The exceeding importance of academic optimism and the promising potential of middle leadership demand research attention in contribution to student success and school improvement. This paper presents a critical analysis of the roles and contributions of middle leaders through the lens of the academic optimism model. This study used mixed methods…

Based on three-wave longitudinal data from 1512 Chinese college students, this study attempted to examine changes in vocational identity (VI) processes and career decision self-efficacy (CDSE) and their reciprocal association. Latent growth curve analyses highlighted longitudinal increases in in-breadth exploration, career commitment making,…

The objectives of this research were: 1) to explore existing situations, desirable situations, and the need to develop cooperative learning management competencies of university lecturers; and 2) to develop a program to strengthen cooperative learning management competencies of university lecturers. A multi-phase mixed methods research approach…

This scoping review is intended to examine and consolidate the factors that influence the uptake of COVID-19 vaccines among African university students. Gaining an understanding of these factors is crucial for developing effective public health strategies to improve vaccination rates within this demographic. An extensive search of peer-reviewed…

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to develop and test a virtual reality application designed to put the participants "in the shoes" of an autistic person during a routine task. Method: The study involved a randomized controlled trial that included 103 participants recruited from a technical college. Each participant responded to…

In response to teacher shortages, short-track teacher education programmes have been established for those with academic degrees in mathematics, who often bring their prior professional identities into teacher education. Given the limited time available to pre-service teachers, teacher education becomes critical in challenging individuals from…

This paper examined the perceptions of 12 in-service dual language bilingual education (DLBE) teachers who completed a National Professional Development Grant-funded, university-based online DLBE certification to explore the development of DLBE teachers' critical consciousness. The boom of DLBE programs has elevated concerns for the effective…

Purpose: This study examines the challenges faced by both the groups and explores interconnections to reduce this disconnect. Design/methodology/approach: A survey with closed and open-ended questions was administered to 77 faculty members and 274 students across nine higher education institutions. Responses were analyzed through content analysis…

The study aims to determine how one-year collaboration experience on a research project affects the recognition of collaboration benefits and the development of a student's interest in science. 141 students did research projects in 33 collaborative groups with two scientists within the global learning and observations to benefit the environment…

Background/purpose: This study examines the impact of teachers' continuous professional development on their performance through indicators that ensure quality in education. These indicators describe teachers' actions in the classroom based on the opinions of teachers and students. Materials/methods: This study uses a quantitative approach and a…

Background/purpose: This study aimed to develop and implement a learning management model to enhance teachers' active instructional management abilities. Materials/methods: The study was divided into four phases, including (1) Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) to identify key components, (2) needs analysis to determine teachers' challenges and…

Based on the instructional humour processing theory, this multilevel study explored the relationship between teacher humour and class-related boredom. Teacher humour is measured from the perspectives of both the students and teachers. A total of 1365 middle school students (53.6% female, M = 13.81, SD = 1.07) and 40 matched teachers (47.5% female,…

Online education is an important focus for higher education institutions (HEIs) as online retention rates remain lower than students attending classes on the traditional campus. A number of educational experts from various HEIs were selected to form a panel to identify the best practices for online student retention. Through a quantitative…

It is well established through existing research that flexi schools effectively re-engage disenfranchised young people back into education. However, there is a gap in large-scale studies that privileges the voices of young people who attend flexi schools, particularly regarding their experiences and perspectives on teaching and learning at their…

We examined parent-teacher relationships in international schools in Cyprus, using semi-structured interviews to capture the thoughts and perspectives of teachers and mothers. The study adds to the literature on parent-teacher relationships by employing [Goodall, J., and C. Montgomery. 2014. "Parental Involvement to Parental Engagement: A…