Advances in the field of Early Childhood Education & Care (ECEC) are catalysing an important paradigm shift in the understanding of childhood trauma throughout the life course. While there is little dispute regarding the unique role of ECEC practitioners in providing critical support to children who experience trauma, international provisions…

To address the urgent need for effective adolescent mental health support, this systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the impact of mental health literacy interventions on adolescents, a group highly susceptible to mental health issues. In accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA)…

The aim of this study is to provide a comprehensive perspective by examining the studies on technology in early childhood in detail. In the study, bibliometric analysis of 391 articles published in SSCI-ESCI and SCI Expanded indexed journals between 1988-2023 from Web of Science database was conducted. This rigorous screening using the PRISMA flow…

This meta-analytic study investigates the impact of online peer assessment on academic achievement in higher education. By synthesizing 20 effect sizes, we provide a comprehensive understanding of how online peer assessment influences student learning outcomes. The findings reveal a statistically significant positive effect (Hedges's g = 0.672),…

Support staff are heavily involved in the implementation of inclusive education, and cooperation with teachers is a significant part of this. This review examines the learning and support assistants' (LSAs) perception of cooperating with teachers in inclusive education in order to identify facilitating factors and barriers to such cooperation.…

This conceptual literature review explores the evolution of personalised pearning (PL) through an analysis of 39 research articles indexed in Scopus and Web of Science to delve into its main conceptualisations, trends and challenges. The review was carried out by applying the guidelines of the PRISMA statement to research articles published in…

Math and executive functioning (EF) skills are thought to be tightly linked in early childhood. To facilitate our understanding of this link in early childhood, here we present a meta-analysis of over 1,000 different correlation values between EF and math measures in early childhood (4-6yrs). The overall average EF-Math relation was r = 0.350, 95%…

In Norwegian higher education, work-integrated learning (WIL) is an unfamiliar term. However, national policies and most higher education institutions emphasize the need for increased work relevance, or "arbeidslivsrelevans" (Norwegian term), across disciplines and programs. This study reviews existing literature to identify various WIL…

There has been no consensus in previous studies on the relationship between teacher emotional labour strategies and teacher efficacy. Considering the context-dependent nature of emotional labour, we synthesised past findings on this relationship through a meta-analysis in the Chinese context. Based on 17 studies with 8,547 Chinese teachers,…

This systematic literature review provides an overview of the research relating to the experiences of parents when their child has encountered emotional barriers to school attendance (EBSA). Informed by preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, database searches were conducted between September 2023…

This document reports on the methodology used to approach a series of six evidence reviews on the best practices in the identification, support, and collaborative practices of children and young people with SEND aged 0-25 available to teachers and early year practitioners working in mainstream education in England. These reviews were commissioned…

Purpose: This study seeks to conduct a quantitative assessment of literature associated with "Open, Distance and Online Learning". Given the increasing constraints in recent years, students are forced to continue their education in Open, Distance and Online mode. Consequently, a thorough bibliometric review of sources available for Open,…

As children increasingly engage with digital platforms, the need for effective cybersecurity education has become urgent. This systematic review synthesizes 81 studies published between 2017 and 2024 to examine global curricula research focus and topics, pedagogical approaches and assessment methods, and key challenges in elementary cybersecurity…

Given the emphasis on critical thinking across the undergraduate curricula, research on argument visualization has significant implications for designing learning activities in higher education. This systematic review examines research on the use of argument maps or diagrams by postsecondary students. The goals were to identify the themes,…

The objective of this research study was to explore the connection between teacher practice and their perceptions of self-efficacy in teaching. Two research questions were developed: Does employing Hattie's meta-analysis of the effect size of clarity, meaningful feedback, and discussion result in increased feelings of self-efficacy in teachers?…