Background: There is ample evidence to suggest that the motivation of teachers plays a significant role in the success of their students. While there is a substantial body of literature on teacher motivation, most of it is centered on schools and universities. Objectives: This article presents an analysis of the perception of motivation among…

This study examines three preschool educators' perspectives and experiences implementing Spanish-English dual language bilingual education (DLBE) for young emergent multilinguals with disabilities (EMwDs) for the first time. Inclusive DLBE can provide both linguistic and disability-related support to EMwDs. However, several barriers, such as…

Background: Teacher educators have begun exploring the most effective ways to prepare preservice teachers (PSTs) to engage elementary students in engineering design. However, this remains challenging as PSTs continue to report a lack of exposure to engineering during their K-12 school experiences. This study investigates the engineering-related…

This study explores how Thai university teachers integrate extensive reading (ER) into foundation English courses for non-English majors. 63 participants completed an online questionnaire and eight respondents joined semi-structured Zoom interviews. Questionnaire respondents were categorized into Groups A (less experienced with ER) and B (more…

Purpose: The article illustrates why it was necessary to use an autoethnographic approach in the study of initial training for future Finnish physical education teachers, and demonstrates how a researcher's self-reflection can initiate an investigation, and how personal narratives can serve as both a research method and a means of data collection…

The presence of gender disparities, marked by a shortage of male teachers, has been a longstanding concern within the TESOL profession. Drawing on the concept of human flourishing, which advocates for equality and respect beyond gender and social standing, this research seeks to challenge gender stereotyping in foreign language teaching. Guided by…

Recent developments in AI technology have the potential to affect science education. Understanding science teachers' perceptions of AI is essential for developing strategies that support effective and morally responsible integration of AI in science learning environments. This research focuses on science teachers' perceptions of AI in science…

Teachers' self-efficacy in promoting self-regulated learning (TSE-SRL) is pivotal for self-regulated learning (SRL) practices. This study investigated the effects of mastery and vicarious experiences as sources of self-efficacy within a professional development (PD) program on TSE-SRL. Additionally, the moderating role of teachers' prior SRL…

Sanitary restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic implied that (i) the level of stress, anxiety and depression increases among populations; and (ii) teaching in schools and universities held online. This study examines the impact of stress, anxiety and depression, as well as the perceived social support, on the educational strategies employed by…

This study presents findings from a narrative inquiry into the experiences of secondary English language arts (ELA) educators in Georgia who aim to teach through critical and culturally affirming pedagogies. It uses a complexity theory framework to consider how these teachers have responded to the current sociopolitical context in the state, which…

With the explosive growth of the international school industry and the rise of nontraditional international schools, the experiences of expatriate teachers have gained importance. This qualitative, hermeneutical phenomenological study addressed an under-researched problem of marketisation in Chinese internationalised schools by exploring…

One of the key principles of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA, 2004) is to ensure that students with disabilities receive quality education with their non-disabled peers in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE). Teachers are pivotal in fostering inclusive classrooms, yet rural schools face challenges in resource allocation,…

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into education has accelerated significantly, yet its implementation in physical education (PE) remains relatively unexplored despite its potential to revolutionize traditional teaching methods and enhance personalized learning experiences. This article examines the barriers and facilitators…

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to cause global upheaval. It had a significant impact on the field of education, with multiple lockdowns changing the nature of teaching. This has been particularly challenging for early career academics (ECA) who already experience heightened stresses in the field of academia. This article explores the impact of…

Self-efficacy belief in mathematics teaching is important for special education teachers to manage classroom practices and ensure disabled students' success. This study examines the level and predictors of mathematics teaching self-efficacy beliefs among 156 preservice teachers enrolled in the Special Education Department of a private university…