The adoption of blended and hybrid Flipped Classroom (FC) models increased dramatically during COVID-19 and is still highly valued and recommended for enhancing the quality, flexibility, and effectiveness of teaching and learning post-pandemic. While meta-analyses indicate a small yet meaningful effect size of the FC approach, examined studies…

Self-determination is an important motive that influences youth development outcomes. Self-determination theory emphasizes the relationship between social context, self-determination, and school educational outcomes. The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between parental and teacher support, self-determination, career maturity,…

This study builds on a recent systematic mapping of computing education literature by conducting an in-depth qualitative analysis of selected studies on group work in Project-Based Learning (PjBL), published between 2010 and 2021. We examined how prominent theoretical frameworks are used in this context. We found that frameworks were often applied…

There is a mismatch between established practice in Learning Design and the increasingly complex nature of the challenges the world is facing. This article connects Learning Design to complexity science so learners can be better equipped to create a thriving future. Learning Design methods have traditionally leant heavily upon the reduction of…

Honors classes in secondary schools are designed to provide advanced learning opportunities for both identified gifted students and high-potential students. They also serve as a bridge to AP/IB classes or other advanced coursework. Beyond preparing students for future courses, honors classes can play a role in talent development by supporting…

The island of Malta is a former British colony and, consquently, the English language continues to play an important role in contemporary society in general and in education. Both English and the local language, Maltese, are used in classrooms, and it is common to find that mathematics is taught and learned bilingually. To this end, a bilingual…

Using data collected during a qualitative study of a book group in an after-school programme at a public, urban elementary school, in this article, I analyse how immigrant- and refugee-background students discursively distanced themselves from the portrayal of refugees in the text "Outcasts United." The teacher chose this book because…

The purpose of this study is to develop learning model of design thinking learning with a Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) approach to enhance autonomous learning in early writing and reading. This study conducted base on problems that exist in strategies for teaching early writing and reading in elementary schools and seek solutions that can…

The authors argue that playable fictions and analog game design can be an effective way to engage students in discussions about climate change and related scientific areas of exploration. They offer the example of a middle school climate science education unit grounded in the design, analysis, and play of board games and card games based on a…

Numeracy is important for everyday life. Being numerate has a positive impact on the quality of life of individuals, with positive economic, health, and social outcomes. Despite this, little is known about the role of numeracy in the lives of adults with intellectual disability (ID). Design research has been used to develop ways to support…

Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is a tool that promises efficiency and customization for teachers and students alike but also carries risks of dependency and detachment. This report aims to explore new questions for educators, system leaders, and tool developers such as how much cognitive effort AI should alleviate, how much it should…

Background/Context: The last few decades of research on teacher professional learning (PL) show clear evidence that PL programs can shift instructional practice and accelerate student learning. Yet many programs continue to be ineffective, raising the question: what are features of effective PL design? Prior work attempting to answer this question…

Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) is critical and indispensable in ensuring that the socio-economic inequalities and challenges facing not only South Africa, but also Africa, are reduced. This can be achieved by providing access to skills development, particularly for previously and historically marginalized sections of…

In order to be effective mathematics educators, teachers need more than content knowledge: they need to be able to make mathematics comprehensible and accessible to their students. Teaching Key Concepts in the Australian Mathematics Curriculum Years 7 to 10 ensures that pre-service and practising teachers in Australia have the tools and resources…

The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted pre-service teachers to assume various teacher roles in distance education, necessitating a diverse range of competencies. However, pre-service mathematics teachers have expressed the need for professional support to enhance their preparation for future teaching responsibilities. This study explores the impact of…