Speciality choice is an important decision for doctors, often starting during medical school. In Nigeria, where the doctor-to-population ratio is low and worsened by emigration, understanding medical students' speciality preferences can inform strategies to ensure a balanced distribution of specialists. A total of 500 pre-tested semi-structured…

This article examines the integration of financial numeracy in secondary mathematics textbooks. It addresses the gap in literature on how financial concepts are portrayed in textbooks, contributing to the establishment of financial numeracy as a field of research and practice. The study analyzed financial numeracy tasks in three published textbook…

Pedagogical methods shape students' grasp of democracy. Cooperative learning, by fostering democratic values in classrooms, empowers students for active civic participation. This approach is seen as ideal, suggesting pre-service teachers using it will hold positive democratic attitudes. This study seeks to determine how attitudes towards democracy…

This study focused on school division needs pertaining to classroom-based assessment policies in Saskatchewan. Using a critical policy analysis framework, this project narrowed in on the creation of assessment policies within school divisions in the province through the lens of superintendents (n = 16). Applying Verhoest et al.'s (2004)…

This study examines teachers' level of knowledge of inclusive education as well as their perceptions of the practice. Participants were a sample of 162 teachers in Fiji. Results indicate that the participants demonstrated professional knowledge of inclusive education, with a good understanding of inclusive education as indicated by their high…

This study aims to explore the interrelationships between teacher competence, college students' mental health, and academic achievement, and to analyze the mediating role of mental health as well as the differences among various student groups. Through a survey of 1236 students from 45 higher education institutions in China and the application of…

Purpose: This article endeavors to detail the outcomes of an exploratory investigation into the perceived attainment levels of complex thinking competencies among business students at a technological university in western Mexico. It seeks to examine and contrast the students' self-assessed development of this critical competency, along with its…

It is essential for pre-service teachers to have digital literacy and technology use skills in order to integrate technology into education and training processes both effectively and efficiently. In this study, the digital literacy and technology use skills of pre-service teachers from different universities in Kazakhstan were examined…

This study investigates elementary school teachers' perceptions of the appropriate proportions of cartoons for instructional purposes, with a focus on the Thai educational context. The research aims to shed light on teachers' preferences for cartoon proportions across different grade levels, contributing valuable insights into the effective use of…

While there has been movement from disability, or special education needs (SEN), eligibility identification as a prerequisite for special education services, formal school-based identification remains critical in understanding the educational experience of students with disabilities. This study examined data from Ontario, Canada between 2006 and…

Computational thinking (CT) skills have become increasingly important in modern education, as they equip students with critical problem-solving skills applicable across various domains. Given the growing emphasis on digital literacy, it is essential to investigate grade- and gender-level differences in CT skills among students to support targeted…

Computational Thinking (CT) has evolved as an essential competency for K-12 students, and programming practices are recognized as the key way to facilitate CT development. However, most studies of CT development in middle graders have focused on visual programming, lacking evidence to demonstrate the effectiveness of Python programming. Therefore,…

Numerous artificial intelligence methods have lately been applied in education. This study proposes an Adaptive Neural-network-based Fuzzy Logic (ANFIS) model combining fuzzy logic and artificial neural networks for predicting students' STEM attitudes. The inputs of the research were determined as grade levels and academic achievement scores, and…

Associating the information intended to be learned in line with the achievements of the science course with daily life, following current situations, and developing solutions to possible problems are among the important skills that students should acquire. This study aims to determine the level of science teachers' ability to establish a real life…

The socialisation of adolescent boys and girls takes place primarily online in virtual environments, where cyberbullying is one of the greatest current social dangers faced by that age group. Socio-emotional e-competencies (i.e., competencies that apply specifically to online environments) are a protective factor against cyberaggression and…