Algebraic Thinking (AT) and Computational Thinking (CT) are pivotal competencies in modern education, fostering problem-solving skills and logical reasoning among students. This study presents the initial hypotheses, theoretical framework, and key steps undertaken to explore characterized learning paths and assign practice-relevant tasks. This…

A long history of misinformation has led to anti-vaccine sentiment, risking everyone's health. Despite public health campaigns, vaccine hesitancy rates have not declined. In response, we created an educational board game to address the fundamental science of vaccine development. The cooperative game guides players through identifying a novel…

As the climate crisis continues to accelerate, multiple sectors of society are working collaboratively to research, develop, and implement strategies and policies that target the sources of the problem to slow or reverse the impacts of climate change. As centers of innovation, institutions of higher education have sought to develop new curricula…

Grappling with uncertainty is an essential element of students' science learning and sense-making processes, yet literature is limited regarding how teachers can facilitate and use student scientific uncertainty as a pedagogical resource in their classrooms. Furthermore, progress on pedagogical practice depends on both the ability to notice one's…

Purpose: This study investigated the language and cognitive skills of preschool children with sex chromosome trisomies (SCTs) with and without a co-diagnosis of developmental language disorder (DLD), considering possible differences between SCT types (i.e., XXX, XXY, and XYY). Method: Fifty-five children with a prenatally diagnosed SCT (19 XXX, 25…

As generative AI grows in popularity, so do the concerns regarding whether this technology has the capability to effectively teach written and oral communication skills, thereby affecting the perceived value students place on introductory communication courses (ICC). This study sought to address that concern by asking students to provide…

Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) is a common and proven way to treat anxiety. In language learning settings, CBT has been shown to remedy students' anxiety and help them actively engage with a new language. However, research is inconclusive on how to best approach CBT-based interventions for language learning, and how to cater to students'…

Over their career trajectories, teachers experience diverse challenges and uplifts, which influence their sense of wellbeing. While research on teacher career phases provides important insights into their lives, studies exploring teacher wellbeing and capitals they draw on to cope are scarce; and, in the field of language education, virtually…

This study investigated the effectiveness of artificial intelligence- (AI) powered speaking practice tools in improving English proficiency and engagement among Vietnamese university students using a 16-week quasi-experimental design with 240 participants across four diverse higher education institutions. Multi-level modelling revealed…

This study examined characteristics of 458 Grade 10 students who earned a Bachelor of Science degree in computer science while completing their secondary school studies. Cluster analysis of SAT-M and Raven Progressive Matrices Test scores identified four distinct groups: G-EM: generally gifted, excelling in mathematics; AG-AEM: averagely gifted,…

This study builds on the literature on deeper learning to investigate whether and to what extent two types of deeper learning opportunities--opportunities for complex problem solving and opportunities for learning how to learn--are linked to students' creative thinking competency in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). This…

Purpose: This study aims to explore how virtual reality (VR) can enhance the teaching of history to trainee early childhood teachers, particularly by leveraging local cultural heritage. It evaluates the effectiveness of VR in developing historical understanding, technical usability and emotional engagement. Design/methodology/approach: A…

The current study examined the effect of the flipped instructional model on the reading comprehension skills and attitudes of non-English major university students. To achieve these goals, 80 freshmen who enrolled in the General English course during the second semester of the academic year 2022-2023 at the Islamic Azad University of Babol were…

Communication is a critical area of development for students who are deafblind, as a combination of the dual sensory loss results in limited access to auditory and visual information, which may be distorted, significantly reduced, or completely absent. Technology can be highly effective in supporting students with disabilities to access…

Critical thinking (CT) emerges as a fundamental higher-order thinking skill in mathematics education. Teachers' beliefs, perceptions, and definitions regarding CT shape their classroom practices and directly influence students' levels of CT. This study aims to examine in depth mathematics teachers' perceptions of CT, the reflections of these…