Despite the increasing linguistic diversity observed in elementary classrooms, there remains a paucity of research and guidance on how best to support multilingual learners' (MLs') writing development. Drawing on current theories of writing development and research on effective writing instruction, this paper explores key factors influencing MLs'…

This study examined the ecological challenges teachers faced in integrating Informal Digital Learning of English (IDLE) among 159 in-service Hong Kong EFL teachers from 2019 to 2024. Analysis of 470 entries revealed that 50% of the challenges stem from "exo-system factors" (e.g., heavy workloads), 23% were from "macro-system…

Due to the number of children that do not meet the recommendations of physical activity (PA) practice, classroom-based PA, based on active breaks, and active learning can be an opportunity to increase student's levels of PA within the school context. The aim of this study was to analyze the influence of a multicomponent classroom-based PA…

Silent pauses may serve communicative purposes such as demarcating boundaries between discourse units in language production. Previous research has shown that autistic children differ in their pausing behavior from typically-developing (TD) peers, however, the factors behind this difference remain underexplored. The current study was aimed at…

Microteaching--an innovative teaching method in which students deliver a mini-lesson to a small group of peers within a limited timeframe to develop specific teaching skills and refine pedagogical behaviors--has been implemented in teacher education and training for half a century. This qualitative study explored the views of 10 graduate students…

Dropping out of high school creates barriers to economic self-sufficiency. Career and technical education (CTE) may help students engage with school by showing the connection between school and work. Prior research has shown that high school CTE participation promotes positive academic outcomes including high school graduation. This paper uses a…

This essay extends beyond the characteristics and discourse of word problems to, more generally, school mathematical problem-solving and the implications entailed by a predominant paper-and-pencil mode of learning and instruction since the modern era of education. Contrasting what I call "one-handed" (with paper-and-pencil) with…

This study aimed to assess and compare the development of mathematical procedures on the part of Grade 7 students using an intelligent tutoring system on a digital platform. The sample comprised 96 students from Khon Kaen University Demonstration School, Thailand, divided equally into experimental and control groups. The experimental group worked…

Reasonable host language proficiency has been shown as a key factor determining successful social and economic inclusion of refugee migrants within their new society. Many countries who provide settlement to refugee migrants thus offer them instruction in the host language of their new country. In Australia, refugee migrants are offered English…

Trigonometric derivatives are fundamental in both mathematics and physics, yet their correct application, particularly the distinction between radians and degrees, remains a significant challenge for college students worldwide. This study identifies a widespread "blind spot" in understanding trigonometric derivatives and their…

Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is an important skill for healthcare professionals. However, adding POCUS training to medical education can be difficult because ultrasound simulators can be expensive. This study assessed whether an interactive, PowerPoint-based computer tool could be a valid alternative to an entry-level ultrasound simulator for…

The learning of basic facts, or the sums and products of numbers 0-10 and their related differences and quotients, has always been a high priority for elementary school teachers in many countries. While memorization of basic facts has been a hallmark of elementary school, current recommendations focus on a more nuanced development of fluency with…

Adaptive number knowledge represents the understanding and use of numerical characteristics and relations. However, there is a lack of knowledge about the role of adaptive number knowledge in solving problems that require the recognition of patterns. Therefore, we studied 61 sixth grade students' adaptive number knowledge and its connections to…

Objective: This paper examines the impact of the level of educational opportunities (LEO) on students' reading skills test performance. Method: A total of 609 students in the first three years of secondary school in Argentina were evaluated on reading efficiency and comprehension tasks across three text types: narrative, expository, and…

Special education teachers (N = 293) responded to a survey in which they described the written expression characteristics of their students who experience difficulties writing. Most commonly, teachers described skills associated with the mechanics of writing (e.g., grammar, spelling) and content development (e.g., brainstorming, developing and…