Australian higher education has faced both global economic and environmental challenges, including most recently the COVID-19 pandemic. To deliver in this resource constrained environment, academic workforce and academic roles are being reshaped. Teaching and education focused academic roles are rapidly increasing but come with opportunities and…

This research aims to 1) coach and mentor: SAIFON guidelines enhance teaching English in the 21st Century, 2) to study the perspective of pre-service teachers through synchronous learning according to coaching and mentoring: SAIFON guidelines. The population consists of 40 Rajabhat University pre-service teachers, and the sample group consists of…

This article analyses interactions between initial teacher education students and teacher educators in a UK university, when reflecting upon teaching behaviours. It trialled the use of video collaboration software in enabling reflective practice, to support experienced teachers' mentoring skills and novice teachers' reflective skills. The software…

Teacher education programs must examine their curriculum and field-based experiences to ensure attention to teaching children who are diverse in language, culture, and abilities. Researchers used surveys to understand ways course and field work may have impacted Preservice Teachers' (PTs') perceptions of diversity. PTs reported that the program…

The purpose of this study is to describe teachers through the lens of social-emotional learning (SEL) constructs and the impact that teachers' social and emotional competencies may have on student achievement. Data in this correlational study are collected through a survey measuring teachers' emotion regulation and relationship management skills,…

The COVID-19 pandemic significantly disrupted society, the economy, and education. The University of Gondar (UoG) and the University of Rwanda (UR) were similarly affected. Both closed their campuses, suspended face-to-face learning, and embraced internet-based resources and tools. However, successful transitions from class-based learning to…

This study examined the integration of culturally responsive teaching (CRT) and education for sustainable development (ESD) in Indonesian elementary schools, addressing the gap between pedagogical theory and classroom practice. A sequential mixed-methods design collected data from 200 teachers through surveys and 30 follow-up interviews. Results…

In this demonstration, we implemented the CSS in two self-contained classrooms (Spencer, 2013) to support educators and students with diverse needs. With brief training and targeted feedback, teachers improved their use of evidence-based practices, and student on-task behavior increased. The CSS can be a valuable tool for any setting where…

Preparation before the school year begins is essential for new teachers working with students who have significant behavior support needs. District and school administration can help new teachers increase their likelihood of success with purposeful planning that both connects to classwide systems and supports students' positive and effective…

China's 2022 curriculum standards issued by the Ministry of Education prioritize a "competency-oriented" education that highlights the role of science education in improving students' scientific literacy and competency. However, the implementation of science education in secondary schools remains fraught with challenges. This study is…

Purpose: Training cannot be effective if trainers are not pedagogically competent. However, the influence of trainers' pedagogical competencies on employees' knowledge and skill acquisition during training is not given the needed attention in the training literature. This study aims to examine the influence of trainers' pedagogical competencies…

Many students with extensive support needs (ESN) benefit from specific instruction as well as a range of communication supports to develop effective communication repertoires and fully participate in their educational experience. Although evidence-based practices and supports addressing the communication needs of students with ESN have been…

Teachers of students with extensive support needs (ESN) often perform many leadership-related tasks, such as supervising paraprofessionals or advocating school wide for student accessibility and inclusion. While teacher leadership has received considerable attention in research and practice, much of the attention has resided in general education…

In modern times, new means and techniques for optimising the educational process are required because one of the purposes of professional training is to increase the effectiveness of the educational process. Good-quality professional training requires the introduction and implementation of modern educational technologies. The authors studied this,…

Purpose: Distance learners are expected to actively participate in online learning settings to improve their cognitive level and promote more meaningful learning. However, without specific teaching skills and competencies from the instructors together with belief and capability of the distance learners themselves, their engagement in online…