While internationally there is long-standing research activity on the effectiveness of language contacts (especially in the form of mobility stays) at tertiary level and a number of literature syntheses on this field have been published, research projects at the primary and secondary level are still comparatively rare and the results are often not…

Conceptual approaches to contemporary physics topics pose many learning challenges. One factor influencing knowledge integration is a student's epistemic framing. Epistemic frames provide a context within which a particular situation is perceived, interpreted, and judged. The objective of this study is to explore secondary students' framings…

Transnational organizations like the OECD and the EU have, for many years, focussed on adult career guidance (ACG) as a policy for solving problems, especially those related to the labour market and labour market transitions. In this article, we take a closer look into the development of ACG policies in Finland and Denmark. Drawing on multiple…

This paper presents a comprehensive overview of the short-term study abroad (STSA) parameters that have been investigated in existing literature. The current literature on STSA is fragmented and spread across multiple disciplines in both academic and practitioner journals; consequently, it is not well organized. At the same time, STSA is one of…

In 2030 Ethnic Studies will be a required course for all high schoolers in California's public schools. This paper examines the opportunities and challenges of this milestone and how the future of Ethnic Studies can impact the U.S. education system as a whole. Through highlighting the history of Ethnic Studies and presenting the perspectives of…

Individuals equipped with critical thinking skills are capable of evaluating the consequences of their actions in digital environments and ensuring their personal safety while actively using technology. This study aims to examine the impact of critical thinking practices on reducing the digital footprints of prospective teachers. The research was…

Graduates in mismatched careers with their personalities often feel dissatisfied and less productive. This research aims at assessing occupational congruence and occupational satisfaction of graduates in Kenya, informed by Holland's theory. Objective of the study is to investigate the mediating effect of congruence on the relationship between…

School engagement is a multidimensional construct encompassing affective, cognitive, and behavioral dimensions, influenced by contextual factors like family, peer, and teacher support. This longitudinal study examines how these dimensions of school engagement mediate the relationship between contextual factors and academic outcomes--specifically,…

In the modern era, students increasingly access digital tools like adaptive learning platforms to enhance self-regulated learning (SRL). This study developed and validated a Self-Regulated Learning Integrated Questionnaire (SRLIQ) tailored for offline and online learning environments, particularly in AI-driven platforms like the Taiwan Adaptive…

This paper presents a comprehensive framework for transforming K-12 education through systematic AI integration, addressing critical gaps in curriculum development and teacher preparedness. Drawing from extensive analysis of federal initiatives, including the 2025 White House Executive Order on advancing AI education, and synthesizing insights…

The Ages and Stages Questionnaires: Social-Emotional, Second Edition (ASQ:SE-2) has been translated into Traditional Chinese (ASQ:SE-2-TC) in Taiwan. This study investigated whether the ASQ:SE-2-TC is also suitable for use in Malaysian Chinese families, and if any cultural differences are presented in ASQ:SE-2-TC items. This study analyzed the…

Shifts in attitudes toward tourism management have permeated the literature on consumer behavior since the COVID-19 pandemic. Marketing strategies have targeted young people because, in an increasingly digital social world, global travel is especially appealing to this demographic, which feels a sense of isolation exacerbated by the pandemic.…

Educating students of all levels from kindergarten to higher education in Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is of high importance due to global goals for education as well as the life-long process of a single individual to become a better global citizen. Academic research and educational policies in recent years have focused a lot on…

Neural specialization for print can be indexed by the left-lateralized N1 response as a tuning gradient to visual words, indicated by sensitivity (character vs. visual control) and selectivity (character vs. character-like stimuli). Forty-five Chinese children (20 boys) were recorded with EEG twice with a 2-year interval during a character…

Purpose: The present study explored relationships between social network position, SRL, and academic achievement among biomedical engineering (BME) students. Methods: A cohort of undergraduate students (n = 107) entering their first year in the BME major participated in an online survey that asked about their demographic information,…