In many countries today, there is emphasis on teachers' interaction with parents. Also, parents are expected to be involved in their children's schooling. Teacher education, however, has been criticized for not preparing the prospective teachers sufficiently for the task. International studies have found on the one hand that digital technology…

One of the most important factors in successful e- learning is the motivation of the student. This article examines the very essence of student motivation in the context of e-learning and identifies the factors that influence it. The investigation involved 123 five-year students of the Elabuga Institute of Kazan Federal University and the I.M.…

The digital age has fundamentally altered the distribution of work and responsibilities in schools. Parents, as important stakeholders in schooling, are taking on more digital labour and facing changing roles. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, parents' digital labour often remained overlooked as they were not able to observe or participate in the…

College students' well-being and mental health have been substantial concerns since before the COVID-19 pandemic, and these issues have only become more pronounced in recent years. In the context of notable gender disparities in these outcomes, it is surprising that few studies to date have examined gendered patterns in how college students'…

This empirical study focuses on the examination of concerns and competencies related to classroom management among primary school teachers. The data were collected during the 2022-2023 academic year from a sample comprised of primary school teachers in Demirci-Türkiye. The study employed two distinct scales, denoted as the "Classroom…

In this article I explore how certain pedagogic practices construct students' ability as visible. The concept of ability is viewed as constructed, put into place by specific educational practices, rather than a fixed trait of the students. Conducted in two primary classrooms, this study employs observational methods complemented by audio-video…

The need for credentialed teachers with online teaching experience is paramount. Prior research exists on teacher readiness of in-service teachers, but little research has been conducted on pre-service teacher readiness for teaching in online environments. The purpose of this sequential explanatory mixed-methods case study was to explore the…

It is well established that the amount of time children spend playing reflects on their learning, quality of exploration, and relationships. However, little is known about what the main benefits for adults are. In this study, we explore the association between the adults' daily time spent playing with their children (in minutes) and the adults'…

This article presents two quantitative studies examining the influences of the Corona pandemic for home schooling in Germany. Subsequently, the first impulses for a more profound qualitative oriented educational research should be given. In this way, this article attempts to identify the possibilities and limits of qualitative educational…

This qualitative study was completed to examine students' behaviors and perceptions of an innovation lab in a private school that utilized the design thinking process. The researchers sought to understand students' perceptions of the i-lab in relation to empathy, critical thinking, and communication, which were key constructs of the design…

This qualitative study was completed to examine students' behaviors and perceptions of an innovation lab in a private school that utilized the design thinking process. The researchers sought to understand students' perceptions of the i-lab in relation to empathy, critical thinking, and communication, which were key constructs of the design…

Exploring online teaching competencies is paramount in the pandemic setting. This study explores and compares the perceived importance of teachers' online teaching competence and ability in two higher education (HE) institutions in Sarawak, Malaysia. The study employs the validated Faculty Readiness to Teach Online (FRTO) instrument which assesses…

Dynamic characteristics of social networks users' behavior represent the toolkit for diagnosing the character and orientation of cyber communication. This study aims to analyze the communicative behavior of youth after transitioning directly from direct communication to communication via technology for the purpose of defining opportunities and…

During the Spring semester of 2020, due to a global pandemic caused by the widespread of the novel COVID-19 pandemic, a sudden swift shift to remote instruction radically shook student experiences. Unplanned and disruptive, new struggles ("luchas") emerged. Inspired by Castillo-Montoya and Torres-Guzmán, who sought to reclaim the lived…

The study delves into the innovative strategy of Supported Teaching in School (STS) as a transformative approach to achieving sustainable teacher education in Ghana. This reflection explores the experiences of a student-teacher in the STS program, providing insights into the benefits and challenges faced by the student-teacher, as well as the…