In the United States, reforms put forth by Next Generation Science Standards have increased the demand for K-12 teacher professional development in science instruction. This study investigates a new professional development model, entitled Schoolyard SITES, that partners elementary teachers with University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension…

This research aims to examine the competencies of pre-service science teachers in designing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) activities and the challenges they encounter in this process. The study was carried out using phenomenology, one of the qualitative research designs. A total of 23 second-year pre-service science teachers…

As experiential learning can play an important role in an individual's career decision self-efficacy, this descriptive study sought to describe and compare secondary agricultural education students' and secondary non-agricultural education students' perceptions of career decisions with the intent of improving access to experiential learning…

Lesson study is a form of teacher professional development designed to improve instructional techniques by collaborating with teachers to develop and test a lesson plan and examine its effect on learners. Lesson study is designed for in-person meetings and observation. School-based agricultural education (SBAE) teachers often do not have enough…

Integrating science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) into classroom activities is a recurring and increasingly important topic. School-based agricultural education (SBAE) has historically been a relevant platform to integrate STEM concepts since it has strong ties to STEM industries, including horticulture, animal science, mechanization,…

Social network analysis has become a common methodology within physics education research to quantify the impacts that student interactions and classroom structure have on student outcomes. These relationships are typically quantified using a degree centrality metric based on the number and range of connections a student has, such that a higher…

Teacher self-efficacy has been shown to be a protective factor for teachers' feelings of burnout, whereas ethnic prejudice might be a risk factor. Ethnic minority students are often perceived negatively and are associated with low motivation, a large number of classroom disruptions, and discipline problems. Prejudice toward these students can…

Effective second language (L2) writing hinges on both learners' beliefs in their writing capabilities (self-efficacy) and their engagement in writing tasks. However, to date, no study has explored the association between these two important factors within an L2 writing context. Therefore, this study aims to examine how L2 writing self-efficacy…

This study aimed to determine the level of self-efficacy concerning the culturally sensitive pedagogical competence of primary school teachers of refugees and their perceptions of culturally sensitive pedagogy stemming from the multicultural environment. The study comprised two phases. The first phase includes two steps; first, a validity and…

Understanding the decision-making process behind international student mobility requires an integrated analysis of both external and internal drivers. This study examines the pivotal role of self-efficacy--a student's belief in their ability to succeed--in shaping the intention of Chinese students to study in Malaysia, a rising education…

This study explores the critical role of teacher efficacy in implementing inclusive education (IE) within China, focusing on three key dimensions: providing inclusive instruction, collaborating with colleagues, and managing student behavior. Despite China's policy-level advancements in IE, challenges persist, particularly in teacher preparedness,…

The latest developments in artificial intelligence (AI) have paved the way for new AI-integrated pedagogical skills and competencies in language teaching. AI literacy and AI competency are related terms; however, they differ in educational contexts. AI literacy refers to the skills to understand and evaluate AI technologies, as well as to engage…

As flexible transitions between online and offline teacher training modalities become ubiquitous, educators encounter multifaceted challenges. Their collaborative roles and learning experiences across these distinct CSCL environments remain under-explored. This study aims to map patterns of teacher adaptation and acquire responsive strategies for…

There are effective prevention strategies to combat increasing rates of youth e-cigarette use. This study assessed the outcomes of an e-cigarette prevention program with teachers and parents/guardians across a three-county rural area. Researchers assessed teachers' and parent/guardians' increased knowledge and confidence in implementing vape…

This research was conducted to obtain students' views on the evaluation of artificial intelligence (AI)-supported design applications in art and design education using the fuzzy logic method. It aims to provide a new perspective for educators in identifying real learning situations and deficiencies in art and design education. The study utilized…