This qualitative single case study examined the social and emotional needs of teachers and what they need from principals to nurture the use of effective social and emotional competencies. Individual interviews were conducted with secondary teachers from one school district in Indiana. Three themes emerged. Teachers need: (1) boundaries, (2) space…

Competency-based education (CBE) has been widely adopted in various educational contexts although research discussing how CBE is implemented in local contexts and how it shifts (or not) teaching practices is limited. This study explores how Vietnamese secondary teachers made sense of general competencies and adapted their teaching towards…

The emotional well-being of international undergraduates plays a critical role in their ability to adapt to the demands of online learning. Despite the relaxation of pandemic-related restrictions in China, many international students continue to choose online learning as their preferred mode of study. This study aimed to measure international…

Although much research has focused on factors that contribute to effective online education in higher education (HE), insights remain scattered. In this study, we provide a more holistic perspective on how to facilitate effective online HE by concurrently examining factors that were hitherto treated separately. In our meta-review, we synthesized…

Background/purpose: The Computational Thinking ability has become a fundamental skill in the 21st century and has been integrated into educational curricula in various countries. For this curricular integration to be effective, it is essential that teachers are prepared to incorporate the development of this competency into their practices. In…

Background/purpose: Despite the contributions of existing literature, there is a clear deficiency in studies that systematically address the development of pedagogical acmeology skills as a core component of teacher training programs. This study aims to address this gap by examining pedagogical acmeology as a holistic approach to improving…

The purpose of this study is to reveal the relationship between the formal and non-formal foreign language education skills of prospective teachers and their professional competency levels. The research was conducted using a descriptive survey model. The sample consists of 273 prospective teachers studying in the first to fourth years of foreign…

Gifted students gain the right to receive education outside of school at the Science and Art Centers (SACs) affiliated with the Ministry of National Education and begin to receive education in these institutions in Turkiye. However, after a while, it is seen that gifted students drop out of SACs. The purpose of this research is to examine the…

Background: Neurodiverse children face significant challenges in early childhood education (ECE) -- including sensory overload, social exclusion and rigid teaching methods, potentially causing trauma that hinders cognitive and emotional growth. High-income countries experience intense academic pressures, whereas low-resource settings grapple with…

This quantitative survey study investigated the perceptions and measures to improve teaching quality in the Department of Educational Management and Policy at a university in urban Nigeria. The study comprised a sample size of 103 respondents including 52 lecturers and 51 final-year students in the 2021/2022 academic year. The researcher-developed…

The potential of STE(A)M has been widely recognised in recent years; however, challenges have also been identified in the implementation of this approach, making it important to deepen research into teachers' practices. In this study, we conducted a systematic review focused on teaching practices within a STE(A)M approach, to understand what…

The global shift to distance education during the COVID-19 pandemic challenged the resilience and efficiency of educational systems worldwide. This study investigated the factors influencing the effectiveness and resilience of distance education in elementary schools in Türkiye. Using a quantitative method, 100 elementary school teachers from…

This study investigates the International Posture (IP) of pre-service primary school teachers in Türkiye who are preparing to teach English in schools lacking specialized English teachers. IP, originally defined by Yashima (2002) as interest in international affairs, willingness to work or study abroad, readiness to interact with people from other…

Background/purpose: As Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards become integrated into global business operations and regulation, the accountancy profession will need to evolve to confront new challenges around transparency, sustainability, and ethical leadership. In this study, the integration of ESG and sustainability reporting…

Background/purpose. STEAM integrates Arts into STEM to foster creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving. Private schools in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, have pioneered STEAM; however, the drivers of effective implementation and their impacts on engagement, product quality, and evaluation remain underexplored. This study examines the key…