Category: Teaching Experiences, Pedagogy, Practice & Praxis
Development and Implementation of a Humanities-Play Integrated Education Program for Elementary School Students
This study aims to develop and evaluate the educational significance of a humanities-play integrated education program designed for elementary school students residing in the border regions of South Korea. Cheorwon, Gangwon-do, the program’s site, is a border area experiencing urban decline in terms of physical, social, and economic functions, with lingering security concerns among residents. …
Enhancing Learning Outcomes in Pharmaceutical Microbiology: An Active Learning Approach in a Large-Enrolment Lab Course
Active learning (AL) strategies are increasingly being used in Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education to increase student engagement and encourage higher order thinking. The current study implemented an AL approach, Learning Science by Doing Science (LSDS), in an undergraduate pharmaceutical microbiology lab at a leading Pakistani pharmacy school. The main research question of …
Integrating ChatGPT in Teaching to Foster Critical Thinking Skills in Programming
ChatGPT is a Generative Pre-trained Transformer (GPT) language model designed to produce text in response to natural language inputs. It has potential uses in various domains, including education. While numerous debates about ChatGPT as potential threats to education primarily revolve around issues of academic integrity, this study is centered on integrating ChatGPT into teaching programming …
Leveraging Game-Based Learning for Enhanced Knowledge Retention and Collaborative Learning Among Novice Computer Science Students
As novice students start learning the concepts of computer science, they struggle to master the content immediately. Even when they have eventually gained some understanding of the subject matter, students tend to have low knowledge retention, especially as the classroom lessons progress to other chapters. This causes fragmented understanding and poor academic performance. Additionally, the …
“I Will Always Love You”: Music as an Innovative Teaching Method for Law
Music is an innovative teaching method that uses interdisciplinary and multimedia approaches to teaching business and intellectual property law to non-law majors. This method emphasizes experiential learning and allows students to engage directly with the material. The presentation aims to share these instructional methods and the insights gained from their application. Central to these innovative …
The Pedagogical Philosophy Course to Integrate History Through Online Learning Applications
Integrative learning Philosophy and History anticipated learners to develop various soft skills; logical thinking, integrative thinking, brainstorming, and opinion’s expression through classroom’s activity. Nevertheless, the advancements in technology has led to transform in others various learning approach. Online learning application rapidly replaced the traditional approach wholly. In this study, authors applied effective online learning applications …
Integrating Intersectionality into Design Education: A Pedagogical Toolkit for Inclusive UX Practices
This study investigates how integrating an intersectionality framework into graphic design education can address the growing need for inclusive design practices in today’s digital world. Intersectionality is a framework that examines how overlapping identities such as race, gender, socioeconomic status, and disability interact to create complex systems of oppression or privilege. By implementing intersectionality, designers …
Analyzing the Evolving Employment Trends in TESOL Job Advertisements
English for Speakers of Other Languages. The field of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) usually requires academic preparation and practical experience, however such training does not always result in securing positions that reflect the level of training (Litzenberg & Fraser, 2023). Examining this mismatch between training and positions has been complicated by …
Comparative Study of Online and Classroom Teaching of an Engineering Course Using Active Learning Pedagogy
During the COVID-19 pandemic, online teaching and learning became an indispensable choice for instructors and students to continue their teaching and learning without interruption. After the COVID-19 pandemic, most students are very happy to resuming face to face teaching and learning in classroom, but some students still request to offer an online option to meet …
Tools Available to Develop Critical Thinking to Combat Hoaxes, Disinformation, and Conspiracy Theories at Secondary Education Level
Hoaxes, disinformation, conspiracy theories… are not only a matter of the adult world, but thanks to the digital era, the skills of the youngest, and, last but not least, the influence of the home environment or the immediate surroundings, they are also becoming part of the world of children and adolescents. What tools does the …
The Exploration and Development of EFL Preservice Teachers’ Assessment Literacy
It is essential for language teachers to assess the performance of their students. This study examined EFL preservice teachers’ perceptions and development of assessment literacy at a medium-sized university in South Korea. This study employed a questionnaire survey of self-perceived language assessment. The survey results reveal significant variability in the confidence levels of EFL preservice …
Fostering Intercultural Competence Through an Italian-Japanese Business Language Course
Developing intercultural competence is an important goal of world language courses. One of the curriculum designs to foster intercultural competence includes collaborative online international learning (COIL). Although the benefits of COIL have been documented, finding international partners can be a challenge. The present study addresses this issue by partnering students of two different languages, Italian …
Using Short Films to Develop Cultural Intelligence in the Classroom
This paper explores the use of short films as an innovative teaching tool to develop cultural intelligence (CQ) in classroom settings. CQ is defined as the capacity to effectively interact with and adapt to diverse cultural contexts. It is often described through three elements: knowledge of other cultures, mindfulness of cultural differences and personal biases, …
Teaching Film Appreciation as a Theoretical and Practical Course: A Pedagogical Reassessment
Film appreciation is an academic course that teaches students the art of reading and analysing films. The study of films as an art involves analysing films through various lenses, including film history, narratives, technical aspects, school of cinema, genres, and film theories. Although the course is founded in theory, it has wider practical pedagogy as …
The Impact of Class Scheduling on Academic Performance: A Study of First-Year Computer Engineering Students at Cebu Institute of Technology University
This study examines the significant influence of class scheduling on the academic performance of first-year engineering students at Cebu Institute of Technology University (CIT-U). Using data from grades and attendance records of 60 students enrolled in the computer programming course, this paper examines the effect of class schedule on academic performance among students in morning …
Demand Analysis for Developing Decision-Making Skills Among Chinese International Students Using the ChatGPT-Enhanced Decision Tree Learning Model
This study evaluates the demand among Chinese international students for using the ChatGPT-enhanced Decision Tree Learning Model to improve decision-making skills. A survey of 101 students revealed key needs in decision analysis, cultural sensitivity, adaptability, and self-confidence. The results show a strong demand for cultural sensitivity training and integrating cultural perspectives, but weaker interest in …
Action Research on Integrating “Design Thinking: Empathy Experience” into Human Development Courses to Enhance Students’ Empathy
Human Development courses primarily explore the developmental stages of the human lifespan from a developmental psychology perspective. However, due to the decrease in birth rates and changes in family structures, students in a Junior College often lack real-life experiences with newborns and infants, let alone understanding the physical, psychological, cognitive, and role transitions during the …
Navigating the Use of Writing Templates and Models in an Undergraduate Writing Course
Writing instructors often receive conflicting messages regarding the use of writing models. On one hand, without a sample, students struggle to produce a specific piece of writing. At the same time, students who are exposed to model or sample writing often reproduce these texts instead of seeing them as a tool to shape their own …
Exploring Decision-Making Skills With the ChatGPT-Enhanced Decision Tree Interactive Learning Model
This study explores the impact of the ChatGPT-enhanced Decision Tree Learning Model on the decision-making skills of Chinese international students. By integrating artificial intelligence with traditional decision tree methods, the model offers an interactive, personalized learning experience to help students navigate complex decision-making scenarios. The study involved 80 students from a university in Thailand, who …
Understanding the Effectiveness of Clustered vs Semester-Based Classes on Computer Engineering Students’ Academic Performance in Cebu Institute of Technology – University
This study aims to understand and compare the effectiveness of clustered and semester-based classes on student performance in higher education institutions, specifically for Computer Engineering students at Cebu Institute of Technology University. It focuses on academic proficiency, knowledge application, retention, collaboration, and logical thinking. A survey was conducted with 98 respondents who have experienced both …
Moderating Effects of Cognitive Load and Learning Engagement on Self-Regulated Learning Motivation and Academic Achievement
This study aims to explore the moderating effects of increased cognitive load and learning participation on the relationship between autonomous learning motivation and academic achievement. The research subjects were seventh-grade students from a junior high school in New Taipei City, undergoing a six-week teaching intervention. The participants received a teaching intervention that incorporated increased cognitive …
The Application of Mind Mapping in a Production-Oriented Approach to Intermediate Integrated Chinese Courses
The Belt and Road Initiative has significantly boosted the demand for international Chinese language teachers, marking a “golden opportunity” for Chinese language education worldwide (Sun, 2021). Currently, there is widespread enthusiasm for learning Chinese, with over 50 million learners across 100 countries and more than 2,500 universities offering Chinese language courses globally. In 2015, Wen …
Design Thinking in Higher Education: A Pedagogical Approach
Many universities offer design thinking courses as part of their graduation programs which involve hands-on learning, interdisciplinary approach and international collaborations. In India, ‘Design Thinking’, as a subject has been included in the curriculum of engineering and allied courses through the National Education policy (NEP 2020). The pedagogy for this course, must consider modern teaching …
Podcasting in Teacher Education Can Enhance Critical Discourse and Collaborative Learning: Reflections From Researcher-Practitioners
This study investigates the impact of podcasting on student engagement and learning within two distinct higher education modules: Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) for Learning and Sociology of Education. Employing a Design-Based Research approach, the study integrated podcasting activities into these courses, exploring how this innovative pedagogy could foster critical thinking, creative expression, and collaborative …
The Relationship of Reflective Learning to Students’ Academic Performance in Filipino
This quasi-experimental study investigated the relationship between reflective learning and students’ academic performance in teaching a Filipino course at a private university in Central Philippines. It utilized two intact sections of third-year college students taking a Filipino subject during the First Semester of AY 2023-2024. A total of 76 students (38 students assigned to each …
Cultivating Intuition for Mathematical Modelling in an Interdisciplinary STEM Lesson: A Case Study in Singapore
This study presents the rationale and execution of an interdisciplinary STEM lesson on mathematical modelling for secondary and pre-tertiary students in Singapore. Instead of directly introducing differential equations, which are typically employed in such models, an alternative computational thinking approach is utilized. The lesson employs relatable contexts such as a zombie apocalypse to foster understanding …
The Effect of Directed Reading Thinking Activity (DRTA) Learning Model on Students’ Reading Comprehension Ability
Reading and comprehension remain challenging for primary school students. A fifth-grade teacher at SDN Purwadadi 1 noted low enthusiasm for reading and limited vocabulary among students, affecting their understanding of texts. This study aims to evaluate the effect of the Directed Reading Thinking Activity (DRTA) model on students’ reading and comprehension ability. Using a quantitative …
On the Hidden Relation Between Critical Thinking and Empathy
In the literature on critical thinking education the concept of empathy barely appears. Even when researchers do mention the term empathy, its meaning and its relation to critical thinking either remain vague or are discussed mostly from a cognitive perspective, with hardly any consideration of empathy’s emotional aspect. This lack of scholarly engagement consequently influences …
Improvisation: A Tool to Foster Creativity in Interior Design Education
In the dynamic field of interior design education, fostering creativity among students is a central objective. Improvisation, an intricate activity built on spontaneous creativity, is seen as a way to find new, surprising, and appropriate solutions to challenges. While improvisation has been extensively studied in arts, particularly music, its application in architecture still needs to …
A Fresh Perspective on High School Philosophy: The Case of Cavallé’s Approach
The teaching of philosophy in secondary education across Western countries is a significant issue that has encountered serious challenges in recent decades. The number of hours dedicated to philosophy in school curricula has been drastically reduced in favor of more technical subjects. We advocate for the importance of philosophy education in secondary schools from a …
Generative AI Pedagogy Implementation in Design Class for Creativity Cultivation in Chinese Higher Education
Gen AI can provide collective knowledge beyond individual knowledge to allow people to connect with content beyond personal creativity. The emergence of Gen AI is a good way to help students think outside the box for creativity cultivation in design education. However, there is still a lack of teaching methods for creative training in Chinese …
Flipped Classroom and Blended Learning: How Do They Affect Design Students’ Learning Motivation in the Post-pandemic Era?
In the post-pandemic era, education has significantly transformed, moving from traditional face-to-face teaching to blended learning, which combines online and offline methods. Online education has emerged as a flexible and accessible alternative, especially during extraordinary circumstances such as pandemics. This shift has increased the demand for student-centered blended learning methodologies to address the limitations of …
Learning With Generative Artificial Intelligence in Collaborative Problem Solving: A Teaching and Learning Framework for Entrepreneurship Education
The development of generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) tools has led to different reactions in the field of education arising from both the opportunities and challenges that these tools pose to learning. However, not much is known about how to effectively implement generative AI in learning and teaching environments. This research sought to develop, implement, …
Pre-service Teachers Undergoing a Second Teaching Practicum: Thoughts, Perceptions and Impacts on Future Careers as Early Childhood Educators
As part of graduating requirements, the Diploma in Early Childhood Education (DECE) and Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (BECE) require all students to undergo 12-16 weeks of practicum training for each program. While most students enter into the BECE with a pre-university qualification, some students choose the route of undertaking both the DECE and BECE, …
Gradual Simulation Integration in Physics Education: Enhancing Conceptual Understanding and Digital Competences
The integration of simulations in physics education plays a crucial role in improving the understanding of abstract concepts and the development of digital competences. While simulations do not replace traditional experiments, they significantly support and enrich the learning experience. In our study, we focus on the effectiveness of digital skills development depending on the depth …
A Teacher Researchers Understanding of CLIL Within Their Geography Course
This presentation takes the teaching methodology CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning) and attempts to understand its application to the authors self-made geography content course within a medium sized university in Japan. The author conducted the research as an action researcher, meaning the teacher-researcher was an integral part of the research process during each stage …
Using Flipped Classroom to Improve the Korean Reading Ability and Learning Motivation of First-Year Korean Students
The traditional classroom model no longer meets students’ academic needs. Flipped Classroom offers a more innovative approach by allowing students to grasp knowledge before class. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of Flipped Classroom teaching methods for improving students’ Korean reading ability and learning motivation among Korean Major students. This is an experimental research …
Transforming Vocational Education Through Cybergogy: Research Trends and Impacts Over the Last Decade
This study aims to analyze the application of the cybergogy concept in vocational education through a bibliometric approach. Using data from 2013 to 2023, this study identifies trends, contributions, and impacts of related research through bibliometric analysis using Publish or Perish and VosViewer tools. Based on the analysis using Publish or Perish, there are 157 …
Development of Behavior Regarding Socially Responsible Entrepreneurship Skills for Undergraduate Students in Bachelor of Education According to the Concept of Sustainable Corporate Development (ESG)
A study of the behaviour of undergraduate students in the graduate education programme in terms of the development of socially responsible entrepreneurial skills. It is a mixed-methods investigation that is based on the concept of sustainable corporate development (ESG). The investigation utilises both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies. Investigate the concept of integrated learning management. …
The Role Played by the Student-Centred Approach in the Acquisition and Development of 4Cs of 21st Century Skills Through a Project-Based STEM Curriculum
The study aims to investigate the role played by the student-centred approach to teaching and learning in the transfer and development of the 4Cs (creativity, critical thinking, collaboration and communication) of 21st-century skills via a project-based STEM curriculum. In a rapidly changing world with technological advancements, where most algorithmic functions are on the verge of …
Transforming Education: Using the Pedagogy, Spaces and Technology (oPSTi) Framework to Teach Project Based Learning Among Southeast Asia Educators
Digital citizenship encompasses interaction via the network, appropriate learning spaces and suitable technology tools in an emerging trend in STEM education. The digital literacies comprise the teaching and learning skills that enable technology to emerge in teaching and learning. This article examines the transformative impact of the Pedagogy, Spaces, and Technology (oPSTi) Framework on teaching …
Stakeholders in Industry Oriented Learning: Developing Specific Professional Skills for Design Management
In 2022, the end of quarantine gave way to a hybrid teaching model. Despite increased face-to-face contact, the conflicts of virtual education became more evident about specific professional competencies. These include isolation, lack of social interaction, problem management, difficulty maintaining discipline, motivation and autonomy. Therefore, this study aims to reinforce the learning of the theoretical …
Computational Thinking in Agricultural STEM-Based Project: A Case Study on the Impact of the Magnetcode Application Among Zambian Educators
In the rapidly evolving landscape of education, the integration of computational thinking (CT) into STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) curricula has emerged as a pivotal strategy for enhancing educators in teaching and learning and preparing future generations for the demands of the 21st-century workforce. This study investigates the impact of the Magnetcode application on …
The Development of Kindergarten Teachers’ Identities as STEM Teachers: A Hong Kong Case Study
This study explores the development of kindergarten teachers’ identities as STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) educators in early childhood education. Six teachers were chosen as case studies, representing diverse experiences and exposure to STEM education. The research found that personal interest, professional development, and supportive environments significantly shape teachers’ identities as STEM educators. Teachers …
Appraising the Integration of Training and Education in Masters-level Apprenticeship Courses
The advent of Level 7 (L7) apprenticeships over the past decade has presented a number of challenges and opportunities to the UK Higher Education sector. Whilst new market(s) were opened to universities and other educational establishments, the differences between apprenticeship training and ‘standard’ masters-level education needed exploration and quantification and a means had to be …
Current Trends in Teaching of Physical and Sports Education in Slovak Schools
Physical and sports education in schools represents a purposeful educational activity that contributes to increasing the physical fitness and movement performance of students, helps young people to acquire basic theoretical and practical physical education and create a positive relationship to physical activity throughout their lives. Despite its invaluable importance it faces many problems in Slovakia, …
A “Design Thinking Traits” Based Study on Project-Based Pedagogies in Architectural Education in the 21st Century
In the 21st century, the architectural profession faces unprecedented challenges, driven by rapid societal shifts, technological advancements and environmental concerns. To address these challenges, architectural education must evolve, embracing pedagogical approaches that equip students with the necessary interpersonal, social, cognitive, and meta-cognitive skills to thrive in this dynamic landscape. This literature review explores the affirmation …
Profiling English Language Learning Anxiety of Selected Rural Area Secondary School Students in Kedah: A Case Study
This study investigated the phenomena of English Language Learning Anxiety among six secondary school students in Baling, the rural area of Kedah in Malaysia. It studied the relationship between two anxiety English language skills, listening and speaking, and their correlations. A quantitative survey was administered to 866 rural secondary school students using a composite questionnaire …
“Mosaic Landscape” of Teaching and Learning Professional Vocabulary at English for Specific Purposes Studies at University
A university is a higher educational institution where students acquire professional and communicative competences, developing 21st-century skills. These competences are acquired through English for Specific Purposes (ESP) study course designed for landscape architects. The university curriculum includes content-based ESP studies, with the overall objective of teaching and learning professional vocabulary across all study courses for …
Enhancing Tacit Knowledge Acquisition in Advertising Design Through Case-Based Learning
Design disciplines contain a range of tacit knowledge that is difficult to articulate and deliver, such as the professional practices in the advertising design field. The research examined the acquisition of tacit knowledge among advertising design students, focusing on the challenges of articulating and transmitting professional practices within the industry. The research seeks to improve …
Active English Language Classes for Working Students in Blended Learning Environments
Since the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, one important challenge for educators has been to find the right mix of face-to-face classes and virtual environments. Especially mature working students in master programs who are on a career path at their company and who may have to commute more than 100 kilometers between home, workplace, and …
Investigating the Effects of Differentiated Learning on Primary School Students’ Literacy Competence: A Multi-Site Comparative Study
Advances in technology and information, which are growing very rapidly, affect all areas of human life, so literacy skills are needed as one of the skills of the 21st century. However, the literacy of primary school students in Indonesia is still in the low category. The results of the 2022 national assessment show that 50% …
A Comparison of Teacher Professional Identity in Indonesia and South Korea: An Analysis Based on Gender and Amount of Experience
The purpose of this study is to describe the tendency of teachers’ professional identity based on length of service and gender. This study used a cross-sectional survey method. The research participants comprised 105 teachers of Technical High School, South Korea, whose data collection was assisted by partners from Hyupsung University and 91 teachers of State …
Literature Review of the Impact of Strength Training and Plyometric Training on Basketball Performance
This paper aims to provide an extensive literature review of academic papers written in English about the impact of strength exercises on basketball performance across different educational and training institutions. Resistance training, also known as strength training or weight training, involves using resistance to muscle contractions to enhance strength, anaerobic endurance, and muscle size, and …
Vocal-Performance Curriculum Development and Praxis in Romanian Higher Education
The current paper is an analysis of vocal performance curriculum development within the core of bachelor’s degrees in Romania as they transitioned to the Bologna Process to ensure credit transferability within EU higher education institutions, worldwide accepted quality performance standards and, ultimately, to provide marketable professional singers for the international stages. The study includes teaching …
ESL Students and Teachers’ Perceptions of Qualities of English Language Teachers
The qualities of a good English language teacher play a key role in the effective English language instruction. Most importantly, students are influenced by the good qualities of a language teacher. Hence, the present paper delves into the students’ perceptions of the essential attributes and characteristics that define good English language teachers. A structured questionnaire …
From College-Professor to School-Teacher: A Small Step for Students, a Giant Leap for Teachers, or Vice Versa?
The transition from being a high school pupil to becoming a college (or university) student might place high requirements in terms of in the learning abilities and maturity. For most people the role of the college professor might seem quite similar to that of the high school teacher. However, as students differ from pupils, in …
Antonio Millán-Puelles: The Master Leads His Disciple to Reach the Age of Moral Majority
The primary objective of this paper is to theoretically explore the role of the educator as a guide for learners towards achieving moral autonomy, based on Antonio Millán-Puelles’ work “The Formation of the Human Personality.” First, it systematizes the contributions of the Spanish philosopher regarding the educator’s task as a guide. Secondly, it examines the …
Teachers’ Work Motivation-Administrators’ Leadership Styles Nexus
This study focuses on the relationship between leadership styles and work motivation in five private and five public elementary schools in Marawi City, Lanao Del Sur. The research uses the Path-Goal Theory of Robert House to analyze the leaders’ leadership styles and the relationship between teachers’ work motivation and their leaders’ leadership styles. The study …
Advancing Teacher Training in Taiwan: Harnessing Virtual Reality to Assess and Enhance Teaching Practical Skills
As a mentor teacher, I frequently receive feedback from intern students during their return-to-campus internships, expressing their perceived lack of professional or adequate teaching abilities. Despite feeling confident in their subject knowledge, they admit to feeling apprehensive about actual teaching. Currently, in Taiwan, the only validated method for assessing educational professional competence before intern students …
Shaping Epistemological Profiles: School Placement Communities’ Impact on Preservice Teachers’ Personal Discovery and Knowledge Evolution
In educational literature, collaborative contexts have been highlighted as effective teacher development promoters. Especially in initial teacher education (ITE), the role of communities of practice gains prominence during school placement. Given the relevance of preservice teachers’ (PSTs) beliefs in their professional growth, this work aimed to understand these communities’ value in developing epistemological systems. Eleven …
Making a Real Difference in Physical Education: The Contribution of Reflection in Initial Conceptions of the Teaching Profession
In Physical Education literature, reflective practice has been praised through its integration into curriculum programs. Especially in initial teacher education (ITE), the path to follow aims to overcome the barriers imposed by behavioral and technicist approaches, refraining from any critical thinking, questioning or autonomy to both teachers and students. Given the relevance of reflection to …
Exploring Differentiation of Chinese Public English Education in Middle School
This study aims to find out how English teachers in Chinese public-school view and apply stratified teaching in their classroom. The study is part of a larger qualitative study. Four participants are from a middle (junior-high) school in China. This study adopts the combination of interpretivist paradigm and constructivism worldview. The methods used for the …
Intercultural Competence in a Homogeneous and Monocultural Foreign Language Learning Group: Chances and Limits (A Case Study)
The growing cultural diversity among language learners has led to an increased recognition of the importance of developing intercultural competence for both foreign language teachers and learners. This is particularly important when introducing foreign language learners to a new culture without underrating or underestimating their original one. Intercultural competence is generally considered a useful and …
Connectivism in Cross-Disciplinary Teaching: An Integrative Approach to Introduce Hydrogen Energy
This presentation showcases a cross-disciplinary course designed to harness the potential of hydrogen energy for achieving net zero emissions from three different disciplinary perspectives: environmental law, Arduino programming, and energy engineering. Grounded in Connectivism Learning Theory, the course underscores the importance of integrating diverse knowledge domains to enhance practical learning outcomes, crucial for developing sustainable …
Simulation of Situational Tasks as a Method of Developing Safe Behavior Skills
This study is one of the important issues of modern society and reflects the general problem of Kazakhstan, the way out of which we see through a local solution, using a series of lessons within the framework of the Lesson study. In this regard, the study’s purpose was to develop skills for responding to situations …
Exploring Imaginary Worlds: Leveraging Immersive Virtual Reality for Designing & Constructing 3D Environments
In an era defined by technological advancements, the integration of new media, Immersive Virtual Reality (IVR), has revolutionized art and design education, empowering students to explore innovative avenues of creative expression. This presentation outlines the key facets of a university-level art and design course integrating 3D design theory with the concept of imaginary world building. …
Developing an AI-Powered Robotic Assistant for Interactive Video-Based Learning: Engineering Innovations and System Design
This study presents an AI-powered robotic assistant’s concept and high-level design to revolutionize classroom video-based learning. The proposed system utilizes advanced natural language processing (NLP) and computer vision techniques to potentially generate interactive multiple-choice questions from educational YouTube videos automatically. The envisioned robotic assistant would transcribe video content, segment it, and use language models to …
Enriching and Enhancing Students’ Learning Experiences in an Introductory Mechanical Engineering Course Through Demo Kits
Mechanical Engineering for Modern Life is an introductory course designed for Year-1 undergraduate students, aiming to provide them with a comprehensive overview of the field of mechanical engineering and its sub-areas. To bridge the knowledge gap between Year 1 students and the theoretical concepts in different sub-areas of mechanical engineering, we have utilized a series …
Are Lecturers Teaching and Students Learning in a Post-pandemic Environment: A Case Study at a Business School in South Africa
Lecturers were confronted with so many changes and new technologies during the Covid-era that it was deemed of utmost important to analyse the different perspectives of lecturers within a Business School, in South Africa. The primary objective of the study was to determine to what extent teaching practices needed to change as well as to …
Exploring Teaching Experiences With SPARK Using Augmented Reality and 5G Technology
This case study provides a unique lens into teaching experiences through the innovative project “Matariki Hunga Nui”, which embodies co-learning with SPARK utilizing Augmented Reality and 5G Technology. In a transformative journey in design education, educators collaborate with industry partners to co-design live briefs aligned with course objectives. This project, a pedagogical innovation beacon, invites …
A Multi-factorial Approach Towards Tackling Plagiarism: A Comparison Between Attitudes and Perceptions Towards Plagiarism at Undergraduate and Postgraduate Taught Level
Academic integrity is a fundamental value of higher education institutions and is a recognised priority in institutional learning and teaching strategies. Plagiarism is an ongoing problem in the HE sector and factors contributing to this complex phenomenon may differentially impact students at different academic levels of study, but this is under-researched. This study aimed to …
A Meta-Analytical Study About the Impact of Mindfulness as a Pedagogic Practice in Establishing Socio Emotional Learning Environment in Schools
Social and emotional abilities are thought to predict how successfully a person adjusts to his or her surroundings, adapts to change, and, eventually, how successful she or he will be in life. In reality, basic development qualities like conscientiousness, emotional stability, openness, and agreeableness can be just as, if not more, essential than cognitive intelligence …
Improving Nutrition Education and Physical Fitness in High School Through a Community-Based Haheho Apps Intervention
With the rise of sedentary lifestyles post-COVID-19 pandemic and the adverse effects of handphone use and unhealthy eating habits among high school students, teachers and staff, there is an urgent need for innovative interventions that promote nutrition education and physical activity. So far, several conventional approaches have not shown significant results. This study addresses the …
Enhancing Reading Comprehension Through Literature Circles: Insights from Eighth Grade Students in the UAE
Literature circles are renowned for their efficacy in fostering reading comprehension, particularly in the United States. However, their utilization remains limited in the Middle East, including the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This study aimed to assess the impact of literature circles on eighth-grade students’ reading comprehension in the UAE. Initially, a pre-test was administered to …
Teaching 21st-Century Skills in the EFL Classroom From Saudi EFL Teachers’ Perspectives
The 21st-century language classroom goes beyond simply teaching and learning grammar and vocabulary. This study explored EFL teachers’ perceptions of integrating 21st-century skills into their classrooms. This study adopted survey research. The sample of the study consisted of (49) teachers who were teaching at the secondary school level in Najran City, Saudi Arabia, during the …
Teacher Self-Efficacy and Emergency Online Teaching and Learning During COVID-19
This mixed methods study sought to measure and understand teacher efficacy and experience of teaching online one year into the transition to emergency remote online teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study builds on our earlier work (Dolighan & Owen, 2021) that measured teachers’ sense of efficacy for teaching online at the initial stages of …
“Knowing Me – Knowing Us”: Positioning Collaborative Reflection in Establishing Inquiry Based Project Learning Approaches with Children
Inquiry-Based Project Learning is a term developed to explain the different historical and present-day approaches to using inquiry with children. In an inquiry approach, children lead their own learning as they explore and discover answers to their own questions. This term is drawn from a current project based in Aotearoa New Zealand exploring the ways …
Fostering Students’ Character in Worst Times Through Human Education: The Importance of Teacher’s Role and Attitude According to Value-Creating Education
This paper examines the situation in which students are growing in these years impacted by a global pandemic and climate change’s effects when conspiracy theories and pessimistic views have arisen even stronger. Students are exposed to them, most of all through social media. This study is questioning, which role as teachers we should cover. What …
Fostering Global Citizenship Through Poetry: Teaching and Learning Interconnectedness in Language, Literature and Culture From Value-Creating Education
This paper explores teaching and learning practices inspired by Value-Creating Education, i.e., the pedagogical commitments and perspectives shared by the Japanese educators and Buddhist activists Tsunesaburo Makiguchi (1871–1944), Josei Toda (1900–1958), and Daisaku Ikeda (1928–2023). More specifically, authors focus on poetry as a key resource in teaching and learning aimed at fostering global citizenship at …
Teaching Scientific Writing in the Era of ChatGPT
Generative AI (gen-AI) tools such as ChatGPT have very quickly become widely accessible as well as embedded into a wide range of existing software. The early iterations of these technologies so far have produced impressive outcomes in terms of their ability to produce generic writing, leading to the question – will the teaching of writing …
Priming University Students for the Reality of Teaching English in Japan
In Japan the support structure for pre-service English teachers is less than ideal. Preparatory training for pre-service teachers at Japanese universities typically emphasizes pedagogical theory, the historical context of English education in Japan, and legal considerations, yet allocating only a limited timeframe to hands-on practical training. Consequently, the practical training component integrated into the teaching …
Say What, Steve: Active Learning Activity to Foster Reflective Thinking
The current study discusses a ‘Say What, Steve’ activity designed to engage undergraduate students majoring in Computational Sciences in coming up with meaningful questions based on a motivational lecture given by the late Steve Jobs to MIT students thirty years ago. This teaching method aims to inspire students to generate insightful questions pertinent to their …
Nurturing Politeness and Polite Expressions in English Language Teaching: A Study of Teacher Trainers and Preservice Teachers
Knowledge of politeness and polite expressions in English language use is vital for every school going child to thrive and succeed in society as well as contribute to its well-being. Effective communication and interpersonal skills are essential for success in society, and politeness and polite expressions are a vital aspect of English language use. This …
Enhancing Traditional Textbooks Using the Task-Based Approach: The Case of Teaching Turkish to Greek L1 in Cyprus
This study examines the challenges faced by teachers of Turkish in Cyprus due to the mandatory use of traditional textbooks and explores the potential impact of integrating Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) with the prescribed textbooks. Literature suggests that Turkish language textbooks often lack the integration of current foreign language acquisition studies and methodological advancements (Aygen, …
Distance Learning Experiences Since the Pandemic: A Qualitative Study in the Italian Context
As with other social contexts, the school has had to face the major challenges of the health emergency, requiring timely measures that have taken different forms over time. This paper will present the main findings of a qualitative research conducted through semi-structured interviews with Italian students from six different school institutes between May and June …
Exploring Pedagogies Available for Skill Acquisition in Hospitality and Student’s Preference
Skill acquisition is very important aspect of hospitality/tourism teaching delivery. An in-depth semi-structured interview was conducted involving two hundred (200) hospitality/tourism lecturers, students and practitioners in the industry to examine various pedagogies that are available, effective and preferred by students of hospitality education. The study showed that demonstrations and practical activities are dominantly used by …
Attitudinal Predispositions of First Year Preservice Teachers to Technology Integration in Pedagogy
There is growing cognizance of the potential of technology integration in pedagogy for enhanced educational experiences, though for sub-Saharan Africa, there is evident opacity of the concept due to the region’s unique challenges slowing down bridging of the technological gap between developing and developed regions. However, improved technology integrated pedagogical practices heavily rely on the …
Teaching in the Era of AI: Teachers’ Perspectives of Utilizing ChatGPT in Education
The emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in teaching has had a transformative impact on various aspects of education. AI tools, such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT, have introduced innovative approaches to teaching and emphasized the necessity for personalised learning materials. Its application to teaching has heightened the significance of digitization, especially in the age of AI when …
Exploring Multiculturalism Through Vocal Teaching in the Context of Digital Society
In the era of new scientific and technological revolution, Digital technology has far-reaching impact on the political, economic and cultural development of various countries. The article explores how music from different cultures brings people together in the context of digital society, It can show us clearly the research significance. The researchers examined the research questions …
Strategies for Cultivating an Entrepreneurial Spirit to Equip Students With Life Skills: A Literature Review
The development of policies in education and the implementation of practices to foster an appropriate entrepreneurial spirit are very much needed to equip students with life skills and also to support students’ entrepreneurial competencies. The aim of this research is to examine various strategies and approaches that have been researched and implemented to develop an …
Teachers’ Characteristics, School Factors As Correlates of Students Achievement in Basic Science in Secondary School in Oyo State
Several factors can influence learning process and the overall students’ performance but seems few studies had made attempt to investigate the influence of teachers and school factors on students’ achievement especially in a technological-driven world where Basic science performance is low. The study investigated teachers’ characteristics and school factors as correlates of students’ achievement in …
A Systematic Review of Teachers’ Beliefs and Practices of Overt Translanguaging in English-Medium-Instruction Classrooms
This systematic review investigates the relationship between English-medium instruction (EMI) teachers’ translanguaging beliefs and their classroom practices. Translanguaging, the dynamic utilisation of multiple languages by multilingual learners, holds significant promise for EMI settings. However, a critical gap exists in understanding how teachers’ beliefs translate into classroom action. A comprehensive search across education databases identified ten …
Artificial Intelligence in Education: A Threat or a Tool for Teaching
The exponential rise in the use of artificial intelligence in instructional delivery has challenged the academic landscape and provided implications for teaching and learning. Artificial intelligence (AI) becomes one of the emerging issues in higher education. This paper looked into the state university teachers’ views and usage of artificial intelligence in the classroom. Using mixed-method …
Challenges and Needs for Primary Rural Schools to Develop Computing Science Teaching in Thailand
The teaching of computing science in a rural area is challenged by various limited resources and supports. This study aims to explore challenges and needs in computing science teaching in primary rural school, Thailand. Qualitative data were collected through interviews with six participants who teach computing science in a primary rural district. The findings show …
Infinite-Pi Learning Model in Product Engineers Training
Frequently, discussions arise within the T-shaped competency model regarding the choice between emphasizing depth or breadth in education. Each has its own considerations and applications at different levels of learning for students. Typically, learning begins with a broad overview and then delves into depth within applied disciplines, with the reverse approach for more theoretical subjects. …
Helix-C-Sketch in Engineering Design Education
C-Sketch, or Concept Sketch, is a technique used in design thinking and collaborative ideation processes. It involves creating visual representations of ideas and concepts using simple sketches or diagrams. In conventional 6-3-5 C-Sketch setup, 6 person in a group generate 3 ideas each in 5 minutes. This setup could help to generate various ideas in …
Peer’s Corrective Feedback: Effect on the Oral English Performance of the Students
Despite prevailing notions that corrective feedback are over-studied and obsolete, recent reviews argue for their continued relevance, particularly in pedagogy. However, concerns about the reliability of some studies necessitate further research, particularly addressing assessment validity and effectiveness. This study, conducted in a 21st-century teaching and learning setting, explores the impact of two types of corrective …
Enhancing Online Education: A Practical Approach to Empower Educator in Email Communication
The global shift towards online education, precipitated by the Covid-19 pandemic, has revealed critical challenges stemming from a lack of preparedness. As we approach a post-pandemic era, it is imperative to reimagine education within the digital realm to fortify our educational systems against future uncertainties. A particular concern is student engagement and interaction, requiring educators …
The Study of the Influence of Comparative Literary and Cultural Studies on English Language Acquisition
Today many representatives of the educational and psychological fields try to find new methods to make language acquisition more interesting, involving, and interactive. Rote memorization is not an option anymore. Reading books, listening to music, watching movies, and observing artworks have positively determined the language acquisition process. Since all these activities help students learn a …
Engaging Students Through Innovative Feedback Strategies: A Study of Exploration and Implementation
The National Student Survey in the United Kingdom found that students are often dissatisfied with the feedback provided from their university courses. Student from large and diversified cohorts are often disengaged from learning through feedback due to the lack of transparency, accuracy, consistency, and timeliness in the feedback provided to them. Acknowledging these challenges and …
Arts-Based Pedagogy for Promoting Diversity: A New Approach in Global Citizenship Education
This paper discusses the potential of incorporating arts-based pedagogy in global citizenship education. This novel educational approach is to increase young people’s awareness of diversity and guide them to become tolerant global citizens through art-making. Goal 4, among the seventeen Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) created by the United Nations, aims for “quality education,” and one …
A Blended Learning Course in Engineering Materials: Course Design and Analysis
“Engineering Material II” is a Year 3 undergraduate major elective course that offers fundamental training to students who are interested in pursuing a career in materials-related fields or advanced study programs. Over the past three years during pandemic, this course has been taught in both real-time online mode and mixed mode, which combines online and …
Simulation Based Teaching: A Case Study on Perceptions of Nurse Educators at the University of Botswana
Background: Simulation based education has gained momentum in nursing education. During the advent of COVID 19, simulation-based teaching and learning became a useful strategy employed in nursing education globally as the traditional way of delivering content was not possible. Nurse educators are pivotal to the teaching and learning environment that help learners to develop both …
Unravelling the Dichotomy of Differentiated Instruction: Inclusionary or Exclusionary Practice?
For decades, differentiated instruction (DI) has been utilised as a generalist teaching approach and an inclusive practice in order to enhance the participation of all learners in the mainstream classroom, including learners with special educational needs. The extensive use of differentiation in mainstream classrooms as the gateway to inclusive education denotes the academic and social …
Narratives of Physics Teachers Using Virtual Simulations: Basis for In-Service Training Workshops
This narrative inquiry study aimed to understand, investigate, and interpret experiences of physics teachers when using virtual simulations. The participants were chosen using purposive sampling techniques. The data was gathered through an initial survey and face-to-face interviews that followed an interview protocol. Creswell’s data analysis and interpretation were used to generate themes from the verbatim …
Developing Strategies to Improve Student Teachers’ Performance in the Module “Introduction to Classroom Research” at a University of Technology
Introduction to Classroom Research (IER41ES) is a module that fourth-year Bachelor of Education (B-Ed) students must pass to obtain their teaching qualification. Over the last three years the module recorded considerably poor students’ performance. The purpose of this paper is to explore the reasons for poor students’ performance in the module, and further suggest ways …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 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 …
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 …
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 …
Good Methods Could Predict the Future: We Discussed the Teaching Methods of Rural Teachers in Taiwan
Due to the lack of educational resources, students in remote areas needed to turn their lives around through school education. The purpose of this study was to investigate the teaching methods used by Taiwanese teachers in remote areas to enhance students’ learning motivation. In this study, we used document analysis to compile the teaching methods …
The Art of Observation and Documentation of Children’s Play
How might we use data to make children’s learning through play visible? Noticing and valuing the ideas, thinking, theories, questions and feelings of our youngest learners involves the process of observation. Understanding their strengths, interests, needs and challenges also comes from meaningful documentation. At the same time, one of the most difficult aspects of observing …
Learning Technologies for Today and Tomorrow: A Digital Collection of Insights and Tips for Academics
This virtual presentation offers a participatory-online experience. In this collection of digital diaries by seven multi-disciplinary academics and instructional designers from five different universities in South Africa, each share their personal stories about their teaching and learning approaches when using digital technologies. Utilising the website builder, MS Sway, the group collaborates to create an interactive, …
Integrating STEM Education With Local Culture in Indonesia: Teachers’ Perspective and Practice
STEM education based on local culture produces a more contextual and meaningful learning experience for students. However, the practical implementation has led to numerous issues. The study aims to describe the challenges teachers face in implementing STEM education based on local culture and explore the teacher practice related to understanding and teaching strategies in STEM …
The Impact of Game-Based Learning on First-Year Undergraduate Students on Knowledge and Motivation: An Example From the Logistics Field
The paper aims to study the impact of utilizing the learner-centered framework on Game-Based Learning (GBL) on first-year university students. The objectives of the study are 1) Game-based learning can achieve knowledge for the learner. 2) Game-based learning can create student learning motivation. The game implemented in this study is called Beer Game, which is …
Teaching Design in the Wake of Artificial Intelligence
In order to maintain its relevance and pertinence throughout history, Design Teaching has been pushed to regularly evaluate its adequacy in the face of cutting-edge technologies and constantly renewed tools. In that respect, the new paradigm of Generative Artificial Intelligence pushes once more the territorial limits of Educational Research and Pedagogy. In this study, we …
Augmented Reality Technology on Chinese Vocabulary Teaching for International Undergraduate Students
Studying basic Chinese as a foreigner poses challenges rooted in unfamiliarity with the language’s characters and tones, compounded by cultural differences. These obstacles require state-of-the-art learning material which encourages participation, stimulates attention, and retains the learner’s enthusiasm. This study deployed an active learning approach, examined the primary challenges faced by international students in Chinese character …
The Application of TPRS Teaching Method for Chinese as Second Language Students
This study employs the TPRS teaching method to research elementary-level spoken Chinese instruction for foreign learners. It emphasizes moving beyond textbook content and focusing on cultivating students’ oral output abilities. The purpose includes of this study were: 1) to applying TPRS in an experimental class for elementary-level spoken Chinese, comparing it with a control class, …
Forgetting Green Biographies: Memories and Relationship With Plants in a Primary School
This research explored the experiences of children and parents in a primary school class in Reggio Emilia, Italy. Participants took to the green archives where they engaged in a process of exploration, rediscovery and appreciation of their relationship with plants. The researchers’ approach, based on active listening and curiosity, brought the sleeping green memory to …
The Impact of Picture Book to Enhance Learning Achievement on the Chinese Traditional Culture Course
In recent years, with the advancement of globalization and the rapid development of information technology, China’s education industry has shown a rapid development trend, but it is still faced with new opportunities and challenges, and educational content and teaching methods need to be reformed. This paper discusses the difficulties encountered by students in learning Chinese …
The Impact of English Songs to Enhance Learning Achievement for Students With Unequal Cognitive
The objectives of this study were to: 1) compare the learning achievement of students between pre-test and post-test scores using English songs 2) Identify effectiveness after using English songs. The population in this study were 200 students in Sichuan Yibin Vocational Technical School in semester 2/2023. The sample of this research were 54 students selected …
Pre-service Teachers’ Perceptions Regarding Classroom Management and Learner Discipline During Teaching Practice
Teaching practice is a type of work-integrated learning as a period during which students work in the relevant industry to acquire specific in-service training to put theory into practice. It is an exercise aimed to expose student-teachers to the practical aspects of the teaching profession and to allow them to put their theoretical knowledge gained …
Secondary School Teachers’ Experiences of Using Gender and Inclusive Pedagogies Towards Bringing Changes in the Classrooms and Schools
Globally, attention to gender and inclusive pedagogies has grown in order to advance high-quality education. In Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Vietnam, and Timor-Leste, a cross-cultural study was done to evaluate the effects of a co-designed teacher professional development program called Gender and Inclusive Pedagogy (GIP) on secondary school students’ participation and academic accomplishment throughout the pandemic …
Digital Media, Teaching and Learning: Pedagogical Implications for Teaching and Learning in a Participatory Culture
The era of digital media has come to create a youthful and pervasive participatory culture featuring different forms of affiliation, expression, problem-solving and information circulation among its members. The generation of digital media savvy individuals has now populated classrooms all over our college and university campuses. Concomitant with their arrival to the campus are the …
Enhancing Undergraduate Cell Biology Learning Through the Application of Gamification
Learning cell biology presents challenges for undergraduates due to its intricate nature, demanding comprehension of complex cell structures and functions within the human body. To address this, the integration of game design principles into non-game contexts, known as gamification, offers an innovative solution. While traditional learning methods encompass lectures and tutorials, the introduction of gamified …
Action Research in an Educational Research Methods Course to Implement Alternative Teaching Approaches
Teacher education programs put emphasis on the inclusion of educational research methods courses in the curriculum for the successful completion of teacher training. There are problems in engaging pre-service teachers in the research process to explore educational issues. To overcome these challenges, the author aimed to conduct an action research study to integrate inquiry-based teaching …
Rebels, Radicals, and Revolutionaries in American History: An Arts-Integrated Graphic Novel Project
Graphic storytelling can be an evocative and powerful medium for exploring the past and representing historical narratives. In this presentation, I describe a secondary school graphic novel project that integrated the visual arts with history education. Co-taught by an art teacher and a history teacher, the project, funded by the Margot Stern Strom Innovation Grant …
“¿Me Entiendes?” Do You Understand Me? Supporting Multilingual Teachers and Prospective Educators
This paper examines a Multilingual undergraduate course that was created to increase knowledge and understanding for both teachers and prospective educators in responding to language learning competencies for multilingual learners in our local community. One area considered in the design of our course has been the use of diverse resources to provide points of connection. …
Enhancing Chinese Speaking Proficiency Through Leveraging Higher Order Thinking Skills in ACTFL OPI-Aligned Activities
The ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) assessment serves as a widely acknowledged and reliable measure of an individual’s linguistic speaking aptitude. Prioritizing Higher Order Thinking (HOT) skills in the creation and execution of ACTFL OPI-aligned speaking activities offers a profoundly effective strategy for cultivating students’ oral proficiency at a higher level in the target language, …
The Role of Technology in Art Education in Ghana
Technology plays a vital role in modern art education and offers many opportunities and advancements in Ghana. The purpose of this article is to explore the impact of technology on art education in Ghana and the benefits it brings to both students and teachers. There is the problem of technology to equip teachers with innovative …
Educational Response to Digital Learning, on the Example of English Language Vocabulary Learning Problem
The aim of this study is to explore how digital learning can affect students’ education. The basic idea was to investigate in which way digital and interactive content influence the quality of knowledge and language skills of students. Starting from the hypothesis that the range of learned vocabulary can be greater with an interactive whiteboard, …
“I Don’t Have Any Knowledge About Space. What Should I Do?”: Helping Japanese Pre-service English Teachers Survive Their Teaching Practicums
This paper outlines a support structure for pre-service English teachers which is being implemented at a private Japanese university as part of a Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) funded research project. Through the design and delivery of practical teaching workshops the researchers are working to provide meaningful support for pre-service English teachers. …
Considering Pedagogical Strategies for Countering Distraction and Its Sources
This research-based presentation reports on the issue of student distraction and disruption in online versus physical classrooms at university level. It is hoped that it will provide useful insights to teachers based on actual student feedback. The research was conducted by using a Student Disruption and Distraction (SDD) Questionnaire which garnered responses from 50 students …
A Search for Students’ Interest in Learning English as a General Subject Through Core Reflection of the Teacher Practice
With the rapid emergence and growth of AI-assisted deep learning tools such as ChatGPT, teaching methodologies for the English language face the need for a drastically different approach. This is because language is fundamentally linked with what people value in thinking and expressing it through different languages. In such a process, not only what learners …
Images As Catalysts: A Pedagogical Exercise Enhancing Writing Skills for First-Year PhD Design Students at the University of Porto
This paper introduces a pedagogical exercise that employs images as catalysts to facilitate the writing process for first-year PhD Design students at the University of Porto. The exercise pursues two fundamental objectives: firstly, to aid students in refining their research scope into a manageable territory, and secondly, to empower them to articulate the boundaries and …
An Initial Study of Integrating Bilingual and Science Instructional Modules for Elementary Science Teacher Preparation
The study aimed to develop integrated English and Mandarin instructional modules for elementary science teacher preparation. The instructor played a researcher’s role in implementing action research during science teaching and learning. Fifty university elementary pre-service students taking the three-semester hour course during the two semesters participated in the study. The researcher developed the multi-models of …
Using 5 Music Instructional Methods to Illustrate the Social Constructive Music Teaching Framework in Hong Kong Primary Level Music Education: A Comparison Study Between Private International and Public Schools
Music education under the frame name of arts education has been integrated into the primary and secondary education curriculums in Hong Kong for more than 20 years, starting from 2001, the year of launching the Learning to Learn curriculum for the reconstruction of the education system for the younger generation. Music education, embedded into the …
Teachers and Students’ Perspectives in Current State, Problems and Needs of Multicultural Learning in Malay Language Communication in the Southernmost Region of Thailand
This research aimed to explore the teachers and students’ perspectives in current state, problems and needs of multicultural learning in the Malay language communication subject at the secondary in Narathiwat province. Data was collected by the questionnaires from 33 secondary school teachers and 36 students under of the Narathiwat Secondary Educational Service Area Office. Data …
Is Co-teaching a Sustainable Practice in Teacher Education? Lecturers’ Perception
The purpose of sustainability is to improve human well-being and quality of life, but the definition of sustainability may depend on context. The core of higher education is to enable academic staff to implement education that is sustainable. Therefore, ensuring sustainability in co-teaching may require providing each lecturer with the skills, knowledge, and attitudes needed …
Problems and Needs in Experiential Learning in Mathematics: Teachers’ and Students’ Perspectives From Thailand
This study aimed to explore the teachers’ and students’ perspectives of problems and needs in Experiential Learning (EL) in Mathematics at secondary education. 31 teachers and 35 grade 11 students from Narathiwat province, Thailand, responded to the questionnaire, which was analyzed for mean and standard deviation (SD). Overall, mathematics teachers had moderate level of problems …
Teachers’ Engagement in Literacy Practices
Teachers’ personal and professional literate histories impact their beliefs and practices regarding literacy instruction (Gomez, 2009). Bernstein (2014) explained, “Students pick up on the ways in which teachers are oriented to literacy and if teachers—in part—shape students’ literacy practice and, possibly, their identity, then researchers must continue to attend to the complexity of teachers’ literacy …
Integration of STEAM With Local Context for Enhancing Early Childhood Students’ Creativity
This article aims to: a) review, analyze and synthesize the literature related to Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics (STEAM) education and Context-based Learning (CBL); and b) developing the Context-based STEAM instructional model for enhancing creative skills in early childhood. The authors analyzed the STEAM instruction from the national and international contexts by using content …
Development of TPCK Creativity-Based Learning Model for Improving Grade 7 Students’ Academic Achievement and Creative Thinking
Creativity-based Learning (CBL) is useful in developing several important skills for mathematics students. This research aimed to: a) develop the CBL integrated with Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPCK) or TPCK-CBL Model to teach mathematics for Grade 7 students; and 2) examine students’ development of academic achievement and creative thinking in the Ordered Pairs topic after …
Investigating Algerian Lecturers’ Views and Classroom Practices on Language Teaching Through CALL: A Case Study
Bringing new perspectives to the formal learning contexts caused a massive change in the teaching and learning process. Indeed, in recent years, the incorporation of Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL) in language education has become increasingly prevalent, offering new opportunities for language learning and teaching. However, its implementation and impact vary across contexts. In fact, the …
Reducing Māori Student Disengagement in Education: Profiling the Critically Conscious, Culturally Responsive Educator
Māori learners as minority students in New Zealand are over-represented in the negative disengagement indices in mainstream secondary education, despite Māori only representing 17.4% of the New Zealand population. Compared with non-Māori students, Māori are more likely to receive disciplinary action excluding them from mainstream. Te Tiriti o Waitangi (The Treaty of Waitangi) as New …
A Transdisciplinary Team-teaching Approach to Community-based Undergraduate Capstone Projects in a Residential College in Singapore
This paper examines the impact of team-teaching pedagogies in the context of a capstone course in a residential college based in a Singapore university. The capstone experience in this college is part of the general education curriculum offered to resident undergraduates. Designed to provide an opportunity for transdisciplinary research collaboration, the capstone requires the multidisciplinary …
Developing Graduate Attributes Through Active Feedback in Experiential Settings
In traditional course design, much of the assessment focusses on an individual submission, encouraging students to focus on the summative assessment instead of developing the expertise (Gibbs & Simpson, 2004). By embedding active feedback within class activities there is a shift in students’ focus on assessment outcomes to also being focussed on skills development. The …
An Action Research on the Integration of Pinyin Instruction in Chinese Language Teaching Through the Use of Object-Based Teaching Material
This research focuses on action research in the field of Mandarin Chinese teaching. It emphasizes the process and outcomes of converting unidirectional Mandarin pinyin materials into bidirectional interactive materials suitable for Interactive Whiteboards. Considering the equipment conditions of the research site, the researcher repurposed the Chinese Pinyin materials and practically applied them in the classroom …
Flipped Learning Experience to Develop Research Skills and Scientific Argumentation in Students of a Teaching English as a Foreign Language Program
Scientific argumentation competencies in English involve writing and delivering an oral presentation with a scientific structure and research competencies are about the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to carry out an investigation in the field of education and pedagogy. Both are essential for future teachers, but students of a bachelor in English-teaching as a foreign …
Navigating Stormy Seas: Techniques for Teaching Contentious Topics in Political Science Programmes
In increasingly polarized political contexts, exacerbated by concerns over student safety, mental health, and media hysteria over “safe spaces” and “cancel culture”, teaching contentious political science topics has become more challenging than ever before. At the same time, students do not enter as blank slates on these topics and are likely to bring their own …
The Development of a Motor Control Experimental Set Through a Virtual Reality Program by Using Active Learning
The development of a motor control experimental set through a virtual reality program by using active learning. The objectives of this research for 1) Develop a motor control experimental set of operating the motor control circuit 2) Develop an active learning management through a virtual reality program 3) To evaluate the achievement of an active …
Beyond Words: Non Verbal Communication in the Undergraduate Medical Education Classroom
Background: One of the greatest gifts bestowed upon humanity by the divine is the ability to communicate. This encompasses the expression of thoughts, emotions, information, abilities, and ideas through both verbal and nonverbal means. Nonverbal communication accounts for over 65% of all communication and is the focus of this research project, which aims to explore …
Use of Contextualized Activity Sheets in Improving Students’ Knowledge on Climate Change
As a major global issue, climate change is one of the topics in the senior high school curriculum, specifically in the Earth Science subject. Designing instructional materials in which the learners can relate their personal experiences to climate change plays an important role in enriching their knowledge about climate change. This paper aims to develop …
Challenges and Opportunities of Remote Teaching as a Basis for Blended Learning
Identifying the challenges encountered and the opportunities discovered by the teachers during this distressing time benefits the academic institution and its clients. However, a comprehensive study of how different challenges and opportunities are associated with teachers’ success in teaching is lacking. This paper intended to determine the challenges encountered and the opportunities discovered by the …
Pedagogical Strategies for Reflection That Promote Student Growth
Institutions of higher education are the starting point for students in pursuing lifelong autonomous careers. To become autonomous learners, they must make independent choices and decisions about the content of and strategy for learning. In this regard, reflection is an essential component of quality learning and the expression of such learning. In addition, it forms …
Literature Review of Teachers’ Perspective of Blended Learning Model in Secondary and Higher Institutions
The objective of this paper is to provide an extensive literature review of academic papers written in English about teachers’ perspective of Blended learning model in secondary and higher-level educational institutions. The research shows us, that there are many factors that influence how the implementation of the Blended learning model is accepted by different educational …
How to Improve Choral Teaching Efficiency? An Experimental Research of Structured Teaching Model in Primary Choral Education
In recent years, various choral exhibition festivals and choral competitions have emerged, which is an effective way to promote the prosperity of choral teaching, but under the performance-oriented evaluation method, it will lead to too utilitarian choral teaching and weaken the educational significance of choral teaching itself. In choral education within primary schools, a successful …
Challenges and Recommendations to Champion Breastfeeding Teachers in Albay
In today’s modern world, it is equally significant for the mothers to nurse their babies and pursue their jobs. However, working mothers specifically teachers face initial challenges when they chose to breastfeed and return to work. In the Philippines, Republic Act No. 10028 (2009) otherwise known as Expanded Breastfeeding Promotion was implemented to support breastfeeding …
Using Artificial Intelligence Tools in Product Design Course
The utilization of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in product design courses has gained significant prominence in recent years. A preliminary survey conducted at the onset of the design course revealed that 70% of students expressed their disagreement with the idea of banning AI tools from the curriculum, and 27.5% remained neutral. Subsequently, a follow-up survey …
Lived Experience: Teachers Serving First Nation School Communities
Indigenous communities, especially located in “remote” and “very remote” areas, have had many formidable challenges in engaging Indigenous students due to lack of resources and support. One of the major issues is the high turnover of teachers. A variety of complex factors have a critical impact on their decisions to stay or leave (Burleigh, 2016; …
Revealing History Through Design: An Exploration of Pedagogy in Projects Rooted in Reconciliation and Remembrance
A broader historical narrative of the colonization of the southern United States is being told by historians such as Ric Murphy who in his book “The Arrival of the First Africans in Virginia”, aims to recognize them and to “… ensure that their contributions and legacy no longer remain unknown in American History.” At the …
A New Didactic-Andragogical Tool to Consolidate Knowledge Applied to the Active Methodology PBL
Literature and teaching experience show the need to reflect upon teaching-learning strategies that take advantage of students’ prior knowledge and that promote opportunities to develop autonomy, especially when teaching adults. This work aims to present the strategy named Circle of Knowledge (CK) and contextualizes it in the light of andragogy by demonstrating two practical applications …
Preservice Teacher Perceptions of Using 360° Cameras and Virtual Reality for Education Preparation
Using XR technological tools such as 360° cameras and virtual reality in education preparation has been found to be a beneficial way for preservice teachers (PSTs) to reflect on their teaching styles and experience the virtual classroom (Ardisara & Fung, 2018; Coffey, 2014; Ferdig & Kosko, 2020; Feurstein, 2019). Additionally, utilization of XR in PST …
Collaborative Lessons in a Cross-Border Space: Learning Each Other’s Language, Literature and History on the Basis of the CoBLaLT Model
In the paper we propose a new paradigm for teaching literature, language and history in cross-border territories from the point of view of cross-border didactics and cross-curricular collaboration at the higher elementary school level. Based on the CoBLaLT model, we propose interdisciplinar activities for students of two cross-border classes on both sides of the Slovenian-Italian …
Brilliant Club Scholar Programme Case Study: Teaching Climate Change With KS2 Pupils
Since the autumn of 2022, I have become a Brilliant Club Scholar Programme tutor, delivering university-style lectures on Climate Change to KS2 pupils with underprivileged background. I appreciate the opportunity to contribute and be part of pupils’ progress in their understanding of this subject and try to engage them in a range of learning activities. …
Revolutionizing Teacher Education: Preparing Language Teachers for the Plurilingual and Digital Age of Language Education
The COVID-19 pandemic has presented unprecedented challenges to language educators worldwide, including in Canada, who had to swiftly adjust their teaching methods to incorporate technology. This shift required significant training and adaptation, and many educators faced difficulties in engaging students and keeping their attention in a virtual environment. Unfortunately, inadequate support and training led to …
The Effect of Group Poster Competition on Student Motivation in a Rural Primary School in Southwest China
Motivation has always played an essential role in determining students’ academic performance. The intent on boosting student motivation has led to different pedagogies. This study focuses on how group poster competition designed for 27 sixth grade students in a rural elementary school in China may affect students’ levels of motivation in English classes. The group …
Independent Learning: Analysis of the Academic Effect of Considering the Principles of Independent Learning (IL) in Teaching Filipino 9
Independent learning is an essential skill that improves students’ metacognitive skills and learning. This study assessed the effectiveness of Independent Learning (IL) as a Tier 1 Intervention in improving the academic performance of Grade 9 students in Filipino subject and explore the significance of IL and its principles on the learning and experience of Grade …
Escape Room and Trivial as Tools to Reduce Anxiety Before Exams
One of the biggest causes of anxiety for students at any level in the academic field is taking tests. This study aims to reduce the levels of anxiety expressed by students in class. In this sense, an attempt is made to generate confidence in the knowledge acquired through review sessions, in which online games specifically …
The Effect of Teacher Immediacy as Leverage Technology on Online Students’ Participation, Academic Achievement and Knowledge Retention
COVID-19 pandemic has led to a major shift towards online learning, emphasizing the importance of teacher immediacy in promoting students’ participation, academic achievement and knowledge retention. The transition to online learning has become increasingly prevalent, necessitating a deeper understanding of the factors that influence students’ academic performance in environment. One such factor is teacher immediacy, …
Protecting Children: Reflective Practice for Future Educators
In Italy, Bachelor’s degree courses in Education Sciences prepare future educators who can work within public, private and third sector organizations in the planning, implementation and evaluation of educational interventions. A curricular traineeship of 250 hours is foreseen, preceded by a 50-hour training course on critical situations in educational contexts. During their traineeship, students participate …
SCIFARI: Exploring the Effectiveness of Team Teaching in Science on Middle School Students
In the Middle School Science department at Mallya Aditi International School, Bangalore, India, a team of teachers designs and delivers course content to enhance learning experiences. The pedagogy of the Middle School departments includes deliberations among the team regarding lessons, hands-on activities, experiential learning opportunities and evaluation processes before and during implementation. This has been …
Strength in Numbers: Analysis of the Effectiveness of Team Teaching in Mathematics in Middle School
Mallya Aditi International School, Bangalore, India, is an inclusive school that caters to a wide range of students from high-end socio-economic backgrounds to economically underprivileged students, admitted under the Right to Education Act. The students have been exposed to team teaching from the early years of school and continue to experience the same in Middle …
Active Learning: Portuguese as a Non-Native Language (PNNL) Teaching Experience to Chinese
As part of a teaching experience in Higher Education, this communication aims to share a set of active learning strategies, using technologies, adopted in a Portuguese as a Non-Native Language speaking subject, composed by 14 Chinese students, enrolled in a bilateral partnership (China-Portugal). Due to constraints arising from the Covid-19 pandemic, and for a period …
Means of Expression of Metaphorical Thinking in Primary School Lithuanian Language Textbooks
The development of metaphorical thinking occupies a significant place in the process of holistic (total) education of the personality. The development of children’s metaphorical thinking is a current issue that opens up new opportunities for scientific and practical researches in the field of cognitive potential of childhood; therefore it is especially important that this education …
The Role of Reflection in Changing Student’s Conceptions About the Teaching Profession: Navigate Towards Meaning Physical Education
In initial Teacher Education Programs, students face a different reality than expected due to the opportunities to engage in deeper reflection and critical thinking. Therefore, this study explored the reflective dimension’s role in changing students’ initial conceptions about the teaching profession during the first semester of a teacher education program. One hundred and twenty-two students …
The Implementation of an Asynchronous E-learning Course in Higher Education – Lessons Learned
The pandemic boosted the use and impact of electronic learning (e-learning) in many life areas including education (Monira et al., 2022). Based on that externally forced experience, the Business Information Technology Bachelor degree program (BIT) at the University of Applied Sciences and Arts, Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW) radically changed the learning-teaching set-up from traditional face-to-face (F2F) …
Diagnosing Misconceptions in First-Year Calculus
Learning tertiary mathematics is challenging and has been an obstacle for many students. Calculus students are unaware of their misconceptions. This makes understanding and progress difficult and prevents students from being successful in mathematics, especially in first-year calculus modules. Focusing on misconceptions in calculus is essential for enhancing student learning and is needed in developing …
Just Between Meme and You: Online Memes as Health Communication Tools in Design and Media Arts Higher Education Curricula
This study posits that current online trends of mistrust in health policies may be partly overcome through an exploratory employment of memes. It aims at filling a critical gap whereby unexpected communication channels might succeed in addressing subjective bias seemingly immune to fact-based cognitive persuasion channels. We propose that the classroom may be a particularly …
Ingenuity in the Pandemic: A Cross-Course Science-Literacy Integration Project
When faced with compressed hybrid courses amidst the pandemic, two university teacher educators sought to leverage the opportunity into an innovative, collaborative project to increase authentic learning experiences for their students. Pre-service teachers in one elementary literacy and one elementary science education course collaborated on a science-literacy integration project, bringing their content expertise and shared …