"Andragogy in Practice" is a timely book of case studies, which offers readers the opportunity to see andragogy in practice solving real-world challenges in a variety of adult learning contexts. It highlights the wonderful range of innovative practices that characterize adult learning today. Holton, Robinson, and Caraccioli, authors of…

This book explores the multifaceted concept of learner voice in education, emphasising its significance across various contexts and historical periods. It brings together diverse perspectives from multiple authors, addressing how learner agency can shape educational practices and policies, particularly in contemporary settings. The chapters delve…

This study examined the levels of civic knowledge, civic skills, and patriotic attitudes of undergraduates in North Central Nigeria and the extent to which civic knowledge and civic skills predict their patriotic attitudes. The study adopted a descriptive research design. Three universities in North Central Nigeria were purposively used for this…

Teachers' professional identity is shaped by a range of factors. Active participation in professional learning opportunities is one such factor. The purpose of this case study is to bring teachers' voice to the forefront and present the considered reflections of a small group of Zambian teachers, following their engagement with the Zambian…

This article discusses a model, created through the collaboration of two professors at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, for using children's literature to inspire service-learning during an Early Childhood pre-student teacher field placement. It defines service-learning to promote active citizenship and civic engagement for young…

Given the increasing use of film in education amid a changing industry, it is not surprising that scholars are increasingly exploring its practical applications in K-12 social studies and teacher education. The success of the "Hollywood or History" book series, which has published seven books since just 2018, reflects growing interest in…

This research critically reflects on co-facilitating a perinatal singing program in a regional community in Victoria, challenging traditional adult education models. Utilising Kolb (1984) and Brookfield's (2005) reflective lenses, and Kemmis et al.'s (2004) participatory praxis cycle (PAOR), co-facilitators (a mother-daughter dyad) interrogated…

Background/Context: Persistent disparities in student outcomes and unequal access to quality education are well-documented (Matheny et al., 2022). In response, scholars have long advocated for culturally relevant approaches that build on the strengths of diverse communities to support students' instructional and pedagogical needs (e.g.,…

Theoretically framed by cultural and transnational citizenship, this narrative inquiry study engages with the lived experiences and teaching practice of an Arab migrant social studies teacher named Mr. Ahmad (pseudonym). More specifically, we examined Mr. Ahmad's understanding of his positions and sense of place as an Arab migrant in the United…

This study aimed to determine the teaching self-efficacy of Hungarian and Turkish preservice physical education teachers (PrePETs) and to identify the similarities and differences between two countries with different educational systems in the context of demographic factors. Research indicates that self-efficacy (SE) is critical to preservice…

As tuition rates continue to rise, credit hours required for degree completion emerges as a primary topic of concern. Undergraduate music education programs (or degrees) typically require a high number of credit hours which may also necessitate student class overloads, summer coursework, and/or program completion that could exceed the expected…

The aim of global citizenship education (GCE) is to equip individuals with the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to address global challenges. Despite its significance, GCE is often insufficiently integrated into curricula, particularly in the Global South. The purpose of the study was to examine the alignment of the junior high school…

High stress predicts mood and anxiety disorders and can necessitate clinical intervention (Steffen et al., 2014). Language learners often experience high stress during intensive study abroad (SA) programs (Dewey et al., 2018), which can hinder communication (Buttaro, 2004; Peck, 1974). Acculturative stress is common among second language (L2)…

Digital traces have been used to measure self-regulated learning (SRL), yet the validity of inferences made about these traces has often been questioned. Recently, researchers have used multiple channels of data -- including digital traces, verbalizations, and self-reports -- to validate inferences about individual SRL events. Research on the…

Although adolescents' social mobility beliefs are thought to be strongly associated with academic achievement, the impact of parental social mobility beliefs on adolescents has not been considered in previous research. The relationship between parents' and adolescents' social mobility beliefs, as well as their associations with adolescents'…