancient seven-stringed Chinese zither with a history spanning over 3,000 years, has long been revered as a tool for self-cultivation, artistic refinement, and cultural expression. This study examines the impact of Guqin education on enhancing musical literacy in contemporary China. Conducted in Huizhou, Anhui Province, a historically…

This study investigates the role of the Sichuan Guzheng, a traditional Chinese plucked string instrument, in fostering musical literacy and enhancing cultural awareness among learners. Situated in the culturally rich regions of Chengdu and Leshan in Sichuan Province, the research employs qualitative methods, including ethnographic fieldwork,…

Guangdong Yueju Opera, including Cantonese opera, Chaozhou music, and other regional folk traditions, plays a crucial role in cultural heritage, education, and social cohesion. This study investigates the social functions of Guangdong Yueju Opera in enhancing musical literacy. Using a qualitative research approach, data were collected through…

Purpose: This study investigates the impact of health literacy and knowledge on undergraduates' mental health and attitude towards help-seeking in public universities in Ekiti State, Nigeria; with gender and age serving as moderating factors. Design/methodology/approach: The study adopted the correlational research design. The population of the…

The integration of local cultural content in educational materials has been increasingly recognized as an effective approach to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes. Empirical evidence on the specific impacts of digital storybooks based on local culture remains limited. This study aims to evaluate and determine the effectiveness of…

In many countries across the world education for deaf people is limited and sign languages are undervalued. In this paper we discuss insights from an initiative to support deaf education for young adults in India, Ghana, and Uganda. Reporting here on the work in India, our project used a bilingual approach, with Indian Sign Language as the main…

Interactional psychological literacy is an emerging concept in educational disciplines in the contexts of understanding and effectively navigating social and emotional interactions within educational settings. Attachment theory posits that early relationships with caregivers shape an individual's future interactions and relationship patterns.…

The importance of university students' electronic health (eHealth) literacy has been established in the literature, yet the association with computer skills is absent. In this study, a total of 5,672 university students were recruited from Xinyang University. Data were collected from an online questionnaire, including the Chinese eHealth Literacy…