In 2014 Michael Fullan set his sights on the daily needs of school leaders in his bestselling book "The Principal." This updated edition shows how the principal's role continues to change--alongside our changing world--and how we can embrace the transformation in short order. As crucial in-school influencers of student learning,…

This study aims to analyse the evolutionary context of the introduction of technology in Portuguese schools, from the beginning of the 20th century to the present day, and to identify the digital competences of Portuguese teachers at different educational levels. The analysis, qualitative and quantitative in nature, allowed us to conclude that…

Teachers' engagement in school leadership is one of the most effective means of improving teaching and student learning. Given the complexities of facilitating instructional leadership tasks, school leaders can no longer fully streamline such tasks with fidelity. Therefore, including teachers' knowledge base and skillsets in school-based…

The teaching competency of rural teachers is fundamental to providing rural pupils with a high-quality education. Nonetheless, China has not yet established standardized competence criteria for rural science teachers, making it difficult to ascertain the actual competence of the rural teaching force on the front lines. Consequently, this study…

The purpose of this project is to develop a teacher empowering, equipping, and training program for Muslim refugee children. It is essential for teachers to understand the concept of Christian education, realize their calling and identity as a teacher, and know their functional roles, when teaching Muslim refugee children. The project had been…

Teacher's professional competencies have been discussed extensively in the literature, often linked to educational policy discourses, teaching standards, student learning outcomes, or the intended outcomes of teacher education. Extensive, but fragmented and loosely theoretically or empirically based lists of teacher competencies are provided…

Due to low levels of student engagement during the COVID-19 pandemic, elementary school students suffered significant learning losses, which served as the driving force behind this research. Teachers should be the key to solving problems. This research aims to measure how much influence the competence of professional elementary school teachers has…

Proficiency in solving mathematical problems is essential for preservice elementary teachers, as they will teach foundational math concepts and foster problem-solving abilities among young learners. However, many studies found low problem-solving performance among preservice teachers. In line with this, the present study examined how…

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…

Technology integration is one of the means of facilitating contemporary teaching and learning processes. This study investigated teachers' perceived competencies in technology integration through their years of teaching experience and gender in Awka Metropolis. The study adopted a sequential-explanatory design approach (MMR), with a sample size of…

This study seeks to understand from the perspective of its participants the extent to which a year-long structured, state-level peer mentorship program for world language educators provides benefits, focusing on how involvement impacts their classroom practices and professional development. Research questions explore the specific advantages gained…

This study presents the validation of a Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) scale tailored explicitly for primary mathematics teachers in China. Recognizing the gap in context-specific TPACK assessment tools, the research aims to provide an instrument that aligns with the unique educational landscape of China. Utilizing established…

Effective implementation of the science of reading requires robust professional development. This Spotlight explores how districts, teacher-prep programs, and states are working to equip educators with the knowledge and skills needed. From training the trainers to sharing leadership insights on implementing the science of reading, these articles…

Creating a culture of argumentation in the science classroom requires adequate argumentation competence among future teachers. This study analyzes the impact of instruction based on a validated learning progression on the argumentation competence of preservice elementary science teachers. The focus for the instructional module was the…

This study employs a bibliometric analysis to present the shifting trends in research on teacher competence through an interdisciplinary approach, solely based on scientific contributions shared in the Scopus database. Searches are conducted in the database using search criteria such as "teacher competence" or "teacher…