"Designing an effective educational toy" is a research project that emerged from a teaching and learning course designed to facilitate creative engagement both inside and outside the classroom at Wenzhou-Kean University in China. This research study examines the incorporation of design thinking concepts in the development of an…

Amid the swift advancement of artificial intelligence technology, personalized teaching models have emerged as a critical area of research within the education sector. This study, following an examination of the present landscape and developments in personalized teaching models and innovations, underscores the particular applications of…

Integrating digital pedagogy in mathematics can change teaching and learning. Globally, education institutions adopted digital pedagogy during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. However, mathematics teachers in rural schools encounter many challenges when embracing digital pedagogy. This article focuses on a study of mathematics teachers'…

Introduction: In this paper, we present how seventh-grade students become aware of rational numbers during mathematics instruction through the social process of objectification when comparing two magnitudes. Methods: Theoretical elements of the Theory of Objectification and the Onto-Semiotic Approach to Mathematical Instruction and Cognition guide…

Although the fee-free basic education (FFBE) policy was widely communicated through various channels, confusion and mixed understanding about the waived fees and their implementation persist. Various policy interpretations have led to ongoing confusion among stakeholders (e.g., parents, teachers, administrators), affecting its effective…

Within the university sector, student recruitment and enrolment are key strategies as institutions strive to attract, retain and engage students. This strategy is underpinned by the provision of services, applications and technologies that facilitate lecturing and support staff. Universities that offer online learning have a particular incentive…

Environmental Education (EE) remains marginalised in Irish primary schools despite its formal inclusion in the curriculum. This study investigates the barriers to EE integration and explores how Universal Design for Learning (UDL)-based Science Festival events can support teachers and students in overcoming these challenges. Survey and interview…

The integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) into teacher education is increasingly recognized as a catalyst for inclusive and future-ready learning environments. While global discourse on ICT in education continues to expand, empirical evidence from the Global South particularly concerning pre-service teachers in Rwanda…

The underrepresentation of women in Engineering, Technology, and Computing (ETC) education, with enrollments in leading global institutions falling below 30%, is a persistent challenge; however, emerging data suggests the efficacy of structured interventions. Analyses of contemporary data demonstrate that a confluence of institutional,…