Children are having fewer embodied social interactions outside (Haidt, 2024). Thus, there is a need to create embodied activities that turn students' attention to each other and nature (Barwell et al., 2022) and that build from their interests (Frankenstein & Powell, 2023). Using a socio-ecological framework that centers on relationships among…

This paper investigates how the coherent integration of three different tools for reflection during a science methods course can contribute to student teachers' planning and enactment of science teaching, that is, their development of pedagogical content knowledge (PCK). The Refined Consensus Model (RCM) is used as a theoretical lens for…

This book investigates conceptions and practices of teachers of young learners of English as a foreign language (EFL) regarding classroom-based assessment (CBA) in the Chinese context. Specifically, it sets out to examine teachers' conceptions about the purposes and processes of classroom-based assessment, the effects of teacher attributes…

This book offers a concise and comprehensive review of theories and practical guidelines on how to adopt a task-based approach to second language (L2) reading instruction. The various chapters within and across the book bridge the boundaries between L2 reading research and classroom practices. Each chapter provides concrete teaching suggestions…

Recent advancements in generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) were accompanied by both hype and fear regarding the ways in which such technologies of automation would replace human labor in various fields, including education. Rather than focusing on the replacement of humans in teaching, this piece uses new materialist thought [Barad, Karen.…

Purpose: The purpose of the study is to determine when students deepen their conceptual understanding of mathematical modeling during a one-semester course in biomedical engineering that uses the constructivist problem-based learning (PBL) framework. The study hypothesizes that concept maps, as a form of assessment, would show increased complexity…

This article emphasizes the significance of fostering joy in English classrooms, arguing that it can serve as a healing, liberating force and a targeted pedagogical pursuit.

Cultures of teaching represent the habits, knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs that educators share or embody as a professional body or group. To learn more about teaching cultures, specifically cultures of graduate teaching assistants (TAs), I interviewed 17 TAs at a large Canadian university. I adopted Dan Lortie's classic work on teaching…

This study was conducted to understand the importance of curriculum literacy in education and current trends in the literature. The research covers national and international academic studies published on SCOPUS. Studies on curriculum literacy during this period were examined to determine the contents and trends addressed at different levels of…

Drawing on almost a century of scholarship on reflective practices in education, this study employs the critical incident technique (CIT) as a tool for reflection to explore current challenges faced by Russian TESOL educators and to uncover their coping strategies. Using qualitative content analysis as the primary method, the data collected for…

This book explores the process of educators' technology adoption, which is crucial for digital transformation in today's educational landscape. It is based on rigorous research which highlights the dynamics of technology adoption, the evolution of institutional culture, and the development of digital artifacts as educators navigate the…

This book examines how higher education institutions positively enhance the learning experiences of first-generation college students. What systems in our communities and world are intentionally or unintentionally producing the realities of first-generation identities, and how can these be upended through a deliberate pedagogical turn? With these…

This reflective article explores how short films may be incorporated into the World Languages Classroom to achieve the American Council on Language Teaching and Learning (ACTFL) World-Readiness Standards. Having the definition and benefits of short films as a starting point, the authors suggest a pedagogical sequence. The sequence begins with the…

Background: Under the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, disabled people have the right to participate in all decisions that affect their lives, be they in any segment of legislation, policy or practice. The academic world is no exception. Methods: The authors are members of an inclusive academic team, including a colleague…

As a high school history teacher, author Dave Marshall integrated music more and more into his lessons over the years, yielding powerful results. Early in his career, this was done by playing a relevant song to start class--perhaps Edwin Starr's "War," before studying anti-Vietnam protests. Later, the author built full lessons around…