This conceptual paper argues that for children with reading difficulties, multi-sensory approaches to learning, especially in literacy, are essential. Drawing on a state-of-the-art review, we propose that olfactory elements of the learning environment, particularly in reading spaces, have significant implications for how struggling readers engage…

Many people around the globe are aiming to learn the Arabic language, even though it is difficult to learn. Therefore, many online institutions are offering the service of teaching Arabic as a second language to non-native speakers, but these institutions always encounter different issues in enhancing their performance. Thus, this study aimed to…

In this case study, we discuss the affordances of using vignettes in a survey to capture the perceptions of the actual experiences from diverse participants in short-term overseas experiential learning trips, even after a significant time lag. The evidence is drawn from an ongoing research study examining the impact of these trips on various…

The aim of this study was to examine the effects of mandala design training on the sensory, cognitive, and emotional perception skills of 8-10-year-old children with specific learning disorder. The study had a randomized-controlled design and was conducted in an experimental design with a pretest-posttest control group. The sample consisted of 28…

This study uncovers the development and structure of the research on English as a second or foreign language in post-Soviet countries. In total, 500 publications from the Web of Science database were analyzed. The findings revealed that the authors involved tend to cross borders in co-authorship publications. There is a small exchange of…

Background/purpose: Learning mathematics often presents challenges for students, particularly in problem-solving and establishing mathematical connections. Self-regulated learning allows students to direct, adjust, and control their learning processes. This approach is essential in encouraging students to manage their learning strategies…

Using a comparative case study design, this study explored the reflecting team (RT) method in group training among counseling students (n = 26). Participants were assigned to either the experiential group (EG) or RT, and group climate was assessed using the Group Climate Questionnaire (GCQ-S). Results indicated that RT members reported higher…

Gardening provides children with hands-on, minds-on, and inquiry science learning. This article describes the benefits of gardening, preparations for gardening with preschoolers using children's books, creation of a garden, and planting a garden. It presents ways in which teachers can look deeper for the practices and experiences that meet the…

This study investigated the effect of a blended learning approach on students' learning engagement at Jimma College of Teachers' Education. The study employed a non-equivalent group pre-post quasi-experimental design. Data collection involved a self-report questionnaire encompassing both groups' pre- and post-treatment phases. The researcher used…

Epistemic curiosity--the intrinsic drive to acquire knowledge--plays a critical role in learning and cognitive engagement. Recent neuroscientific studies demonstrate that curiosity is not only a motivational state but also a biologically grounded process involving networks for memory, reward, and cognitive control. This review synthesizes evidence…

Purpose: The changing landscape of higher education demands enhancing organizational performance to meet evolving needs, including technological advancements, diverse demographics and global competition. This study aims to examine the impact of knowledge-centered culture (KCC) and absorptive capacity (AC) on driving organizational performance,…

This feature offers an archive of articles published in other venues during the past year and serves as a valuable tool to readers of "Reading in a Foreign Language" (RFL). It treats any topic within the scope of "RFL" and second language reading. The articles are listed in alphabetical order, each with a complete reference as…

Context: Introductory programming courses often face high dropout and failure rates, a challenge widely addressed in computing education research. Collaborative methods, such as group work and pair programming, have been proposed as potential solutions, as they are believed to enhance students' study motivation. Objective: This article provides a…

Caregivers serve an important role in guiding their children's early playful learning experiences, which range widely from free play to direct instruction. How caregivers themselves approach different play types and how to best encourage playful learning among families remains an underexplored area of research. Caregivers of 2-5-year-old children…

Purpose: This research examines the connections between authentic leadership (AL), characterized by leadership emphasizing openness and good behaviors, knowledge sharing (KS), organizational learning (OL) and employee performance (EP) in higher education institutions within the UAE. Design/methodology/approach: The study adopts a quantitative…