Background/purpose: This study aims to develop and validate a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) in Elementary Statistics (ES) following the ADDIE Model of Instructional Development. Materials/methods: Employing a descriptive-developmental research design, anchored on different MOOC development policies and guidelines and aligned to Philippine…

Background: Given high attrition rates and lack of interest in faculty careers, it is crucial to understand how doctoral engineering students conceptualize academia and academic careers. Purpose/Hypothesis: This study aims to characterize the development of academic disenchantment among engineering students who have considered departure from their…

There is an assumption that English teachers identify as writers. This article explores the stories of three secondary preservice English teachers, their descriptions of their writing experiences and their self-perceived vulnerabilities around writing. These narratives originated in a broader research study into the writer identities of preservice…

Purpose: This study aims to understand the impact of a pilot of the actions against racism (AAR) intervention, aimed at enhancing educators' multicultural efficacy and attitudes in a mid-Atlantic K-8 charter school. Design/methodology/approach: AAR included eight sessions delivered over one school year. Experienced facilitators led these sessions,…

Numerous studies have compared parents' and teachers' beliefs about school readiness. However, no known research has explicitly examined the alignment of school readiness skills between immigrant parents and early childhood teachers. As such, the current study examined differences in prioritized school readiness skills between Latine and Chinese…

Humility is a traditionally esteemed virtue in Chinese culture and a desired personal quality in teachers. While previous research shows that teacher humility has a positive effect on students, there is limited empirical research on how it impacts student learning motivation. Therefore, we designed a moderated mediation model to examine how…

The purpose of this article is to elucidate how a student teacher in Norwegian Early Childhood Education is enabled to relate practical experiences to theoretical concepts in conversations with a practicum teacher. We aim to demonstrate how the teacher and the student actually employ theoretical concepts during a practicum. The methodological…

Institutional ethics review procedures aim -- in principle -- to minimise harm and evaluate risks, providing an important space to consider the safety of participants and researchers. However, literature has questioned the effectiveness of the process, particularly for reviewing 'risky' topics in a risk-averse environment. This article reports the…

This study examined number marking comprehension among Japanese learners of second language (L2) English, whose first language (L1) does not have an obligatory number marking system. The study conducted an online sentence comprehension experiment with 96 L1-Japanese learners and 32 native speakers of English, wherein participants engaged in a…

For any educational programme to be successful, it is essential to have a well-planned and comprehensive syllabus that fosters inclusivity and positive motivation. In my paper, I am going to examine the BA syllabi from the inception of the department to the present times, 1921-2023, to trace the inclusion of women writers. To gather information, I…

This study investigates the effectiveness of integrating Mongolian folk songs into contemporary literacy practices, focusing on enhancing student engagement and literacy development. By employing ethnographic methods, the research explores the effectiveness of using traditional music to foster cultural awareness and improve literacy skills among…

The purpose of this study is to understand how and what leaders (a principal, district coach, regional coach, and district assistant superintendent) professionally noticed within a video club context as they watched mathematics lessons. Professional noticing refers to the extent to which leaders are able to move beyond forming general descriptions…

Evidence indicates that the integration of information and communication technologies (ICT) in education improves knowledge acquisition, reduces socioeconomic disparities, fosters autonomous learning, and develops problem-solving and collaboration skills. Teachers and their professional development play a crucial role in facilitating an effective…

Background and Aim: There have been significant higher education curriculum reform initiatives over the past 30 years across different global regions in response to a range of drivers such as employability, global citizenship, and sustainability. In professions such as engineering, a key focus has been on holistic graduate attribute development…

The goal of this study was to assess developmental differences in adolescents' and emerging adults' attitudes toward solitude using three different methodologies. Participants were N = 1224 adolescents (n = 367, ages 15-18 years, M[subscript age] = 16.13, SD = 0.54; 65.7% female) and emerging adults (n = 857, aged 18-29 years, M[subscript age] =…