This study used an instrumental approach (Drijvers et al., 2013) to investigate how artificial intelligence (AI) or large language models (LLMs), specifically ChatGPT 3.5, transitioned from an artifact into an instrument for four prospective secondary mathematics teachers through the development of schemes and techniques in using the AI to…

Purpose: This paper investigates the integration of generative AI into lesson study using the TEAM Model platform to enhance teacher professional development. It explores how AI supports the study, plan, teach and reflect phases by improving efficiency, fostering collaboration and enriching reflective practices. Design/methodology/approach: This…

This opinion piece argues for the transformative value of Model United Nations (MUN) simulations, particularly SimONU, in higher education as a powerful means for experiential learning, global citizenship education, and Learning Development. Drawing on observations from the SimONU event hosted by a European higher education institution in…

Reading activities are essential to the physics learning process. Physics teaching has mostly been carried out to foster higher order thinking skills such as critical thinking and argumentation skills. This present study aims to develop a reading model that can be enacted in physics education to facilitate critical thinking and argumentation…

Learning of motor skills in physical education classes occurs through different instructional approaches: via instructional explanations from the teacher (I), and via self-determined practice (problem-solving; PS). In our study, we explored whether the sequence of PS and I impacts performance enhancement among primary school children learning…

This essay intends to reflect on recent research regarding mathematics teacher expertise from a cultural perspective. First, the essay conceptualises and describes the characteristics of mathematics teacher expertise in East Asia. The expertise of mathematics teachers in the East Asian context is holistically characterised as emphasising deep…

Studying complex interactions between variables to comprehend phenomena can be challenging for students of all ages. Simulations are often used to facilitate exploratory learning of complex phenomena, but students still face difficulties in comprehending interactions between factors. This study examined the comparative effectiveness of the…

Teachers should lead students to inquiry and discover the world around them. For this reason, it is essential that students possess inquiry skills that will enable them to investigate inquiry processes and carry out inquiry activities. Although the development of inquiry skills is essential part of Slovak state curriculum, the administered test…

This national descriptive study examined the barriers to Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) implementation and the professional development needs of middle school School-Based Agricultural Education (SBAE) teachers. Using Dillman's Tailored Design Method, an online survey was distributed via the NAAE listserv and completed by 381 teachers…

Natural history collections (NHCs) preserve critical information about biodiversity, including specimen records, taxonomic classifications, and collection locations. However, attributing contributions to specific individuals remains a challenge due to inconsistencies in name formatting, name duplication, and the absence of standardized…

This descriptive qualitative study explored the perceptions of central office administrators supporting teacher professional learning since the COVID-19 pandemic. Through semi-structured interviews with eight administrators, the study uncovered the benefits of format options and technology in professional learning post-pandemic. Virtual formats…

Incorporating loose materials and real-world experiences into Early Childhood Education (ECE) not only supports children's cognitive and emotional development but also fosters a sustainable approach to teaching and learning. This article evaluates the benefits of loose parts play by examining an ECE course the author teaches. The class introduces…

English learners (ELs) are one of America's fastest-growing student groups, and their numbers are most concentrated in the country's Great Cities. In addition, the academic needs of these school children are complex and varied, especially as they are developing knowledge of multiple language systems. This document is continued evidence of how…

Reform initiatives are common throughout the Chinese early years education sector. This paper proposes a conceptual framework of a folk pedagogy of change as a perspective on the systemic barriers to the development of practice which foregrounds some of the tensions within and across these barriers. Our analysis is based on three commissioned…

The use of touchscreen mobile devices in early childhood education has gained considerable attention. Several studies have been conducted to investigate the impacts of touchscreen mobile devices on children's cognitive and affective development. Researchers have further indicated the need to probe in which contexts children can learn effectively…