Parental involvement has been recognised as a key factor in influencing children's educational outcomes, especially in the context of digital learning in primary education. The objective of this research was to systematically review the research on parental involvement in digital learning scenarios in primary education to understand the definition…

This article explores the beliefs and practices of three primary teachers and analyses how their conceptions of effective-writing influence children's perceptions and engagement with writing. The study is grounded in writing discourse theory, examining how pedagogical decisions shape pupils' understanding of writing and their opportunities for…

English learner (EL) students are a heterogeneous group with unique needs and the challenges of acquiring a new language while also learning grade-level academic content. Math word problems pose a challenge for some EL students who are at risk for math disabilities. This study, conducted by myself and H. Lee Swanson, used a single-case research…

This Case Study is based on a doctoral research project that I conducted in Greek primary education where English was taught as a foreign language. An intervention was employed to explore its impact on the inclusion of English as a foreign language learners with dyslexia and their peers. The discussion herein focuses on the way critical realism as…

Background: Many school principals face challenges in carrying out effective leadership in managing schools, which impacts teachers' creativity in teaching and student learning achievement. Research on the efforts of school principals in improving students' reading ability in elementary schools is still limited. Therefore, this study specifically…

Educational technology is ubiquitous, and educational technology interventions often target literacy. However, there is insufficient information about the effects of these interventions on literacy outcomes in elementary school. Therefore, we conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of quasi-experimental and experimental studies published…

This report presents the National Foundation for Educational Research's (NFER) learning study in collaboration with Three Stones International (TSI) which examined the sustainability of Learning through Play with Technology (LtPT) in Rwandan primary schools. LtPT is an approach in Right to Play's Plug-in-Play (PIP) project. The project supports…

Maths anxiety (MA) refers to the negative physical, emotional, and cognitive reactions triggered by maths-related tasks. This study aims to investigate the relationships among student-perceived maths teacher support, maths self-efficacy, academic procrastination, and MA in fifth-grade students, exploring how student-perceived maths teacher support…

This exploratory qualitative case study was conducted at three primary and lower secondary schools in Denmark, with the aim of empirically illustrating how principals work with student wellbeing. The study utilised a data package comprising 18 interviews with principals, vice-principals, and key teachers. The analysis of the data is inspired by…

Serious games combine education and entertainment to create engaging and effective learning experiences, potentially contributing to science literacy and environmental awareness. This research aims to investigate the effectiveness of a particular serious game, H2OeduK, in educating children aged 10 to 11 years on the urban water cycle.…

Fluency is a central tenet of productive reading and shares a complex relationship with other reading processes such as reading comprehension, vocabulary, language, and executive functioning. Supporting fluency for upper elementary readers entails unique considerations. In this article, the authors detail how the authors designed an adolescent…

Amid global disruptions, exacerbated by the current crisis, existing educational disparities, particularly affecting marginalized groups, have deepened. This study delves into the profound implications of disasters on existing education disparities, emphasizing the exacerbation of the digital divide during times of crisis, utilizing Amartya Sen's…

This paper illustrates how young students aged 5 years old were supported to develop their mathematical representations. In seven lessons, students progressed from using concrete manipulatives to representing their mathematical ideas in more sophisticated ways. The teacher utilised specific instructional actions including holding high expectations…

In mathematics education research, a focus on cognition in learning experiences often obscures emotion. Our ongoing research has underscored the importance of the emotional dimensions and social interactions that contribute to social solidarity. Through a sociology of emotions framing and event-oriented social inquiry, we identify salient…

This study explores how financial numeracy can be effectively promoted within mathematics education for third and fourth graders. Using a Design-Based Research approach, it identifies challenges in students' financial decision-making and implications for the design of educational interventions. The findings underscore the need for thoughtfully…