Attending school does not necessarily lead to learning. In the classroom, quality of teaching is one of the most significant factors in determining pupil outcomes. Structured pedagogy programmes are designed to support teaching practice and have led to improved learning outcomes at scale across different contexts including in low-income countries.…

When evaluating environmental challenges such as vulnerability to natural hazards, it is important to consider both the physical exposure as well as the socio-demographic characteristics of a population. Human populations and their characteristics vary considerably over space and time. This paper introduces and evaluates an open-source resource…

Viewing sexually explicit media (SEM) can influence young people's sexual attitudes and behaviours. Media literacy education can help young people navigate this, yet parental opposition is sometimes cited as a barrier to the implementation of comprehensive school programmes. A scoping review explored parent perspectives towards and comfort with…

Educators need supportive working conditions to fulfill their responsibilities to students, families, and colleagues. Given the crucial role of working conditions in teacher effectiveness, we sought to understand educators' (including general educators, paraeducators, special educators, and principals) perspectives about their working conditions…

TEQSA's guidance notes are concise documents designed to provide high-level, principles-based guidance on interpretation and application of specific standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021. They also draw attention to other interrelated standards and highlight potential risks to compliance. They do not…

This qualitative case study investigates challenges faced by educators teaching trigonometry in Grade 12 within the Alfred Nzo West Education District, where persistent underperformance is linked to socioeconomic and resource limitations. Using a constructivist paradigm, six educators from diverse backgrounds participated in semi-structured…

This study examines the effects of remedial courses in high school on postsecondary outcomes using a regression discontinuity design and explores the mechanisms behind these effects. I find that being placed in the remedial schedule and taking an additional remedial course in high school reduces the likelihood of attaining a 2- or 4-year college…

Recent research has paid considerable attention to the role of university support in explaining student entrepreneurship, with several studies presenting empirical evidence of the moderating effects of individual traits on the relationship between university support and entrepreneurial intentions. However, the moderating effect of entrepreneurial…

This article presents a comprehensive review of the "Journal of Learning for Development (JL4D)" over its first decade (2014-2024), employing bibliometric, content, and citation analyses to explore the "Journal"'s scholarly contributions, thematic evolution, and global impact. The findings reveal a steady increase in research…

This study investigates the information search process of graduate students in a select theological college in Myanmar. A descriptive-quantitative design was used, and a survey method was employed. During the initiation stage of Kuhlthau's Information Search Process (ISP), visits to the library create intimidation. Upon reaching the selection…

Background/purpose: Learning problems are a common occurrence in the field of education, especially in the context of the post-pandemic era. This study aims to investigate the challenges faced by teachers in learning and the solutions they proposed to address these issues. Materials/methods: A phenomenological design was used in this study, with…

Purpose: This qualitative study investigated the lived experience of school-based speech-language pathologists (SLPs) who self-identify as overwhelmed. The goal was to devise a formal explanation of the reasons for such overwhelm. Method: Seven elementary and five secondary school SLPs in two separate focus groups discussed the following…

It is well within the capacity of a wealthy nation like the United States to provide high-quality education for all its citizens. The resources exist to ensure that every child, regardless of background, has access to excellent educational opportunities. Yet, in practice, our educational systems, particularly admissions to selective schools, are…

Teachers are key factors in students' understanding of environmental issues in elementary schools. This study used mixed-methods design to investigate the impact of teacher beliefs on teaching practices. The Beliefs about Environmental Issues and Education (B-EIE) and the Teaching Practice of Environmental Issues (TP-EI) surveys were distributed…

Weaving together theory, research, and practice, this edited volume provides rich accounts of teaching from faculty at a predominantly white institution who participated in a community of antiracist praxis -- a cycle of action and reflection on pedagogy. The chapters highlight the ways in which faculty can transform classrooms and colorblind…