This study assesses government initiatives on global physician shortages using SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats) analysis and the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP). The aim of this study was to identify and evaluate educational strategies to increase medical graduates by the SWOT-AHP Model. A systematic review was conducted to…

In this article, we examine the language policy that underlies the training of Norwegian teachers in Norwegian primary and lower secondary schools. Based on a critically oriented document analysis of current policy documents, we consider (1) the language competence required to work as a Norwegian teacher, and (2) what can be inferred from the…

The following research represents the attitudes of preschool institutions principals towards the inclusion of children with special needs. Inclusion is highly recommended because it has beneficial effects on social integration and learning outcomes through the placement of children with special needs in regular educational settings with typically…

Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of the Pentagram Strategy (PG) in enhancing critical reading skills among tenth-grade female students in Jordan. Methodology: The researchers employed an experimental approach with a quasi-experimental design involving two groups--experimental and control groups. To achieve the study's…

Effective classroom management plans are essential for creating environments that foster appropriate social interactions and engaged learning for students in K-12 settings. New and early-career teachers often face difficulties addressing student discipline, upholding classroom rules and procedures, and establishing positive teacher-student…

This small-scale, exploratory?research considered the experiences of professionals using person-centred planning (PCP) in annual review meetings within one local authority (LA) in England. Semi-structured interviews were?used to explore the experiences of five educational psychologists (EPs) and two special educational needs co-ordinators…

In the spirit of collaborative educational planning, this study attempts to bridge K-12 education, higher education, special education, literacy education, coaching, and the mental health professions, in an effort to better support students with dyslexia and mental health challenges such as anxiety, and the professionals who serve them. The…

This study explores the pedagogical implications of student-led course design using two widely adopted freemium learning management systems "(LMSs): MoodleCloud" and "Google Classroom." In a university-level ICT module at Complutense University of Madrid, students were tasked with designing parallel virtual classrooms using…

The National Center on Inclusion Toward Rightful Presence sought out schools that provide effective support in general education curriculum and settings for students who benefit from intensive instruction and support. The Center used knowledge learned from these sites to develop and inform its model for advancing rightful presence in schools,…

This brief report consists of initial case studies on the role of learner-generated content (LGC) in the effectiveness of novice Vietnamese English as a foreign language (EFL) teachers' collaborative planning discussions. The trainee teachers in the study each presented two memes and discussed how they might be used in additional language (L2)…

Purpose: This study investigates how digital leadership and strategic resource allocation coalesce to shape educational management in the post-pandemic landscape. It emphasizes a configurational approach using fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis (fsQCA) to examine causal combinations driving effective digital transformation in schools.…

Children in their first three years of life learn, develop and grow at a faster rate than at any other time, with early childhood teachers and educators playing a vital role in providing them with the very best learning opportunities. Intentional Practice with Infants and Toddlers focuses on purposeful pedagogical approaches, equipping pre-service…

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to examine the reform initiatives that began with a focus towards change in the teaching and learning in Singapore classrooms with technology integration. Design/methodology/approach: The methodology used in this study is review and descriptive narrative of educational technology polices, initiatives and…

Statewide higher education governing and coordinating boards have long been involved in academic planning, academic program review, and academic program approval. A detailed analysis of the templates that statewide boards require institutions to use during the program approval and review processes reveals the role these processes play in ensuring…

This report presents the findings of an analysis of states' FFY 2018 State Systemic Improvement Plans (SSIPs), submitted to the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) in April 2020. It specifically addresses how assessments were included in states' State-Identified Measurable Results (SIMRs). For states with…