This research aimed at assessing the effectiveness of mentoring practices in East and West Hararghe Zones' secondary schools in Eastern Ethiopia. A descriptive survey research design was employed with a sample size of (n = 400) through multistage sampling techniques to collect pertinent data from the target population through a questionnaire. The…

Comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) aims to foster gender equality in children and young people and has made positive contributions to addressing gender-related challenges. However, little is known about the effectiveness of CSE intervention in weakening gender bias, particularly implicit gender bias. Hence, the present study aimed to explore…

The purpose of this study is to determine the benefits of online learning among undergraduate students at a specific university and to investigate whether there are any differences in perception based on gender. A total of 477 participants completed structured questionnaires, and descriptive statistics were used to analyze the data. The…

Computational thinking (CT), as a new future-oriented literacy, has gained attention at the basic education level. Graphical programming is the common way to develop CT in primary students, but this drag-and-drop programming may weaken students' understanding of programming's abstract concepts and code logic. Text-based programming approaches can…

Previous research has demonstrated the benefits of peer feedback for improving student work. Gender, as an individual characteristic, is now receiving increased attention due to its influence on the peer feedback process. This study examined the effects of gender and peer assessment training on the amount and content of peer feedback provided by…

In Somalia, access to quality education has been severely weakened by decades of civil war, ongoing insecurity, and recurrent droughts and floods. Strengthening foundational learning through both formal and alternative pathways is critical, as out-of-school rates remain high -- 65 per cent at primary and 75 per cent at secondary. In 2024, working…

This study aimed to develop an automated computer scoring system (ACSS) incorporating a Korean spell checker to assess students' constructed responses and to check the efficacy of this system. To accomplish this, we examined the performance of automatic spelling correction in reporting and correcting spelling errors, the interaction of gender and…

Purpose: This research investigates mobile security awareness among university students in Hong Kong, who increasingly rely on mobile devices for their daily activities and academic needs. This research seeks to inform targeted educational strategies and policies to enhance mobile security practices among young adults, particularly in regions…

Stresses related to illness, hospitalisation, and the disruption of educational activities and daily routines often have a negative impact on children, with panic situations or anxiety states being the most frequent manifestations. This study explores whether participation in routine hospital school activities is associated with short-term changes…

Playing games occupies an essential place throughout life, particularly in childhood. With technological advances, urbanization, and the reduction of playgrounds, children's engagement with digital games has steadily increased. This shift highlights the importance of raising parental awareness about children's digital game preferences and gaming…

Little is known about the long-term outcomes of students who attend alternative provision (AP) settings. This study set out to analyse data published by the Department for Education which presents long-term education and employment outcomes for school pupils in England. After making comparisons by type of setting at the national level, this…

The research investigates the impact of entrepreneurship education (EE) on green entrepreneurial intentions (GEI) among business students. Additionally, the study conducted a moderation analysis to examine whether gender influences the relationship between EE and GEI among female and male business students. Data were collected from 204 Tanzanian…

Background/purpose: The vocational education course in the basic school stage is an important course. Thus, this study aimed to identify the impact of vocational education (VE) classes on students' attitudes towards vocational and technical learning paths in Jordanian public schools from the perspective of the VE teachers in those schools.…

Professional development (PD) programs are considered as essential for improving the teacher quality and performance in schools. Despite introducing several PD programs, the teachers' quality in the public schools is a matter of concern for Pakistan. It has become a challenge for policymakers and school leaders to design PD programs which can be…

Purpose: In the wake of a skills shortage in Australia and its impact on the economy, the need for students to complete their vocational education and training (VET) programmes and enter the workforce is critical. This study aims to identify to what degree student programme choice and perceived personal benefits as well as various confounders act…