Studies into the role of audiovisual input and captions (i.e., subtitles in the same language as the audio) for L2 learning have shown that such input can positively influence L2 learners' acquisition of lexical items. Few studies have explored the effects of captioning on learners' capacity to segment the speech stream. This study investigates…

We examine the significance of a calling from God in an individual's experience of seeking to move between jobs and the implications for career theory and career counselling practice. In-depth interview data from 31 ministers in the Church of England (C of E) demonstrate how they invoke, interpret and navigate calling when planning and attempting…

This basic, exploratory qualitative dissertation study (Van Schyndel, 2022) examined professional identity development of communityengaged practitioner-scholars through their participation in a U.S.- based community engagement professional association's graduate student fellowship program. Semistructured interviews with 15 program alumni revealed…

Negative educational, social and emotional outcomes regarding dyslexia are evident in the literature. The purpose of this scoping review is to examine the international research to identify the theoretical frameworks, key components, teacher and student outcome measures and barriers/facilitators of professional development (PD) interventions aimed…

Purpose: This research aims to gain insight into the stereotypes surrounding vocational education and its groups from the students' perspective. Building upon this basis, it seeks to explore the content, characteristics and solution strategies for stereotypes associated with vocational education and its groups. Design/methodology/approach: It…

Debate exists about the role and value of teaching spelling in the middle years of schooling. The increasing use of assistive technology in schools, has prompted questions about the time devoted to teaching spelling. Yet spelling and writing continue to be the means through which students are assessed as they move through school. In their study of…

To prepare students for lifelong learning, and their role in society, student agency has been foregrounded as an important aim of secondary education. In general, student agency is seen as the will and skill to intentionally transform one's functioning or circumstances. Yet, research on promoting student agency in secondary education is based on a…

Purpose: This study aims to explore the bibliometric indicators of the previous research on education for sustainable development (ESD) and to synthesise the critical outcomes of the most cited publications in the context of the further education (FE) and skills sector. Design/methodology/approach: A mixed-method approach is adopted involving both…

Based on panel data from 36 cities in Northeast China spanning the years 2012 to 2021, this study employs the dual dimensions of "commonality" and "prosperity" to holistically assess the level of common prosperity. By developing a bidirectional panel fixed-effect model, this research conducts an empirical examination of the…

This paper introduces new tools for the cultural-historical analysis of children play in early years and how the cultural-historical genetic-analytical model can be applied as a tool of analysis of the role of children's play in psychological development. The paper discusses the complexity of the interrelations of several situations in child's…

Assessing the learning outcomes from professional learning is crucial for understanding its impact, especially for training focusing on capability development. This paper explores the benefits of using scenario-based assessments to assess the immediate capability learning outcomes in professional learning settings. Existing research underscores…

Discover how Bhutan's unique cultural values and aspirations shape its education system in this edited volume. This comprehensive book explores the multifaceted nature of Bhutan's primary education, examining critical areas such as purpose and values, curriculum design, assessment strategies, and the roles of diversity and inclusion. It addresses…

This study investigates the extent of disparities between high-income and low-and-middle income country researchers in donor supported research for development. It analyses differences in representation, corresponding authorship, and international collaboration between donor country, other high-income country, and low-and-middle income country…

This qualitative study investigates collocational awareness among instructors of Turkish as a Foreign/Second Language (TFSL), focusing on how regular collocation-focused activities influence their teaching practices. While the study was conducted in the Teaching Turkish as a Second Language (TSL) context at a private university in Türkiye, the…

This collaborative autoethnography examines the pivotal roles that identity negotiation and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) play in advancing social justice within the framework of an adult education graduate program. Through detailed narratives from three scholars at an HBCU, this study articulates the nuanced ways in which…