Paraeducators provide essential academic support for young learners of mathematics. However, they have limited opportunities to engage in professional development (PD) that is responsive to their instructional needs and role. To scaffold paraeducators' growth, project staff designed, tested, and refined a PD model specifically for K-3…

Science literacy is becoming an essential skill for students in the modern era to understand and participate in scientific and technological developments. This study explores the factors determining students' science literacy in learning Science in Elementary School. The research method used a quantitative method with an ex post facto approach.…

When the studies on the effectiveness of visual programming language are examined, it is seen that studies on coding teaching have been carried out frequently recently. In this study, Scratch was used as a teaching tool in teaching science lessons. In this way, a new perspective has been brought to Scratch applications. In the related study, the…

Academic and occupational success requires social intelligence, the ability to comprehend, and manage interpersonal connections. This research aims to assess and improve the Tromsø Social Intelligence Scale (TSIS) for Peruvian university students, focusing on cultural adaptability, reliability, and validity. Participants included 973 university…

This study aimed to develop a scale to measure teachers' digital assessment literacy self-efficacy. Teachers were selected from all regions of Turkey and different branches at primary, secondary, and high school levels to enhance generalization and diversity. The data was collected from 314 teachers for the exploratory factor analysis and 296 for…

Code.org is a leading non-profit organization providing professional learning (PL) for K-12 teachers across the United States to advance computer science (CS) education. While PL is known to improve teaching practices and student outcomes in general education, CS, and gifted education, limited research has specifically examined how CS-focused PL…

Agriculture educator retention levels remain concerning. A synthesis of research identified overall themes affecting agriculture teacher retention and attrition. Professional relations with students, administration, other teachers, and the community affect rates of agriculture teacher retention. In addition, mental and physical factors such as…

Emotions play a significant role in shaping technology adoption decisions, influencing not only perceptions but also behavioural intentions. In this study, we investigated the structural relationships among online learning self-efficacy, positive and negative emotions, perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness and behavioural intention in the…

Background: Visual metaphors (VMs) have gained significant attention from cognitive linguists for their ability to help learners understand linguistic structure. However, few studies have explored how incorporating a VM-supported instructional design can help instructors elucidate the abstract concepts of the business model canvas (BMC) to enhance…

Within the changing perspective of artificial intelligence (AI) teaching, English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students normally face an extensive range of educational challenges and difficulties, which can put their well-being at risk. Therefore, taking into account the elements that affect EFL students' well-being is crucial. Teachers' support…

This study conceptualised principal feedback as a motivational and informational cue that shapes teachers' beliefs about their capabilities and their engagement in ongoing learning. The aim was to develop a more integrated understanding of how principal feedback influences teachers' instructional practices by examining the mediating roles of…

The objective of this study was to examine students' experiences with regard to the factors influencing academic self-efficacy (ASE) in higher secondary schools, employing a mixed-method approach. There is a considerable body of literature examining the role of parents and schools in supporting ASE. However, there is a paucity of data on the role…

The success of efforts to integrate generative AI (GenAI) into classrooms depends heavily on teachers' willingness to integrate the relevant technologies. However, few studies have examined the effect of perceived psychological needs satisfaction on teachers' willingness to integrate GenAI (WIAI). This study investigated the effect of perceived…

The purpose of this project was to examine the impact of a novel hybrid computer-based dysphagia simulation training on student confidence and clinical decision-making in the area of adult dysphagia. We developed a pilot SBT database, including computer-based simulations utilizing real-life actors who simulated standardized adult patients with…

This study examined the relationship between school principals' shared leadership behaviours and teachers' job satisfaction with the mediating effect of teachers' self-efficacy perceptions. In this context, the main aim of this study is to contribute to the international literature in the field of educational administration regarding the effect of…