This quantitative study was aimed at factor analysis of Chinese language teacher's functional competencies in Thai schools of Basic Education. The samples were collected with stratified random sampling technique, totaling 500 Chinese language teachers in schools of the Basic Education Commission, Ministry of Education in Thailand. The research…

Results of international comparison studies show substantially better mathematics performance of the investigated Asian than European students from the early years on. A Taiwanese-German Research Program (TaiGer) engages in exploring differences and similarities in the educational system, in teachers' knowledge and beliefs and in teaching or…

This study investigates what has been done by EFL teachers in higher education level or EFL lecturers in the teaching of writing. This study involves seven research subjects who have taught writing for English Department students for at least three years. The data were collected through in-depth interview. The data were then analyzed through open,…

We now know a tremendous amount about early reading development, including the various skills that learners have to master and integrate to be both effective word readers and skilled comprehenders. The body of work referred to as the "science of reading" has helped illuminate these processes, and it offers important guidance for the…

This book combines theory and research from educational and organizational psychology to provide guidance on improving the teacher selection process and, subsequently, educational outcomes for all students. The book identifies the characteristics of effective teachers, analyzes research on selection practices, and examines new approaches to…

This book draws together various theoretical and research-based perspectives to examine the institutionalization of mentoring processes for beginning teachers. Teacher induction, defined as the guidance provided to new teachers, is increasingly gaining traction as a key stage in promoting quality education. Major efforts have been put into…

This study aimed to explain the development of the Islamic Religious Education (PAI) curriculum in Islamic religious higher education which refers to the Indonesian National Qualifications Framework (KKNI), the National Higher Education Standards (SNPT), and the Science Integration-Interconnection Paradigm as an orientation for scientific…

In recent years, middle school teachers began to take on the additional task of providing mental health support to their students. They diverted from teaching to address disruptive behaviors that occurred in their classrooms. Mental illness and associated behaviors continued to cause growing concerns. The following research study explored the…

The purpose of this embedded, multiple-case study was to conduct an international exploration of two teacher preparation programs for preservice teachers seeking licensure and specialism to teach students with severe, profound, and multiple disabilities. The study sought to learn about special education teacher preparation practices and structures…

In the United States, gifted students spend most of their day in the general education setting. Gifted students need specific support structures and differentiated learning opportunities to thrive academically. In general, teachers do not feel prepared to meet the needs of gifted learners and most teaching programs encompass limited content…

Unique and engaging pedagogical approaches are crucial for supporting learning opportunities effective to meet the needs of today's learners. Through elements such as creative thinking, collaboration, and problem solving, the use of instructional games as a pedagogical approach support effective learning opportunities; however, as teachers are…

Curriculum literacy is in the forefront to increase the professional competence of teachers. Based on this, the study focuses on the extent of pre-service teachers' curriculum literacy level on their teacher readiness. The study is designed in a predictive correlation model. Thus, it is focused on whether pre-service teachers' curriculum literacy…

This paper focuses on the role of pupil voice as a trigger for teacher learning and for improving teaching quality. This is investigated in the context of Lesson Study (LS), a professional development model that can incorporate pupil voice into teachers' collaborative reflections on lessons. Data are from two LS groups of mathematics teachers in…

The purpose of this study was to investigate a broad range of choral conductors' views on competences needed in their own practice, and how education and experience have contributed to their current level of mastery. Choral conductors (N = 685) in Norway, Sweden, and Germany completed a survey covering 15 competence items that together constitute…

Pedagogical competence refers to the teacher's ability related to their theoretical mastery and its application in teaching performance. This ability can be obtained through educational process based on the level of competence. This research aims at comparing the effect of the mentoring model implementation toward pedagogical knowledge of…