This study explores the implications of open and distance learning environments for promoting educational practices suitable for inmates. The research questions focus on the regulatory, technological and humanistic perspectives of digital technology in prison, addressing the relationship between adult education policies and practices, the…

This study aims at the contribution of education to ASEAN low-and-lower-middle-income countries (LLMICs) economic development and particularly the role of higher education in avoiding the low-and-lower-middle-income trap (LLMIT). Panel data analysis indicates a positive relationship between GDP per capita and higher education enrollment, though…

The development of the VR ecosystem presents an unprecedented opportunity for the future of retail. Cultivating the foundational knowledge and skills necessary for retail students to thrive in this environment is essential. This study explores the potential of one such intervention through a Virtual Reality Retailing course that integrates a…

The early years learning environment is vital for young children's learning and development. This study reports, for the first time in the UK, an online survey of 83 early years practitioners' perceptions, classroom practices, and beliefs towards mathematics. Surveyed practitioners rated life skills and literacy as more important than mathematics.…

Science literacy is becoming an essential skill for students in the modern era to understand and participate in scientific and technological developments. This study explores the factors determining students' science literacy in learning Science in Elementary School. The research method used a quantitative method with an ex post facto approach.…

This study investigated developmental pathways between early language and later social skills in a large, prospective cohort consisting of 3387 mother-child dyads. Mediational pathways were examined between parent-reported expressive language (at 2 years of age) and social skills (at 8 years of age), via core language and pragmatic language (at 5…

Artificial intelligence is infiltrating our lives and is also gaining ground in education. Failing to acknowledge its presence in higher education, in particular, would be ostrichism. There is a growing body of research on AI in higher education discussing its modes of use and regulatory aspects (Rajki, Nagy & Dingó, 2024; Horváth, 2024;…

This study aimed to develop a scale to measure teachers' digital assessment literacy self-efficacy. Teachers were selected from all regions of Turkey and different branches at primary, secondary, and high school levels to enhance generalization and diversity. The data was collected from 314 teachers for the exploratory factor analysis and 296 for…

Pathway to innovation can be shaped more effectively if teachers are provided with the necessary knowledge and skills. Encouraging teachers to develop a growth mindset is also crucial in helping them become pioneers of change. This study aims to investigate how online information and communication technologies training affects the Technological…

This study investigates the competencies of Learning Support Teachers (LSTs) in utilizing digital learning units and explores differences based on gender, academic qualifications, and years of experience. A descriptive survey method was used, with a sample of 114 male and female LSTs randomly selected from public schools in Irbid Governorate…

Background/purpose: The purpose of this study is to analyze the content of the revised Arabic language textbooks in Jordan for the year 2024/2025 to uncover the included concepts of global citizenship, along with their proportions. Materials/Methods: The next two parts of this study, using an analysis tool, arrived at its six dimensions, adopting…

This study investigates the impact of virtual reality (VR) on mathematics education, focusing on pre-service teachers' perceptions and learning outcomes at Qatar University. Employing a mixed-methods approach, the research explores VR's potential to enhance comprehension and engagement in mathematics instruction. A cohort of 60 pre-service…

This mixed-methods study presents an Asian perspective on the impact of a science video creation workshop as an intervention on the technology adoption and utilization of pre-service science teachers. It aims to offer insights relevant to Initial Teacher Education programs in international contexts, including those in Europe and North America,…

While Formative assessment (FA) has been researched exponentially, little is known about FA practice from pre-service teacher to novice teacher and their implementation in real teaching context. The current study attempts to fill this gap by exploring how two novice EFL teachers implement FA activities in the Chinese K-12 context. Data were…

This study investigates the beliefs and practices of secondary school mathematics teachers in Malta regarding the potential of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), particularly through tools like ChatGPT, in teaching, using the TPACK framework. Through a case study methodology involving pre- and post-professional development (PD) session…