This study delves into the perspectives and expectations of 37 novice maritime pilots on the application of negotiation of meaning strategies in pilotage operations, aiming to enhance training programs and communication in critical maritime contexts. By conducting qualitative interviews with a mix of experienced and novice pilots, the research…

This study explores the impact of three alternative grading systems--specifications grading, standards-based grading (SBG), and ungrading--on student motivation, engagement, stress, enjoyment, and perceptions of fairness. Quantitative and qualitative analyses were conducted with students from mathematics, computer science, and statistics courses.…

As technology becomes a more central support for students with disabilities in inclusive schools, there is a need to understand fidelity of implementation of technology-delivered interventions. We propose a framework for conceptualizing fidelity of the Goal Setting Challenge App, a technology-delivered, intervention based on the Self-Determined…

The push to create ethical universities is a shared global goal, reflecting the important role that higher education plays in shaping ethical development across societies. In the context of West Africa, this qualitative study explored the understanding and commitment to fostering ethical universities, drawing on the insights of 29 participants…

Research ethics is considered an important element in academia, concerning the behavior of researchers in promoting scientific integrity. This study aims to survey scientific integrity of researchers in scholarly publishing across 16 global and frontier research universities in Thailand. The quantitative method was used to collect data from…

This academic article aims to present the principles of systematic design and development of educational innovations through research methodology, alongside protocols for effectiveness evaluation. The design and development of contemporary educational innovation require integration between principles of innovation and technology implementation,…

Many children speak language varieties (dialects), such as African American English (AAE) that differ from the language variety typically used in academic settings and in literacy instruction (Mainstream American English, MAE). There has been considerable work suggesting a negative correlation between use of a non-mainstream dialect and lower…

Internationally, there are more and more initiatives that promote Open Educational Resources (OER) and the creation of repositories that facilitate access and reusability of these materials by any member of the educational community. The objective of this study was to review the analysis tools used to evaluate Open Educational Resources. To…

In the United States, licenses are required for entry into many different occupations. Requirements vary by state and occupation, but many licenses require a minimum number of training or instructional hours. We consider the impact of these hours requirements on students and postsecondary institutions, with a particular focus on cosmetology (also…

Teachers engaged in moral education face a puzzle. We aim to bring children up to believe in and subscribe to basic moral standards such as prohibitions against harming others and requirements to help when we can. At the same time, there is widespread reasonable disagreement about the content and justification of morality, and teaching standards…

Despite critical thinking (CT) being a focal point in higher education, gaps remain in comprehending the psychological factors underlying the formation of CT disposition and its transition into actual CT behavior. To address the gap, we introduce a behavioral perspective to CT research that is based upon the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB). We…

Moral emotions offer a promising approach for preventing rule-breaking behaviour, whereby the development of prevention programmes requires testing associations between moral emotions and rule-breaking differentiated. The present study examined whether the relationship between moral emotions and rule-breaking behaviour varies depending on how…

Research on the interaction between curricula and textbooks--particularly the textbook development process--is critical for understanding their reciprocal influence. While mathematics textbooks are typically developed in response to curriculum revisions, textbook research can also inform and shape subsequent changes to the curriculum. This study…

While contemporary mathematics education literature argues that curricular resources, such as textbooks, play a significant role guiding mathematics teachers in what and how they teach, it also shows that these resources often do not do what they say they will do, nor adhere to the standards they claim to further. When it comes to the most…

Alternative schooling has been staunchly advocated for by groups disillusioned by government-sponsored public schooling that want to take personal control of their children's education. There are concerns, however, about nontraditional schooling options that do not meet standards that apply to public schools. The "United Nations Convention on…