This study examines the integration of climate literacy and cultural responsiveness within i-Taukei and English language courses for pre-service teachers and language educators at a teacher training college in Fiji. Grounded in constructivist learning theory, our research identifies key barriers, including limited resources, time constraints, and…

Students in higher education increasingly integrate emerging technologies to enrich their learning experiences. Universal tools such as virtual classrooms, multimedia presentations, and learning management systems are now widely employed in teaching and learning activities. However, Artificial intelligence (AI) techniques are not yet commonly used…

The study focuses on the importance of interdisciplinary learning experiences for exploring diverse subjects. Qualitatively conducted with 9 gifted high school students at a Science and Arts Center in Türkiye, the research involved collaboration among teachers in science, information technologies, and English, guided by a gifted education…

This inquiry into the location of the linguistic repertoire was driven by a pedagogical encounter with mounting putty, the white adhesive used to attach materials to another surface. This encounter began at a community writing center during a writing workshop I was teaching on poesía bilingüe when children took up the putty, creating objects that…

Background/purpose: Indonesian language education at the senior high school level is expected to foster not only linguistic competence but also critical thinking and cultural awareness. Textbooks, as the primary learning instrument, must be evaluated for their alignment with curriculum goals and global literacy demands. Materials/methods: This…

Studies on enjoyment of school recess rarely differentiate between gender or the indoor and outdoor settings (and especially not the eating portion of recess or lunch), so the aim of this study was to qualitatively increase understanding about what students specifically like and dislike about recess relative to gender and outside, inside, and…

This study aims to gain insights into what students learn in engineering-oriented extracurricular student teams. With these insights we can further students' development of their professional identity and employability. The study involved conducting semi-structured interviews with twelve selected members of two student teams and analyzing the…

In support of new local and state discussions about how to most effectively utilize technology in the classroom, Project Tomorrow, in collaboration with Spectrum Business®, is publishing a new series of reports that examine each of the three digital divides (the access, design and use divides) through the lens of the Speak Up Research findings.…

Virtual Literature Circle (VLC) shows promise in developing critical reading skills among EFL students, but limited empirical research addresses the specific challenges in fostering collaborative learning, engagement, and learning outcomes. To address this gap, a sequential mixed-method study involving 25 EFL students was conducted. The findings…

This project highlights a collection of innovative and interactive educational activities designed to stimulate student interest in a medically related career field. These activities were piloted with a class of 21 7th grade female students who live in predominantly low-income, African American, urban communities in and around Washington, D.C.…

Many adult learners may be vulnerable in one or more aspects of their identities. Learners may view vulnerability as limiting or even prohibiting their active participation in higher learning environments. This vulnerability may be expressed as a lack of motivation or demotivation to engage with their current learning environment, community,…

We developed and pilot tested the effectiveness of a physically active academic program, Active Breaks (AB), whose objective is to increase school time moderate/vigorous physical activity (MVPA) among first graders, through daily 15-minute bouts of MVPA, at the beginning of the first lesson. Initially, 240 cards including one game each were…

Social communication deficits associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder are often exacerbated during adolescence. Group based approaches are effective intervention techniques for facilitating improved social communication skills in people with ASD; however, science, technology, engineering, and math activities, while highly preferred areas of…

This study investigated types of oral reading miscues and their relationship with silent reading comprehension among college-level Chinese as a second language (L2) learners, as well as these students' perspectives toward classroom oral reading practice, at three U.S. universities. Altogether, 80 students were selected randomly to participate in…

We work as teachers in one-day-a-week classes for gifted elementary school students in the Netherlands. The classes are centred on themes that last about 8 weeks. Twice a year, the students work on a project using the TASC Wheel to systematically gain more knowledge on the subject as well as to practise their executive skills. As an example of…