Colombian society has been exposed to decades of sociopolitical violence with apparent effects on its social infrastructure that may inadvertently lead to more structural, cultural, and interpersonal forms of violence. Peacebuilding efforts are required, and education for peace plays a key role. This requires building conflict sensitivity within…

This study explores the linkages between extrinsic and intrinsic motivation in teachers who are regulated by a career ladder policy in Chile. This work pays attention to specific components of this policy: salary increase, promotion, standards, performance evaluation, and feedback. We shed light on the motivational pattern that emerges from…

Purpose: This paper presents the results of empirical research on the effects of teaching practice on student teachers' teaching competence and psycho-emotional development using the "most significant change" narrative investigative technique. Design/methodology/approach: Following a qualitative research approach, the study was conducted…

The current study observed the presence of implicit bias toward students with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in the classroom and the influential role of teacher self-efficacy. Teachers report a lack of readiness to work with students with diverse learning needs. Students with alternative learning needs, such as those with ADHD,…

The need to support those teaching in English-medium instruction (EMI) classrooms is becoming increasingly acknowledged, and faculty professional development (PD) is recognised as an important element of that support. This study, a replication and localisation of an international study by Macaro et al. (2020. "English Medium Instruction in…

Trauma in early childhood is a significant public health concern. Early childhood education and care (ECEC) services play a critical role in identifying and responding to children impacted by trauma. However, little is known about early childhood professionals' experiences and needs relating to supporting trauma-impacted children. The aim of this…

Purpose: This study explored how preservice physical education teachers (PPETs) perceive health-related fitness testing (HRFT) administered in a self-testing format with the aim to enhance their HRFT learning and better prepare them for future HRFT implementation. Methods: The study utilized a constructive phenomenological research design. A total…

As digitalisation is becoming increasingly important in educational settings, teachers' key competencies -- in particular, their professional knowledge regarding the integration of information and communication technology (ICT) in the classroom -- warrant targeted development. Aside from their general pedagogical knowledge (GPK), teachers'…

The objective of this research is to examine teachers' competence in designing activities after engaging in professional development activities aimed at enhancing teaching design in order to develop students' thinking abilities that are contextually appropriate. The participants consist of 5 elementary school science teachers from schools. The…

Given the inadequate empirical research on teachers' information literacy, this study examined Chinese university foreign language teachers' information literacy and explored factors that influence their information literacy. Analyses of data collected through questionnaires suggested university Chinese foreign language teachers perceived…

English is widely regarded as a global language, and it has become increasingly important for global communication. As a result, the demand for English language education has been on the rise. In China, a significant number of individuals are engaged in learning the English language. However, many English learners in China encounter challenges…

This study aims to understand the experiences of Turkish teachers in blended learning, the challenges they encountered, and their recommendations in this regard. The authors adapted the Blended Teaching Readiness Instrument (BTRI) (Archibald et al., 2021) to Turkish. Secondly, the reasons, challenges, and suggestions of teachers regarding blended…

Public Schools across the US face a common challenge in supporting minoritized students reach high academic standards. Standardized assessments repeatedly demonstrate Latinx and English Learner populations are underserved by US schools, reflecting the need to improve equitable access to high-quality instruction with a focus on diverse and…

Globalisation demands proficient English educators to produce graduates competent in the English language for the 21st century. Achieving this goal necessitates optimising teacher training programs, yet challenges persist, such as ESL pre-service teachers' unpreparedness in utilising technology. The Technological Pedagogical and Content Knowledge…

This study aims to assess the adoption and impact of Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) tools in higher education, focusing on a private university in Latin America. Guided by the question, "What is the impact, as perceived by university students, of using Artificial Intelligence tools on various dimensions of learning and teaching within the…