Micro-credential language courses have gained significant attention in the field of language education due to their potential to offer targeted and flexible learning experiences. However, the successful implementation of these courses relies on understanding the perceptions of language educators and addressing the associated issues and challenges.…

Open universities can improve learning outcomes and overall satisfaction among adult learners by addressing and enhancing online learning motivation. By applying latent profile analysis (N = 494) and adult learner interviews (n = 16), this mixed methods study aimed to better understand adult learners' motivation profiles in online learning…

Online and hybrid instruction as a response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic presented specific challenges in geosciences due to the role of laboratory and field activities. We carried out a research study on student learning in undergraduate mineralogy at a large public research university in the United States over a 4-year period including…

This study aims to systematically review the recommendations of theses focusing on music departments in Turkish FAHS. The study is considered unique and significant for examining the needs of FAHS music education from a different perspective. The research employed a systematic literature review method. A systematic literature review is a…

This research explored the impact of online parenting programs and guidance on mothers' sense of competency in supporting their twice-exceptional (2e) children. Trained professionals in strength-based assessment conducted two independent studies. Study A involved 8 mothers with 2e children aged seven to ten with ADHD and gifted tendencies, while…

Context: In recent years, 44 U.S. states have proposed legislation that restricts the teaching of race and racism in social studies. Commonly called "anti-critical race theory" (anti-CRT) legislation, these laws are notoriously difficult to interpret and have led many social studies teachers to avoid discussing race and controversial…

The purpose of this multiple-case study was to investigate how expert instructors in case-based learning (CBL) conceptualize, structure, facilitate, and assess asynchronous online discussions while addressing challenges. Accordingly, we first interviewed three expert instructors with extensive teaching experience using CBL in higher education in…

This study aims to align English language instruction with the specialized needs of engineering students at Alamein International University (AIU) through a comprehensive, multi-phase needs analysis. By integrating quantitative surveys with qualitative interviews, the research identifies key linguistic and technical competencies required by…

This study aimed to contribute to the substantial body of research on critical thinking (CT) interventions by determining whether the effectiveness of two CT interventions (generic and infusion) varied according to students' baseline CT levels. Using a quasi-experimental design, we collected data from two universities, with 167 participants from…

As the social support network in the United States struggles to address the myriad needs of the public, libraries are being asked to shoulder an increasingly varied set of responsibilities. Are they educated appropriately to meet these needs? We conducted in-depth, semi-structured video interviews with five experienced youth services professionals…

Learning management systems (LMS) are essential components of courses, yet student engagement on these platforms remains a significant challenge. Traditionally, grades have been used to incentivize student engagement, but this approach comes with drawbacks. In this paper, we explored an alternative form of incentivization, gamification, that has…

In the 21st century, the idea that students should have opportunities to develop powerful knowledge has been influential in educational research. Social realism as an educational philosophy, and a focus on knowledge derived from academic disciplines, have been advanced as an alternative to social constructivism and traditionalism as a basis for…

Science education scholars agree that it is important for teachers to be prepared to teach science as more than facts and information. Part of this preparation is understanding the nature, history, and philosophy of science and its impact on scientific knowledge. However, research has shown that science teachers are often unfamiliar with the ideas…

This study investigates the factors influencing Norwegian kindergarten teachers' singing practices with children. Utilising a national survey (N = 453) and multiple regression analyses, it explores how teachers' professional competence, personal characteristics, and contexts shape their engagement in singing activities. The results indicate that…

Learning engagement is a key indicator of online learning. Given that interpretable learning engagement analysis method with multimodal data is to be explored, a multimodal data supported learning engagement analysis method was proposed and validated in this study. Specifically, 179 students' behavioral, posting, and facial expression data during…