There is a growing recognition that using engineering design process as an approach to integrate Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) produces good learning outcomes. This study aims to evaluate the outcomes of an integrated STEM with Design Thinking (iSTEM-DT) module on preschoolers' science process skills. It adopts a single…

Across the country, questions about the value of higher education persist, remaining top of mind for students, families, and policymakers. Rising tuition costs, student debt burdens, and uncertain employment outcomes have led many to wonder whether a college degree is still worth the investment. The metrics used to answer this question--earnings…

Using improvement science principles and an equity perspective, this book demonstrates how schools and districts can increase their efficacy and how teachers and leaders can improve their practice for the benefit of all students. Through eight case studies representing a variety of K-12 school and community settings, the authors address a range of…

In this paper, we present an empirical study carried out in a country where STEM education does not have a tradition, and the content and didactics of mathematics are typically studied separately from the content and didactics of biology. In that context, we focus on analogies in the conceptual structure of mathematics and biology, and study how…

This article explores the historical roots and significant contributions of the Science, Technology, Society (STS) movement and its evolutionary offshoots Science, Technology, Society, Environment (STSE) and Socio-Scientific Issues (SSIs) within the context of science education. It critically assesses traditional STEM education, noting its…

This systematic review examines how students manage cognitive load during STEM problem solving by using self-regulated learning (SRL) and metacognitive strategies, and how instructional designs can support these attempts. Fourteen empirical studies published since 2010 were thematically analyzed using the SALSA framework and PRISMA guidelines.…

The "OECD Skills Outlook 2025" examines how countries can build the 21st-century skills needed to sustain growth and social progress. It explores how differences in background, education and opportunity shape who develops, uses and benefits from key skills such as literacy, numeracy and adaptive problem solving. Differential access to…

Purpose: This paper compared the treatment of whole number multiplication and division in syllabi and textbooks from Zambia, South Africa and Japan. Design/methodology/approach: In-depth topic trace mapping was applied to determine when whole number multiplication and division were taught in the syllabi and textbooks. Vertical analysis involved…

This article details an exploratory data analysis project using the Common Online Data Analysis Platform (CODAP) based on the "Guidelines for Assessment and Instruction in Statistics Education" (GAISE) four-part statistical problem-solving model. The project goal was to answer what similarities and differences exist within the school…

Design problems are often ill-structured as the requirements are broadly defined and have multiple correct solutions. Experts solve such problems by applying various cognitive and metacognitive skills before the formal specifications and solution designs are documented. Novices often need help solving ill-structured design problems as they lack…

Collaborative problem-solving (CPS) has been one of the essential core skills for future students. However, we found that there are many studies on the evaluation of collaborative problem-solving skills, but there is little studies on the subject areas based on which collaborative problem-solving skills have been evaluated. The three-dimensional…

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to investigate the accuracy and creativeness of ChatGPT in the domain of quantitative aptitude. Design/methodology/approach: ChatGPT 3.5 is used to generate multiple-choice quantitative aptitude questions. A total of 1,100 questions were created across 11 different areas of quantitative aptitude. A dataset is…

One of the most influential articles in the history of literacy education has been 'A Pedagogy of Multiliteracies: Designing Social Futures' co-written by the New London Group in 1996. This seminal article introduced multiliteracies pedagogy, developed the theoretical framework for why it was needed, and outlined how teachers, curriculum planners…

This research investigates the impact of incorporating authentic materials within a classroom intervention on the speaking motivation and anxiety of Indonesian EFL lower secondary school students. Utilizing a quasi-experimental design, the study involved 42 students who were selected based on their availability and willingness to participate. Pre-…

Professionalism in opera singing depends on the quality of education. This study examines the teaching of opera singing online via master classes and seminars. Based on the present findings, master classes are effective in improving the voice technically and range-wise, whereas seminars are effective in helping opera singers achieve emotionality.…