Background: Pragmatic communication difficulties encompass many distinct behaviours, including the use of vague and/or insufficient language, a common characteristic following traumatic brain injury (TBI) that negatively impacts psychosocial outcomes. Existing assessments evaluate pragmatic communication broadly, often with only one or two items…

Short-term mega sporting events provide an opportunity for students to not only gain a memorable career experience but also enhance student skills and learning. However, very few (if any) researchers have explored students' confidence related to key skills before and after such an event. Thus, the purpose of this study was to assess the effect of…

The growing significance of artificial intelligence and numerous AI supported educational applications have attracted the attention of educators worldwide. Consequently, AI and software developers have begun creating numerous AI supported applications for teaching and learning. The paper explains the importance of the impacts of the Microsoft…

In Indonesia, most recent studies about teacher professional development have commonly focused on the programme's employment, effectiveness, problems, and the skills teachers gained due to the programme. Little focus has been placed on the consistent investigations of how multilingual interventions take place in feedback-giving practices, notably…

This study explores the interplay between digital leadership, knowledge-sharing behavior, and institutional change in higher education institutions (HEIs) through the lens of the Institutional Theory of Leadership, with a focus on advancing higher education for sustainable development (ESD). We develop theoretical arguments and provide empirical…

The popularity of generative AI chatbots, such as ChatGPT, has sparked numerous studies investigating their use in educational contexts. However, it is important to note that chatbots are not a new phenomenon; researchers have explored conversational agents across diverse fields for decades. Conversational agents engage users in natural language…

The use of SMS messaging for education has grown in recent years, with particular attention recently during the Covid-19 pandemic. Mobile phones often have high levels of ownership in low-income contexts compared to computers, and lower connectivity requirements, which arguably make this a more equitable medium than data-heavy online instruction,…

The advancement of information technology has catalyzed the emergence of virtual exchanges, offering an alternative avenue for cross-cultural engagement without the necessity of physical travel abroad. This development suggests that virtual exchanges can reduce barriers to female participation while enhancing their proficiency in intercultural,…

The accounting profession is challenged by professional shortages, declining university enrolments, and uncertainty about the profile of future accountants regarding technological advancements. It is thus timely to investigate the employability beliefs of accounting students in higher education throughout Australia. This study employed a…

Purpose: Emergency department (ED) visits for suicidal ideation and self-harm are more prevalent in autistic than non-autistic youth. However, providers are typically offered insufficient guidance for addressing suicide risk in autistic youth, likely impacting confidence and care. Methods: In this pilot study, we conducted semi-structured…

This study explores the pivotal role of authentic writing experiences in early childhood education by examining preschool educators' beliefs. Utilizing a comprehensive questionnaire, data were gathered from a diverse group of preschool educators, revealing their perspectives on the significance of authentic writing. The research highlights the…

Purpose: This study examines how Discord facilitates peer-to-peer learning in a university-level computer graphics course. It explores how the platform supports student engagement, peer feedback and mentorship in a technical, project-based setting. By analyzing survey responses and server engagement metrics, the study highlights Discord's role in…

This study aimed to investigate elementary learners' emotions, emotion regulation, and enjoyment as they experienced asynchronous online learning in the postpandemic context. Gross's (2006) Process Model of Emotion Regulation was used to investigate the interrelationships between these three components, resulting in theoretical and practical…

Students in U.S. elementary schools continue to experience difficulty learning to read, with some attributing these difficulties to a lack of alignment with the Science of Reading (SOR). Social media plays a prominent role in disseminating information about the SOR, serving as a platform for discussion and debate that reflects many tenets of…

This study aimed to develop and evaluate a supervision model to enhance communicative English teaching and learning management for teachers in educational opportunity expansion schools under the Office of the Basic Education Commission. The research was conducted in two phases. Phase 1 involved the development of the supervision model through case…