The shift towards student-centred learning in physical education (PE) underscores the importance of fostering supportive classroom climates that enhance engagement and motivation. Traditional teacher-centred approaches often emphasise performance goals, misaligning with contemporary educational paradigms prioritising holistic student development.…

This study examined the impact of a Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP) program on engineering identity, self-efficacy, mindset, intentions to stay in engineering, and self-perceived science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) knowledge/skills through a pre/ postsurvey design with 22 students. Results indicated no significant changes…

Background: Developmental coordination disorder is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterised by motor difficulties that significantly and persistently impact activities of daily living and participation. It has been suggested that children with (probable) developmental coordination disorder (pDCD) experience challenges in the domain of language,…

This study explores collaborations between faculty development centers and service learning and community engagement structures at public institutions awarded the Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement. Utilizing semi-structured interviews with five chief academic officers, none of the respondents stated intentional collaborations were…

Effective teacher training programs rely on accurate need analysis. However, traditional data sources often limit the comprehensive understanding of teachers' and stakeholders' needs. This study examines panel data comprising K-12 teachers' course selections from 2014 to 2020 on the management platform of Zhejiang Province, China. Employing…

Teacher shortages in schools are a global issue. One solution to this problem, offered in Australian policy, is the notion of the career change teacher (White et al., 2024). Our article outlines a mixed-methods research protocol designed to develop and refine initial design principles for initial teacher education (ITE) programs that specifically…

Providing skills and expertise applicable to the workplace has always been a central component of universities' provision. However, repeated government initiatives to involve employers more actively in the skills system over the past 60 years have shown few lasting successes. In this paper, Professor David Phoenix reflects on past initiatives and…

Learning is always a core activity in forming cognitive abilities and personality traits in people's growth process, and motivation is the key psychological mechanism that drives learning behaviour. Therefore, motivation in learning is an important area of research in educational psychology. It not only determines the initiation and continuation…

The integration of indigenous knowledge, cultural practices, and traditional ecological knowledge with science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education has gained recognition as EthnoSTEM. This article explores the potential of developing EthnoSTEMbased learning tools to bridge the gap between cultural heritage and scientific…

This research delves into the effectiveness of youth hackathons, highlighting their ability to foster innovation, creativity and skill development among school-aged children and teenagers. Through an ethnographic approach and analysis of six such hackathons, the research identifies the desired outcomes of these events, such as enhanced…

Cross-site comparisons indicate that East Asian children typically excel on tests of executive function (EF), but interpreting this contrast is made difficult by both the heavy reliance on testing in school settings and by the scarcity of studies that assess across-site measurement invariance. Addressing these gaps, our study included remote…

Previous studies have given limited attention to the emotional and identity changes of pre-service language teachers in education taught master (ETM) programmes. To fill this gap, this study explores the emotional changes of seven pre-service language teachers undergoing professional training in an ETM programme. Following the Dynamic Systems…

This article explores developmental readiness, efficacy, and design sequencing considerations in college service experiences. Drawing on developmental theory and best practices, this article offers a roadmap to more effectively align student development with the design of community service experiences. It includes implications for practice and…

The purpose of this practitioner article is to present Biesta's three domains of educational purpose as an adaptable, pragmatic framework that provides stakeholders with language for navigating the complex endeavor of music teacher education in the United States. First, we describe how neoliberal policy has obscured questions of purpose and…

The essay delves into the complex interrelationship between Islamic education and the sustainable development goals (SDGs), intertwining environmental awareness, social justice, and ethical ideals derived from Islamic teachings. By investigating the potential and problems at this juncture, it emphasizes the need for a comprehensive strategy to…