In higher vocational education, innovations are shifting from teacher-oriented to student-oriented education and hybrid learning environments. Designing these innovative environments is complex. This study aimed to gain insight into art and design teachers' rules of thumb when designing instruction in studios. The rules of thumb from experienced…

The aim of this research is to examine the relationship between teachers' individual creativity and self-efficacy beliefs in applying constructivist approach. A correlational study was used in the research. As data collection tools, the Personal Information Form, the "Organizational Creativity Scale" and the "Teachers' Self-Efficacy…

This article presents an approach for teaching policy capacity to civil servants based on a workshop that took place in 2018 under the auspices of the Government of Prince Edward Island's Policy Capacity Learning Series. It argues that workshops which introduce civil servants to the concept of policy capacity can enhance skills-based training and…

This study aims to develop and validate a Constructivist Learning Environment Model to address secondary students' misconceptions in learning Science. Employing a Design and Development approach (Richey & Klein, 2007), the research is conducted in two phases. Phase 1 focuses on model design, drawing from an extensive literature review to…

This study examines the links between early childhood teachers' attitudes toward STEM education, constructivist beliefs, and self-efficacy in STEM education. For this purpose, the study was conducted using a survey model. The study's participants are 211 early childhood teachers working in various regions of Turkey. The study collected the data…

Analytical thinking is a critical skill that facilitates logical and systematic problem-solving and decision-making. Moreover, it serves as a foundational pillar for effective learning and the advancement of skills across diverse academic disciplines. In other words, a lack of analytical thinking can significantly hinder students' learning…

Inquiry-based learning (IBL) represents a dynamic pedagogical approach in science education, driven by a foundation of deep theoretical constructs. This paper meticulously examines the cornerstone theoretical underpinnings of IBL, centering on constructivism, situated cognition, and cognitive load theories. Constructivism, epitomized by Piaget's…

This study aimed to develop and evaluate the effectiveness of the LADEC model in promoting future skills among undergraduate learners. The research objectives included: (1) analyzing the components of the LADEC model; (2) designing and implementing the model; (3) comparing the effectiveness of the LADEC model with the DTP model; and (4) assessing…

This study investigated meaning-making of arrows in a representation of the greenhouse effect among 14-year-old secondary school students. Data was generated during Biology lessons where 74 students discussed how they interpreted a representation from the Swedish Society for Nature Conservation, which is an NGO that produce school material. The…

The study aimed to explore teachers' perceptions and use of constructivist teaching approaches in Ghanaian junior high schools, specifically in the Sunyani-West Municipality. The research employed an explanatory sequential mixed-method strategy, with 254 teachers participating in the survey using the census method. Classroom observations and…

Project Based Learning (PjBL) has emerged as a promising approach in mathematics education. This study aims to analyze the implementation of project-based learning (PjBL) internationally in mathematics education and to identify the underlying learning theories, such as the method of writing an article through SLR. A systematic literature review…

Social competence refers to having the behaviors, social skills, and intellectual capabilities needed to thrive in society. This includes the capacity to create, nurture, and maintain social relationships in various areas of life. This study investigates the effect of the Collaborative Constructivist Approach (CCA) to teaching social science on…

The rise of aliteracy, the burgeoning impact of crowded leisure time for children, and the increasingly complex daily lives of parents all impact on promoting reading for pleasure (RfP) requiring how parents value RfP to be considered in sympathetic and sustainable ways. By investigating parents' experiences, this qualitative research elevated the…

Advancing public education by improving the skills and knowledge of its teachers is a major challenge. The teacher-training phase shapes not only skills and abilities but also perceptions of pre-service teachers regarding their educational and teaching goals. We examined a hypothetical theoretical model that explains how pre-service teachers'…

This study explores the Yamanoko Program, a forest education initiative in Shiga, Prefecture, Japan, to examine how outdoor environmental education approaches can offer a transformative perspective on educational culture, fostering respect for and interconnectedness with more-than-human agency. The study aims to inspire discussions on…