Integrating gifted education into a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) provides a systemic approach to addressing the academic and social-emotional needs of high-ability learners (HAL) and twice-exceptional (2E) students. This article examines one state's initiative to align gifted services with the existing MTSS framework through shared…

Purpose: The present study aimed recognition sociocultural competencies in social entrepreneurship of higher education. Design/methodology/approach: The study employed a qualitative content analysis technique. In order to identify and select information-rich cases, a semi-structured interview was conducted with 22 experts among the social…

This exploratory qualitative case study inquired into teachers' Mathematics Pedagogical Content Knowledge and the teaching and learning of Grade 12 Mathematics at two selected secondary schools. Four Mathematics teachers shared their enactment of the teaching and learning of Grade 12 Mathematics when semistructured interview questions were posed.…

This article reports on a collaborative research project carried out by researchers, teacher educators and curriculum developers in the countries of Bhutan and the UK to investigate country-relevant issues related to quality teaching and teacher education in Bhutan. A survey, first conducted in Australia, was carried out with 64 teachers in Bhutan…

Expulsion is unfortunately common in early childhood settings and has a negative impact on both children and caregivers. In this qualitative U.S. study, we conducted semi-structured interviews to learn about caregivers' experiences with early childhood expulsion. We analyzed the data using a trauma-informed lens to examine how the experience of…

Background/Purpose: This study examines the role of artificial intelligence (AI) applications in enhancing blended learning within Iraqi universities. The rapid advancement of AI technologies and the shift toward hybrid education models, accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, necessitate an evaluation of their impact, challenges, and potential in…

This paper reflects on the practical integration of generative AI, specifically ChatGPT, in a middle school (grades 6-8) special education setting. Initially adopted by teachers to manage an overwhelming workload, the use of AI evolved into a collaborative tool that supported instructional planning, simplified complex texts, created lesson…

Language skills are crucial for deaf students as they facilitate communication, education, and social integration. Without adequate language proficiency, deaf students face difficulties in academic learning and personal development. This research explores how the Computer-Assisted Instruction (CAI) application model enhances the language skills of…

This study examines the role of AI chatbots in simulating real-world teaching scenarios and developing core teaching competencies among pre-service teachers. Guided by the SAMR model, the research employed a single-case qualitative design involving eight Bachelor of Physical Education interns from a teacher education institution in the Eastern…

The assessment of competencies is aimed to help teachers in demonstrating the key behaviors and to discuss the strengths and improvements to guide them in enhancing their professional development. This descriptive study aims to assess the functional and research competencies that can determine faculty members' knowledge and skills. The authors…

Students with extensive support needs (ESN) benefit from inclusion in general education settings with their same-age peers. Many teachers, however, report feeling overwhelmed and underprepared to effectively educate students with ESN within general education settings. To mitigate this, we must ensure that content related to the instruction and…

Learning in the twenty-first century is becoming more dependent on the use of digital tools and interactive media. Teachers play a crucial role in creating game-based learning procedures and enhancing learning and motivation. The aim of this article is to determine what kinds of expertise educators could require to effectively use game-based…

Students with or at-risk of High Incidence Disabilities (HID) experience negative short and long-term outcomes. To intervene, many schools have elected to implement evidence-based practices within Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), such as Response to Intervention (RTI). MTSS target the academic and behavioral progress of students deemed 'at…

Although Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK) has been a guiding framework for the development of novice teachers for decades, less attention has been paid to the PCK of teacher educators. This comparative case study analyzes the PCK of two social studies methods instructors as they teach the practice of facilitating historical discussions and…

This study aimed to discover the roles and competencies of online English instructors as perceived by their students. Participants consisted of eight students enrolled in a basic English course in Turkey, who were taking the course online. Semi-structured interviews were conducted to collect qualitative data, which were analyzed using the content…