This paper describes a renal physiology review activity that can be completed during one class session. The activity is a tactile simulation in which colored beads represent various components of the blood, glomerular filtrate, tubular fluid, and interstitial fluid. Students simulate major functions of the nephron by moving beads between…

One of the core aims of inquiry-based learning (IBL) approaches to history education is to help students grasp how historical knowledge is constructed. Thus, IBL applications are usually justified through reference to expert historians' research practices. We argue that the current body of empirical research on historians' practices is limited in…

This study reported on developing and validating two assessment tools for pedagogical instructors of pre-service teachers concerning integrating digital content in different levels of active learning into their practice lessons: A self-report questionnaire and an observation tool. Based on 1,657 observations of seventy-two pedagogical instructors,…

The implementation of active learning methods poses challenges for both instructors and students. Despite institutional support, some educators may encounter difficulties in effectively incorporating this methodology into their teaching practices. We hypothesized that one contributing factor could be the misguided self-perception regarding their…

Children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder are at high risk of being bullied, but research on teaching children with autism self-protection skills for bullying situations is scant. We taught five children self-protection skills for two types of bullying (threats and unkind remarks) and consecutive bullying occurrences. We first evaluated…

While textbooks may remain important tools for information delivery, how can educators find and present interesting and relevant content to eighteen to twenty-something-year-olds? If learning is to take place, capturing and maintaining student attention, interest, and active engagement is a primary challenge in the classroom. Given this reality,…

Purpose: To maximize the benefits of intercultural mentoring relationships, which are increasing in today's diverse higher education environment, the current article conceptualizes the connection between intercultural mentoring and cultural competence among mentors and mentees as a learning process. Design/methodology/approach: The conceptual…

Urgent action is needed across the world to combat climate change and its impact on the social, economic, and environmental well-being of humans and the planet. This important topic is one that is a priority for integration into chemistry classrooms, laboratories, and outreach efforts. It connects strongly to foundational chemistry concepts and…

This paper reports on "Young Gallery Guides", a pilot program of child-led guided tours undertaken by the HOTA (Home of the Arts) Gallery on the Gold Coast, Australia. The program, which ran from July to November 2024, included nine children aged between 7 and 12. It culminated in offering some scheduled activities to the general public,…

The Interactive, Constructive, Active, Passive (ICAP) Framework (Chi & Wylie, 2014) is used to review and develop active learning in higher education. It is a hierarchical model based on overt behaviours seen by the teacher in the classroom. This principle is acknowledged as a limitation, especially in the case of online modes of study. In…

Teacher professional development (PD) in reading is aimed at improving teachers' instructional practice and, in turn, positively impacting students' reading achievement. Findings from 25 studies included in this meta-analysis demonstrate that overall, reading PD produced significant, positive effects on teacher outcomes (g = 0.62). The overall…

Background: This study examined students' perceptions of and engagement with active student responding (ASR) techniques as they relate to student performance. Objective: We replicate Zayac et al.'s study on ASR methods and expand on it by using an upper-level psychology course at multiple institutions and additional measures of engagement. Method:…

This research aims to develop an adaptive digital project-based learning model enhanced with artificial intelligence technology to facilitate the creation of digital content. A systematic approach was employed, divided into three phases: 1) study and synthesis of conceptual frameworks to understand the elements and relationships of related…

K-12 educators are increasingly implementing inquiry-based learning as a way to foster problem-solving within their learning contexts. However, the literature identifies that teachers adapt inquiry-based learning on a number of contextual characteristics. This is important because if teachers diverge from its theoretical foundation, one might…

The response card review game is a non-threatening, collaborative, and attention-grabbing review game that encourages the participation of all students. Moreover, this review serves as a monitoring tool that allows instructors to gauge which contents students have mastered and which require re-teaching. Through repeated and fast-paced review…