Self-efficacy has contributed to foreign language education contexts profoundly. However, with recent changes, especially after the pandemic, more is needed to learn about language teachers' self-efficacy in using technology in online education. To address this issue, the current study tried to reveal online learning self-efficacy in using…

Teaching young children to read is one of the most important aspects of education. There is a vast body of research examining the neuroscientific processes at work in learning to read, the many components of literacy, and the best instructional methods to support literacy. The purpose of this study was to collect perceptual data from teachers…

Although technology has been seamlessly integrated into classroom teaching, there is room for improvement in the way professional development is implemented. The aim of this study was to explore the experiences of Thai teachers of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) in implementing digital literacy training. Focusing on technologically illiterate…

This study investigates the pedagogical knowledge of novice and experienced English as a foreign language (EFL) teachers in Iran by analyzing their verbal reports. This research aims to identify the pedagogical knowledge categories inferred from the teachers' reports, determine the frequency of occurrence of each category, and compare the…

This paper presents the findings of a systematic literature review that answers the research question: how does current literature define effective professional development? In answering this question, a set of design principles for effective professional development have been produced for utilisation by researchers and practitioners within and…

These days' students are more comfortable with technology. Therefore, we need to start using technology in creative ways to make it less boring. The use of ICT in teaching has the potential to transform higher education. It's a dynamic approach to education. When compared to the conventional chalk and talk learning method, it offers additional…

This dissertation explores the intricate dynamics between the self-perceptions of undergraduate mathematics (UM) educators and their conceptions of excellent teaching practices conducive to student learning. Employing a sequential mixed methods approach, the study addresses two primary research questions. First, it investigates educators'…

The purpose of this study was to identify what knowledge base on English learners (ELs) emerges when pre-service teachers participate in an early field experience in a community-based organization that has been embedded in existing teacher preparation coursework. Using the action research cycle of plan, act, observe, and reflect, researchers…

Growth mindset has received more focus in schools in the past fifteen years as a possible way to improve various educational outcomes. There are important possible benefits if students believe in the malleability of intelligence and the potential to improve in ability and various human qualities. Students with growth mindsets set self-improvement…

The study aimed to investigate the implementation of Competency-Based Language Teaching assessment and proficiency in English speaking skills. The study adopted a mixed methods approach and descriptive survey design. A random sample of 97 grade four English teachers and 56 grade four students were selected. The study utilized various methods to…

This case study follows an early-career teacher from an undergraduate educator preparation program into her first teaching position in an urban high-stakes charter school organization. At the beginning, the cognitive dissonance between her emergent educational philosophy and the extreme features of the charter school environment, such as the…

This study explores primary teachers´ initial training programs, focusing on Foreign Language Teaching (FLT) and its integration with technology. The research is grounded in two dimensions of contemporary society: plurilingual competence and digital literacy. The study employs the conceptual framework of "Technological Pedagogical Content…

Though wrought with challenges, the COVID-19 Pandemic, which led to the closure of schools worldwide and forced educators into a rapid transition from traditional to Emergency Remote Teaching (ERT), held some promise for furthering the integration of digital technology in schools. But now, years following the crisis, policymakers, administrators,…

The Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge Framework in English Language Teaching (TPACK-ELT) has gained significant attention in educational research. This theoretical model explores the intricate interplay between technology, pedagogy, and content knowledge in language education. As technology continues to play a crucial role in teaching…

Lesson planning is considered to be an important and efficient tool for effective teaching and learning process. Preparations of effective lesson plan requires teachers to be competent in the pedagogical content knowledge (PCK). This study investigated how the mathematics teachers' PCK impact their competences on designing effective lesson plans.…