Camps are among the activities that teachers join in by taking full responsibility for their own ongoing development and eagerly following in accordance with their needs. This paper aims to demonstrate that the affinity space and authentic nature of astronomy camp activities provide teachers much more than expected. Therefore, the study will…

This study aimed to utilise artificial intelligence (AI) tools to create animations to assess the impact of AI-created cartoons on vocabulary growth and motivation levels among learners. For this purpose, 80 Omani EFL learners with a pre-intermediate level of English proficiency were randomly assigned to an experimental and a control group, each…

There is limited early childhood development (ECD) research in Fiji. This study aimed to describe the associations between home caregiving, learning opportunities, socio-demographic factors, and the early development of children aged 24-59 months. Data were drawn from the 2021 Fiji UNICEF Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey, which included the…

This article calls for a fundamental reconstitution of the South African university curriculum through a contrapuntal lens that centres epistemic justice. Drawing on Edward Said's concepts of worldliness and contrapuntal reading, it argues that dominant knowledge systems must be brought into critical and sustained dialogue with the subjugated…

Community colleges focus on technical skills, completion rates, and employment metrics. As careers in the United States become increasingly technical, employers indicate that technical skills are just part of an employee's role. Regardless of the level of technical application, employees must be able to make decisions, think quickly and…

This research utilized bibliometric analysis to assess both historic and current research trajectories and forecast upcoming research domains in social-emotional learning (SEL). We gathered 1,790 papers from the Web of Science database. Both co-citation and co-word analyses were used to highlight key publications, clarify the foundational…

This systematic review analyzed the relationship between emergent writing, alphabet knowledge and vocabulary and children's words/pseudowords reading and writing performances in Portuguese literacy acquisition. A systematic search was conducted in the PsycInfo and BVS databases (2000-2024). After the selection process, 11 studies were included in…

Background: Attending and responding to when and where teachers are with respect to change--the temporal aspects of teacher learning--can yield more effective professional development (PD) efforts. Toward this end, we conceptualize phases of learning in a PD program, and how these phases are shaped by teacher learning ecologies. Methods:…

As artificial intelligence (AI) technologies become increasingly integrated into educational settings, understanding the factors that influence teachers' acceptance or resistance to AI is critical, particularly in the STEM education sector. Despite growing interest in AI in education, few studies have examined the psychological and cultural…

Youth leadership development is crucial for empowering young people to thrive and contribute to society. Research on 4-H has demonstrated significant leadership growth among program participants, with effects persisting into emerging adulthood. However, little is known about what specific experiences shape 4-H youth's motivation to lead. This…

In the area of early language development, understanding links between screen media, vocabulary, and grammar in 5-year-old children is crucial yet complex. While previous studies have exposed a negative association between screen use and vocabulary, the roles of content and context remain less explored, especially within the Swedish context. This…

Standard-based curriculum enhances quality, and coherence of educational outcomes to gauge the alignment between standards and assessment to meet the diverse needs of learners. The Single National Curriculum (SNC) 2022 was developed and implemented to provide quality education aimed at unifying and standardizing education across the country in…

Permaculture is a concept that can greatly contribute to sustainable living. It refers to a design-oriented system that aims to organize human settlements in a sustainable manner. Science teachers can contribute to the dissemination of permaculture through education by playing a critical role in conveying environmental awareness and sustainability…

Transformative STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) education has the potential to bridge the theory-practice gap, cultivating critically aware, responsible, and creative individuals who can enhance educational practices across various levels, from kindergarten to university. However, some research evidence suggests that…

Background/purpose: This research aimed to investigate the Contribution of school theater to the development of values among kindergarten students from teachers' perspectives in Irbid Governorate. Materials/methods: A descriptive-analytical approach was adopted using a questionnaire of three dimensions (psychological, social, and aesthetic). The…