An Exploration on the Perceived Challenges in Arabic Reading Fluency for Primary School Learners: A Basis for Primary School Reading and Automaticity Programmes
Reading fluency and automaticity are essential components of the primary grade reading curriculum, yet little is known about Arabic language reading teachers’ perspectives on their role in assisting children in mastering these skills. The purpose of this study was to explore Arabic reading teachers’ perspectives of the challenges of low-level fluency among their primary grade …
Change Leadership in the Development of Digital Learning Ecosystem: A Case Study in an Excellent School
Digital-based education has become one of the important elements to enhance the quality of learning in various educational institutions, especially in senior high schools. Brawijaya Smart High School Indonesia (BSS) is the subject of this study. The purpose of this study is to describe how the leaders of BSS are leading the change towards a …
An Education as a Rehabilitation Tool for Incarcerated People
Following the new paradigm of working with people during incarceration, rehabilitation programs have replaced the retributive or deterrence perspective, which is the old way to punish criminals. The method of punishment in the form of rehabilitation focuses on changing the offender’s behavior to become a good person and the conscience not to repeat the same …
A Distinguished Path to Teaching English in English: Teacher Agency of a Retired Japanese Teacher’s Professional Development
The newly issued and implemented Course of Study by the Japanese Ministry of Sports, Education, and Science and Technology reinforces the use of English in English classrooms at junior high and high school levels. However, the teachers are rather reluctant to use English in their classes all the time, especially at junior high schools. This …
Sexual Self-Concept and Self-Evaluation of Female Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse in Hong Kong
Child sexual abuse is a very severe negative events that affect an individual’s sexuality and self-concept. This study examined the impact of child sexual abuse (CSA) on the sexual self-concept (SSC) and self-evaluation of female survivors. A total of 83 female survivors and 89 women without a history of CSA participated in this study. Female …
How Do Companies Respond to Investors’ Environmental, Social, and Governance Sentiment?: Empirical Study from a Catering Perspective
In the post-epidemic era, ESG has become even more critical to corporate sustainability, helping companies adapt to changing environments, transform business models, and enhance long-term competitiveness. Increasingly, companies are adopting environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reports to communicate ESG practices to the outside world, especially to attract investors. Against this background, this study examines whether …
Beyond the Ordinary: Toward a Sociology of the Everyday in Brunei Darussalam
This paper outlines a sociology of the everyday approach and its utility for developing from the ground level up our understanding of the ways in which people and communities in contemporary Brunei Darussalam perceive, interpret and negotiate their day-to-day lives and identities. Drawing on several distinct qualitative case studies on aspects of contemporary everyday life …
Assessing Student Learning With Anatomical Focus in Oral and Nasal Suction Videos
Understanding suctioning techniques and the cannula structure can be challenging. This study aimed to improve students’ understanding through instructional videos on nasal and oral anatomy, evaluating the impact on recognizing anatomical importance, motivation to learn, and medical safety awareness. The study involved 105 nursing college students who were divided into two groups: (1) an experimental …
Brainy: An Innovative Context-Aware Generative AI Engine for Education
In the realm of education, the integration of Generative AI tools within learning platforms has transformed teaching and learning paradigms. This paper introduces Brainy, a context-aware AI engine integrated into the Augmental Adaptive Learning platform, which implements the concept of Differentiated Instruction. At its core, Brainy employs Generative AI Models, leveraging a variety of Language …
Nurturing Critical Digital Literacy in the Era of Advancing AI
This research project examines the responsible and ethical integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within academia, with a particular emphasis on enhancing digital literacy and fostering a deeper understanding of AI’s ethical implications. Implemented across multiple sections of a freshman academic writing course, the study highlights the critical role of comprehensive guidelines and educational interventions in …
Pedagogical Practices in Teaching Institution-Reared Children With Disabilities in the Philippines
Children with disabilities (CWD), depending on the need and the circumstance, may be placed in different living conditions outside of the typical family set-up. For instance, the Philippine government mandates that child-caring agencies (CCAs) and institutions to take care of orphaned, abandoned, and neglected individuals. This involves the need to ensure that the children under …
Special Education and Shadow Teaching: Practices and Experiences in the Philippines
Inclusive education mandates that learners with disabilities (LWD) attend regular schools instead of special education schools. In the Philippines, while schools started to accept more LWD to study alongside the typical students, support provisions are placed to ensure that educational goals are being met. One such provision is the employ of special education teachers as …
Home-School Partnerships in Disadvantaged Rural Secondary Schools: Perspectives of Parents and Teachers on Challenges
Home-school partnerships make significant contributions to the academic outcomes of students in areas such as attendance, achievement, and graduation, regardless of their geographical locations and background characteristics. However, efforts of homes and schools to work together are often fraught with barriers. This poster presentation draws on qualitative data extracts, from a larger PhD study which …
Harmonising Traditions: An Ethnographic Exploration of Nanyin Pedagogy in Singapore
The study explores how Nanyin as a traditional Chinese music art form originating in China is taught and learned in Singapore. Educational materials and historical contexts highlight variations in ideologies, learning methods, and teaching approaches for Nanyin across regions, which can be attributed to socio-cultural differences. The practice of Nanyin is intricately tied to traditions, …
Reflection on Tribal Cultural Experience: Shared Symbiosis of Tacit Knowledge
Since 1994, the concept of “community-based construction” advocating “learning about life from the people in the field” has been implemented for nearly 29 years. In recent years, an increasing number of academic fields have engaged in action research for local development, opening up new channels for theoretical innovation and breakthroughs. In 2020, the United Nations …
Buddhist Tree: From the Narrative in Tipitaka to the Practical Use in Landscape Design
Tree is a type of plant frequently used in landscape design. The Bodhi tree is recognized as symbolic of Buddhism and has been planted in many Buddhist places. However, there are more trees related to Buddhism and also various usages of trees in the landscape of Buddhist places. This research seeks to explore the relation …
Teaching Mathematics Meaningfully With Technology: A Tentative Professional Development Framework
Professional development initiatives for teachers regarding technology use are often based on frameworks that lack cultural responsiveness. This is a common practice in many developing countries. Consequently, teachers use technological knowledge for personal genesis. This paper introduces a tentative culturally responsive professional development framework with holistic goals for progression, interpreted from the Vygotskian perspective of …
Recognition, Awareness, and Effectiveness of Different Services Offered by the Office of the Students Affairs and Services in the Philippines
The study was conducted to determine students’ recognition, awareness and the effectiveness of the various services offered by the office of the student affairs and services. The researchers employed a descriptive research design. The researcher-made questionnaire served as the main instrument in the data collection. Feedback and comments from the participants were also solicited. The …
Impacts of the Sensory-Friendly Orchestral Concert Education Program on Community-Based Learning of Students with Disabilities
Students with disabilities lack a connection to the community due to the display of unusual social behaviours and unavailable accommodations. Reactions and judgment toward these students from others limit their participation in community activities. Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra (SLSO) made a venue for the Sensory-Friendly Education Concerts (SFECs), promoting community-based learning and participation of students …
Exploring the New Normal: A Qualitative Study on Student Engagement, Technology Access, and the Experience of Online Learning in Post-pandemic College Education
This study digs into the evolving field of higher education, particularly in the wake of a significant transition to online learning triggered by the global pandemic. Employing qualitative research methods, it incorporates comprehensive literature reviews, informal stakeholder interviews, and observational analysis of the virtual learning environment. The research aims to unearth nuanced insights into various …
Teacher Training for Interdisciplinary Project Based Learning: A Professional Development Case Study
This research explored Project Based Learning (PBL) teacher training for 13 teachers to prepare them to lead a two-week intensive PBL course for 100 high school students from across mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. The training program was designed to build sufficient content and pedagogical knowledge to deliver an interdisciplinary program on 21st century …
Global Engagement in Sustainability Science for Higher Education Utilizing a Modified Citizen Science Model
This paper explores how U.S. Universities can engage their students in overseas field research projects in sustainability science by utilizing a modified citizen science model. It looks at the experience of offering a field research course between students at Montclair State University and students at a Vietnam University to propose a model that incorporates the …
Achieving Sustainability Through Interdisciplinary Approach: An Analysis of Teacher Education Transformed Curriculum
The concept of interdisciplinary approach is fast becoming a key instrument and more relevant in that it enables students to apply knowledge and skills across multiple disciplines in addressing sustainability challenges through multiple lenses. The fact that sustainability challenges frequently involve a variety of stakeholders and elements that have an impact on social, economic, and …
Cultivating a Research-Fostering Culture in Higher Education Institutions: The Importance and Best Practices of Quality Assurance
In the context of national higher education systems, institutions play a pivotal role in advancing research agendas and fostering innovation, thus contributing substantially to societal progress. Central to this endeavor is the cultivation of an institutional ethos that prioritizes research as a cornerstone of academic excellence. This research endeavors to illuminate the critical importance of …
Theta tACS Non-selectively Enhances Visual Working Memory Performance in Schizophrenia Patients
Schizophrenia is a complex neuro-psychiatric disorder that impairs patients’ life-processes. A primary cognitive dysfunction in schizophrenia is the deficit in visual working memory (VWM) performance. Impairments in VWM can occur for several reasons, such as poor memory consolidation, fast memory decay, and/or impaired retrieval. Here we modified the visual color change detection task by providing …
Social Media and Mental Health Discourse: Insights and Implications
In the digital age, social media has become a sanctuary for countless individuals. This study employs quantitative methods and descriptive statistics to uncover the intricate patterns and motivations underpinning discussions about mental health on these platforms. Our analysis reveals that 38% of individuals utilize social media as a medium for sharing personal experiences. Meanwhile, 28% …
Elderly Parent-Child Relationship in Thailand: Types, Determinants, and Impacts
Children’s obligation to support their elderly parents has a deep root in Thailand and is suspected to deteriorate due to population aging and socio-economic pressure along with technological progress. The study examined (1) types of elderly parent-adult child relationship, (2) factors influencing types of relationship, and (3) impacts of types of relationship on well-being of …
Cross-validation of Academic Motivation Scale in the Context of Hong Kong Higher Education
Academic motivation initiates, directs, and maintains behaviors regarding knowledge acquisition and achievement in learning environment. It affects not only students’ academic performance, but also their adjustment to college life and mental well-being. Based on the self-determination theory, an English version of Academic Motivation Scale (AMS) was developed by Vallerand et al. in 1992. The scale …
A Mixed Methods Study Exploring Business Leaders’ Perspectives on Workplace Mental Health and Related Services in Iloilo City, Philippines
This study aimed to explore the context and perspectives of business leaders on mental health and related services in the workplace from private industries in Iloilo City, Philippines. It utilized a convergent mixed methods design. Fifty-three business owners, chosen through convenience sampling, answered an online, three-part questionnaire. For the qualitative strand, seven participants took part …
UGC Curriculum and Credit Framework for Undergraduate Programs (CCFUP) Roadmap for Entrepreneurship Development
Curriculum is to provide learning paths to become the citizen of their communities, countries and of the world. Indian Knowledge System established to promote interdisciplinary research for its traditional knowledge of various domains for societal applications and to make India Self Reliant. As per National Education Policy 2020 recommendations UGC developed a new CCFUP. The …
Enhancing Employability of Vietnamese Students: A Study of Collaborative Programs Between Universities and Industries
One of the most crucial solutions in Vietnam’s higher education today is to strengthen collaborations with businesses to improve students’ qualifications and broaden their employment prospects. As part of a PhD dissertation, this research paper is intended to examine collaborative efforts between universities and industries in Vietnam, with a focus on bolstering the employability of …
An Ethnomethodological Case Study on Closed-Loop Communication at Sea by Japanese EFL Learners in Role-Plays
Maritime accidents, 80–85% of which are due to human errors (e.g., Hasanspahic´ et al., 2021), have been a serious problem in international shipping (e.g., Baniela and Rı´os, 2011). Among these errors, the grave risks posed by failures in verbal maritime communications (inter-ship/ship-to-shore/shore-to-ship/on-board communications) (Bocanegra-Valle, 2013) have long been recognized (e.g., Bocanegra-Valle, 2011). To prevent misunderstandings …
Needs Assessment for Buru Language Training
One of the indigenous communities on Buru Island, Maluku, East Indonesia, that uses the Buru language as its native language of communication is now extinct. The Buru language, which is part of the Austronesian language, is spoken by approximately 45,000 people on the island of Buru, with a current population of 136,757. At least, there …
Empowering Multiculturalism: Community Interpreter Training Programme
This paper explores what the Community Interpreter Training Program should provide its objectives, features, assessment methods, and benefits. The program’s core mission is to cultivate interpreters who play an indispensable role in multicultural societies by elevating students’ language proficiency and communication skills fostering multicultural coexistence. A distinctive facet of this program is its adoption of …
Examining the New Course of Study of Japan
The Course of Study, set by The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) of Japan, describes overall framework in education system, from elementary school to high school education. It provides goals, contents, and guidelines for instructions for all subject areas and has been revised every ten years. The newest Course of Study …
Developing Guidelines for the Use of Generative AI in Education and Research-Toward Acceptance of Ethical Behavior by Students
The advent of generative artificial intelligence (AI) has created confusion in education and research. Generative AI will force a review of lesson design in educational settings, and the future of education will necessarily include dramatic changes. Accordingly, many educational institutions have begun formulating operational policies for generative AI in educational and research activities. To address …
A Multi-dimension Correlational Study Between Self-Directed Learning and Team Effectiveness in Project-Based Learning
At Singapore Polytechnic (SP), the Diploma in Perfumery and Cosmetic (DPCS) embraces an innovative Industry Now Curriculum (INC) pathway. With this framework, students engage in industry projects to equip themselves with valuable knowledge and skills crucial to the profession. This project-based learning (PBL) approach not only imparts practical expertise but also fosters autonomous learning through …
Nouvelle Vertes: Ecocritics for French Language Learning at Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta
The ecological problems humans face today are increasingly varied, along with the advancement of human knowledge. These ecological problems became a literary work in the French anthology of Nouvelle Vertes, which is the author’s criticism of the destruction of nature by humans. This study aims to describe: (1) the forms of natural environmental damage in …
Shifting Mindsets: Approaches for Broadening Understandings and Sparking Change
Educators worldwide are faced with the task of meeting the needs of ever-changing populations. In the current climate of politicizing and polarizing, the task is even more challenging. As the front line to sparking change in the next generation, educators must prepare to model acceptance and promote civil discourse. To effectively do so, educators must …
Applying CDA and Vladimir Propp’s Morphology of the Folktale to Nicholas Sparks’ “The Guardian”
According to narratologists, Vladimir Propp’s “Morphology of the Folktale” is generally recognized as one of the most inspiring contributions to “the understanding of plot structure” (Sundari, 2014, p.1). Therefore, Propp’s theory was initially found to analyze Russian folktales. However, some researchers apply it to fairytales, such as Sundari (2014), who used it in “Sleeping Beauty,” …
A Study of Communication Needs in Medical Interventions Using AAC for Critical Care Recovery Patients
This study explores the communication needs of ICU patients who have lost verbal abilities due to trauma or treatment. It proposes an Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) system to facilitate communication between patients, medical staff, and caregivers during recovery. The aim is to overcome communication barriers, enhance nursing quality, and prevent adverse hospital incidents caused …
Project-Based learning (PBL) as a Formative Assessment Tool: Perspectives of English Teachers in Vietnam
Along with developing 21st-century skills like collaboration, problem-solving, critical thinking and digital literacy, Project-Based Learning (PBL) is said to be an effective method for assessing young learners’ language skills. Research suggests that by implementing formative assessment techniques throughout the project’s stages, PBL can be both advantageous and challenging, particularly when it comes to assessment. Why …
Resilience and Adaptability: Mobile Education in Conflict-Affected Myanmar
This case study investigates mobile education in the conflict-ridden context of Pekon Township, Myanmar, following the 2021 military coup. Through surveys, interviews, and group discussions involving educators and stakeholders, it reveals the resilience of educators who confront a multitude of challenges. Psychological distress, financial constraints, and limited access to support and training hinder their ability …
Working or Not Working and the Wellbeing of Older Adults: Evidence from Abu Dhabi
We examined the life satisfaction and wellbeing determinants of two groups of older adults in Abu Dhabi using data from the fourth cycle of the Abu Dhabi Quality-of-Life Survey (QoL-4). The first group is still active and employed, while the second group is retired or unemployed. The QoL-4 survey included multiple scales associated with happiness, …
iHealth Screen: Empowering Older Adults and Caregivers Through Mobile Health Screening
With the global population ageing, the health challenges faced by older adults are increasing. Mobile applications provide a cost-effective and accessible solution to help them maintain independence and promote healthy ageing. This study focuses on iHealth Screen, a mobile health app specifically designed to provide older adults with preliminary self-help health screening without limitations of …
Educational Reforms in Japan: The Case for an Interdisciplinary Approach in English and Programming Education
Every ten years, the Japanese Ministry of Education enacts major curriculum reforms with the aim of transitioning Japanese society to twenty-first-century industry (Yamanaka and Suzuki, 2020). The latest of these sweeping reforms started in 2020, focusing on two major aspects of globalization: the introduction of mandatory programming education and the designation of English as a …
Bata Bata Paano Ka Ginawa?: The Effects of Child-Rearing on Developing Gender Indentity
Children’s lives are significantly shaped by parenting techniques and the environment, particularly in terms of gender development. In light of this, the study employed Narrative Psychology to investigate the influence of child raising on the four participants from Science City of Muñoz, Philippines. The data was interpreted using Schütze’s notion of Narrative Analysis. Participants shared …
The Mathematics Mastery Model (M³): A Proposed Cognitive Learning Framework for Engineering Students’ Engagement and Persistence
In pursuing engineering education, the acquisition of mathematical ability is pivotal. Nevertheless, diverse mathematical perceptions among Filipino engineering students present challenges. Anchored in Bandura’s (1986) Social Cognitive Theory, endeavors to elucidate this challenge, leading to the proposal of a cognitive learning model. Utilizing Principal Axis Factoring (PAF) in Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA), four salient factors …
Mental Health Services & Education Policy for Generation Z After the COVID-19 Pandemic in Yogyakarta City
Mental health is a serious issue during and after the pandemic. Young people, including Gen Z, are the most vulnerable group to experience mental health. Yogyakarta is the locus of research where this city has a high life expectancy of 75.04 years, but unfortunately the prevalence rate of mental disorders is the second highest in …
Applying Evaluation Principles to a Collaborative Intensive English Language Programme Between a Japanese and a U.S. University
Language programmes employ a number of strategies, methods, and tools to ensure their success. One such tool frequently used is an evaluation. Evaluations are necessary to determine the value, worth, merit and/or significance of something, thereby assisting decision makers with judgements that impact a program; hence the purpose of this study—to describe how an evaluation …
The Meaningful Pixel and Texture: Exploring Digital Vision and Art Practice Based on Chinese Cosmotechnics
The study introduces a fresh perspective on the digital realm by examining the Chinese concept of xiàng (images), elucidating how it can build an understanding of pixels and textures on screens as digital trigrams. This concept offers an outlook on the intersection of digital technology and the natural world, thereby contributing to discussions about the …
Gender Disparities of Teaching Reading in DepEd Northern Mindanao, Philippines
Gender disparity reflects the unequal status and opportunities between men and women, influenced by institutional, legal, and cultural factors that often favor male dominance. In the Philippines, educators struggle to address these disparities due to entrenched societal norms and frameworks like Education 2030 and the K-12 program. Textbooks often reinforce gender stereotypes, depicting males as …
Contemporary Practice in Psychological Diagnostics Batteries and Tests Used in Czech Republic and Worldwide – Narrative Comparison
The project aims to gauge the awareness of psychometric standards and the application of psychodiagnostic tools by the professional psychological community, notably those that assess language abilities. This aspect is vital since many Czech pedagogical and psychological methods lack thorough details on data handling, review regularity, and adherence to psychometric validity and reliability standards. Enriching …
Node Projects: Applied Investigation for the Education Field
The node projects are presented as an alternative for degree work based on applied research in the field of education. The objective is to get a group of students (15 to 20) to investigate around a specific theme from different perspectives in which the director of the work organizes subgroups facilitating both collaborative work and …
Coping Strategies and Fatigue Among Undergraduate Students
This research aims to study and compare the differences of coping strategies and fatigue among undergraduate students. The sample included 345 individuals who were selected using a stratified random technique. Quantitative data was obtained using fatigue and coping strategy questionnaires. Qualitative data was gathered through a focus group method with 12 individuals to explore how …
Effective Immigration Policy and Societal Transformation: The Benefits and Challenges of a Rapidly Growing Multicultural Population in Canada
This paper presents the complex historical context and development of immigration policy in Canada and examines the rapid and profound changes and trends in Canadian society which are occurring due to new record levels of immigration. The benefits and challenges of a rapidly growing multicultural population and the evolving relation between immigration and national identity …
Game Based Learning for Raising Environmental Consciousness
This paper presents the results of the European Project GENTLY. Within the framework of the project an educational board game with a complementary digital version has been collaboratively designed, developed and tested with young people across Europe. A multidisciplinary approach with experts from seven European countries has been followed with the goal to raise young …
Digital Strategies in Education Across Nordic Countries
Digitalization has already played an important role in education when COVID-19 forced the closing of school buildings and the digitalization of education to varying degrees around the world. COVID-19 started an unprecedented experiment in school systems and the ongoing digital transformation was suddenly accelerated. This situation initiated the creation of new challenges and opportunities for …
Retrenchment in Higher Education
The covid19 pandemic along with changing attitudes has forced many rural public universities to retrench faculty and staff. As enrollments decrease, institutions of higher learning must adapt and change to the changing demographics. Retrenchment is only one alternative to dealing with declining enrollment. Retrenchment needs to be balanced with long-term strategic considerations. As the retrenchment …
ASEAN Curriculum Sourcebook Themes Adaptation Framework
The study aimed to develop an ASEAN Curriculum Sourcebook (ACS) Themes adaptation framework among ASEAN member states (AMS). Using content analysis, the Five ACS themes, Brunei, Singapore, and the Philippines’ lower secondary Social Studies curriculum were comparatively analyzed. The study revealed that Brunei, Philippines, and Singapore have manifested adaptations in Valuing Identity, Connecting Local to …
Bridging the Gap: ChatGPT’s Role in Enhancing STEM Education
The significance of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education in promoting innovation, technical progress, and economic development is well acknowledged. Psychology and Neuroscience have a distinct significant role within the STEM field, bringing necessary perspectives on human behavior, cognition, and neurological processes. These academic fields not only provide significant contributions to the progress of …
Design of Complex Problem-Solving Ability Training Games That Combine Simulation Spaces and Plots
The most important thing in complex problem-solving is to recognize the characteristics of the crux of the problem, which is a very important “ability” in the workplace, and the need to understand the problem comprehensively before analyzing it is an important step in making decisions on how to deal with the problem. This study uses …
Using Play Pedagogy for Students’ English Oral and Reading Ability in Taiwan Primary School’s After Program
This study focused on elementary school students in the middle to lower grade levels (Age 6-9) who were part of an after-school English program in Pingtung County, Taiwan. The aim was to investigate the impact of English vocabulary game-based instruction on their English speaking and reading abilities. Employing an experimental research design, this study conducted …
Design and Evaluation of a Contextualized Mobile Educational Game for Learning Emergency Medical Care
The emergency medical service is a complex and variable situation and the critical thinking ability of the medical staff is challenged. Compared with traditional education, the contextual simulation of mobile learning can improve the learners’ critical thinking ability. This study《119 Dispatch Center》LINE@ and Google Form were combined to design a digital contextual role-playing mobile educational …
The Role of Translation in Creating Literary Creativity and Cultural Awareness –Epistemological Approach
Studies confirm that there is a relationship between scientific fields, known as inter-fields, including the subject of translation, which moves us from one linguistic system to another, whether it is general communicative language, or artistic language in poetry, novels, and literary creativity in general. In addition to the fact that translation is a means of …
The Effects of Fourier Series Game-Based Learning Activities on Industrial Education and Technology Students’ Mathematical Self-Efficacy
Self-efficacy is vital for the development of oneself since it is the belief that one could conduct the required actions to achieve the tasks given to them. At a particular University in Bangkok, Thailand, the students from the faculty of industrial education and technology attained the lowest score in almost every learning module among others, …
Romance Scam and Legal Interpreting/Translation
Due to COVID-19 starting in 2020, the flow of people or goods was restricted. Along with that, the mobility of criminals, migration, or smuggling of criminal items such as drugs were also stopped. On the other hand, romance scams have skyrocketed through the internet or SNS so that criminal groups or violent groups could raise …
Perception of Foreign English Speakers as Instructors in Elementary Schools in Japan Towards Various Attributions of Japanese Teachers of English
In elementary English education in Japan, Japanese teachers of English have heavily relied on foreign English speakers as assistant language teachers (ALTs). Kano and Hiratsuka (2023) highlighted the widening variety of the attributions of Japanese teachers in the recent few years. Nakazawa and Kano (2022) focused on the perceptions of Japanese teachers towards ALTs, both …
Collective Gender Fictions and the Takarazuka Revue
As a unique all-female musical company founded in 1914, the Takarazuka Revue provides significant insights into Japanese fan culture. In the Revue, otokoyaku (i.e., the women who perform male roles) perform heterosexual love stories on the stage. However, little attention has been paid to the fact that the otokoyaku also wear men’s clothing in their …
Comparative and Content Analysis on Physics Laboratory Curriculum in Japan and the Philippines: An Assessment Policy Review
The study primarily employs comparative and qualitative content analysis. We focus on document analysis to identify potential gaps in K-12 assessment policies in Japan and the Philippines laboratory curriculum while drawing insights from international educational frameworks in mathematics, science, and reading proficiencies found in international Large-Scale Assessments (ILSA). We analyze various education systems, including the …
Online Technical Instructional Video-Generating Motivation Scale (TIVGMS): Development, Reliability and Validity Testing
More people engage in producing online technical instructional videos as a result of increased access to open video channels and the advancement of video-based technical teaching and learning. Producers are essential in the transfer of technical expertise. Their motivations and backgrounds vary widely. It raises the question of what inspires people to generate online videos. …
Rewriting of the Indian Curricula: Its Effect on the Spirit of Inquiry and Scientific Temper
The ever-evolving socio-political dynamics of society, right from the early civilizations to the Anthropocene era, have heavily influenced the knowledge base of humans, and consequently, the systems of education as they have existed from time to time. The systems of education have evolved on two major lines firstly, the change in teaching pedagogy, evaluation mechanisms, …
Sleep for Success: The Vital Role of Sleep Hygiene in College Students
Sleep plays a pivotal role in student success, affecting academic performance, and overall physical and emotional well-being. By improving student awareness of sleep hygiene and addressing deficiencies in quantity and quality, educators may be able to help students succeed. This workshop will examine the relationship between sleep and students’ achievements, emphasizing the importance of optimizing …
How to Embrace Diverse Learners in an Effective Learning Classroom?
Teaching a class of diverse learners poses a great challenge not only for foreign and second language teachers, but also for teachers in different disciplines. Diversity is represented in students’ motivation, their prior knowledge, their various needs and interests, their level of anxiety, and their different learning styles and skills. Thus, this paper shares the …
Early Diagnosis Prediction From COVID-19 Symptoms Using ANN-Based Machine Learning Method
Timely diagnosis of COVID-19 is crucial to mitigate the risk of virus transmission. Traditional diagnostic methods, such as medical laboratory and antigen tests, while effective, are not always easily accessible. This study proposes an innovative approach to detect COVID-19 promptly using Artificial Neural Networks (ANN), eliminating the need for laboratory tests. By analyzing an individual’s …
Unraveling Multilingual Identity: The Transformative Influence of Glocal Learning Contexts in Adult ESL Education
In the evolving domain of language education, our research delves into the multilingual identity development of adult ESL learners, guided by Sociocultural Theory. We probe the interplay between ‘glocal’ learning contexts—where ‘glocal’ denotes the blend of global and local influences—and the fluid multilingual identities of learners within this vibrant milieu. The robust longitudinal qualitative approach …
Attention in Digital Training Events: A Conceptual Approach to Increase and Sustain Attention List of Abbreviations
As a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, digital training events faced the issue that their sessions were no longer take place in physically present. Consequently, participants showed a lower attention span during digital training events. Distractions from social media and smartphones are significantly greater in the digital space respectively at home. Due to the evolution …
People, Plants, and the Planet: The Design and Impact of a Climate Change Curriculum to Support Plant Based Eating in U.S. Adolescents
This study aimed to examine the impact of climate change curriculum on 5th-grade students’ food choice and sustainability considerations. Insight into the drivers of food choice and sustainability considerations that were most salient among 5th-grade students were gleaned through interviews to assist in designing and implementing a school curriculum entitled People, Plants, and the Planet …
L2 Acquisition of the Word Order of a Mandarin Attributive-Head Construction May Not Be Affected by L1 or Word Frequency
Word order can be a difficult dimension for L2 learners to acquire, especially for learners whose L1 exhibits a different order pattern. For example, previous research reported difficulty in the acquisition of Mandarin [Attributive-Head] constructions for Thai learners with [Head-Attributive] constructions, and has attributed the difficulty to negative L1-to-L2 transfer. However, whether this difficulty is …
Black Kewpie and Little Black Sambo: Reading Juvenile Food Culture in American-Occupied Japan
This paper aims to explore the hitherto underexamined topic of juvenile food culture in American-occupied Japan (1945–1952) by analyzing Kuronbo Sambo (1949), a Japanese translation of Helen Bannerman’s The Story of Little Black Sambo. Just like other Japanese translations of Bannerman’s tale, the story of Kuronbo Sambo also starts with Sambo, the protagonist, facing the …
An Autoethnography: Indigenous Intergenerational Pedagogy
In Cree, nêhiýawâtisiwin means “living a traditional Cree life.” Indigenous communities have lived in respectful, relational, and reciprocal ways with all relations. The contemporary understanding of miýo-pimâtisiwin (lives a good life) has been disrupted by globalization and colonial attempts at cultural genocide. This autoethnographic research shares traditional Indigenous pedagogy of intergenerational learning to uplift cultural …
Enhancing ESD-Based English Instruction: A Case Study in a Japanese High School
The purpose of this research is to develop and implement a class that emphasizes active learning elements such as group discussions and presentations from the perspective of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD), as emphasized in the current curriculum in Japan. The outcome of the class is to propose solutions to challenges. The study involved 73 …
Music and the Culture Wars in the 1970s and 1980s U.S.
This paper examines how evangelical Christians viewed music as a potential means to enact social change as they were becoming a basis for the Religious Right during the decades that led up to the 1990s, when “culture wars” became prominent in the U.S. It focuses on the periodical, Christianity Today, initiated by the politically influential …
Effects of SSCS Learning Activities With Bar Model on Mathematical Resilience and Learning Achievement in Fraction Word Problems
The goals of this this study were to examine two different aspects of learning accomplishment and mathematical resilience in Grade 6 children after they received learning management skills using the SSCS with bar model in fraction word problems. A group of 147 sixth-grade pupils in the first semester of the 2021 school year was the …
The Effects of Psychological Adjustment on First-Year Students: A Case of the University of Namibia, Hifikepunye Pohamba (HP) Campus
This study investigated the psychological adjustment issues that first-year students encounter at the University of Namibia’s Hifikepunye Pohamba (HP) campus, as well as its impact on academic achievement. The study sought to explore the psychological adjustment issues that first-year students had, how these challenges affected their academic performance and the techniques they used to overcome …
The Perceptions and Experiences of Graduate Students: Evidence From a Japanese National Research University
The study is devoted to exploring the perceptions and experiences of graduate students at a case Japanese national university through a comparison between graduate students in Humanities and Social Sciences and those in Sciences and Engineering. The data from the Students Experiences in the Research University (SERU) survey conducted at the case university from 16th …
Foreign Languages and Internationalization: Analyzing of the Foreign Language Skills of Graduating Students at a Public University in Paraguay
The knowledge of foreign languages among final-year undergraduate students is important considering the local labor market’s competitiveness and the opportunities for academic studies abroad. This research focuses on obtaining data that informs on the knowledge or lack of knowledge of foreign languages for accessing competitive job opportunities and the possible application for scholarships for study …
Stretching the Zone of Proximal Development: Accelerating Learning Through ZPD Elasticity
Vygotsky’s (1986) theory of the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) is often cited in pedagogical approaches that position the learning just above the learner’s independent problem-solving level, but which the learner can do with the help of a More Knowledgeable Other (MKO). However, these approaches reflect only a partial understanding of Vygotsky’s work, which describes …
Designing Inclusive Play Experience
Play is essential to everyone, while it is often misperceived as a waste of time. Maria Montessori, who started the Montessori school in 1907, believed that play could be used for children to learn naturally and play was the work of the child. Play is unarguably vital to children’s development. However, play is a necessity …
A Qualitative Exploration Into the Impact of Interdisciplinary Education on Graduate Students in Japan
Interdisciplinary educational programs in graduate studies often serve as a crucible for innovation and comprehensive knowledge. In Japan, such programs have garnered attention and have progressively been integrated into the academic landscape, aiming to foster collaborative knowledge creation and address complex global issues. This study delves into the nuanced experiences of graduate students engaged in …
Assessing the OIC Member States’ Engagement in China’s Belt and Road Initiative: Opportunities, Challenges, and Implications
The remarkable demonstration of substantial collaboration between fifty-seven member states of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and China’s Belt and Road Initiative exemplifies a significant milestone in contemporary international cooperation. This article assesses the involvement of member states of the OIC in China’s BRI since 2013. The BRI is a large infrastructure development project aimed …
Examining System Level Policy for School as Learning Organization: A Case Study in Cambodia
In the midst of uncertain and constantly changing environment, schools today are argued to transform themselves to learning organizations. Kools & Stoll (2016) conceptualized the Integrated Model of School as Learning Organization to offer a framework for schools to prepare the transformation process. Cambodian schools have been through several phases of rigorous reforms. The MoEYS, …
Happiness Index of Gay Men
The Happiness Index refers to the overall measure of the gay men in the community in their life satisfaction and well-being. This study’s primary purpose is to determine the happiness index of gays in Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines. A quantitative research method was utilized using a standardized questionnaire. The standardized questionnaire was devised by Michael …
Resistance to Flexible Retirement Age Policy and Norm Nudging: The Swedish Pensions Agency’s Positive Campaigning on Extended Work Life
Sweden abolished its statutory fixed retirement age and shifted to a life income-based system in the 1990’s to meet the challenges to the pension system from, among other things, the increase in life expectancy. Nevertheless, a 65-year retirement norm remains. Measures adopted in support of extended work life policy, such as tax-breaks on income for …
Never Too Old to Learn – Lifelong Learning Strategies for Volunteers of Digital Art Exhibition
In 1972, United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization proposed《Faure Report-Learning to Be》and promoted lifelong education as the highest guiding principle of education. Lifelong learning strategies become an important idea that tackles the challenges, impacts and changes facing the emerging information society. In Taiwan, volunteer group is one form that provides adults lifelong learning recurrently. …
Design and Evaluation of an Educational Board Game for Learning ESG Sustainability Challenges
Towards the Paris Agreement underlines the need for net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, it has become more and more important for companies to transform and create an Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) sustainable development ecosystem. Moreover, there is a growing emphasis on educating and training employees in the concept of ESG. In addition to traditional …
An Exploratory Survey of University Students’ Perceptions Regarding AI and Robots by Psychological Scales
In recent years, there has been a significant expansion of information education in high schools and a proliferation of science and technology education, resulting in global recognition of STEM and STEAM education. The release of Chat GPT on November 30, 2022, marked the onset of a transformative era in intellectual engagement and learning, prompting the …
A Brief Report Regarding a Relationship Between Specification of BYOD Devices and ICT Proficiency Test
In this information society, information literacy and computer skills are one of the most important factors in higher education. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, online learning was widespread and became a general way of learning. Sendai University introduced a curriculum based on BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) in 2023. The university presented recommended minimum specifications; …
AI, AI, Who Is the Most Beautiful Person in the World?
This research focuses on applying AI to evaluate students’ performance in makeup learning, aiming to provide them with a self-learning reference tool and professional grading assistance. Use AI technology to verify whether facial makeup can enhance facial appeal. This research has two main goals: to achieve the effectiveness of students’ makeup learning through AI technology, …
Using the Partial Credit Model and Rasch Model to Examine the FOCIS Survey
This study examined the dimensionality and effectiveness of the five categories Likert Scale of the framework for observing and categorizing instructional strategies (FOCIS), a survey that measures students’ preference for learning activities in science instructions, developed by Tai et al. in 2012. The data included 6546 students from 3rd to 12th grade including 4 school …
Moral Resilience in Ethical Leadership: When Good is Rewarded with Bad
Based on the principles of fairness and reciprocity, people typically expect that good deeds will be rewarded. However, when real-life situations deviate from this expectation, individuals often feel shocked and their moral motivation may be negatively impacted. The aim of this study is to explore how ethical leaders prevent negative impacts on their moral motivation …
Minors’ Engagement in Health-Based Programs: Insights From UNICEF Lesotho’s HIV-Nutrition Intervention
This paper explores strategies to enhance minors’ understanding of program participation, ensuring their active involvement from the program’s inception through its completion, emphasizing the crucial role of sustainability for long-term change. Drawing insights from UNICEF Lesotho’s three-year HIV-nutrition intervention (2019-2022) that spanned all 10 districts and 69 community councils, the project championed the health and …
The Human Traumas in Fazal Sheikh’s Photography
Trauma is the physical injury, the human wound, or the emotional shock and pain caused by an extremely upsetting experience. Metaphorically we use the term to speak of natural disasters. Fazal Sheikh is the American photographer who saw these human wounds within the humanity, within the human face of the other while suffering. His unique …
Examining the Nursing Workforce Shortage in Vietnam: Implications for Nursing Education
This study examines the nursing human resource crisis in Vietnam that emerged in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. A literature review encompassing policy documents, statistics, reports, guidelines, news, media, and academic publications was conducted. Even before the pandemic, Vietnam grappled with a nursing shortage, with a nurse-to-population ratio significantly below the global average. The …
Learning Through Sharing: A Case Study on the Effectiveness of Learning Experiences in a Multilingual Setting on Students’ Personal Growth
Internationalization at Home’ (IaH) refers to ‘the embedding of international/intercultural perspectives into local educational settings’ (Turner and Robson, 2008:15) to raise the global awareness, cultural understanding and intercultural competence of faculty and students. One of the exemplifications in this regard is the trend that tertiary institutions in non-English speaking countries are increasingly offering courses in …
CATalysts for Learning: Elevating Education With Authentic Classroom Assessment Techniques (CATs)
Classroom assessment techniques, or CATs, are invaluable tools for formative assessment in any classroom and represent a formative approach to assessment. Their purpose is to improve the quality of student learning rather than collecting evidence for evaluating or grading students. Classroom assessment provides faculty with real-time feedback about their effectiveness as teachers and gives students …
Integrating Technology-Supported Multi-representational Scaffolding Into Board Game for Learning Muscular System Physiology
In the teaching of muscular system of physiology, it is difficult for students to memorize a large amount of knowledge such as muscle names and movements generated by muscle contraction from the traditional classroom lecture, which in turn affects the motivation and learning outcome. A board game integrating technology-supported multi-representational scaffolding was designed to promote …
Analysis of Three Placement Test: Their Roles and Prospects
Many universities in Japan, specifically in the private sector in local areas, have been struggling to secure applicants because of the declining number of 18-year-old population. These universities have lowered their acceptance criteria to reach their capacity levels. Consequently, concerns have been raised regarding the declining academic levels and widening gaps among students. To cope …
If ChatGPT is Writing the Courses and the Assignments, Why Do We Need Faculty or Students? An Ethics Module on Academic Integrity and Generative AI in Higher Education
This presentation delves into the convergence of academic integrity and Generative AI (GenAI). It introduces a framework for a lesson dedicated to exploring the ethical dimensions of GenAI with undergraduates students. This lesson was piloted during the winter semester of 2023 and subsequently during the Spring intersession. It specifically targeted first-year undergraduates at a science …
Exploring the Synergy Between Digital Illustration and AI: An Artist’s Insight
Digital art has revolutionized the creative landscape by merging technology and artistic expression. With advancements in technology, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in digital art has gained significant attention. This research paper explores the utilization of AI tools, particularly Dall-E (DE) and Midjourney (MJ), in the creative process of digital art. The artworks presented …
From Screens to Souls: Parasocial Relationship, Belongingness, and Zest for Life Among Emerging Adulthood K-pop Fans
In the era of technological advances and widespread internet use, forming parasocial relationships, those one-sided connections with admired figures like Korean celebrities, have become effortlessly accessible. These relationships often play a pivotal role in enhancing individuals’ zest for life – enthusiasm and energy to live. While past research has delved into parasocial relationships and belongingness, …
From Imagination to Buying Things: Exploring the Moderation Role of Fear of Missing Out in Parasocial Relationship and Purchasing Intention
One of the unique research topics studied is purchasing merchandise among fandoms or communities that have specific interests, such as cartoons, anime, or celebrities. The satisfaction one gets and the feeling of happiness from being attached to one’s idol is one of the factors that makes someone willing to spend money to buy idol items. …
Factors of Workplace Spirituality Enabling Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Goals in Business Organizations
Positive human behavior towards environment and society is the key to enable ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) goals in business organizations. Workplace Spirituality (WPS) can play a crucial role in engaging employees psychologically to transform their behavior towards ESG. Objective of the study is to examine key factors of workplace spirituality and its impact on …
From Digital Media Literacy to Malaysian University Students’ Attitude towards Technological Usage by Using SMART PLS
The increasing adoption of technological gadgets in an interconnected world, facilitated by the ease of smartphone usage, has led to active participation in the digital realm. This participation has spurred the creation and exchange of ideas, beliefs, and opinions. Surprisingly, despite the pivotal role of technology in accessing online information, there remains a dearth of …
Promoting a Sense of Community in the Japanese as a Foreign Language Classroom and Beyond
Foreign Language Learning could be lonely tasks, memorizing endless lists of vocabulary, grammar, and sentences. In this post pandemic era, it is extremely important for foreign language learners to feel a sense of community when they learn a foreign language. Building a community and promoting a sense of community is a very important part of …
Segmenting Student User Profiles for Microsoft Teams at Kuwait University: An Investigation Using SUS and K-Means Clustering
In the context of higher education, efficient use of digital tools and platforms has become more important for both students and professors. The purpose of this research is to better understand the user experience and usability of Microsoft Teams, a popular communication and collaboration tool among Kuwait University students. To accomplish this, we used the …
Exploring the Impact of Envy as a Moderator Between FoMO and Social Media Fatigue
The emergence of various social media platforms with complex features and diverse devices has led to the fear of missing out (FoMO) on using these facilities, ultimately resulting in exhaustion. The fear, anxiety, or worry of missing out on various opportunities and information often drives excessive social media usage. Building on previous research, FoMO is …
Prevalence of Adjustment Disorder Among Employees of Middle-Level Management in the Apparel Sector in Sri Lanka
Adjustment Disorder (AjD) is a transient psychological disorder that develops as a result of facing stressful life events. At present, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders- 5th Edition (DSM-5) and the International Classification of Diseases – 11th Revision (ICD-11) are the two widely recognized diagnostic criteria. The Adjustment Disorder New Module 20 (ADNM-20), …
Study on Impact of Performance Management and Rewards on Organization’s Talent Environment
With growing complexity and uncertainty in the current business environment, it is imperative to protect and retain organization’s talent pool. Performance Management (PM) System is a business tool that provides direction to the organization and subsequently facilitates the organization to achieve its long-term goals. Performance management plays a pivotal role in shaping employee behaviour by …
Acceptability of Messenger Chatbot “MASCIYA” as a Digital Interactive Teaching-Learning Material in General Biology 1
The world was halted in March 2020 due to the Corona Virus Disease – 2019 Pandemic. It made the students take their classes in isolation. That is why the Department of Education offered two main modes of instruction – online and modular. While they both have their pros, they are not perfect. Online classes require …
HybridEdu Quiz Maker: A Tool for Creating Paper-Based and Online Quizzes in Hybrid Classes
This paper presents HybridEdu Quiz Maker (HEQM), a tool for creating paper-based and online quizzes in hybrid classes. The primary goal of HEQM is to simplify the process of generating comprehension assessment tests, making it convenient and efficient. Hybrid classes, which blend in-person and online instruction, often require instructors to create paper-based quizzes (PBQuiz) for …
Profiles of Health-Feeding-Care of Older Adults in Argentina, With Emphasis on the Modalities of Aging Typical in Córdoba
To construct profiles of health-feeding-care of older adults (OA) in Argentina, identifying the quality of life according to provincial aggregation level (period 2019-2022) and to analyze the predominant aging patterns in the province of Cordoba. Methods: An epidemiological-ecological and cross-sectional study was developed. Profiles of health-feeding-care were constructed based on cluster analysis with a provincial …
Effects of Exergame Balance Training of Different Complexity on Cognitive Performance in Patients With MCI
Combining balance and cognitive training of different complexities through exergame balance training might train cognitive abilities in a better way in patients with mild cognitive impairment. The objective is to determine the effects of exergame balance training of different complexities on cognitive performance in patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). The methodology was a double-blinded, …
Research on the Daily Travel Behavior Characteristics of the Elderly in New Urban Areas in China Based on GNSS Trajectory
The community living circle is the basic unit of urban community life. As one of the most active user groups, the elderly’s daily travel behavior plays an important guiding role in the spatial layout planning of community facilities. This study uses the GNSS action tracking method, taking Binhu Century Community in new urban areas in …
Shifting Sands: (Re-) Calibrating the Home for Technology-Enabled Care
As the proportion of older people increases globally, an emphasis on active ageing at home is given increasing value as a potential strategy. Considering the healthcare needs of older people, technology-enabled care at home is increasingly being viewed as a realistic solution to help achieve this, with the increasing use of smart technology to support …
Gender Differences and Social Comparison Orientation on the Relationship Between Fomo, SME, and Psychological Well-Being
The present study investigated the relationship between the fear of missing out, social media engagement, and psychological well-being of college students and whether gender differences moderate and social comparison orientation mediate the relationship among the variables. With the growing prevalence of social media usage, it is crucial to examine how these variables interact and their …
Psychopaths, Sociopaths, and Serial Killers: Engaging Undergraduate Students in Innovative Psychology Programming
Three programs were developed to increase undergraduate enrollment in psychology. In Program 1, one-credit-hour, media-intensive Weekend Seminars (WS) were offered without prerequisites. Modeled after professional congresses, these seminars included, “Psychopaths, Sociopaths, and Serial Killers,” “Sex, Drugs, and Rock n’ Roll,” “How To Take Over The World In One Easy Lesson,” and “Behavioral Addictions: Psychopathology or …
Nursing Competencies of Home Care Nurses in Taiwan: A Qualitative Descriptive Study
Purpose: This study aimed to explore the competencies of home care nurses and identify their dilemmas through job descriptions and experiences. Methods: The study employed a qualitative descriptive research design with purposeful sampling. Twenty-two nurses were recruited from 13 home care agencies. Each had an in-depth interview. Content analysis was performed following the guidelines of …
Best Practices in Promoting Gender Equality in the Philippine Education
Integrating gender education into the system is the key to breaking free from biases, closing pay gaps, ending workplace segregation, and empowering women economically. It transforms education into a catalyst for societal equality. The present study delves into an analysis of the best practices of Philippine Education in promoting gender equality. Employing a qualitative design, …
Women’s Scholarship and Engagement in Policy, Pedagogy, and Development
The whole world has been observing changes that have been happening in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia since 2015. Interestingly, most of the changes are targeting Saudi women in terms of developing – their rights, roles, and positions. Some people believe that Saudi women are strong creatures – strong mothers, wives, and workers in many …
Differentiating Indigenous Career Education in a Canadian Post-Secondary Institution
Developing skills to navigate career development and management is critical to a student’s long-term success and overall well-being. However, Indigenous students do not access career education at the same rate as non-Indigenous students. A 2010 report from Human Resources and Skills Development Canada documented a high unemployment rate for Indigenous youth between ages 15 and …
Exploring Student-Centered Initiatives in Virtual and Asynchronous Post-secondary Graduate Programs
As post-secondary education continues to evolve in response to diverse learners, graduate post-secondary programs have embraced virtual and asynchronous learning environments. This paper investigates the implementation and impact of student-centered initiatives within these contexts within online learning communities at the graduate post-secondary level. Educational institutions face challenges and opportunities posed by online learning environments including …
Systems Design Education in Industrial Design: A Hybrid Approach of Combining ID Studio and UX Design Courses as a Superblock
Traditional Industrial Design (ID) curricula have successfully trained students in fundamental ID skills. However, the increasing complexity of modern industries and technological advancements call for integrating Systems Design and User Experience (UX) principles. This paper introduces the “ID+UX Superblock,” a hybrid educational model combining ID Studio and UX Design to better prepare ID students for …
Intentional and Unintentional Exclusion: The Roles of Lecturers on Pedagogical Inclusion of Students With Visual Impairments in Higher Education
This study investigated lecturers’ perspectives on the pedagogical inclusion of Students with Visual Impairments (SVI) in higher education institutions in Namibia. Access to higher education remains a privilege for individuals with disabilities rather than a human right. Intentional and unintentional exclusion is still prevalent in higher education, with more adversity than a celebration of diversity. …
Silver-Haired Blind Date: An Exploration of the Remarriage Needs of the Elderly in Harbin
This paper explores the marriage needs of single elderly individuals in China’s growing aging population. It analyzes their tendency to remarry, including the ways and reasons behind it. Additionally, it examines the attitudes of their children towards their remarriage and the challenges that come with it. This study utilized social support theory and social exchange …
Self-Esteem, Family Satisfaction, and Cognitive Distortion of Young People with Visual Impairment: An Explanatory Sequential Mixed Methods Approach
Young people with visual impairment need holistic and pragmatic support to be able to maximize their potential to the fullest. Thus, this study delved into the pressing issues and concerns regarding how the relationships and qualitative results of the three variables namely, self-esteem, family satisfaction, and cognitive distortion affect Young People with visual impairment (YPVI) …
Case Study of the Use of the Interactive Annotation Software Perusall with Mixed-Proficiency EFL Japanese Students
This study reports on the use of Perusall in a basic university English course in order to understand how such software facilitates second language acquisition, particularly in mixed-proficiency language groups. This study focuses on the effect of text choice on student performance. The question centers on how the reading difficulty of a particular text affects …
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion – Challenges in the Integration Process of Young Refugees Within School Settings in Sweden
Cultural and ethnic diversity has become an increasing phenomenon in recent decades in many contemporary societies. That ethnocultural diversity is visible within school contexts in many countries in Europe and North America. One example of this is Sweden, a place that received more than 35,000 unaccompanied children and young refugees in 2015. This article presents …
The Environment for Rod Puppet Performance in Thailand From 2014–2023
The research for this paper aimed to explore the environment for rod puppet performances in Thailand from 2014-2023. Rod puppet performances were analyzed by examining the existence of various troupes and the occasions such troupes hold performances. Rod puppet troupes can be classified into three types: 1) traditional folk rod puppet troupes; 2) contemporary rod …
Influence of Simulated Experiments on Advanced Subsidiary Physics Education: A Case Study of a Selected Educational Region in Namibia
This study delves into the impact of simulated experiments on Advanced Subsidiary Physics education within a specific educational region in Namibia. Focused on a cohort of 410 learners and 12 educators, the research evaluates the efficacy of integrating simulated experiments as a supplementary teaching tool alongside conventional hands-on laboratory practice. Employing a mixed-methods approach, the …
Consumers’ Feedback in Mathematics and Psychology Proceeding
The aim of this study is to evaluate customer feedback using three distinct models: the Need model, Feedback model, and Network model. McClelland’s (1985) motivation theory underlines that consumer feedback represents requirements, symbolizing a human drive at the tail of the vector. The action regulation theory (Frese & Zapf, 1994) characterizes consumer feedback as modifiers, …
Designing an Alternate Reality Educational Game That Integrates Virtual Reality and Storyline to Learn About the History and Culture of a Local Town
Local cities in Taiwan actively emphasize the preservation of town cultural assets and the creation of distinctive cultural attractions. In this study, we designed an alternate reality educational game, taking the love story of the town of Puzi in Taiwan 70 years ago as the theme, and connecting several representative cultural attractions. The learning objective …
“Mother and Child Yoga” and the Change to Mothers’ Stress Levels: Examinations by Child Care Support at a University Attached Kindergarten
This research is focused on “Mother and Child Yoga”. In recent years, the stress of parenting has been increasing due to changes in the environment in which children are raised. Crnic and Greenburg (1990) discuss the potential for this stress to influence microsocial processes within the parent-child relationship and to contribute to dysfunction in children …
Gender Differences Across Lifecourse Socio-Economic Position and Cognition in Late Life Among Older Adults in India
Objective: To examine the sex differences in the association between socioeconomic position (SEP) over the life course and cognitive function in later life. Two alternative models were assessed: the “direct effect model” where temporarily distinct measures of SEP have only direct effect on older adult’s cognition and the “indirect effects model” where the effect of …
Using Dramatic Arts and Storytelling in Creating Effective Learning Outcome
The outcome of effective teaching and learning is when the learners can apply, analyze, evaluate, or create something new from the knowledge they receive. Failed learning is when the gained knowledge cannot be transformed but remains just information that later is lost from the learners’ minds and understanding. For learners, to be engaged many times …
The Impact of Internal Urban-to-Rural Migration and Its Limits: A Case Study on Japan and South Korea
This study asks how the governmental promotion of urban-to-rural internal migration in Japan and South Korea has impacted on agricultural labor shortage and rural communities in the two countries. For decades, the Western developed countries such as the United States and the United Kingdom have introduced international immigrants to secure their workforces in agricultural sector …
The Value of Internships for Students’ Psychological Needs
Internships are commonly used in degree programmes to expose students to the real-world applications of theories and to nurture students for their future careers. However, there is a current research gap about students’ perceptions regarding the value of internships, particularly the fulfillment of their psychological needs. It was found that meeting students’ psychological needs during …
Prevalence of Prolonged Grief Disorder Adult Bereavement in East Asia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Death is an inevitable and natural part of life, however, the emotional state of grief and pain after the passing of a family is devastating. While many recover over time, a minority experiences clinical dysfunction following a loss. Prolonged grief disorder (PGD) is a newly added diagnostic criterion in the DSM-5-TR to classify those who …
An Investigation on the Similarities and Differences in Conducting Project-Based Learning in Pure Online and Face-to-Face Class Environments at UTAS-Nizwa
Following a prolonged stretch of worldwide online classes due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent return to a face-to-face setting when everything normalized, the authors had the opportunity to conduct phenomenological observations on a project-based approach to learning. This was done while different cohorts of IT students undergo this approach when classes are done …
The Effectiveness of Self-Regulated Learning via Infographics on the Topic of the Traditional Chinese Artisan Tools: A Case Study of Sichuan Vocational College of Health and Rehabilitation, Republic of China
The objectives of this study were to: 1) compare learning achievement after using infographics of traditional Chinese artisan’s tools, 2) study the effectiveness after using infographics of traditional Chinese artisan’s tools, and 3) explore student’s satisfaction after using infographics of traditional Chinese artisan’s tools. The population of this study were 30 students from Sichuan Health …
A Study of Literary Characters Who Knew How to Dress Up
Fashion and Literature are two primarily different mediums though they do intersect each other and deviate in their own historic and contemporary times. Fashion in fiction is explanatory, illuminating, symbolic and full of visualization. Some of the best scenes in the literature are braced with fashion. It is assumed that fashion is only about clothing …
Occupational Wellbeing in the Post-pandemic Era: Employee Insights and Experiences from a Higher Education Institution in Oman
Background: Globally, COVID-19 posed multifaceted challenges to the educational system and employees were driven into completely unfamiliar territory. As the scenario in higher education returns to normalcy, it is beneficial to retrospectively reflect on the experiences and challenges during the pandemic. It is also vital to assess any residual impact that may influence employee wellbeing …
Artificial Intelligence-Enabled in Clothing Supply Chains: Research Context and Motivation Perspectives
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to drive technological advancements today, it profoundly influences economic and social development. Publication of research on AI integrated with multiple disciplines, such as creative computing, art, innovation management, finance, etc., reveals the boost of academic attention. In this context, research on AI in the fashion industry provides insights for industrial …
The Uncanny in the Film Score of The Truman Show
‘The Uncanny’ as an artistic concept has rarely been visited as a topic of musicological research. This paper will postulate an artistic and musical definition of ‘the uncanny’, firstly by exploring it in relation to its German delineation ‘The Unheimlich’ through Nineteenth Century art, music and psychoanalysis. Secondly, by engaging with modern definitions of ‘the …
Age Limit for Teachers’ Recruitment in Moroccan Public Schools: Investigation of Teachers and Student Teachers’ Perspectives About the Policy
In November 2021, the Moroccan government launched a new educational policy restricting the age for teachers’ recruitment in Moroccan public schools, bringing the age down to 30, which caused a lot of controversy and disagreements among Moroccan student teachers. The aim of this study was to investigate teachers from Moroccan public primary and secondary schools, …
Virtual Archive as New Materiality: Application of Virtual Reality on Digital Art Collection
“New Materialism” is a philosophical concept that has gained prominence in recent years. It represents a shift in philosophical thinking that challenges traditional dualisms and emphasizes the agency and significance of material entities and processes. Here are some key aspects and concepts associated with New Materialism. Moreover, new materialism has been used to explore how …
The Knot: Other Possibilities in Moebius’ World
This presentation will highlight the multiple possibilities described in the film Moebius and how they impact the lives of Argentines who lived in the midst of convulsive social changes, the dictatorship regime, disappearances, famine, and especially the brain drain suffered by the country when many decided to escape from the knot of reality that makes …
A Comparative Study of the Sensitivity of Evaluation Tools for Pragmatic Deficits in Individuals With ADHD
Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) face various specific challenges, including difficulties with figurative comprehension. Among the most prevalent issues are significant pragmatic and social difficulties, which usually lead to functional impairments. ADHD is one of the most frequently diagnosed disorders in children, yet in many cases the diagnosis is not made until adulthood …
Students’ Expectations and Perceptions of Service Quality: An Analysis
This descriptive quantitative study explores the expectations and perceptions of students from Antipolo City regarding the quality of service they receive from their college. The 804 student respondents enrolled in the seven (7) degree programs are described in terms of sex, age, and their degree programs. An online survey was conducted using a modified SERVQUAL …
Enhancing Global Citizenship Education in Japan’s K-12 Curriculum: Exploring Lessons and Opportunities for Growth
This study explores the efficacy of K-12 Global Citizenship Education (GCE) in Japan, evaluating its impact on personal empowerment and elucidating the challenges and prospects associated with the GCE curriculum. Aligned with the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) framework, which envisions GCE as a means to instill respect for human rights, social …
Thriving Through Transitioning: Unravelling the Interplay of Transitional Challenges, Well-Being, Help-Seeking Barriers, and Adjustments into University
First-year students confront an array of challenges when entering university. However, little is known about how they adjust themselves to adapt and work through a multitude of challenges in the transitioning phase. This study delved into the status quo of and relationships among transitional challenges, well-being, help-seeking, and students’ adjustments to university. Whether the relationships …
Interactive Multimedia Learning: An Instructional Technology Innovation to Improve Elementary School Students’ Understanding
This research aimed to 1) develop interactive multimedia learning to improve elementary school students’ understanding of The Solar System materials, 2) reveal the feasibility of the developed interactive multimedia learning, 3) reveal the effectiveness of the developed interactive multimedia learning in improving elementary school students’ understanding in The Solar System materials. This research and development …
The Role of Educators in Supporting Children of High-Demand Religious Group Believers
“High-demand religions” are religious groups that strongly emphasize leadership and reinforce strict behavioral codes (Myers, 2017). The children of high-demand religious group believers are called “second-generation”, or “SG” (Goldberg, 2017). As a review study concerning the therapeutic issues of families involved in these groups suggests, SG children tend to experience abuse (Whitsett et al., 2017). …
Adoptee Ancestry Searches: The Intersubjective Space of Self-Integration
The adoptee’s ancestry search can function as a dynamic intersubjective space that is vital to self-integration in the psychoanalytic sense. The guiding theoretical question of this paper is: How can contemporary intersubjective psychoanalytic theories describe this intersubjective space? Intersubjective psychoanalytic theory has its roots in philosophical hermeneutics and phenomenology. A case of adoptee ancestry search …
Learning Empathy in Non-design Disciplines
Empathy is a crucial element of design thinking. Today, an increasing number of students from non-design backgrounds are being introduced to the principles of design thinking. However, due to their diverse training backgrounds, these students often encounter challenges, particularly in understanding empathy. Few empirical studies have explored the learning experiences of non-design discipline students regarding …
Insights on Innovation in Education: A TPACK Experience in Continuing Teacher Education in Southern Brazil
Pedagogical practices at different levels of education, especially in basic education, demand proposals capable of developing autonomy and innovation skills. Considering the Latin-American scenario, especially in Brazil, the (post) pandemic context has contributed for information and communication technologies to move from supporting to protagonists in the pedagogical process, with their limitations and potential being the …
The Impact of Work as an Indonesian Worker Abroad on Changes in the Function of Parents and Children’s Education
This research aims to find out how children develop who are left behind by parents who work abroad in Pringgarata Village, Pringgarata District, Central Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. This research uses a qualitative descriptive method involving observation, interviews and documentation. This research uses a case approach to study the influence of parents working …
Japanese as a Lingua Franca: Exploring Communication Dynamics and Pedagogical Insights for L1 Speakers
Lingua franca (LF) communication research is critical to addressing the challenges and opportunities posed by our increasingly interconnected and linguistically diverse world. English is at the forefront of LF scenarios owing to its global prevalence and international significance. In contrast, Japanese as a lingua franca (JLF) has a different dynamic, unfolding primarily within specific communities …
The Migration of Lolita From High-Brow Literature to Pop Music: An Overview
Considered nowadays to be one of the best novels of the 20th Century, Lolita has become firmly established in the literary canon. Futhermore, its main character has become an icon in mass culture. However, by making her a teenage temptress with an out-of-control sexuality, mass culture has distorted the point of the novel. Film versions …
Middle School Pupils’ Attitudes Toward the Climate Crisis
One of the greatest challenges humanity is facing during the upcoming years is the effects of climate change on our world. The education system understands that the issue of the climate crisis must be included as a part of scientific literacy. The climate science literacy explains the connection between different climate systems and the way …
Unlocking Metacognitive Potential: A Journey Through the Minds of Androgynous High School Students in Statistical Problem Solving
Metacognitive activities are essential to academic achievement and cognitive development during adolescence. This study aims to investigate the metacognitive activities of androgynous students in solving statistics problems. To deeply uncover the complex interaction between androgynous identity and metacognitive strategies, a qualitative approach with semi-structured in-depth interviews based on a statistics problem-solving task adopted from the …
Development “Tangram Sultan” as Medium for Presenting Angle and Side of a Two-Dimensional Figure in Elementary School
Children naturally learn through play, which has been shown to be age-appropriate and a useful learning strategy. The goal of this research is to create media that will help elementary school pupils understand geometry through games. Tangram Sultan is the name of the produced medium that blend folkstory and mathematics games. The Tangram Sultan is …
University Student Perception Regarding the Poster Tour Method
The following research is descriptive in nature and the proposed objective is to show the student’s perception of the application of the poster tour method during the school semester. To obtain the sample we used the non-probabilistic sampling technique by convenience, this leads us to define a sample composed of 20 students who make up …
Factors Influencing Student Well-Being During the COVID–19 Pandemic and Lessons Learnt to Take Forward: Experience from an HEI in Oman
Introduction: The unexpected onset of COVID-19 posed unprecedented challenges to the education system worldwide. The higher education institutions (HEIs) were pushed into unfamiliar territory, and perhaps the sector affected the most is wellbeing. Previous studies have indicated that the well-being of students is lowered when they enter the university, requiring support even under normal circumstances. …
Self-Actualization Through Personality Psychology and Goal Setting
Higher education is a mechanism through which academic success, worldly knowledge, and career preparation are prioritized. However, there is a significant void in the area of personal discovery and fulfillment, or, self-actualization. It could be argued that the primary purpose of a college or university should be to help students realize their unique capabilities. In …
Cultivating Preservice Teachers’ Professional Vision About Multilingual Students Through Video Analysis
Teacher professional vision is comprised of three skills: perception of relevant classroom events that influence student learning, interpretation of how incidents connect to pedagogical theory, and the decision-making that the teacher will undertake to anticipate student response to learning or proposing alternatives to observed activities to maximize student learning (Gippert et al., 2022). Previous research …
A Portrait of Digital Literacy of Elementary School Students in Coastal Areas
Digital literacy theory has entered the school curriculum in various forms, both as standalone subjects and across the curriculum. Digital literacy become an essential learning objective in many school systems worldwide because the Internet is now a necessary part of children’s daily lives. The school’s geographical location has influenced the development of digital literacy in …
Critique of Francis Fukuyama’s Views on State Formation in Africa
This paper is a critique of Francis Fukuyama’s views on, essentially, the crisis of development in Africa which he associates with the weakness of state institutions in African countries. In analysing the underlying causes of weak state institutions in Africa, Fukuyama examines institutional development in the pre-colonial, colonial and post-colonial Africa. But his approach is …
Transmedia Adaptation: A Content Analysis of Audience’s Perception of Chinese Intellectual Property TV Series—“The Bad Kids” on the Douban.com
This research paper aims to explore the audience’s perception of the “transmedia adaptation” of the Chinese intellectual property (IP) TV series “The Bad Kids” on the popular Chinese social media platform, Douban.com. The study utilizes a quantitative content analysis approach to examine audience comments and sentiments regarding the adaptation. The research question focuses on how …
Community College Instrumental Faculty Using Technology to Engage Remote Learners During a Pandemic
Instrumental faculty include music instructors and directors focusing on teaching specific instrumentation, often in ensemble or orchestra settings. During the pandemic, community college instrumental faculty relied heavily on technology to engage remote learners. Research regarding their experiences currently exists, and a better understanding of what transpired will inform both pitfalls and best practices for using …
The Establishment of an Asynchronous E-learning Course in Higher Education – Challenges and Guidance to Overcome Them
After the Corona period, the use of asynchronous e-learning settings has increased in higher education, including the Bachelor’s degree program in Business Information Technology (BIT) at the University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW). In autumn 2022 an asynchronous e-learning course was introduced for a compulsory finance module in the aforementioned program. The comparison of …
Effectiveness of EMDR – IGTP in Reducing Distress and Promoting Well-being Amongst Uniformed Reserves During the Enhanced Community Quarantine
The Philippine Society was appalled with the massive disruption and threat of Covid when it was announced to have local transmission on March 8, 2020. As a response of the government, uniformed personnel was deployed in order to help in various communities. This study investigates the effects of the EMDR Integrative Group Treatment Protocol (EMDR-IGTP) …
Intercultural Teaching in EFL Secondary School Contexts: Indonesian Teachers’ Perspectives and Practices
The intercultural approach to fostering intercultural communication in classrooms has been a vital concern in the realm of English language instruction. However, acknowledging the interactive nature of culture and effectively conveying it to students can be a challenging task. In specific instances, impediments related to intercultural communication hinder the capacity of educators and learners to …
Determinants of Learning Amongst 21st Century ESL Learners
This study focuses on determinants of learning amongst 21st century English as a second language (ESL) learners at Wenzhou-Kean University. Although it is an undoubted fact that the persistent change in learning experiences has contributed to the changing of learning determinants of 21st century ESL learners, the actual determinants have not been explored and defined. …
Optimizing Early Childhood Adversity: The Impact of Play-Based Learning and Counselor Competence in Indonesia
Early childhood adversity in Indonesia is an intriguing topic for research. Based on initial interviews with teachers and school counselors for early childhood education, it was discovered that many children had decreased adversity ability, as evidenced by their lack of confidence and their fear of trying again after failing while playing. Due to the continued …
Household Reading Site: Improving Children’s Reading Interest and Access in Rural China
The Household Reading Site (HRS) project aims to increase reading access and improve literacy among rural children by placing shelves of books in selected rural families and establishing neighborhood reading centers in Chinese villages. The HRS project seeks to tackle an increasingly dire social problem that accompanies China’s rapid urbanization – the crisis of “left-behind” …
Preserving Academic Integrity in the Age of AI
Integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools into academic writing has the potential to revolutionize the process of composing academic works. As these tools become more prevalent, concerns about academic integrity arise, prompting the need to explore strategies that uphold ethical standards and academic norms. This qualitative study aims to investigate the use of AI tools in …
Proposed Solutions to Reading Loss Faced by Arabic Language Teachers During COVID-19 in the UAE
Research shows that the sudden transition to emergency remote teaching has negatively impacted students’ reading abilities, particularly in the Arabic language. To understand the specific challenges faced by Arabic language teachers in the UAE, a survey was conducted involving Arabic language teachers. The survey aimed to explore the quality of teaching, student-teacher interaction, learning outcomes, …
1975-2024: Five Decades of Overseas V-Pop
The end of the Vietnam War in 1975 opened a new chapter in the history of the country. The 30 of April, 1975 is a day of many meanings: to the majority Vietnamese, it is an unforgettable day for the people to return to peace and rebuild the country after 21 years of civil war …
The Characteristics and Essence of Multiculturalism in Greater Khingan Mountains
Greater Khingan Mountains region is a relatively independent geographical area, which can be regarded as a cultural region. There are many ethnic groups such as Han, Mongol, Daur, Ewenki, Oroqen, Manchu, etc. distributed in the region. These ethnic cultures interact with specific environments. They not only form a cultural region at the macro scale, but …