Some learners of Chinese as a foreign language (CFL) face difficulties learning Chinese characters (hanzi), particularly if they are from alphabetic language backgrounds such as English. Many CFL students need to develop the ability to self-regulate their learning to cope with the learning of hundreds of characters in the beginner and intermediate…

In contemporary educational theory, the concept of 'nature' has been restricted to the 'inner nature' of humans, reflecting Western philosophy's focus on introspection and essence. This shift has excluded the ever-growing natural world from the realm of inner nature, relegating it to an external entity and creating a divide between human nature…

To help young students succeed in problem-based learning (PBL), researchers suggested investigating students' need for cognition (NFC), one's inclination to exert mental effort during learning. How one puts mental effort into a learning task is related to motivation. If motivated, students are more likely to engage in challenging tasks, put in…

Our study examined the language learning strategies of successful and less successful Iranian EFL learners. The sample comprised 1608 junior and senior EFL students who completed the "Strategy Inventory for Language Learning" (SILL), and 30 randomly selected participants in semi-structured interviews. The results from descriptive…

Problem framing is an essential yet under-explored aspect of problem-based historical inquiry. This study investigated how tenth-grade students in one AP US History class framed an ill-structured historical causal reasoning problem. Data included students' written brainstorms, students' responses to open-ended interview questions, and…

Many occupational therapy students, particularly first-generation students, face significant academic and social challenges in higher education that affect their self-regulated learning (SRL). SRL involves goal setting, self-monitoring, strategy implementation, and reflection. The rigorous academic demands, combined with the unique challenges…

This article considers how teacher well-being is critical to fostering effective pedagogy, meaningful student connections, and positive outcomes. The COVID-19 pandemic, evolving best practices, and heightened expectations have emphasized the profession's challenges and the need to prioritize teacher wellness. Variables that greatly influence…

Metacognition involves teachers reflecting on their knowledge and teaching practices and mobilising students' metacognition. Teachers' metacognitive regulation is necessary to promote students' learning and motivation. Additionally, teacher identity is a dynamic process that evolves through social interactions and relationships in the workplace.…

The question of addressing the diversity of students is one of the most pressing challenges for teachers. Practicing mindfulness can serve as a valuable support mechanism for teachers navigating situations that challenge diversity awareness. In this study, we test the indirect effect of mindfulness in teaching on the relationship between…

Innovation competencies represent critical determinants for human capital development within contemporary organizational frameworks. This empirical investigation proposes a comprehensive theoretical model examining self-regulated learning (SRL) as a foundational mechanism driving innovation skill acquisition among management graduates. The study…

The pursuit of a Ph.D. is a demanding journey that requires doctoral students to prioritize their well-being and be mindful of their response to pressure. Mindfulness practice has shown to be effective in reducing stress and enhancing overall well-being. The current study explores the impact of an 8-week mindfulness program on the well-being of…

This study aims to determine the serial mediatory effect of metacognitive writing awareness and writing self-efficacy in the relationship between primary school students' self-regulation and writing success. The study participants were 408 fourth-grade students attending public primary schools in two cities in eastern Turkey. This study is a…

This study examined the impact of mindfulness on academic emotions (AE) and cognitive flexibility (CF) among undergraduate Chinese students. Data was collected from 403 participants using three validated instruments: the Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS), the shortened Academic Emotions Questionnaire (AEQ-S), and the Cognitive Flexibility…

Despite the consensus on the paramount importance of translation technology competence, its exact definition and constructs remain vague and inconsistent. Moreover, translation educators' dual identity both as a translator and an educator received insufficient attention. Therefore, drawing on the previous models of translation competence, we…

Emotional and behavioral issues in adolescents pose significant obstacles to psychological well-being and academic achievement, potentially leading to severe mental health conditions. The escalating prevalence of these behavioral challenges can adversely affect a nation's educational, economic, and social health. This study aims to find…