Feedback is a key factor for learning success and has therefore been widely studied in higher education. As feedback is a highly contextualized practice serving various learner needs, researchers have utilized a plethora of feedback designs in their intervention studies. This diversity in feedback conceptualizations and pedagogical designs often…

Background/purpose: This study aimed to investigate the role of parents in achieving digital security for kindergarten children in Jordan and Saudi Arabia. The study sample consisted of 404 parents, selected by convenience methods from the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Materials/methods: The digital security scale,…

Teachers play a pivotal role in guiding students' peer interactions, yet the nature of this role warrants further investigation. This study addresses this gap by investigating second-year pre-service classroom teachers' conceptions of this role, both before and after a course that integrated theory and practice in interaction and socioemotional…

The role of the English language in the Ghanaian hospitality industry was explored in this study. Specifically, the research question addressed is: what is the role of the English language in the Ghanaian hospitality industry? Using the quantitative descriptive survey research design, a questionnaire survey was carried out among all first year…

Quality assurance of academic programs is a critical responsibility that higher education institutions (HEIs) need to address to sustain high standards of teaching and learning. Faculty members' engagement in quality assurance (QA) of academic programs positively impacts teaching and learning. This case study, conducted at a Vietnamese university,…

Resilience as a concept continues to be mobilised as children and young people navigate the climate crisis and the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdowns, social isolation, and school closures. In this paper, we explore Rose and Lentzos (2017) position on 'the polyvalence of resilient strategies' (p. 44) to analyse the complex…

With the rapid development of emerging information technologies, the art education system is gradually entering the era of intelligence and building a new type of educational ecosystem. In this context, the transformation of society, the widespread application of artificial intelligence technology, and the sustained development of the education…

Background: Current published guidelines suggest that speech and language therapists (SLTs) should be part of stroke teams, but their involvement and roles according to country income are unknown. Aims: This review aims to (1) investigate the level of involvement of SLTs in acute stroke management, rehabilitation, and long-term care, and (2)…

In consideration of the international landscape relating to pathways to higher education and college admissions systems, an increased focus has been placed on college readiness within the discourse pertaining to this area in recent years. Academic success in secondary school is critical for college readiness and progression to higher education,…

With the UK Government moving to a posture of 'war fighting readiness' amid intensifying global conflict, a new HEPI Policy Note warns higher education remains an untapped asset in national preparedness. "The Wartime University: The Role of Higher Education in Civil Readiness" by Gary Fisher argues UK universities must be recognised as…

The professional role of a school principal encompasses various tasks, including administrative, legal, strategic, financial, and managerial responsibilities in the education sector. The intricate nature of their work exposes principals to increasing stress, leading to burnout. This qualitative study with 15 principals aims to identify key factors…

The purpose of this study was to investigate the role performed by teacher educators in a third space when pre-service teachers are placed for teaching practicum. It is imperative that a study on the current roles performed by teachers in a South African context be investigated. This contention emanates from the critiques which lack coherence in…

Teaching Assistants (TAs) (may also be known as Learning Support Assistants or Classroom Assistants) are important members of staff within a school environment. There is guidance on the deployment of TAs; however, little is known about how these recommendations are operationalised in a school setting. The aim of this research was to explore TA…

As educators, a significant part of professional advocacy is feeling a sense of belonging and connectedness within a specialized environment. When one experiences psychological membership to an institution, organization, or establishment, a distinct path toward career fulfillment is strengthened. This outcome is especially true of underrepresented…

This study analyses the characterisation and evolution of the personal metaphors of a sample of 34 trainee foreign language teachers, through a questionnaire of open-ended questions that included asking the participants to make drawings representing the roles of the teacher. Four categories of metaphors were considered for the analysis:…