Drawing on insights from an International Peer-Learning Event hosted by the OECD and the Irish Department of Education, this document summarises key evidence and insights presented by representatives from Estonia, France, and Sweden as well as practical considerations for Irish policymakers. Key issues addressed include the balance between…

The 2023 Survey of Adult Skills, a product of the OECD Programme for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC), provides a comprehensive overview of adults' literacy, numeracy and adaptive problem-solving skills -- skills that are fundamental for personal, economic and societal development. These key information processing skills…

Video annotation tools can improve assessments by enabling visualization, repeated reviews, and structured feedback, thereby promoting deeper learning. This approach is particularly relevant in health professional education, where acquiring psychomotor skills is essential. No recent reviews have focused specifically on video annotation tools for…

This article explores the underutilized potential of incorporating gamified approaches into anatomy outreach initiatives. While gamification and game-based learning approaches have been widely adopted in formal educational settings, there is a surprising lack of research on their application for community-based public engagement with anatomy. We…

Purpose: The study aimed to clarify how, or if, the quality of paid work undertaken while completing tertiary education affects students' career development. While most tertiary students work while studying, this is often in more precarious jobs. The study examined the relationships between perceived job precariousness, student agency and the…

This study reports on a project that adopted a social constructivist approach and SMART goals to develop a successful peer-teaching mentoring program to support year ten students' leadership growth and peer-teaching skills and year six students' connectedness to their school and peers. Doran (1981) developed the SMART goals approach as a guided…

The aim of this review article is to assess the use of Quizlet as a supplementary web 2.0 tool for vocabulary acquisition in English language settings. To our knowledge there is a dearth of research that thoroughly examines the use of Quizlet. To this end, this paper demonstrates the results of a systematic review of the literature regarding…

As societies become more diverse, the population of adult learners is also growing increasingly heterogeneous. Adult education systems must adapt accordingly to ensure that lifelong learning opportunities remain accessible and relevant for all. However, the cultural diversity and lived experiences of adult learners are often underrepresented in…

Seven "habits of mind" -- ways of thinking -- create strong school cultures that invite new and veteran teachers into professional conversations to improve teaching. These habits are: remaining open to continuous learning; thinking about thinking; figuring things out; communicating; creating, imagining, and innovating; taking responsible…

Generation Z educators are entering classrooms with specific perspectives, motivations, and challenges that influence their transition into teaching. Many Gen Z teachers face barriers such as overwhelming onboarding processes, insufficient mentoring, and professional stress, which contribute to difficulties in retention. Chad Lang and Jessica…

Adopting a blended learning approach that combines multiple methods (both online and offline) to teach cultural heritage following the rapid growth of the Internet plus is the trend of the times and the future direction of development. This study explores the role of institutional support in the effectiveness of blended learning approaches within…

Significant shifts in the higher education sector during 2020 required the adoption of flexible learning modalities. In response, the University of Suffolk implemented a blended learning approach, incorporating both online and face-to-face delivery. Notably, the university became the first UK higher education institution to implement an intensive…

This study investigates the effects of Virtual Reality (VR) on enhancing English vocabulary acquisition among senior learners, focusing on gender differences and user perceptions. A total of 36 participants (24 females, 12 males) aged 65 and above engaged in a five-week VR-based learning program using the 720° VR Shulin Public Market Guiding…

In this contribution, we will introduce the concept of Digital Text and Communication Literacy (DITECOL), which was developed as part of the DigiNICs project. It contains subject-related, functional, critical, and methodological competences to deal with and teach digital texts and communication forms in foreign language education. We will present…

This study examines how technology-enhanced professional development supports transformative teaching and learning among English teachers in higher education institutions in Nepal, India, and Bangladesh. Drawing on semistructured interviews, the research explores teachers' experiences with digital tools--including online learning platforms,…