This study investigates how generative AI technologies influence pre-service teachers' pedagogical thinking and instructional design practices within a vocational education context. Drawing on a qualitative framework, the research engaged students in a task-based learning environment that integrated tools such as ChatGPT and image generators into…

This report highlights Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District's 2022-2023 implementation of "My Reading Academy" with kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade students across its 17 elementary schools. The district began using "My Reading Academy" with 10 classrooms of pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students in spring…

The importance of bioinformatics in current biological research makes bioinformatics education a required course for pre-service biology teachers to become professional biology teachers. This research aimed to develop e-BIMO as a teaching media for bioinformatics education courses towards STEM literacy, considering that STEM literacy is a part…

This study aims to explore the perspectives of 8th-grade students on water literacy. A qualitative research design was employed with 15 students from four public middle schools located in the western part of Türkiye. Data were collected through a researcher-designed semi-structured interview form and analyzed using thematic analysis. The findings…

Education Transformation in the Industrial Revolution 4.0 era demands early-childhood teachers to possess pedagogical competencies that are not only theoretical but also innovative, creative, and contextual. These competencies are essential for supporting the holistic development of young children, encompassing cognitive, social, emotional, and…

This study examined the impact on secondary mathematics teacher candidates (TCs) TPACK knowledge and knowledge subcomponents of a two-course sequence based on the high school Advanced Placement (AP) Computer Science Principles (CSP) course leading to add-on teaching credentials for Computer Science (CS). We further examined the outcomes of Praxis…

This study explored factors influencing faculty adoption of Blended Learning (BL) at a public university in Ghana, explicitly applying socio-constructivist and socioecological frameworks to examine how individual, institutional, and socio-cultural dynamics shape engagement with digital learning technologies. Data were collected through…

Previous studies have not investigated the mechanisms through which multilingual and multicultural practices on social media influence individuals' self-concept clarity (SCC) and well-being. This mixed-method study examines the impact of youths' translanguaging practices (flexible use of multiple languages and diverse semiotic resources) on social…

Purpose: This study investigates the role of AI awareness, academic level, information sources, and educational support in shaping accounting students' Attitudes toward AI in Auditing. The research aims to provide actionable insights for integrating AI into accounting education and equipping students with the necessary skills to adapt to a rapidly…

Background/Context: The home literacy environment (HLE) created by families is crucial in supporting children's language and literacy development (Sénéchal & LeFevre, 2002; Storch & Whitehurst, 2002), and interventions aimed at improving the HLE have been shown to be effective (de Bondt et al., 2020). A large-scale state policy initiative…

Background/Context: Professional learning (PL) for early childhood educators can promote change in practice and how they promote children's development (Egert et al., 2018; Rusby et al., 2016). Nonetheless, numerous barriers to in-person PL exist, including geographic constraints, inconvenient scheduling, and high costs (Elliot, 2017; Gable &…

With the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence technology, the artificial intelligence literacy, creativity, self-efficacy, and academic achievement of college students have increasingly garnered attention from the global educational community. This study, based on cognitive behavioral theory, employs Partial Least Squares Structural…

Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) is a teacher knowledge construct in connection with integrating technology into teaching. The present study was designed to examine ESP teachers' perceptions of their knowledge and skills with regard to the integration of ICT in their instructional practices. Therefore, a descriptive study using…

Purpose: This study is aimed at explaining university teachers' behavioral intentions to use generative artificial intelligence (GAI) in their instruction, considering the effect of their AI literacy (AIL), organizational guidelines (OG), pedagogical relevance (PR) of GAI and their previous experiences (PE) with AI. Design/methodology/approach:…

An essential resource for trainee teachers and graduate students, this textbook presents strategies and practical advice for preparing and planning lessons in a clear, step-by-step way and demonstrates how to inspire confidence and competence in language learners. Chapters cover many important aspects of initial teacher training including skills…