The Programme for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC) of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has transformed international research and policy debates on the assessment of adult skills. Although research using PIAAC data is accumulating, little is known about how these data are used and what…

The teaching and learning innovations in this post-COVID pandemic study focus on improving content knowledge, pedagogy, instructional resources, the learning environment, and learning outcomes. Using technologies to provide sustainable interventions is good, but adopting innovative digital pedagogical resources to facilitate instructional…

This text presents an informative overview of Conservative-led education policy over the last 14 years. The book provides a broad and detailed picture of the developing education landscape in England during this period, highlighting the transformational and sometimes 'radical' reforms that the country has seen. Crucially, the book draws together…

Purpose: There is a lack of clarity about what constitutes Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) education and what the arts contribute. In this paper the authors discuss a distinct model, theorised from a five-year study of a particular, innovative STEAM education project ("The Imagineerium"), and developed by…

Background: Language development in children with visual impairments (i.e., blindness or low vision) has received significant attention, particularly regarding its pragmatic component. Controversy surrounds the development of the structural aspects of language in this population, which are crucial for fostering neurodevelopmental skills. This…

This paper proposes a conceptual framework enabling the development and adoption of descriptive, diagnostic, predictive and recommendatory data analytics in teacher professional learning by harnessing some of the affordances of digital technologies to convert data into actionable insights. The paper argues for a technology-enhanced approach that…

Literacy skills are acquired during childhood through 'code-related activities', which are interactions and practices that directly engage children with written words. This study presents a scoping review and meta-analysis of 18 peer-reviewed articles that explore the relationship between these code-related activities and early literacy skills.…

Evaluation data helps inform decision-makers about the time, human capital, and funding required for professional learning to be effective. Evaluation data also guides program improvement and sets leaders' expectations for ongoing monitoring and accountability. The complexities of the educational systems in which professional learning happens mean…

A multigenerational caregiving crisis is emerging at the interface of family and work, and human resource development (HRD) should pay attention. This perspective considers the impact of multigenerational caregiving-induced responsibilities on human capital frameworks, and their implications for HRD. We believe traditional models often neglect the…

This paper argues that personalization of learning is the only way for education to move forward. Due to rapidly changing technology and the massive diversity among students, each student must develop a unique jagged profile of capabilities based on his or her strengths and passions in order to thrive in the world of uncertainty. Thus, schools…

The research focuses on developing an approach to state regulation of sustainable development of EdTech based on university 4.0 in Russia and Central Asia for the strategic academic leadership of these countries. To achieve this goal, the research explores the advanced experience of sustainable development of EdTech based on universities 4.0 in…

In this article, the authors describe how their center for teaching and learning employs multiple approaches to recognize the teaching efforts of instructors. Specifically, they discuss their Thank an Instructor initiative, teaching spotlights, pathway program recognitions, and instructor share outs. Authors explain why and how they implemented…

"Ecosystems of Youth Leadership Development: Pathways to New Programs" introduces new insights into youth leadership development, where the voices of youth who have been disaffected by previous programs are brought to the forefront. This is opposed to past studies where research is often grounded in understanding only the positive…

Background: Given the increasing number of researchers engaging in engineering education research (EER) globally, there is intensifying interest in researcher development. Purpose: This study systematically reviewed the literature guided by the research question--"What are the key factors and how do they influence the development of…

Most educators believe that social and emotional learning (SEL) skills are a fundamental part of good teaching and learning. Long before the pandemic, surveys showed that teachers believed these skills were essential for students to learn at school, and research confirmed that they are linked with measures of academic success. Educators need…