This study examines the effects of remedial courses in high school on postsecondary outcomes using a regression discontinuity design and explores the mechanisms behind these effects. I find that being placed in the remedial schedule and taking an additional remedial course in high school reduces the likelihood of attaining a 2- or 4-year college…

Aim/Purpose: This study aims to design and validate an evaluation instrument for a didactic strategy based on gamification, specifically adapted to e-learning contexts in higher education. It addresses the ongoing challenge of enhancing student motivation, engagement, and retention in virtual learning environments. Background: With the sustained…

This study investigated the readiness of university faculty for online/distance learning (ODL) after two semesters of pandemic-driven remote teaching. We focused on faculty with prior ODL course design and online teaching experience, examining various aspects of their readiness: comfort with risk, identity disruption, teaching norms, equity and…

Background: Teaching strategies using peers to influence student-learning outcomes are commonly used in physical education. Reciprocal peer learning is a teaching strategy where students work in pairs as tutor and tutee. Effective peer tutoring requires knowledge about the critical elements for correct performance (i.e. common content knowledge,…

This paper addresses educators' use of a simulated teaching environment and its relationship to changes in indices associated with equitable and culturally responsive teaching practices. Included in the study are data from 48 educators, who spent a minimum of 4 hours and 30 minutes completing 17 sessions in the provided modules, followed by…

Societal changes during the last few decades have given rise to the expansion of extended systems in nations across the world. Despite differences regarding age groups and relations to compulsory school, the task of extended education is primarily to provide participants with possibilities to learn general or specific content and foster their'…

Background: Technology-enhanced classrooms now integrate a range of educational apps designed to improve student outcomes. The effectiveness of these applications is influenced by multiple factors related to the courses and the applications themselves. A critical factor is student engagement, which involves interacting with the course content…

Practitioners of the mentor mindset in academic settings maintain high standards while providing strong support in and outside the classroom. They encourage the growth mindset by being motivating and transparent, reducing stress, and providing feedback that can help intellectual growth. The mentor mindset is the foundation of the professional…

Purpose: Building preservice teachers' capacity to ground their practice in inclusive frameworks represents a potential driver for rectifying inequitable access to high-quality learning, particularly for students receiving special education services. To do so, teacher educators must possess a deep understanding of how preparatory experiences shape…

Entrepreneurship education is growing because of innovative technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI)-based business simulation and gamification. However, there are different responses to gamification-based learning. This study aims to identify the factors that influence learning in gamified business simulation using the self-determination…

This paper explores the reflections of a primary teacher, Lisa, who began teaching her class just as Victoria entered a state-wide lockdown, prompting a shift to Emergency Remote Teaching. In professional interviews, Lisa evaluated the strategies she used during online instruction. She concluded that live sessions, interactive activities, small…

This paper examines trainee teachers' views of academic literacy with a focus on the role of process and the concept of "becoming" in pedagogy. Often associated with Deleuzean philosophy, the practical implications of these ideas, both in teacher education and wider educational settings, are often unclear, and this paper explores their…

This study explores how preservice secondary mathematics teachers comprehend and apply advanced mathematical concepts to the content they will teach in K-12 classrooms. Responding to student inquiries and guided by the "Mathematical Education of Teachers II" recommendations, an innovative capstone course was developed and integrated into…

An important goal of science education is to equip students with the scientific knowledge and evaluation skills necessary to identify misinformation. However, the specific role of science education and knowledge and the evaluation strategies most commonly relied on in this process remain unclear. The two studies presented here leverage educational…

Student readiness for university study cannot be assumed; the progression to become a successful student requires support. Highlighting the implementation of purposeful, accessible, and inclusive pedagogical design, this case study explores emergent academic literacies and community building using social annotation in the context of remote…