This systematic review examines the extent to which educational policy and practice in Turkey are informed by research evidence. Drawing on national and international literature, the review explores the theoretical foundations of evidence-based policymaking, the current status of research-informed policy in Turkey, and the challenges faced in…

Promoting lifelong learning among senior citizens is essential for fostering their confidence and independence. However, the absence of systematic planning and clear definitions of lifelong learning poses challenges in objectively assessing its efficacy. This study aims to establish evaluation criteria and develop a comprehensive health promotion…

This scoping review is intended to examine and consolidate the factors that influence the uptake of COVID-19 vaccines among African university students. Gaining an understanding of these factors is crucial for developing effective public health strategies to improve vaccination rates within this demographic. An extensive search of peer-reviewed…

This paper discusses the integration that needs to be made in the United Nations (UN) and African Union (AU) agendas for the promotion of effective quality education. This work seeks to prove that close cooperation between the organizations can result in sustainable development and social equity with the help of education. The manuscript uses the…

The global teacher shortage is reaching critical levels, with many educators leaving the field early and schools struggling to fill vacancies. Key aspects of teacher attrition include inadequate compensation, poor working conditions, and barriers facing potential educators, along with impacts on student achievement and school operations.…

Despite mandates from 1995 to incorporate Indigenous knowledge in all curricula in Manitoba, secondary mathematic curricula content has very few Indigenous perspectives, and what is provided is limited to viewing Indigenous artwork and architecture through the lens of Western Mathematics. In the spirit of Reconciliation, acknowledging that…

This research report details a faculty learning community (FLC) developed by three faculty teaching in a graduate program in a mid-size southern university. The purpose of the research was to engage in the study of best practices for online graduate courses by engaging in collaborative discussions on common texts related to improving the teaching…

Severe weather events now impact millions of students each year. The consequences of these events go beyond physical destruction. As students return to school in the fall during peak wildfire and hurricane season, it is essential to understand and prepare for the threats of severe weather. In this brief, the authors detail the evidence on how…

Purpose: This study examines the challenges faced by both the groups and explores interconnections to reduce this disconnect. Design/methodology/approach: A survey with closed and open-ended questions was administered to 77 faculty members and 274 students across nine higher education institutions. Responses were analyzed through content analysis…

Recognizing that institutional processes for curricular change require approval from music faculty outside of the music teacher education program, this self-study of teacher education practices (S-STEP) investigated the music department faculty perspectives at three contrasting institutions to understand similarities and differences regarding…

The growing international literature on instructional leadership notes that its implementation often varies depending on cultural and contextual factors. Previous studies have indicated that while Turkish school principals demonstrate some instructional leadership behaviours, they frequently do not practice its key components such as shaping…

Despite a significant increase in the trans and gender expansive (TGE) population in the US (Ghorayshi, 2022), pedagogies and policies have not changed at the same rate in cis-dominant choral spaces (Aguirre, 2018). Drawing from bio-ecological systems theory and trans-identity development frameworks, this qualitative research highlights the…

Background/Objective: The teaching and learning of geology in Morocco's secondary education system seems to face various challenges. This research aims to recognize and analyze these challenges so as to develop a deeper understanding of the problems faced in middle and high school classrooms. Materials/methods: To this end, a survey was conducted…

Background/purpose: This study aimed to investigate the skills needed for efficiently implementing artificial intelligence (AI) applications in education among primary school teachers in the Bisha Governorate, the challenges they encounter, and the proposals needed to overcome these challenges. Materials/methods: This research adopted a…

Digital transformation is reshaping social and economic relations through the adoption of digital technologies, playing a crucial role in Kazakhstan's modernization and economic diversification. This study aims to comprehensively analyze the multifaceted process of digital transformation in Kazakhstan, with a particular emphasis on identifying…