To determine the inherent components of language learners' capacity for metamemory maturity, the researchers drafted a metamemory maturity (MMM) questionnaire based on Hultsch et al.'s (Memory self-knowledge and self-efficacy in the aged, Springer-Verlag 65-92, 1988) model. The volunteer participants were a heterogeneous sample of 356 male and…

This paper presents research into closed orbits parallel to quadrilaterals inscribed in various geometric shapes that can be represented by mathematical functions: straight lines, circles, ellipses, parabolas, and hyperbolas. Mathematical proofs have been given for the existence of an infinite number of parallel orbits for each of these shapes.…

Teacher performance has been linked with both self-efficacy and subject knowledge confidence suggesting that it is important to address these aspects within initial teacher training programmes. This study investigated the development of pre-service teacher's science and engineering subject knowledge confidence and teaching self-efficacy following…

In this case study, we follow the career of one student teacher (Ellen) from her pre-service training to her first year as a mathematics teacher. As part of a research project about what it means to become a mathematics teacher, the aim of the study was to gain insight into the development of formative assessment competence. To accomplish this, we…

Factors that represent the tendency to become job creators are proxied to entrepreneurial characteristics. Meanwhile, factors that represent career readiness include digital literacy, entrepreneurial mindset, work skills, and ICT skills. A population of economic education undergraduate students teaching at universities in Indonesia was used, using…

Teacher candidates commonly experience tensions within their clinical field placement classroom. Recently, candidates have brought forward tensions around the use of a deficit gaze (Dudley-Marling, 2007) on students and their families by their mentor teachers. Where candidates of the past would ignore negative framing, current candidates want to…

This study reports on shadowing's potential as an observational and preparatory tool for learning, drawing on data obtained from a group of EFL student teachers who undertook a practicum. EFL student teachers' perceptions of the shadowing technique and how shadowing contributes to practical knowledge, are focused on. Data were collected through…

In Ireland, at present, the roles and responsibilities of the educational partners regarding initial teacher education (ITE) are in transition. ITE routes have been extended allowing for additional focus to be placed on the central component of school placement. This material change, as well as policies promoting collaborative practice, teachers…

Drawing on data from semi-structured interviews, this case study enquires into the methods employed by a Chinese teacher mentor of English as a Foreign Language to give feedback on practicum reports to poorly motivated student teachers. Data analysis showed that the mentor provided written comments mainly on empowered motivation with a focus on…

The authors of this paper discuss the use of Virtual Reality (VR) as a tool for building meaningful connections in science education across different grade levels. The authors elaborate on their experiences with using VR in teacher training programs, in practicum and student teaching experiences, and in providing a professional development…

Recent research on reading achievement in English asserts that metacognitive awareness is important driving forces for learning. This study sought to examine the metacognitive strategies and perceive use of reading strategies of one hundred thirty-four student-teachers majoring in English language in one public university in Thailand while reading…

This study examined relations between school-level constructs (school academic performance, student absenteeism, teacher absenteeism, novice teachers, student expenditures, and student-teacher ratios) and classroom-level processes (teacher-child interaction quality) in prekindergarten (PK), kindergarten (K), and first grade (G1). Data were derived…

Although the importance of teacher assessment in fostering student academic engagement is widely recognized, previous research has tended to overlook the impact of students' perspectives and their personal characteristics. This gap limits understanding of how student academic engagement is shaped by the interplay between external teacher factors…

Faculty of the Year and Faculty of the Month are common ways to recognize individual contributions in areas such as service, attitude, or knowledge. While selecting a single Faculty of the Year is a prestigious honor typically reserved for one individual, there is no reason that multiple qualified recipients cannot be recognized every year.…

This study critically analyzes the problems of acceleration and alienation in contemporary society through Rosa's theory and suggests the direction of resonant education to overcome them. Late modern society has brought about the acceleration of technology, acceleration of life change, and acceleration of life. Acceleration causes alienation that…