This comprehensive scoping review aimed to identify and synthesize the existing research on professional development (PD) for educators and educational leaders in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) between 2018 and 2023. Fourteen scholarly articles covering a wide range of topics related to education in the UAE were collected and analyzed. The review…

Professional development can be used as a tool to increase teacher confidence and competence. Consequently, it may improve the quality of education available to students. Previous research suggests that many teachers lack the confidence to teach health despite it being an area that they are expected to teach. This paper locates and considers the…

In this analysis, we review artificial intelligence (AI)-supported personalized learning (PL) systems, with an emphasis on pedagogical approaches and implementation challenges. We searched the Web of Science and Scopus databases. After the preliminary review, we examined 30 publications in detail. ChatGPT and machine learning technologies are…

The flipped classroom is an emergent digital pedagogy credited with virtuous and student-centric characteristics of increased learning. The purpose of this study was to discuss the implementation of the Flipped Classroom Blended Learning Model among lecturers in African Universities. The study employed a qualitative literature review, after…

The concept of professional learning communities (PLCs) has received considerable attention in research as well as in school practice since the late 1990s. PLCs have been positively associated with a variety of outcomes for both teachers and students, but differences in the way the concept is operationalised, and the fact that most of the research…

This comprehensive literature review provides a synthesized analysis of the career progression of public school teachers in the Philippines. The review systematically examines the key policies that form the foundation of this progression, the officially established pathways for advancement, the available professional development initiatives, and…

This article reviews research that consistently, across borders and over time, reveals inertia in Higher Education institutions related to innovation in academic teaching. Despite frequent calls for more student-active learning, studies find that teaching remains predominantly traditional and teacher-centred. While research is recognised as…

As teachers are central to digitalizing education, we summarize 40 years of research on their role in that process within a systematic umbrella review that includes 23 systematic reviews with a total of 1062 primary studies focusing technology integration and aspects of digital literacy. Our findings highlight the international acceptance of the…

Differentiated Instruction is the term used to describe a variety of strategies for successfully addressing student diversity in the classroom. It relies on the attitudes of teachers who aim to maximize learning for all students and is based on the use of assessment data to respond to student readiness, interest, and learning profile. Although…

Heutagogy, or self-determined learning, is a learner-centered educational approach emphasizing autonomy, capability, and lifelong learning. This literature review explores the theoretical foundations of heutagogy, its applications in contemporary education, and its vital role in fostering 21st-century skills such as problem-solving, adaptability,…

The TPACK model is an essential framework for appropriately integrating technology in the classroom. The present study aimed to categorize and establish the main research findings around TPACK between 2017 and 2022, specifically in practicing teachers at the secondary education level. A systematic literature review guided by the PRISMA statement…

In the context of Education 4.0, inclusive teacher training must not only address enduring pedagogical and institutional barriers but also respond to emerging technological challenges and opportunities--particularly those posed by artificial intelligence (AI). Following PRISMA guidelines, this study presents a systematic literature review of 103…

Action Research is now frequently practiced and promoted as a form of continuing professional development for language teachers, with recent studies reporting many benefits for those who engage in Action Research. Less frequently reported, but equally as important for sustainability, are the wider impacts of Action Research engagement on teachers'…

The role of a special educator is one of many different hats, including teacher, interventionist, comforter, parent, counselor, therapist, and administrator. These varying roles, particularly when working with students with emotional behavioral disorders, create one of the most emotionally taxing and challenging jobs in public education, which in…

Purpose: Based on a systematic review of policy documents in China related to teacher training over the past four decades, this paper identifies and analyzes the main policy shifts and strategies in terms of teacher training in China. Design/Approach/Methods: Using quantitative trend analysis, high-frequency word analysis, and content analysis,…