Background: Recent studies have examined the relation between teacher motivation, motivational messages and student learning but are limited to an achievement-related context, primarily using survey data. Moreover, our understanding of the relation between various teacher characteristics, such as teacher self-efficacy (TSE), and their motivational…

Background/purpose: This study addresses the quality and effectiveness of mathematics textbooks used in Moroccan secondary levels, focusing on their overall alignment with official curriculum guidelines and their role in supporting student learning. The research was conducted to evaluate how well these textbooks meet educational standards and to…

This book investigates the effect of multisensory instruction on self-efficacy among students with developmental dyslexia learning English as a foreign language. The first three chapters of the book delve into theoretical aspects of developmental dyslexia, multisensory instruction, and self-efficacy, providing an overview of existing research in…

We examined the ways that faculty members developed as inclusive instructors as a result of participating in the Inclusive STEM Teaching Project (ISTP). The ISTP is a free, Massive Open Online Course designed to train STEM faculty members in inclusive teaching. Semi-structured interviews (n = 80) with course participants from multiple disciplines…

Kidding remarks in Thai social contexts are often perceived as trivial. However, frequent occurrences may lead to verbal bullying, particularly when the communicator does not consider the feelings of others. This study aims to develop a process framework to enhance awareness of creative communication and empathy in Thai social contexts.…

The lack of utilization of the local environment in science learning causes low environmental and science literacy among students. In fact, integrating the surrounding environment, such as mangrove forests in Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) based learning is very important to foster scientific awareness and understanding from an early…

In the rapidly evolving landscape of higher education, the clarity, measurability, and alignment of course objectives are more critical than ever. Effective course design hinges on well-defined learning objectives that guide both instruction and assessment. However, creating these objectives can be a daunting task for faculty, especially when…

With the continuous development of higher education, the evaluation of college students' learning has received increasing attention. Understanding the impact of the multiple evaluation system on college students' sense of English learning acquisition is of great significance. It helps educators to better design teaching activities and evaluation…

The purpose of this study was to test the use of Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT) in the secondary school setting. There were two main goals: (a) to evaluate secondary education providers' ability to implement PRT with fidelity following a PRT training program; and (b) to evaluate the effects of school-implemented PRT on the social communication…

Questions asked by teachers in English-medium instruction (EMI) classrooms are widely recognized as crucial in mediating language and content learning. Nonetheless, studies on EMI classroom discourse have rarely attempted a comprehensive conceptualization of teacher questioning or an analytical model to operationalize such a conceptualization.…

Integrating information literacy teaching methods with subject-content curricula to develop prospective biology teacher students' abilities is still problematic. This quasi-experimental research, with a nonrandomized pretest-posttest control group design, intends to compare the influences of challenge-based learning (CBL), problem-based learning…

The purpose of this qualitative meta-analysis (QMA) is to provide a concise and comprehensive picture of findings across qualitative studies to answer this question: What factors contribute to systematically closing the opportunity gap for all students, and particularly for students labelled linguistically and culturally diverse? The ultimate goal…

Regionality as a formative characteristic of religion-related education in Germany, Switzerland and Austria is the focus of the current project 'Models of Religious Education and the topic of Islam' ('MORE'). The project compares four different regional variants of religion-related education that are assigned to two competing models,…

This study aimed to assess English teachers' perceptions of reading instruction and how school locality affects their views on the reading process and ability development. It also examined the relationship between teachers' perceptions and their instructional practices. Using a mixed-methods approach, data were gathered from 255 teachers through…

Understanding how mathematics teacher educators (MTEs) inspire prospective mathematics teachers (PMTs) is essential for advancing mathematics pedagogy and developing future mathematics. This study explored the qualities of inspiring MTEs, the nature of their classroom environments and teaching practices, and the impact of their teaching on PMTs'…