This study aims to develop and validate an instrument to assess and compare professional digital competence beliefs of student teachers, pre-service teachers and teachers based on the DigCompEdu framework. We used data from N = 1386 German (prospective) teachers (73% female). First, we conducted exploratory factor analysis, confirmatory factor…

This paper examines discourses that place refugee students in an inequitable position in school. Focussing on decontextualisation -- a depoliticising way of seeing education that overlooks contexts -- the paper is based on semi-structured interviews with teachers (n = 15) and open questions of a survey data (n = 267) collected from teachers,…

A growing number of Pasifika students are pursuing Business Studies at Secondary school. However, indigenous knowledge and epistemologies are not prominent in Business Studies. We discuss a qualitative decolonising study that explores the concept of self-efficacy in Business Studies from a Tongan perspective. We provide insights into the…

Mid-career teachers are at a pivotal point in their practitioner journeys when they can either shift towards winding down in preparation for retirement or ramping up to assume new teacher-leadership roles. Opportunities to become teacher-leaders can revitalize mid-career educators' practice in ways that ultimately benefit their schools and…

Teacher self-efficacy has been shown to be a protective factor for teachers' feelings of burnout, whereas ethnic prejudice might be a risk factor. Ethnic minority students are often perceived negatively and are associated with low motivation, a large number of classroom disruptions, and discipline problems. Prejudice toward these students can…

The distinction between "academic language" and its putative "conversational" or "everyday" counterpart continues to be used by some researchers, teacher educators, and practitioners to explain challenges faced by linguistically minoritized students in primary and secondary schools, in the United States and elsewhere.…

This study assesses the practice of accountability dimensions and their mechanisms in public research universities in Ethiopia. The study employed a mixed-method survey design. The primary quantitative data were collected from 343 respondents (instructors) through a questionnaire, while for the qualitative data, 29 participants (vice presidents,…

Effective second language (L2) writing hinges on both learners' beliefs in their writing capabilities (self-efficacy) and their engagement in writing tasks. However, to date, no study has explored the association between these two important factors within an L2 writing context. Therefore, this study aims to examine how L2 writing self-efficacy…

Stigma prevents societal acceptance, reinforces social inequities, and greatly complicates the management of diabetes for those dealing with homelessness. Various forms of media, such as film, can educate audiences and play a role in reducing stigma, but the effectiveness of such interventions in changing individuals' knowledge, attitudes, and…

This qualitative interview study explored moral suffering among student affairs practitioners (n = 26). Data analysis revealed four moral foundations guiding practitioners' experiences: advocacy, compassion, idealism, and compliance. Participants experienced moral suffering when these foundations clashed with immoral institutional contexts. The…

Purpose: The Australian Government has proposed a National Skills Passport (NSP) to provide a central digital source for an individual's qualifications, certifications and skills. There is constant debate around the responsibility of universities to prepare graduates for the workforce not just with disciplinary competencies but also with skills…

Background: Achievement emotions (e.g., enjoyment, pride, anxiety, boredom) critically influence students' academic engagement and performance. Teachers foster intrinsic motivation and positive achievement emotions by providing autonomy support that fulfills students' psychological needs. In contrast, emotionally abusive teacher behaviors (e.g.,…

Set within the context of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the Convention on the Rights of the Child, this article interrogates the extent to which the right to be heard is afforded equally to all children and young people. It shows that despite widespread global commitment to these conventions, the…

In today's world, where the single-grade model is most prevalent, some schools are offering a more flexible organisational model based on respecting the learning pace of each child. This study examines a scarcely explored topic, with the objective of elucidating inclusive and flexible organisational practices and underscoring their educational…

Virtual reality learning objects are representative of promising immersive, interactive technologies that may have the potential to support increased accessibility to learning. Evaluating the experiences of educators' and students' in using these tools within the educational process is not only critical for ensuring that technology integration is…