This study explores the impact of AI tools on learning Business Interpretation by examining the perceptions of master's students majoring in English-Chinese interpretation and their teachers. Through qualitative interviews with 8 students and 2 teachers, the research investigates how AI tools influence educational outcomes, including their…

This study investigates the subjectivities of tertiary students in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region (GZAR) of the People's Republic of China. Specifically, we investigate self-reported language practices and attitudes in relation to identities in a language ecology with three prominent languages (Zhuang, Standard Chinese [Putonghua], and…

Given the complex nature of teachers' professional development (PD) processes, it is crucial to examine how various factors surrounding teachers are associated with the evaluation of their PD experience. By applying a machine-learning technique, least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO), we were able to include numerous factors in an…

Educational aspiration is an essential motivational psychological force that can encourage vulnerable children to strive for academic success and overcome their vulnerable circumstances. Based on the developmental contextualism theory, this study utilized two waves of data from the China Education Panel Survey to construct a cross-lagged model and…

The transition out of high school brings a myriad of changes, including shifts in contexts that impact social and community participation. Previous research indicates that this transition results in disparate social and communication outcomes for autistic young adults compared to their peers. This study includes 170 young adults with autism who…

This study investigated the relationships between academic self-discipline, self-control and management, meaningful learning self-awareness, and generative artificial intelligence (GAI) acceptance among 597 teacher candidates at nine Turkish universities. A serial mediation model was proposed, hypothesizing that academic self-discipline influences…

The presence of dogs in schools is increasing, yet there is little Aotearoa New Zealand-based research about the wellbeing and learning benefits of dogs for students. The study aims to provide insight into educators' perspectives about the purpose, implementation, and impact of dogs in New Zealand schools. Participants in an online survey and…

Background and Context: Efforts to engage adult learners in computer science in the United States have been largely unsuccessful. While research examining the use of music for teaching computer programming with K-12 learners is emerging, little research with adult learners exists. Objective: This study evaluates the effect of computer coding…

Background: People with intellectual disabilities were disproportionately negatively affected during the COVID-19 pandemic, but there has been limited research about the perceived longer-term impact. Methods: Data were collected through a two-stage narrative interview process with eight adults with intellectual disabilities. Participants told…

This study describes a novel measure of children's Theory of Mind (ToM) development--called the Comprehensive Assessment of ToM (CAT)--that addresses limitations in existing ToM measures. This behavioral measure includes three-six items each about diverse desires, diverse beliefs, knowledge access, knowledge expertise, false belief, and visual…

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming music education by providing adaptive learning tools and personalised feedback. However, existing research has primarily focused on technological outcomes, with limited attention to the affective and motivational processes that drive effective AI-assisted music learning. This study aims to examine how…

Promoting teaching-focused faculty to higher ranks presents a unique set of challenges that arise from the traditional focus on research within academia and the evolving demands of academia. Understanding these challenges is essential to developing policies and practices that ensure the advancement of teaching-focused faculty while maintaining the…

Although cognitive and environmental factors are both vital in shaping young children's math abilities, a comprehensive integration of these domains is necessary to understand fully how these interconnected influences related children's math abilities. Especially the executive function (EF), home and school environment are the most primary factors…

Academic and emotional outcomes play equally vital roles in students' development. Many studies revealed that teachers' emotional exhaustion impaired students' academic outcomes, yet few studies have empirically investigated its relations with students' emotional outcomes. In this study, we investigated the relationships between teachers'…

Based on ethical leadership and authoritative school climate theories, the current study used doubly latent multilevel structural equation modeling (M-SEM) to test links between school principals' ethical leadership and students' aggressive attitudes through the mediation of authoritative school and classroom climates. Data included three sources:…