Musical instruments have been recognized as attractive targets of volitionally developed long-term engagement. However, in music education research, the significance of autonomy in fostering learning motivation has mainly been perceived through the prism of student-teacher interaction. Addressing this gap, this study shifts the focus towards an…

In late May 2022, 19 students and two adults were killed in a mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas. Weeks later, the Supreme Court made a landmark decision in the "Dobbs" case, turning abortion regulation back to state control. As instructors of a graduate level course on educational crises and emergency response and as residents of Texas, we…

The gap between theory and practice in mathematics education, particularly in primary-teacher education, necessitates innovative teaching methodologies. This paper explores the implementation of academic portfolios as a teaching innovation in algebra and number systems I and algebra and number systems II courses within the primary teacher…

With the rise of online education, students' online learning engagement (OLE) has become a key factor influencing academic performance. Understanding the factors affecting OLE can improve learning environments and student experiences. This study examines the impact of external factors--teacher feedback (TF), perceived teacher support (PTS), and…

What tensions do feminist educators face whilst working within the neoliberal university? In this paper, I reflect on the difficulties of practicing feminist pedagogies within a context of "systemic violence," asking what space there is to create transformative classrooms whilst working within a marketized higher education system which…

Using survey results from 805 alumni of a large public university in Hong Kong, this paper examines how alumni's self-reported learning outcomes from a mandatory academic service learning program relate to their continual civic engagement in a multiple logistic regression framework. The findings reveal that more than two years after graduation,…

Programming demands a variety of cognitive skills, and mastering these competencies is essential for success in computer science education. The importance of formative feedback is well acknowledged in programming education, and thus, a diverse range of techniques has been proposed to generate and enhance formative feedback for programming…

An environmental scan conducted in 2022 highlighted a need for enhanced preparation for collaboration between occupational therapists (OTs) and occupational therapist assistants (OTAs) in Ontario, Canada. In response, an online course was developed to disseminate knowledge needed for effective OT-OTA intraprofessional collaboration (IntraPC) in…

The research objectives were to: 1) develop online lessons on ideological and political theory courses to quality, 2) compare the pre-test and post-test scores of students after learning an online lesson on ideological and political theory courses, and 3) study the satisfaction of students who learned an online lesson on ideological and political…

The researchers analyzed the traditional Curriculum for Agricultural Science Education (CASE) Institute professional development (PD) program as professional development can change teacher practice and improve student achievement. Researchers used the Garet et al. study which outlined the relationship between the six effective features of…

Online learning has become an integral part of higher education, but many online courses fail to meet undergraduates' expectations, leading to high attrition rates. In this study, we explored physiotherapy undergraduates' (PTUGs) expectations of online courses. A qualitative study was conducted using purposive sampling among PTUGs from four…

As a high school history teacher, author Dave Marshall integrated music more and more into his lessons over the years, yielding powerful results. Early in his career, this was done by playing a relevant song to start class--perhaps Edwin Starr's "War," before studying anti-Vietnam protests. Later, the author built full lessons around…

Textbooks are an essential source for the implementation of new curriculum in many countries. However, the role of textbooks in the process is not a fixed entity, as it is shaped by individual teachers' practices. This study aims to investigate, through the lens of teachers' views, what role textbooks play in the implementation of curriculum…

This paper is written to provide ideas and guide faculty who want to design a mathematical modeling course for undergraduate mathematics majors and minors. We discuss course goals, assignments, and projects that can be used to help students gain experience relevant for careers and mathematical modeling opportunities. The authors designed this…

COVID-19 has impacted education negatively to a certain extent by suspending schools and universities, ending face-to-face and practical education, and causing a rapid transition to distance education. These changes have led to several negative effects on teachers and students such as anxiety, stress, and depression, which demonstrates the…