Against a backdrop of intensifying geopolitical tensions, anti-intellectual rhetoric, documented instances of censorship, academic corporatisation and political interference, this article examines how the work of editors and reviewers might offer critical and creative entry points to disrupt the articulation of fascism in music education, academic…

Although the pedagogic device is viewed as a crucial element within the sociology of education, little research explores its historical development. This paper explores some iterations of the pedagogic device over the last 40 years, focusing on its origins in South America. By exploring Bernstein's ideas of the pedagogic device and pedagogic…

This study examines the determinants and earnings effects of horizontal educational mismatch (HEM) among Indonesian graduates. We found that almost half of Indonesian workers mismatched their field of study. The earnings effect of this mismatch varies in each field of study group. We found an earnings premium for ISCED Code 01, 02, 05, 08, and 09…

The issue of self-efficacy in pre-primary education has gained significant attention in Slovakia in recent years. This study investigated the perception of professional competence among female preschool teachers in Slovakia, focusing on their self-efficacy towards inclusive education. The study aimed to understand teacher's self-efficacy as a key…

Academic writing plays a crucial role in equipping students not only with the ability to write for academic purposes, but also with skills relevant to their future careers. These skills do not stand alone but are strengthened by various other skills. Among these skills, digital literacy and collaboration skills are very supportive of students'…

This research aims to develop an effective model for enhancing teacher development in classroom management within special education centres. The study begins by reviewing existing concepts, principles, theories, and previous research to inform the creation of a comprehensive model. A panel of nine experts evaluated the model's accuracy and…

Teachers' attitudes towards inclusive education are among the most relevant predictors of successful inclusion. Several factors related to child, teacher and environment predict teacher attitudes. This study aims to analyse the relationship between teachers' attitudes towards inclusive education, their perception of self-efficacy, and perceived…

Numerous studies highlight the benefits of incorporating creativity in teaching, but practical experience shows that putting these theories and policies into practice often lacks the necessary resources. The current study focuses on three aspects of creativity in teaching: (a) Theoretical -- how do policy documents and educational researchers…

This study aims to analyze the convergence of evaluative results between future teachers and their respective training institutions, based on the outcomes obtained in the Chilean National Diagnostic Evaluation of Initial Teacher Training, specifically focusing on the section of pedagogical knowledge for Mathematics Education programs nationwide as…

Curriculum is at the heart of education. It has been said that a broad and balanced physical education curriculum can contribute to young people developing socially, cognitively, affectively, and physically. As such, in this article, we draw on Antonio Gramsci's ideas of culture, power, and ideology to explore the physical education curriculum in…

This study aims to provide a systematic review of research in the field of higher education reform in China. We analyzes 30,952 publications collected from China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) spanning from 1949 to 2023 and employs CiteSpace and Microsoft Excel for bibliometric analysis. It was found that the research on higher education…

In recent years, soft skills have gained growing attention as key factors influencing students' academic performance and psychological well-being. This study investigates the extent to which soft skills are associated with undergraduate students' engagement, and whether this relationship is mediated by positive emotional experiences and overall…

This study employs a novel approach to investigate the effects of reading anxiety on middle school students' reading motivation and attitudes, along with the mediating impact of reading anxiety on these two variables. Utilizing a structural equation modeling framework, we aimed to understand the relationships among these variables and developed…

Based on dynamic systems theory, the longitudinal study tracked 120 kindergarten children 2 years to examine the differentiation and transition of object control profiles among preschool children aged 3 to 6. Latent profile analysis (LPA) and latent transition analysis (LTA) were employed to identify development profiles and transitions, as well…

Almost all parents lie to their children, and recent studies warn that parental lying may negatively impact children's trust in their parents. However, perspectives of children on parental lying and its effect on trust in parents have rarely been studied. In the current manuscript, we (1) report the development and co-creation of an…