Objective: The factor structure of the Grit-S is the subject of much debate. The purpose of this study was to examine the factor structure of the Grit-S and validate its psychometric properties among racially/ethically minoritized adolescents using Item Response Theory (IRT). Method: Data were collected from 651 racially/ethnically minoritized…

An extensive longitudinal study examining the enactment of Jordan's Education Reform for Knowledge Economy (ERfKE) policy in public schools uncovered the pervasive influence of Al-Faza'a leadership, which is deeply rooted in tribal values of solidarity and kinship. This article analyses Al-Faza'a leadership as a culturally potent force that…

Studies on teachers' beliefs about vocabulary learning and teaching have focused, so far, on English as a second language (L2), or foreign language (FL), in different contexts but little attention has been given to other L2s and FLs. In this study, 15 Spanish L2 instructors at large universities were interviewed in order to better understand where…

The study creates the development of the Experiential Learning Management Model (ELMM) for early childhood education, rooted in the Reggio Emilia approach. The Reggio Emilia approach, established in the 1960s in northern Italy, emphasizes collaborative learning among children, educators, and parents. This educational philosophy cultivates an…

While internal marketing is used by the higher education sector to improve academics' commitment toward their university employer, the impact on senior academics compared to junior academics may differ. Considering 'intelligence generation, dissemination and responses' as part of internal marketing, this study explores its impact on affective…

Since 2020, legislators across the country have introduced bills aimed at banning instruction of Critical Race Theory in universities. This qualitative study examined 53 bills, most of which contained lists of "divisive concepts" that professors were prohibited from discussing in their classrooms. In addition, I analyzed 26 statements…

The introduction of computing education into curricula worldwide requires multi-year assessments to evaluate the long-term impact on learning. However, no single Computational Thinking (CT) assessment spans primary school, and no group of CT assessments provides a means of transitioning between instruments. This study therefore investigated…

Drawing on critical pedagogy, Black Feminist Thought, Critical Race Theory, and associated modes of inquiry, we (Lilian and Jerry) engaged in a series of reflective dialogic encounters over the last couple of years to consider issues of race and racism in our working lives as directors of an initial teacher education programme for adult,…

This paper examines how Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) practices can help address educational inequalities, particularly those rooted in systemic racism. Drawing on Critical Race Theory (CRT), it argues that embedding DEIB into educational systems is essential for dismantling the barriers that perpetuate inequity. The paper…

Background: Test score comparability in international large-scale assessments (LSAs) is greatly important to ensure test fairness. To effectively compare test scores on an international scale, score linking is widely used to convert raw scores from different linguistic version of test forms into a common score scale. An example is the multigroup…

Weis and Fine examine critical research designs with young people from elite, working class, and impoverished class fractions, as well as across racial and ethnic groups, including those experiencing structural dispossession and those enjoying privilege. Curated to be useful to today's students and future generations of scholars, the volume…

Research has widely documented the lack of educational resources and opportunities available to rural communities. Cognizant of the structural and spatial barriers facing rural communities, this study intentionally employed a critical race nepantlera methodology (CRNM) to mitigate the adverse effects of living in geographically isolated,…

Using Critical Race Theory and Critical Whiteness, this study examines how Whiteness shapes district leaders' reasoning regarding racially diversifying their teacher pipeline and how such reasoning may influence their practice. Specifically, we focus on five districts with demographic and geographic profiles often overlooked in the research (i.e.…

In this study, we conduct a longitudinal experiment to explore the effects of adaptive phonetic training on the identification of the English vowels /i/ and /I/ by learners in China. The vowel /i/ in English has a low F1 value, a high F2 value, and a long duration. In contrast, the vowel /i/ has a high F1 value, a low F2 value, and a short…

This research analyses the relationships between technological integration, assessment strategies, collaborative learning, and digital literacy in early childhood education. Early childhood education is a crucial phase for building lifelong learning foundations. Technology is needed to enhance student engagement and help children develop essential…