This interventional case study adopted a data-supported reflective assessment (DSRA) design to help pre-service teachers (PTs) engage in effective Knowledge Building (KB) and examined the mechanisms of this design to support PTs' productive KB discourse. The participants were 80 PTs from two classes taking the same course. Statistical analysis of…

Early childhood teachers' emotions have increasingly received the attention of researchers in the past decades. The present study conducted a systematic review of the research on early childhood teachers' emotions published in English up to 2022. Based on evidence from 103 empirical studies, the results presented the significant roles of early…

The purpose of this mixed methods study was to describe relationships between stress, burnout, and perfectionism and provide the first empirical documentation of the prevalence and perceived role of perfectionism among music educators. I collected quantitative data on perceived stress, stress appraisal, burnout, and perfectionism in a national…

The present research aims to identify the depth of reflection attained by primary school teachers through the Critical Incident Technique (CIT) according to the categorisation of Lee (2005) and specific factors that could determine a higher level of reflection. For the first research phase twenty teacher semi-structured interviews were conducted.…

This article draws on a teacher survey (n = 789) to examine the relationship between teacher vitality and two conversational approaches--transformative leadership conversation and controlling conversation. The analyses use latent structural equation modelling. The sample is restricted to teachers in schools with an accountability rating of…

Research Findings: This study explored the mathematical belief profiles of Chinese early childhood teachers and examined the associations with teacher characteristics. A total of 391 teachers completed the "Early Childhood Teacher Mathematical Belief Scale," of which 36 teachers were interviewed to provide further information. The latent…

This study aimed at examining the influence of servant leadership, work ethic, organizational culture, and organizational commitment towards teachers' performance at State Vocational High Schools in Denpasar. This quantitative research was conducted by involving 181 the teachers of state vocational schools in Denpasar. They were selected by using…

The study investigated the influence of personality traits on career satisfaction and job performance of electrical/electronic technology education lecturers in tertiary institutions in Nigeria. The study covered 10 tertiary institutions (Colleges of education and Universities) in South-West, Nigeria offering electrical/electronic technology…

Inclusive education is a challenge that requires appropriate attitudes in trainee and working teachers. If the influential factors for these attitudes are known, it is possible to enhance them to achieve a training programme focused on quality professional activity. In this sense, the current study revealed and corroborated the attitudinal…

Principals' influence on teachers is an important route through which principals may affect student outcomes. The advent of teacher evaluation systems allows estimations of principal contributions to teacher effectiveness. Employing data from the District of Columbia Public Schools, this paper examines how principals vary in their contributions to…

Data literacy, which is considered among 21st century skills, is becoming increasingly important. In particular, incentives for data-driven decision-making draw attention to data literacy. Data literacy is also critical for teachers who need to use data in educational settings. Therefore, there is a need for data on whether teachers are equipped…

Purpose: This paper aims to explore the importance of tailored faculty development for neurodiverse business educators. It focuses on how specialized support can enhance research output, teaching effectiveness and service contributions within the academic community. Design/methodology/approach: This paper's conceptual approach uses elements of…

Since 2021, people across the political spectrum have become preoccupied with questions of free speech and censorship on college campuses, and state legislators have driven the proliferation of new policies that limit spending and programming related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI); alter academic autonomy or shared governance…

The study aimed to investigate the teachers' research characteristics, competencies, motivation, and challenges in conducting research, which served as a basis for developing a research manual. Explanatory sequential design was employed to elicit quantitative and qualitative data. Nine hundred teacher respondents using convenience sampling and…

Student perceptions of open education, both open educational resources (OER) and open pedagogy, are typically reported as positive in research studies. However, there is a need for controlled research to better understand the specific effects of open education. Furthermore, it is not understood how faculty gender, often noted to be influential in…