Background/purpose: The incorporation of new technologies, such as AI, Blockchain, VR, and other emerging technologies in Andean entrepreneurial education, which maintains the traditional values of Ayllu (Community), Ayni (Reciprocity), and Pachamama (Nature), is studied in this descriptive work. The primary objective of this study is to examine…

In Senegal, too many children are struggling to master the foundational skill of reading. Only one in three students achieve basic proficiency in reading by the end of primary school, and by lower secondary school, just 9 per cent are reading at the minimum proficiency level. One of the major barriers to improving literacy outcomes is the lack of…

Daily language interactions predict child outcomes. For multilingual families who rear neurodiverse children and who may be minoritized for their language use, a dearth of research examines families' daily language interactions. Utilizing a language socialization framework and a case study methodology, 4,991 English and Spanish utterances from a…

School designs have far-reaching future impacts. Facilities often remain unchanged for decades influencing whether generations of young people feel included and can access educational entitlements, especially those identifying as someone from a marginalised or minority group. Student perspectives are therefore essential to understand inclusive…

Purpose: Exploring the psychosocial experiences of school-age children from vulnerable backgrounds who stutter allows for a better understanding of the compounding impacts of stuttering and challenging familial factors. Method: Data were drawn from Wave 5 of the Future of Families and Child Wellbeing Study (FFCWS). This study evaluated social…

Students' psychological well-being (PWB) is vital in foreign language learning, with transformational classroom leadership (TCL) and self-efficacy playing significant roles. However, limited research has explored the role of TCL and self-efficacy in understanding English as a foreign language (EFL) learners' PWB. This study hence aimed to examine…

Young children and their parents faced difficulties in their daily functioning due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. In this qualitative study, we explored the experiences and perceptions of parents and their young children regarding the pandemic process. A sample of 22 parents (mothers and fathers) and nine children aged between four and six…

This study investigates the development of metapragmatic awareness in preschool children through the lens of Talmy's Force-Dynamics Model. Using conversation data from 60 Mandarin-speaking children aged 4 to 6, obtained from the International Child Language Data Exchange System (CHILDES), the research employs a custom coding framework to analyze…

Background: Socio-emotional learning is increasingly recognized as essential for student well-being and academic success. The RRRR methodology (Resilience, Rights, and Respectful Relationships) integrates these principles into everyday teaching practice. Methods: A case study was conducted in three Czech schools during the 2022/2023 academic year:…

Reading motivation has been a focus of research to address the lack of reading proficiency in secondary classrooms, and an understudied area within this broad field of research is the effects of the learning environment on student reading motivation. The current study investigates the effect of 9th-12th grade students' perceptions of the learning…

In this paper, we raise questions about the role of student empathy and compassion when engaging with social and environmental justice issues -- significant in a world where challenges associated with such disruptions are faced daily. We draw on data from a larger, nationally funded study on enabling students' critical mathematical thinking. These…

Mathematical problem-posing (MPP) offers an alternative to teacher-directed approaches by encouraging students to create and solve their own problems. While MPP is supported by the Australian Curriculum and empirical research has increased over the last decade, implementation in classrooms is still limited. Using The Theory of Practice…

Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) advocate for equity, diversity and inclusion among students and staff. Yet, they are one of the business sectors with the highest levels of workplace bullying. Bullying can severely impact employee well-being, with sexual minority employees being particularly vulnerable. Building on the Minority Stress Theory,…

Based on Sustainable Development Goals, a recent flurry of activity has begun concerning the responsibilities of teachers to support young children in recognising and responding to aspects of climate change. Less, however, is understood about the emotional impact of these interventions on children themselves, or the extent to which the way they…

The importance of environmental literacy in early childhood education lies in its inclusion of the requisite knowledge, skills and attitudes for understanding the environment and making well-informed decisions. In preschool settings, promoting environmental literacy helps children develop foundational knowledge about natural systems, cultivates…