Learning Management Systems (LMS) have gained importance in the last few years; however, the emergence of COVID-19 disease made these systems indispensable for educational systems. In the post-pandemic scenario and blended learning contexts, this kind of information system is also becoming more critical as a support system. Therefore, this…

In the twenty-first-century working professionals need to possess strong Interactional Competence to handle professional communication in intercultural contexts (PCIC). However, the relationship among the three PCIC constituents -- culture, workplace and interaction -- is undertheorized in current research. This leaves PCIC practitioners…

This study explores the effectiveness of four-word frame training in enhancing the reading comprehension and contextual word-guessing skills of Thai public health students studying English as a Foreign Language. A mixed-methods approach was employed with 22 fourth-year undergraduate students, combining quantitative pre- and post-test assessments…

This research examines the literacy and knowledge transmission of Huaci Yaogu, focusing on educational strategies and practices in Henan, China. The study employed a qualitative research methodology, which entailed conducting interviews and making observations. The study highlights multiple methods teachers' colleges in Henan Province implemented…

This study utilizes Appraisal Theory, Visual Grammar Theory and the concept of peace values to conduct its investigation. Specifically, this study centers on the discursive methods employed to instill peace values, encompassing (1) the frequency of their occurrence, (2) the use of visual elements and (3) the incorporation of narrative elements for…

This study explores the integration of ChatGPT, OpenAI's conversational AI, into English as a Foreign Language (EFL) classrooms at Korean universities, focusing on student interactions and language learning strategy preferences. It categorises interactions using the Strategy Inventory for Language Learning (SILL) and Strategic Self-Regulation…

In this study, we examined educational change and teachers' continuous learning from the perspective of teachers' transformative agency within the context of digitalization. We also examined the transformative needs of teachers participating in a specialization program related to digitalization and educational change, as well as experiences and…

This study examines the challenges and benefits of collaboration between museums and schools in enhancing esthetic education in China. It begins by providing an overview of the development of children's esthetic education in China and explores the significance of integrating museum resources into school esthetic education. Through qualitative…

Spaced practice is a recognized effective study approach that fosters mastery of learning and retention of information. In this paper, we share one instructor's experience in introducing a spaced practice intervention in a large general chemistry course and in encouraging students to continue the strategy in the next semester organic chemistry…

Students' perceived teacher support (SPTS) is considered crucial to students' learning. But most existing SPTS scales were developed for the field of general education, and there is a lack of studies that attempt to develop a tailored scale specifically for the context of EFL learning. This study interviewed 86 Chinese college EFL learners and…

The generation, use, and analysis of educational data comes with many promises and opportunities, especially where digital materials allow usage of learning analytics (LA) as a tool in data-based decision-making (DBDM). However, there are questions about the interplay between teachers, students, context, and technology. Therefore, this paper…

Contemporary education increasingly involves a blended learning environment, which consists of a combination of offline and online delivery methods. Blended learning environments can motivate students to learn, but designing motivating blended learning environments is challenging and can result in environments that demotivate students. This…

This study examined a change in delivery (in-person and virtual) for a pharmacy student-learning community within the context of ongoing program assessment during 2019-2023. First and second-year pharmacy students (n=145) reported their perceptions of the learning community's impact on academic success, professional development, and social…

Refugee children often face disruptions to their education before and during displacement. However, little is known about either levels or predictors of refugee children's literacy or about their attitudes toward reading in low- or middle-income countries. To address this, we conducted in-home literacy assessments using the Holistic Assessment of…

The overarching theme of this research was to explore different aspects of the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education experience across cultures and contexts in two engineering education communities, higher education and K-12. This dissertation offers new perspectives and resources to the engineering education community and…