A national curriculum cannot be uniformly applied in all classrooms. Educators frequently adapt the official curriculum to suit their particular circumstances. In exploring the interplay between artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and curriculum adaptation in education, this study bridges a significant gap in the literature by exploring how…

South Africa has adopted a policy on inclusive education through which White Paper 6 (2001) became the roadmap for implementation. One hundred and sixty-four (164) full-service schools were established to provide education to diverse learners. The extent to which these schools practise inclusion has not been well documented. This critical…

This study investigates the impact of students' feedback from lecturer evaluations on curriculum transformation in higher education. Incorporating student voices into curriculum development fosters a more student-centred approach, enhancing engagement and learning outcomes. The aim of this research is to examine how feedback obtained from lecturer…

Flight training is a lengthy and resource-intensive process with additional learning, and teaching techniques are often overlooked. One technique is observational learning, or backseating in aviation training, which can accelerate pilot training. This study aimed to analyze the factors that facilitate and hinder the implementation of backseating…

This book encourages primary school practitioners to think differently about the way in which health and physical education (HPE) is delivered in schools. Drawing on evidence from a long-term collaborative practitioner action research project, EveryBody Counts, the book shows that it is possible to challenge the orthodoxy and to reshape practice…

English is the main "lingua franca" among the various ethnolinguistic groups in Fiji. This results in a sociocultural problem when students enter universities from different high school backgrounds. To this end, this study analysed the level of difference in writing abilities at the beginning of the first year of study and at the end of…

This research highlighted the critical importance of colleges and universities to prioritize the education of diverse students, foster inclusive communities, and cultivate awareness of inclusive learning environments. As higher education continues to evolve with an increasingly diverse student body, a one-size-fits-all institutional model is…

TrUDL is a pedagogical approach that considers the intersections of "translanguaging" and "Universal Design for Learning" (UDL) to support the needs of students in any classroom, but especially emergent multilinguals labeled as disabled (EMLADs). In this article, we offer tools to help educators ensure their lessons support the…

This article contends that centring English as a Foreign Language (EFL) curricula on learners' specific needs is not merely advantageous but essential for fostering meaningful language acquisition. By synthesising theoretical frameworks, empirical research, and practical applications, it underscores the necessity of systematic needs analysis (NA)…

High-impact tutoring programs are ramping up across the country to address learning recovery post-COVID. But how do you make the most of them? This invaluable book has the answers! You'll find out the best ways to implement high-dosage tutoring, including what it is and what it is not, how to overcome common challenges, how to establish a program…

Grounded in intersectional theory, this article explores the experience of LGBTQ+ students with disabilities. LGBTQ+ students with disabilities experience higher levels of bullying, harassment, suicidal ideation and other challenges in school. Post-school outcomes also reveal negative realities. Schools need to ensure that support is provided to…

Grounded in the universal right to education, this article considers the collective findings of a selection of projects, conducted primarily by researchers from the SIRIUS Policy Network on Migrant Education arguing for a holistic approach to the educational inclusion of Newly Arrived Migrant and Refugee Students (NAMRS). The right to education…

From October to December 2024, New Zealand Council for Educational Research conducted the National Survey of Primary Schools, which addresses five research questions on how the education system in Aotearoa New Zealand is progressing over time in: (1) honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi; (2) serving akonga Maori; (3) serving Pacific students; (4)…

Reading can be a way to increase students' social interaction and writing, especially for the need to continue to a higher level of education. Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) show deficits in reading skills. Recent research shows that there is heterogeneity in this population, which is accompanied by a lack of personalized learning…

Blended learning combines traditional classroom instruction with online learning, offering personalized and engaging educational experiences. This Spotlight will help you analyze key research on school tech use; review expert tips for staying ahead of tech trends; explore strategies for engaging virtual instruction; examine how to use tech to meet…