Purpose: Motor competence (MC) is important for child health and development, yet MC levels are low. Childhood is an important time to develop MC, and primary physical education (PE) provides an ideal setting. MC assessment is integral to targeted teaching and improvement of MC through a targeted approach. Therefore, the aim is to identify (a) the…

In July 2018, Portugal implemented an educational framework focused on inclusion, prompting schools and teachers to rethink their education and student engagement approaches. Over time, schools adapted by transforming their perspectives on education, learning and student well-being. However, the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020…

Teaching practice (TP) is an important part of teacher training. It is during teaching practice (TP) that student teachers acquire practical skills in the profession and it becomes prudent to explore the experiences of pre-service teachers in TP. Participants (n = 5) were drawn from one boarding school and came from three (3) teacher-training…

Nature-based early childhood education programs and nature-based learning initiatives have deep roots in historically documented European nature education and the American Nature Study Movement. Education experiences in nature are designed to capitalize on the curiosity and natural explorational tendencies of young children to support quality and…

Background/purpose: As a developing country with a wide area, Indonesia often experiences problems with equal access and quality of learning, specifically in remote schools. To overcome these challenges, several studies have proposed using gamified mobile-based learning as an effective alternative. Therefore, this study aims to explore students'…

Background/purpose. The role of early childhood education (ECE) teachers is very important in building the foundation of mathematics, such as recognizing counting, patterns, and problem solving. However, many teachers still face challenges in understanding mathematical concepts in depth. This study aims to investigate the level of Mathematical…

Background/purpose: This study examined the impact of Artificial Intelligence on quality assurance in education, focusing on academic achievement and social skills in schools in Jordan. Materials/methods: A descriptive-analytical approach was employed with a sample of 62 teachers, selected at random, to represent 16.67% of the target population.…

Background/purpose: The vocational education course in the basic school stage is an important course. Thus, this study aimed to identify the impact of vocational education (VE) classes on students' attitudes towards vocational and technical learning paths in Jordanian public schools from the perspective of the VE teachers in those schools.…

Technological advancements have introduced new educational methods that, when combined with appropriate pedagogical foundations, transform the landscape of education. This study investigates the knowledge, skills, attitudes and challenges faced by teachers of deaf students (DSTs) in integrating Augmented Reality (AR) technology into their teaching…

This study aims to identify the challenges faced by special educational needs (SEN) teachers when communicating with the parents of children with disabilities (CWDs). To achieve its objectives, this research employs a descriptive approach founded on the results of 152 electronic surveys completed by male and female SEN teachers from the Makkah…

This study examines social-class and sexuality in the context of being a teacher in a secondary school in England. It is pertinent as some levels of LGBT inclusion, are currently expected in English schools, however this varies within and across schools. This study explores the case of a single, gay, man from a working-class background, in…

Environmental education is crucial in fostering environmental protection and awareness within society. This study aimed to identify kindergarten teachers' practices for promoting children's environmental awareness in Jerusalem. A descriptive approach utilizing both quantitative and qualitative methods was employed. The quantitative method involved…

The 2014 Israeli war on the Gaza Strip was described, as the 'longest' and 'most violent', compared to previous wars since 2008. This paper reports on this war experiences for educationalists (academic staff and students) at two of Gaza's universities. It draws on 36 in-depth semi-structured interviews with educationalists in the Gaza Strip, which…

Situated in New York City, this qualitative case study investigates nontraditional teachers, particularly immigrant women of color, and their diverse pathways into early childhood classrooms. Against the backdrop of the city's expansion of public preschool programs and its efforts to ensure high quality through narrowly defined measures of…

Children from refugee backgrounds often experience multiple traumatic events and schools are uniquely placed to support these students. This study examined the experiences of teachers in supporting students from refugee backgrounds who have experienced trauma. Six teachers participated in interviews which were analysed using thematic analysis.…