Teacher candidates kept journals for one semester, documenting the science content and practices they encountered in their daily lives, while their professor provided detailed written feedback. The objective of this study was to determine gaps in everyday science practices, and to eventually design interventions which might help teacher candidates…

Immersive Virtual Reality (iVR) is increasingly being used in education for its ability to recreate vivid, realistic environments that enhance engagement and motivation. In history education, iVR is often considered when fostering emotional connection and empathy. However, its potential to support critical historical thinking, such as analysing…

This paper examines the underutilization of Critical Race Theory (CRT) in addressing systemic racial inequities within community and technical colleges (CTCs). We argue that while diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives are prevalent, CRT offers a more robust framework for understanding and dismantling systemic racism. We analyze…

This paper seeks to make visible the legacy and endurance of Christian normativity in current global higher education policy and practice trends by making the links between the present day manifestations of these policies/practices and their Christian origins explicit, and by describing alternatives to presumably universal ideas. Global higher…

Background/purpose: The study aimed to identify the teaching practices of middle school science teachers in light of the PISA 2025 test competencies. Materials/methods: A descriptive-analytical approach was employed, and an observation card was used to collect information. It was applied to a sample of middle school science teachers in public…

This study explores educators' perspectives on the impact of generative artificial intelligence (AI) on academic roles within Palestinian institutions. Through qualitative interviews and quantitative surveys, the research reveals significant anxiety among educators, particularly concerning the potential decline of traditional roles, educational…

This study examines the impact of interaction-oriented instructional practices on student performance and racial achievement gaps in college online courses. By linking survey data from almost 400 online instructors with student-level transcript records at a state community college system, we examine the relationship between six domains of…

This work examines early childhood inclusion in educational settings in Italy. It begins with the history, culture, and socio-political landscape of Early Childhood Intervention and an analysis of the current situation regarding education and inclusion. Next, it analyzes current policies and practices for including students with special needs,…

In recent years, educators working to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in postsecondary education have found their efforts increasingly constrained by legislation aimed at prohibiting their work. While resistance to DEI work is not new, navigating ever changing legislation in a polarized sociopolitical environment has made supporting…

This report describes the evaluation of Lone Star AP CSP, a program developed by the National Mathematics + Science Initiative and funded by a 2019 Education Innovation and Research grant. The three-year program aimed to increase student access to and success in the Advanced Placement (AP) Computer Science Principles (CSP) course in 37 Texas high…

This study compares the self-reported attitudes and beliefs of materials designers at a private English language school in Thailand regarding Global Englishes Language Teaching (GELT) with their practice of materials design for speaking and listening classes. Twenty sets of previously-created English teaching materials were submitted for…

This article proposes that work-integrated learning (WIL) is a Landscape of Practice (LoP) within the wider higher education ecosystem. It applies concepts from the LoP literature to present a new perspective on WIL programs and ecosystems. It further emphasizes that students are central within the WIL LoP, developing knowledge as they traverse…

Background: Recent research has increasingly focused on the role of teachers' empathy in classrooms. However, due to the inconsistencies observed in its conceptualization and assessment, whether this competence is key for effective teaching remains unknown. Grounding empathy research on previous approaches to the understanding of emotions, such as…

This article introduces a professional development webinar series entitled "Teaching in Times of Crisis: Learning from Educators Around the World". This is a unique model for teacher professional development and peer-to-peer-learning among teachers around the globe. By positioning teachers predominantly from the Global South as experts,…

The commitment to accessibility serves as a catalyst for developing and implementing practices that prevent barriers and can better allow for inclusive participation with the world around us. Unfortunately, the importance of accessibility does not always equate with commitment and compliance. While there has been a slow-moving effort to increase…