There is a need to provide more case studies of alternative grading strategies in the biology education literature and report on student perceptions of these strategies. Student participants were instructed using alternative grading strategies and then completed course metacognitive self-reflections. Qualitative content analysis was performed on…

This literature review (n = 30) examines the potential of exam wrappers to rapidly improve student learning in higher education. Exam wrappers, introduced as pre- and post-test reflection prompts (though widely varied), encourage students to engage in self-assessment and self-regulated learning (SRL). The vast majority of studies exclusively…

With the teacher force dominated by white people, it is imperative that teacher education equip pre-service teachers (PSTs) with the skills necessary to engage in and facilitate racial dialogue that includes discussion of whiteness. Using qualitative inquiry, the authors investigate the following research question: In what ways do white PSTs…

Recent research highlights that external feedback alone does not lead to improvements unless students process and use it internally, emphasising the need to shift from a teacher-centred to a student-centred approach. While previous studies have underscored the importance of students generating feedback for their own use and explored effective…

The ideas of project-based language learning (PBLL) align well with the action-oriented approach, which is considered a promising approach in language education (Piccardo & North, 2019). In this study, we carried out the scoping review of empirical research articles describing the implementation of PBLL in higher education during the period…

In this paper I share the theorising behind the development of a model for possible use by instrumental and vocal teachers to assist with the structuring of student practice. The model is a component of a current doctoral research project investigating how school age piano students respond to a particular approach to practice underpinned by the…

This paper discusses two interventions that explored the use, practice and outcomes of e-portfolios and videos in encouraging reflective practice (RP) in pre-service teacher education programmes in Bangladesh and Malaysia. The first case (Bangladesh) evaluates a tailored intervention facilitating student teachers' online reflections via Google…

Effective professional learning includes the provision of opportunities for teachers to actively engage with learning in a supportive community, where ideas can be shared, trialled, questioned and revised. The professional learning designed within the Embodied Learning in Early Mathematics and Science (ELEMS) Project aimed to assist teachers in…

This case study examined a Bhutanese teacher, Pema's reflective practices and their effects on her beliefs and classroom practices over a sequence of four lessons sandwiching a professional development. Three instances of reflection (before, during and after each lesson) were analysed to determine the shift in her beliefs and practices. The result…

This book offers a foundational guide for pre- and in-service teachers, examining the evolving, multifaceted role of educators in today's classrooms. Organized into three parts--Children, Teachers, and Parents--it explores child development, the emotional and social complexity of learners, and the vital influence of family dynamics on school…

This paper explores the educational opportunities of a pedagogy of place based on an action research project, investigating a course at the University of Iceland in the field of leisure studies. The aim was to identify what gave students an understanding of a sense of place and to find out what meanings emerged for them. Following the fieldwork…

Background/purpose: Creative thinking is an essential 21st-century skill in mathematics education, closely connected to logical-mathematical ability. Solving numerical problems requires students to think systematically, flexibly, and deeply beyond technical skills. In this context, the creative thinking process remains underexplored empirically.…

As a response to the pedagogical paradoxes of subjectivity and intersubjectivity, this article proposes nonaffirmative school didactic theory as a comprehensive theoretical framework for understanding educative teaching for Bildung in the context of comprehensive education. This approach conceptualizes curriculum work, teaching, leadership, and…

Purpose: By studying how English Language Arts preservice teachers (PSTs) talk about composing graphic narratives featuring identities they do/don't share, this paper aims to investigate how their identities and positionalities came to bear on writing choices. Design/methodology/approach: Authors engage theories of identity and positionality to…

In an era marked by volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity, organizational leaders, researchers, and practitioners are increasingly called upon to navigate difficult dialogues that can shape workplace culture and performance. This manuscript introduces the ORANGE framework--a practical, reflective tool designed to foster…