Due to globalization, cultural awareness has been recognized as an essential factor in the context of teacher-education programs. The current research focuses on the role of cross-cultural training in increasing teachers' readiness for multicultural classrooms in Pakistan. This study employed a mixed-methods approach, collecting both quantitative…

A college participant with a learning disability in the area of mathematics completed a strategy instruction intervention regarding mathematical problem-solving items. The participant responded to innovative interview questions regarding their approach to the mathematical problem-solving items (i.e., planning and reflecting) and their motivational…

Assessing preservice teachers' inclusive classroom management self-efficacy (ICMSE) is critical for effectively implementing classroom management practices. Although the literature provides well-established instruments, many do not cover all domains of ICMSE. Above all, there is a notable absence of instruments assessing this multidimensional…

Background: Much is known about the positive effects of teachers' self-efficacy on instruction and student outcomes, but the processes underlying these relations are unknown. Aims: We aimed to examine the effects of teacher self-efficacy for student engagement (TSESE) before a lesson on teachers' nonverbal immediacy (NVI) and their enthusiastic…

Maths anxiety (MA) refers to the negative physical, emotional, and cognitive reactions triggered by maths-related tasks. This study aims to investigate the relationships among student-perceived maths teacher support, maths self-efficacy, academic procrastination, and MA in fifth-grade students, exploring how student-perceived maths teacher support…

In the first quarter of the 21st century, the interest and demand for online education continue to grow. The fact that online education is accessible without time and space constraints, enables lifelong learning, and is used in international emergencies such as COVID-19 are considered among the most critical factors in its increasing popularity…

When teachers of color professionalize their teaching, they encounter tensions between their personal and professional identities, causing dissonances. This study examined 36 teaching residents of color and their professional identity development in one northeastern urban teacher residency (UTR) program in the United States. We used narrative…

The widespread promotion of Chinese in the world is closely linked to the training of pre-service Chinese teachers in China. Agentic engagement in pre-service Chinese teachers' training study is particularly important for their professional ability and career development. Supported by self-determination theory and social cognitive theory, this…

Pre-service teachers' (PSTs) past mathematics experiences shape their future teaching. We analysed 266 Australian PSTs' written recollections of positive and negative school mathematics experiences using Pekrun's Achievement Emotions Framework. Negative memories evoked shame (41%) and anxiety (32%), while positive ones reflected enjoyment (50%).…

Classroom instructors regularly incorporate competitive activities into classroom instruction to increase student engagement and interest. However, research has identified negative impacts associated with competition in the classroom, bringing the efficacy of these activities into question. Further complicating the question of efficacy is the…

Adolescent perceptions of positive relationships with adults at school can potentially buffer against disengagement, particularly among those who experience symptoms of emotional or behavioral adjustment problems. Teachers' use of culturally responsive teaching practices (CRPs) are theorized to promote student-teacher connectedness, though…

Adolescent perceptions of positive relationships with adults at school can potentially buffer against disengagement, particularly among those who experience symptoms of emotional or behavioral adjustment problems. Teachers' use of culturally responsive teaching practices (CRPs) are theorized to promote student-teacher connectedness, though…

This mixed-methods study explored teaching strategies that teachers in Miami-Dade County schools found most effective in supporting multilingual learners (MLs). Studies have reported that in-service teachers who interact with multilingual learners lack the preparedness to support their linguistic and learning needs. This research gathered data…

Enhancing the self-efficacy of agriscience teachers can help address the challenges of attrition and ensure the continuity of agricultural education in secondary schools and universities. Unfortunately, high school agriscience teachers face unique challenges that lead to dissatisfaction and burnout, causing many to leave the profession within two…

The lack of educator retention is one of the most significant threats to agricultural education's impact. With approximately 41% of educators exiting the profession in their first five years of employment, many agricultural educators report experiencing difficulty teaching agriculture curriculum. Furthermore, many agricultural educators report…