Background/purpose: Accurate measurement is crucial for effective instructional methods. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to develop a reliable and validated Vietnamese questionnaire to assess Vietnamese students' learning investment across different aspects. Materials/methods: This study adopted the English version of the questionnaire by…

Background: There is a large body of evidence showing the positive effects of dual enrollment (DE) across a range of student outcomes in secondary and postsecondary education, including high school completion, college enrollment, and degree attainment. Further, offering DE coursework "online" has the potential to significantly increase…

Language educators play a significant role in either challenging or perpetuating ideologies in the classroom, curriculum, and profession. Due to the historically persistent ideological positioning of Latinx/Hispanic and Spanish-speakers in the United States and the lack of professional preparation for educators working with these populations, this…

Purpose: To expand the body of literature on the determinants that influence the STEM choices of female students worldwide, this study explores Korean female high school students' decision-making process of STEM track choice by observing their perceptions of STEM subjects, the factors shaping these perceptions, and how these perceptions influence…

The COVID-19 lockdown in New Zealand forced tertiary education providers to rapidly transition to online teaching with minimal preparation time. Synchronous online classes were delivered using platforms such as Microsoft Teams and Moodle. This study explores the post-COVID-19 online learning experience of construction students, focusing on both…

This study investigates information literacy among 307 prospective teachers at Masaryk University's Faculty of Education. Employing qualitative research and thematic analysis, the research identifies core competencies and challenges with information literacy in pedagogical practice. Key implications include integrating information literacy into…

For the effective use of technology in higher education, it is important to develop the technological skills of all faculty members. The Teaching and Learning Center of a state university has implemented a Technology Mentoring Program (TMP) to enhance faculty members' technological competencies and support them in using technology effectively in…

In this study, we challenge the notion that technology, when applied in the private sector of Brazilian academic education, serves as an instrument of democratization. To explore this, we delve into the case of the startup Ampli, which offers college programs through a mobile application. The easy access it provides to students may signify…

This study follows a study that researchers conducted at the beginning of the fall 2024 semester to investigate the first-day impacts of using an updated, visually stimulating syllabus on conveying essential course information and on initial perceptions of teachers. Findings indicated that students perceived the syllabus as easier to understand…

This study investigated the experiences of a group of international Chinese students at a New Zealand university who were rapidly transitioned to online learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Drawing on research into the experiences of students during the pandemic, and ecological and systemic considerations of the learning environment, this study…

A wealth of evidence indicates that financial aid is positively associated with retention and graduation rates among college students attending in-person courses. However, limited research exists on the relation between financial aid, retention, and graduation rates among undergraduate students earning online degrees. The purpose of this study was…

The landscape of developmental education has experienced significant shifts over the last decade nationwide, as more than twenty states and higher education systems have transitioned from the traditional prerequisite model to corequisite remediation. Drawing on administrative data from Tennessee community colleges from 2010 to 2020, we examined…

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into higher education has rapidly transformed the learning environment, with significant implications for pre-service teacher education. AI tools such as adaptive learning platforms and virtual simulations offer opportunities to enhance instructional design and develop essential teaching…

The purpose of this study is to describe and report on the implementation of an inquiry-based module for future educators. Research consistently highlights a gap between the academic expectations of secondary school and the requirements of higher education, particularly concerning inquiry and research skills. While College-Career Ready (CCR)…

What might the powers of knowledge in religious education (RE) be; what knowledge and abilities does RE provide to pupils in lower secondary education? These questions are asked through this study of curriculum contexts in England, Sweden and Finland. The three iterations of the subject are similar enough to compare--yet different enough for the…