Background: Proficient reading skills are crucial for Foundation Phase learners to develop critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. The 2021 PIRLS assessment highlighted alarmingly low reading proficiency among ten-year-olds. Effective reading instruction, and a positive reading environment are essential for developing confident, skilled…

Parental involvement plays a crucial role in shaping a child's academic performance and overall development. This paper explores the multifaceted impact of parents as facilitators in their children's learning experiences. It examines how active engagement from parents enhances student performance, fosters emotional well-being, and nurtures a…

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the education landscape, emerging as a potent catalyst for enhancing student learning experiences. However, this integration has sparked diverse perspectives, with supporters applauding its transformative potential and opponents raising concerns about AI ethics, misuse, and value alignment.…

In the field of TESOL, teacher guides are widely used resources providing instructional support and guidance to English language teachers. Drawing upon Vygotskian sociocultural theory, this research explored how novice language teachers perceive the mediational roles of these artifacts in shaping their teaching practices and the affordances and…

This paper provides a comprehensive overview of the research on the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in primary education to explore its potential to enhance teaching and learning processes. Through a systematic review of the relevant literature, this study identifies key areas in which AI can significantly impact primary education and…

Two groups of mathematics faculty, one from a four-year college and one from a two-year college, redesigned their respective introductory college mathematics courses following presentation of observational data regarding how faculty had been teaching the courses. This presentation emphasised how infrequently faculty teaching introductory college…

Background: Reading is valued as a critical aspect of literacy, but there is a concern about the regression in reading comprehension that remains a global issue. Consequently, most countries around the world are worried about learners' poor reading skills. Objectives: The study investigated the reading comprehension challenges of Grade 8 English…

This study is designed with the following objectives: 1) to examine the existing state and needs concerning ethics literacy pedagogy for pre-service teachers within the post-digital societal context; 2) to develop an ethics literacy pedagogy innovation for pre-service teachers within the post-digital societal context; and 3) to investigate the…

This research aims to describe the learning innovation from character building learning through the Religious Moderation 360 website. The website's content includes photos of places of worship taken with a 360 camera. The research method used is phenomenology with a qualitative approach aimed to i) explain web-based learning and ii) gather student…

The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between technology-supported writing instruction at the K-12 level and deep learning approaches and to understand the trends in this field. In the study, 12 articles selected from Web of Science, Scopus, ERIC and EBSCO databases were systematically analysed. The findings reveal that the…

Background/purpose: This study aims to describe an in-depth implementation of inclusive education management in pilot elementary schools for inclusion in Indonesia. Materials/methods: This research is a qualitative method with a case study approach. The research sample consisted of 2 elementary schools, 50 students, 10 teachers, and 2 school…

As districts and schools struggle with persistent teacher shortages, many states have attempted to bolster the supply of teachers by loosening credentialing requirements or implementing fast-track programs that quickly bring new teachers into the classroom, often without student teaching or robust coursework about how to teach. Some states,…

Teacher professional development (TPD) programs enhance teachers' skills and competence. Since teachers are the primary beneficiaries, their perceptions are crucial in assessing TPD effectiveness and relevance, providing insights to improve future program design and evaluation. This study focused on Biology teachers, who were non-education…

Given the accumulating evidence about audiovisual input as a valuable resource from which knowledge of multiword expressions (MWEs) can be built up incidentally, the next inquiry arises as to what can be done to promote MWE uptake from this resource. Despite the increasing popularity of bilingual subtitles as a form of on-screen text, their…

This issue of "Mapping Community Colleges Around the World: Comparative Perspectives and Collaborative Pathways" takes a deep dive into curriculum and student learning, highlighting the skills employers need to meet the demands of today's global economy, and examples of how colleges are ensuring their graduates enter the workforce…