This study examined how science epistemological beliefs and motivations (i.e., self-efficacy, enjoyment, interest, and instrumental motivation) were related to science performance in the UK, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Mainland China samples, using the data from the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2015. The results showed…

This quantitative study examined Lebanese secondary school students' attitudes toward socio-scientific issues (SSIs), focusing on climate change as a representative topic due to its social, economic, and political complexities. A sample of 130 students from grades 10 to 12 in Lebanese private schools completed the Attitudes Toward Socio-scientific…

Conversation analysis (CA) has become increasingly prevalent in early childhood education research interested in exploring children's everyday interactions with others. Positioning CA as a creative methodology, this article demonstrates one practical and applied way of 'doing' CA research with early childhood teacher-practitioners that facilitates…

This research study examines various factors that influence the effectiveness of online learning and students' interest in applying technology in learning for secondary schools in Hong Kong. Confirmatory Factor Analysis confirmed the questionnaire developed for this study, demonstrating reliability and validity in measuring five factors: family…

This article explores a book club established for Black middle-grade students in a predominantly Hispanic school district, where Black students continue to face marginalization and unequal academic opportunities. Drawing inspiration from Black literary societies and the African philosophy of Ubuntu, the club cultivated a love for reading and a…

Science literacy is becoming an essential skill for students in the modern era to understand and participate in scientific and technological developments. This study explores the factors determining students' science literacy in learning Science in Elementary School. The research method used a quantitative method with an ex post facto approach.…

Background/purpose: Middle school is a critical stage for shaping students' academic paths, but traditional orientation methods often fail to predict suitable trajectories, leading to mismatches that impede success. This study aims to develop a proactive, data-driven framework to forecast academic orientation for middle school students, enhancing…

Background/purpose: This study aims to examine the language acquisition mapping program designed to facilitate Indonesian language acquisition among secondary school students in Australia. The research focuses on both linguistic proficiency and cultural understanding, highlighting the importance of integrating cultural elements into language…

A primary purpose of School-Based Agricultural Education (SBAE) programs is to prepare students for successful careers in agriculture, food, and natural resource-related industries. Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) is a component of SBAE and is regarded as a valuable experience for students. However, SAE is often viewed as a weakness…

There are gifted and talented children who go unnoticed in education systems and who are not provided with adequate teaching. This is a matter of concern, both for individual children and society at large. This mixed methods, multiple-case study of three inclusive preschools in Sweden investigates identification, teaching, quality of interactions,…

Existing literature suggests adults with autism may only have limited access to support, which may fail to meet their diversified learning needs. This study thus aims to propose dimensions and parameters of a learning support system for adults with autism by means of focus group interviews (N = 30). The content analysis of interview data produced…

Current reforms in science education envision students making sense of real-world phenomena in ways that leverage their ideas, experiences, and identities. Formative assessment is essential to this vision; however, we are still coming to understand how formative assessment design and enactment in classroom activity systems can support this vision.…

This paper outlines the findings from an integrated diagnostic assessment of manifestations of giftedness in senior preschoolers and their interest in professions. The authors investigated the relationship between manifestations of a certain type of giftedness in children and their interest in a certain group of professions. The assessment of…

Recruiting qualified world language (WL) educators is a continuing challenge in the United States. Limited research has been conducted on attracting potential teacher candidates. Furthermore, recruitment materials are unavailable in target languages, making it difficult for existing WL teachers, as critical advocates for the profession, to…

Discourse analysis involves analyzing the language being used. This research investigates the effect of reading interest and achievement motivation on students' discourse analysis competence. To obtain the required data, questionnaires on reading interest and achievement motivation, and discourse analysis were used to test the aspects of cohesion…