In the rapidly evolving landscape of the 21st century, modern education faces the imperative to adapt, embracing the cultivation of interdisciplinary and intercultural competencies to prepare students for future challenges. This study investigates the integration of sustainable transport education through thoughtfully designed teaching…

This report examines how OECD countries are equipping their labour markets for the green transition. Drawing on case studies from Austria, Canada, Flanders (Belgium), Ireland, the Netherlands and Spain, it reviews comprehensive national strategies that link employment and skills development with climate goals. The report also analyses targeted…

Learning disabilities are challenging to characterize because they evolve throughout development, frequently co-occur, and have varying domain specificity. Addressing these challenges, we analyzed longitudinal patterns of growth, co-occurrence, and specificity manifesting in the math and reading skills of children with and without learning…

In recent years, more American students have participated in study abroad programs for developing language skills, intercultural competencies, broader perspectives, and personal growth. Universities emphasize "career development" through study abroad experiences. However, there are limited qualitative studies focusing on Asian regions,…

Inquiry-based science education (IBSE) is a student learning management strategy focusing not only on the active construction of knowledge in the natural sciences. Through the used educational procedures, it also develops students' soft skills. The impact of IBSE on the development of soft skills was monitored in a group of 14- to 15-year-old…

In the digital age, skilful computer-based writing is essential for school aged children since it empowers them to communicate, acquire knowledge, critically engage with information, and produce text-based original thoughts. However, there is a lack of studies examining teachers' preparation and self-efficacy for supporting students in developing…

Purpose: This study aims to explore how virtual reality (VR) can enhance the teaching of history to trainee early childhood teachers, particularly by leveraging local cultural heritage. It evaluates the effectiveness of VR in developing historical understanding, technical usability and emotional engagement. Design/methodology/approach: A…

This article suggests pathways for supporting habits of creativity and the development of creative mindsets in performance-ensemble learning spaces. The Wallas model of creative thought is used to frame the concept of creative musical mindsets. The author reflects on the assumptions and principles outlined in the stages of this influential model…

This article describes the alignment between a liberal arts education and essential learning outcomes that prepare individuals with a breadth of skills and knowledge in preparation for work and life. Association of American Colleges and Universities' (AAC&U) efforts prompt institutions to adopt essential learning outcomes and assess students'…

Courses: Introduction to Human Communication, Interpersonal Communication, Relational Communication, Intercultural Communication, special topics courses related to listening and conversation. Objectives: The learning objectives for this unit-long activity are for students to: (1) practice active, empathic listening with others; (2) identify…

The purpose of this research is to study the effectiveness of using the specialized interactive environment Revit Architecture for creativity development. The study methodology relies on an empirical approach, including a sample of students from three Chinese colleges (n = 319) divided into two groups based on learning approach. Accordingly, the…

OECD reports a mismatch between field of study and job content for Humanities students, while at the same time signalling labour market shortages for skills that seem clearly linked with the Humanities, e.g. delivering information. In order to investigate which skills Humanities students associate with their university studies, we conducted a…

The aim of this study was to examine the effects of critical thinking (CT) teaching involving general, immersion, and mixed approaches on the CT skills and dispositions of high-school students. The study, which had three experimental groups (EG) and one control group, employed a pretest--posttest control-group quasi-experimental design. CT…

In the context of medical device training, e-Learning can address problems like unstandardized content and different learning paces. However, staff and students value hands-on activities during medical device training. In a blended learning approach, we examined whether using a syringe pump while conducting an e-Learning program improves the…

Assessments of reading and reading-related skills which measure acquired knowledge may pose problems for the prediction of future reading performance. Such static measures often result in floor effects in the early stages of reading instruction, and may be particularly inaccurate predictors for children from culturally and linguistically diverse…