Education Sciences, Volume 15, Issue 1

The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development focuses on ensuring a healthy environment for present and future generations by avoiding risks associated with consumption, exploitation of natural resources and pollution. Maintaining an environmentally aw...

Understanding environmental issues such as biogeochemical cycles of substances on a local and global level is important in order to be able to act responsibly and sustainably. Inadequate teacher training has proven to be the main reason why environme...

The sources of knowledge that sport coaches use have been widely researched however, their impact on espoused pedagogy in the teacher-coach context is comparatively underexplored The purpose of this study was to explore how teacher-coaches view knowl...

This study examined the perceptions of physical education teachers regarding inclusive education in their classes. A qualitative, cross-sectional design was employed, using a digital survey with an open-ended question designed to explore barriers and...

Vocational education plays a crucial role in cultivating high-quality skilled professionals to meet the demands of social development and is intrinsically linked to industrial upgrading [...]

This study employs advanced data-driven and machine learning techniques to critically assess the integration of Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) into academic programs, with a focus on psychological well-being, financial, and equity and inclusion risks...

Computational thinking plays a central and ubiquitous role in many science disciplines and is increasingly prevalent in science instruction and learning experiences. This study empirically examines the computational thinking skills that are particula...

The aim of this study was to investigate and analyze how first-grade high school students experience a positive classroom environment (excitement, competition, connectedness, satisfaction, and aspiration) by applying gamification as a teaching strate...

This qualitative study explores forces influencing the practices of Departmental Heads (DHs) in enacting their roles in implementing and managing Technical Mathematics (TMAT) curriculum. TMAT was piloted in a few South African schools in 2016 and lat...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has gained significant prominence in science education, yet its practical applications, particularly in teacher training, remain underexplored. Specifically, there is a lack of research on AI’s potential to support...

There is currently no population-based data evaluating secondary school-aged students’ use, or understanding of, learning strategies to study/revise independently for science. There is also no research evaluating the effort students make towards inde...

This study identifies the issue of insufficient scientific and methodological support for school research projects. To address this, the study proposes the creation of a collaborative “school–university” environment, enabling school...

Doctoral supervision is a complex and multifaceted endeavor that requires balancing the dual objectives of promoting academic development and supporting the well-being of doctoral candidates. This study examines how care-focused strategies and the co...

This research analyzes the effect of implementing a Service-Learning (SL) program in the Environmental Education (EE) subject of the Primary Education Degree. The SL project was evaluated and the change in Attitudes towards Sustainable Development (A...

Background: Learning to read is a complex linguistic and cognitive process. Despite the ever-growing body of empirical evidence, the complex knowledge and skills needed to teach all children to read have not been passed to trainee and in-service teac...

This paper investigates storylines from newcomers’ perspectives on their experiences of learning mathematics in an introductory mathematics classroom setting in Norway. We engaged in participatory research at a school over time. The data in thi...

The article examines the socio-educational barriers and facilitators faced by families of children with cochlear implants (CI) in Andalucía (a region in southern Spain). Through a qualitative approach based on surveys and interviews, three mai...

The paper aims to map available evidence regarding the transfer of learning from professional development (PD) into practice. The scoping review is based on an analysis of the key characteristics of effective PD, drawing from 60 meta-analyses and var...

This article outlines the experiences of two tutors from an adult education department shut down by its higher education institution (HEI). It is a chronological reflective account of how members of the department responded to their exclusion by re-e...

Cultural beliefs about what it means to be “good” at mathematics profoundly impact students’ perceptions of their abilities and how they come to see themselves in STEM. These beliefs can be traced back to dominant societal discourse...

The Sustainable Development Goals Report 2024, published by the United Nations, highlights quality education as a priority goal, emphasising its essential role in facilitating the achievement of other goals. Although there has been modest progress si...

Many states in the United States have adopted culturally responsive sustaining education (CRSE) as a pedagogical framework to promote inclusive education and positive student outcomes for all students, including those from marginalized groups. Yet th...

This article explores Islamic Teacher Education through an autoethnographic account of the author’s experience with the Graduate Certificate of Education (Islamic Pedagogy) at the University of South Australia. It addresses the lack of research on ho...

The purpose of the current study was to investigate novice PE teachers’ reflections regarding beliefs and how they played out in teaching practices and identity formation within the settings of their profession. We recruited 31 PE teachers in t...

Teachers tend to prefer an individualistic approach to their teaching process and collaborate with colleagues only on certain occasions. This research explored the forms of collaboration and supporting and hindering factors proceeding from the framew...

Developing countries need to significantly increase education funding in order to meet the Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4) targets. The question remains as to whether increased funding leads to improved learning outcomes and whether allocated...

Addressing the critical STEM teachers’ shortage in the rural United States requires not only recruiting new teachers but also improving retention and teacher resiliency. This study explores contextual protective factors through the Early Career...

Instructors make day-to-day decisions grounded in their own experiences, and this practice may be appropriate for the students who share similar experiences and backgrounds. But for students who come from a different socioeconomic status, nationality...

Specifications grading is an alternative grading system that has been used with increasing frequency in higher education. Since first introduced by Linda Nilson in 2014, more than 90 publications on the design and implementation of specifications gra...

This study investigates strategies to empower Cape Verdean mathematics teachers in adopting Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) methodologies, focusing on mathematics education. Using an interactive, reflective continuous...

This autoethnographic study explores the lived experiences of an advanced-degree holder and educator with expertise in leadership and education policy who worked as a substitute teacher in the Clark County School District. Despite my qualifications,...

Generating high-quality programming exercises with well-aligned problem descriptions, test cases, and code solutions is crucial for computer science education. However, current methods often lack coherence among these components, reducing their educa...

Recent research underscores the significance of data-led and collaborative reflection in enhancing teaching practices and professional development of teachers. While video-based reflections have been extensively studied, the potential of corpus-based...

This experimental study evaluated the effectiveness of an innovative motor science teaching program aimed at promoting the inclusion and involvement of students with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in secondary school. Sixty students...

With the need for diverse representation in STEM, institutions have found ways to improve Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) through programs and broad institutional policies. Yet, improving the awareness of faculty regarding DEI can be instrumen...

Considering that the teaching of mathematics in elementary school is an important prerequisite for the development of mathematically literate citizens, it is essential to identify what makes it effective. The aim of this study is to determine the cha...

Moodle quizzes are a convenient way of online assessment, benefiting both teachers and students. Unfortunately, their preparation is slow, cumbersome, and error-prone. In addition to the effort of designing the questions, it is necessary to enter the...

This exploratory case study investigates the emotional responses, professional accountability, and action-taking dispositions of 150 Chilean prospective English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teachers towards language assessment scenarios. Despite the g...

Inquiry-based learning (IBL) has become a cornerstone of contemporary science education, championed by frameworks like the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). While designed to engage students actively in scientific practices, inquiry is often...

Interdisciplinary approaches are increasingly integral in doctoral and higher research education, addressing complex global challenges through collaborations across disciplines. This review investigates the benefits, challenges, and educational impac...

Intergenerational educational mobility means that adolescents graduate at a higher level (upward mobility) or lower level (downward mobility) than their parents did. Knowledge about early determinants supports upward and downward mobility at an early...

This study examines how primary school principals navigate and influence curriculum reform through instructional leadership. Using a qualitative approach, data were gathered from semi-structured interviews and structured observations with three purpo...

Labor dynamics have changed in recent years, and women have increased their participation in various activities within the production and business industries. One of these sectors is mining, which presents both challenges and opportunities to promote...

Artificial intelligence (AI) holds tremendous potential for promoting equity and access to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education, particularly for students with disabilities. This conceptual review explores how AI can add...

This study brings a novel perspective to the relationship between higher education and work life by examining work-domain goal orientation as a critical factor in preparing students for professional environments. Through an extensive literature revie...

This research explores the Kazakhstani public schools’ English language teaching (ELT) policy. Despite numerous policy reforms to enhance English language teaching (ELT) in Kazakhstani public schools, relatively little research has examined tea...

Affective computing is an emerging area of education research and has the potential to enhance educational outcomes. Despite the growing number of literature studies, there are still deficiencies and gaps in the domain of affective computing in educa...

The gender perspective (GP) aims to generate social change by questioning the stereotypes and roles assigned to individuals and addressing biases and related issues. In Chile, it has been promoted through public policies (Law No.21.369). For this rea...

This study investigates the impact of flipped learning (FL) with and without teacher feedback on resilience and perceived professional competence among university students. This quasi-experimental study, conducted over three academic years, involved...

Middle school principals are essential to creating a successful learning environment. They should possess expertise in adolescent development, foster a diverse and equitable school community, and invest in teacher development. This review searched, o...