This study investigates how integrating STEM content in computer science education enhances the implementation of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles and its impact on digital competence development in Ukrainian secondary schools. The digital transformation of education demands innovative pedagogical approaches that accommodate diverse…

Background: Teaching quality plays a critical role in effective STEM education, and improving teaching quality is often considered the most promising approach for boosting STEM achievement. However, teachers frequently encounter substantial heterogeneity in students' aptitudes, interests, and needs, thus rendering it challenging to maintain…

This study sought to explore the professional knowledge competence (PKC) of teachers responsible for teaching CED in the West Gojjam administrative zone of Ethiopia, taking into account some selected demographic factors. Descriptive and inferential statistics were employed to analyse quantitative data collected from 260 CED teachers working in…

In the twenty-first century, inclusive education has emerged as a vital strategy for ensuring equal learning opportunities for all students, regardless of their abilities or personal characteristics. It affirms every learner's right to a quality education within a supportive and equitable environment. This study investigated the attitudes of M.Ed.…

Assessing teacher competence is a central focus of the growth and development of physical education teacher candidates. For subject matter competency, the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation adopted Specialized Professional Associations (SPAs) for each academic discipline, which are used to establish specific standards and…

The "American Journal of Health Education" (AJHE) has been published for over 50 years. Over time, the mission and goal of AJHE have evolved from a publication focused primarily on school health issues in the United States to an international journal focused on chronic disease, and related lifestyle factors, for health education and…

In this article, the variety of interpretations of the concept of professional competence with reference to vocational teachers is reviewed and discussed. Previous vocational teacher research has been found to focus on which professional competencies vocational teacher possess or should demonstrate, with little focus placed on how competence is…

Teaching is one of the primary roles of counselor educators; and, therefore, it is crucial to have psychometrically sound assessments to evaluate teaching competencies. This study focused on the development of the "Teaching Competencies Scale" (TCS). We conducted an exploratory factor analysis with 288 individuals and identified four…

It is necessary to ensure that the combination of blended learning forms is suitable for the type of learning style. Experiments conducted with a 3 × 4 design, online-face-to-face composition (25-75, 50-50, 75-25) implemented into four groups of learning style types (Diverger, Assimilator, Converger, Accommodator). We took a total of seven…

Despite strong evidence that students' self-regulated learning (SRL) capacity and performance predict important academic and lifelong learning outcomes, SRL remains largely absent from educational standards and curricula. That absence has implications for students, surely, but it also affects what pre-service teachers learn and how in-service…

Picture a world where teachers, equipped with the expertise to produce the best outcomes in every context, confidently and intentionally inquire, adapt, and change instruction based on student needs. Do you know how to get them there? "Developing Teaching Expertise" offers a proactive framework for teachers to work through iterative…

This book is a guide for designing professional development programs for graduate students. The teaching competencies framework presented here can serve as the intended curriculum for such programs. The book will also be an excellent resource for evaluating programs, and will be an excellent resource for academics who study graduate students. This…

Background and aim: Based on the importance that the party and the country attach to school work; Dongguan's junior middle school physical education teachers shoulder a key role in connecting the past and the next. It is necessary to improve the competencies of Dongguan's junior middle school physical education teachers. Methods and processes:…

Building the capacity of pre-service teachers to work in globalized cross-cultural environments is essential to cope with the challenges of the 21st century. This study establishes the value of internationally paired, authentically collaborative practicums with strong epistemological and positional framing in pursuing such capacity development. It…

The competences expected from teachers are described in several international reports. An investigation of teacher competences has a potential to analyze and delineate the current situation. Assessment of any construct necessitates utilization of appropriate scales with established validity and reliability. Currently available validated digital…