Teachers' noticing of students' mathematical thinking plays an important role in supporting student learning. Yet little is known about how online professional development (PD)--a growing setting for PD in the USA--can cultivate this noticing. Here, we explore the potential of using two online tools for engaging video to support K-2 teachers'…

This study examines teachers' motivations for using artificial intelligence (AI) applications in education from the perspective of Expectancy-Value Theory. The Expectancy-Value Theory is a framework used to explain the key factors that influence individuals' motivation to perform a specific task. In this study, the two main components of the…

Caregiver coaching in early intervention (EI) can lead to positive outcomes for young children with delays and disabilities and their families. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, some EI providers reported coaching caregivers more frequently. However, EI providers' use of caregiver coaching is inconsistent, and there is a need for more…

Over recent years, the professional development review process has risen in importance in universities with such exercises being shown to have a positive effect on student learning, staff motivation, recruitment and retention. However, they may also be perceived as a controlling mechanism and part of a culture of 'performativity', which implies a…

This is the first systematic qualitative review to examine and organise the current body of research that addresses the practical application of critical pedagogy within Physical Education and Sport for Development. Following a rigorous systematic review process, this paper analyses critical pedagogy, social justice and social transformation…

The purpose of this research is to get the opinions of the graduate students in order to establish their professional competences through an independent study. The research was carried out in accordance with the qualitative research method. The participant group of the research consisted of 40 students who were in the graduate programmes in…

Video capture can be a very useful tool in helping pre-service teachers (PSTs) recognize both strengths and weaknesses in their teaching, and much research supports the use of video in helping PSTs develop critical reflective practices during their PDS experience (NAPDS Essential 4) while working on edTPA. Initially, video capture is introduced in…

The participation of adults in lifelong learning has undergone significant development in the last few years, with the percentage of adults participating in non-formal education (NFE) risen dramatically. Within this empirical context, this study conceptualises and interconnects the theory of Ulrich Beck's risk society with the main trends in…

Technological affordances have shown promising potential in advancing the delivery of corporate learning programmes designed for professional leadership development. However, there is a considerable challenge in evaluating learners' skill acquisition, with most of the past research relying on pre- and post-tests or other forms of self-reports to…

Teacher leaders play a significant role in school and system improvement. Teacher leaders who maintain teaching responsibilities while taking on leadership responsibilities outside the classroom require professional learning. A school district worked with university faculty and professional learning facilitators to develop a design-based…

This article explores the importance of providing leadership development opportunities for graduate and professional students, in addition to highlighting approaches for building leadership capacity among these students. The article concludes with a snapshot of leadership development offerings for graduate and professional audiences sponsored by…

Family engagement is highly correlated to student academic performance. The goal of the school community as a whole is to come together to ensure that academic success takes place. For this study, interviews and questionnaires were administered to 20 participants and qualitative data was analyzed to note the impact of site leaders on parent…

Higher education leaders fail to recognize an employee's job satisfaction is affected by their supervisor's awareness of generational needs, resulting in the problem of decreased employee retention and associated costs. The purpose of this quantitative nonexperimental study was to determine if a supervisor's awareness of generational needs of…

This phenomenological inquiry sought to answer the research question: How do the experiences of participating in professional development activities influence human resources leaders' personal and professional transformation? The framework of the study was transformative learning theory. Data were collected using semi-structured questions in…

The majority of states have laws in place that require teacher evaluations and many states are tying teacher evaluations and teacher effectiveness to tenure and dismissal policies. Historically, the teacher evaluation process has been conducted by the school principal and has commonly been disconnected from the teacher development processes that…