Our research aims to evaluate the impact of teachers' behavior on the intention of master students from two generations (Generation Z and Millennials) to participate in volunteering activities. We also aim to assess the factors that influence master students' motivation toward volunteering activities, how intention mediates the relationship…

Children's academic skills, particularly in the early stages of life, are significantly shaped by the support and resources available in their home learning environments. However, the underlying mechanisms by which the home learning environment influences children's academic skills are not fully understood. To address this gap, the present study…

This study investigated the effectiveness of artificial intelligence- (AI) powered speaking practice tools in improving English proficiency and engagement among Vietnamese university students using a 16-week quasi-experimental design with 240 participants across four diverse higher education institutions. Multi-level modelling revealed…

This study examines Spanish-language newspapers' framing of Latinxs' education in the United States. Adopting critical race, Latina/o critical race, and critical discourse epistemologies, we investigate how four Spanish-language newspapers with the largest circulation in, respectively, the Northeast, South, Midwest, and West United States frame…

The rapid digital transformation of vocational education and training (VET) has underscored the need to adapt traditional assessment methods to digital formats. However, when transitioning to digital modes, it is crucial to consider factors beyond mere technical implementation, particularly the potential impact of altered presentation formats on…

This paper examines discourses that place refugee students in an inequitable position in school. Focussing on decontextualisation -- a depoliticising way of seeing education that overlooks contexts -- the paper is based on semi-structured interviews with teachers (n = 15) and open questions of a survey data (n = 267) collected from teachers,…

This article examines children's health coverage today and explores the ways and means to ensure its financial sustainability and the factors associated with it. As extensively argued, long term negative effects could be on health, education, and financial success as an adult. It also suggests that reductions in children's coverage could have…

In recent years, the agricultural industry has been working to improve the retention of their newly hired Black employees. In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, millennial employees across the United States have voluntarily left their jobs in favor of hybrid or remote work, better benefits, or improved work environments. Today, the median…

The popularity of ChatGPT raises concerns about the impacts of artificial intelligence (AI) on higher education. While past research explored how ChatGPT, a widely recognized text-based generative AI, can improve productivity and efficiency in education, little is yet known about its impact on course design. Utilizing Bloom's taxonomy and Biggs'…

This systematic review of reviews is an exploratory study that aims to synthesize the myriad of reviews about Problem-Based Learning (PBL) to provide a consensus regarding the definition, components, effectiveness, and most common areas of application of PBL. This will provide educators and policymakers with a robust framework to enhance…

Despite the growing emphasis on student success in higher education globally, limited research has examined the complex interplay of factors influencing academic outcomes in developing contexts, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa. This study addresses this gap by employing structural equation modelling (SEM) with Diagonally Weighted Least Squares…

The importance of teacher leadership is evident for school development and students' outcomes. However, research on preparing future teachers to be leaders and how this concept is valued in different contexts is limited. This study employs positioning theory to understand how teacher leadership is perceived and experienced in initial teacher…

This study used an explanatory mixed-method approach to understand Chinese parents' perceived social presence in their children's online learning and the relationship among parents' perceived social presence, perceived learning, and satisfaction with their children's online instructor. In the quantitative phase, 53 Chinese parents of young…

The escalating mental health crisis among children and adolescents in the United States has been intensified by the COVID-19 pandemic, but its roots trace back to longstanding systemic challenges. Schools, as consistent environments in young people's lives, are uniquely positioned to offer supportive, preventive strategies that address the rising…

Background/purpose: The growing environmental issues in Medan City, particularly regarding plastic use and its detrimental effects, have prompted the Indonesian Forum for the Environment (WALHI) to launch the Green Student Movement (GSM) program. This program aims to raise awareness and involve youth in tackling environmental and humanitarian…