This book builds a space in which a diversity of voices -- Indigenous teachers, activists and committed academics -- are foregrounded in the processes of Indigenous education with the goal of Indigenous language reclamation. It decenters state systems of education (e.g. schooling) and instead considers the efforts of teachers (defined broadly),…

Purpose: Engineering education plays a crucial role in fostering innovation and technological advancements across industries. This study examines the impact of academic achievement on engineering placements, identifying key factors influencing students' organizational success. The research aims to enhance students' skills and competencies to…

This study examines the identity construction of graduate teaching volunteers in China's rural education context, focusing on the Graduate Teaching Volunteer Program in Western China. Using Dugas's Identity Triangle Model and Wenger's Communities of Practice theory as integrated frameworks, the research investigates how volunteers navigate…

How can science have more impact on policy decisions? The P-Cube Project has approached this question by creating five pedagogical computer games based on missions given to a policy entrepreneur (the player) advocating for science-informed policy decisions. The player explores simplified strategies for policy change rooted in a small number of…

Purpose: This study aims to examine professional skills development among Arabic language graduates in Malaysia, focusing on competencies such as communication, problem-solving, leadership, emotional intelligence, cultural competency and teamwork. It aims to uncover the relationship between Arabic language proficiency and professional skills,…

English as a medium of instruction (EMI) represents an internationalization strategy that has been expanding throughout higher educational systems worldwide. While this approach is believed to bolster graduate employment, students with lower levels of English often struggle to learn content in English. This challenge is particularly relevant in…

Background: Traditional methods of managing educational materials are repetitive and often lack scalability. Integrating DevOps principles into educational content creation would provide a more streamlined approach to delivery. Objective: This solution proposal report shares initial experiences and introduces the concept of Lecture as Code (LaC),…

Compared to previous generations, today's young adults are embarking on longer and more complex journeys when they transition from school to work. While many high school graduates pursue a postsecondary education immediately, others opt to enter the workforce first or balance school and work through nontraditional routes like apprenticeships, so…

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT has significantly transformed approaches to vocabulary acquisition and autonomous learning, particularly in high-stakes educational contexts. This study investigates how competitive exam aspirants in Visakhapatnam perceive the effectiveness of ChatGPT for vocabulary development…

The pursuit of a master's degree is a significant academic endeavor, one that is influenced by a complex interplay of factors extending beyond traditional academic performance. In this study, we estimate the determinants of timely master's degree completion (i.e., within 3 years) using modern machine learning models such as random forest, decision…

Although international graduate students make valuable contributions to American society, they often encounter significant difficulties. Further research is crucial to help universities better understand and accommodate international graduate students. We initiated a mixed-method participatory action research cycle, starting with a needs…

In England, A levels are the most popular qualification taken by students post-16. They can lead to university, further education study, training, or work. Students usually take three or more A levels over two years. The majority of A level entries achieve good grades. For example, in 2023, 76.1% of all A levels taken by 18 year-olds were graded…

This study investigated K-12 educators' perceptions of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) in teaching and learning, examining how teachers use and evaluate GenAI tools in relation to student thinking and classroom practices. Grounded in Bloom's Taxonomy (1956) and Ritchhart's (2015) Cultures of Thinking framework, the survey of 73 teachers…

Class observations are a widely used form of professional development. They are also used for measuring teaching quality of both in-service and pre-service teachers. While they have demonstrated benefits when utilised as a form of professional development, if used for evaluative purposes, they can be overwhelming for teachers, students and…

Lifelong learning opportunities are readily accessible through the hybridization of digital learning contexts--from formal to informal--in today's globally networked knowledge society. As such, expanded learning opportunities generate a continuum of learning contexts and experiences mediated through digital technology. Consequently, there is an…