Research Findings: The current study explored the average levels, latent profiles, and predictors of preschoolers' cultural cognition, in a sample of 8774 preschoolers' parents in Shanghai, China. Parents with children aged 3-6 years completed measures of "Cultural Cognition Scale for Preschoolers" (CCSP) which was newly developed and…

This study aims to identify the challenges faced by special educational needs (SEN) teachers when communicating with the parents of children with disabilities (CWDs). To achieve its objectives, this research employs a descriptive approach founded on the results of 152 electronic surveys completed by male and female SEN teachers from the Makkah…

Recently, teacher educators have been required to possess strong academic credentials and intercultural competencies to teach successfully. The purpose of the present study is to investigate the extent to which teacher educators possess the skills of intercultural competence. Also, the study examines the factors that influence the intercultural…

In an era marked by widespread access to information and debates over truth, the need for scientific and agricultural knowledge has become increasingly crucial. This study examined the demographic characteristics and baseline science and agricultural knowledge scores of respondents in Georgia using a non-probability, purposive sampling approach…

This study explored the status of primary and middle school physical education (PE) teachers' professional knowledge competence (PKC) in the Amhara Region, in Ethiopia. For this, a quantitative research approach was employed and data were collected from 382 randomly selected PE teachers and analysed quantitatively. Findings revealed that the…

Teachers frequently happen to be the most influential role models and social change agents in the eyes and minds of young people as well as the whole society in many cultures. Since they are closely involved in promoting the ideas for the goodness of communities and the whole world either as individuals or educators, teachers' behaviours across…

A few studies have investigated what general public know about autism in international literature and there is no study conducted for this purpose in Turkey. This study examined autism knowledge of the general public in Turkey using a street survey. A total of 874 individuals participated in the study across five cities. Overall, findings showed…

Purpose: Several studies have attempted to explain the integration of sustainable development in business school curricula. However, little is known about who (male students vs female students), at which age (under 21, 21-25 and 26-30) and at which stage of their undergraduate education (freshman, junior or senior) can attain and retain an…

Purpose: This study evaluated the impact of a faculty training program on student assessment using the Kirkpatrick model. Design/methodology/approach: A self-reported survey assessed 111 Saudi and non-Saudi participants' satisfaction. Subjective and objective measures (self-reported measures, assessment literacy inventory and performance-based…

In the 2020/21 school year, education changed overnight due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The aim of this study was to explore the impact of the lockdown on students' knowledge of evolution. Two student groups were compared; both covered the same subject matter, and only the implementation differed: either online or in class. The sample consisted of…

The increasing prevalence of digital technologies has notably expanded children's accessibility to a diverse range of digital tools day by day. Consequently, this evolution has significantly influenced the gaming landscape, propelling the surge in popularity of digital games among children. This change has also led to the need for changes in the…

Background: The microbiology should be a part of curricula; especially after epidemic COVID-19. Purpose: The study reports the level of knowledge and opinions of Slovenian citizens about microorganisms. Sample: The target population of the online survey was Slovenian citizens older than 14 years. Design and methods: We collected 405 complete…

Limited efforts have been made in middle- and low-income countries to raise public awareness of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) over the past ten years. We report data from a general population survey exploring the relationship between awareness, knowledge, and attitudes regarding autism in Malaysia. A questionnaire consisting of items related to…

When laboratory accidents in schools, especially in recent years, are examined, it is remarkable that many of these events resulted from the incorrect implementation of laboratory safety. The most significant role in the administration of laboratory safety belongs to science teachers. During this process, the necessity of laboratory safety…

Background: Previous research, although scarce, has indicated that the general public is still relatively unaware of developmental language disorder (DLD), one of the most common (neuro)developmental disorders. Raising awareness would increase timely involvement in intervention procedures. Aims: To examine public awareness of DLD in the…