Generative artificial intelligence (GAI) is becoming more popular among educators with the recent advancements in tools such as ChatGPT and Dall-E. Although there are still questions around its efficacy, this type of technology can produce data or information based on prompts, which can be adapted for teachers' use. This article explores how this…

Introduction: This article reports on experiences of teachers and learners with visual impairments (LVI) in inclusive high schools in the Kingdom of Eswatini. Methods: Qualitative research used face-to-face interviews, semi-structured questionnaires, document analysis and observation instruments for data collection. The study employed purposive…

The aim of this study is to evaluate the 10th grade robotics coding curriculum (2020) with a participant-oriented program evaluation approach. The research was designed with the convergent mixed methods design. This design is the most well-known mixed research design, whereby both qualitative and quantitative data are collected simultaneously. 60…

In 2030 Ethnic Studies will be a required course for all high schoolers in California's public schools. This paper examines the opportunities and challenges of this milestone and how the future of Ethnic Studies can impact the U.S. education system as a whole. Through highlighting the history of Ethnic Studies and presenting the perspectives of…

The paper explores teachers' language literacy practices in underprivileged, inner-city schools in Athens, Greece, and their implications for student learning and educational inclusion. The current developments of global/European and national education policy agendas on literacy and inclusion inform the research questions of the study. Bernstein's…

Elementary schools provide a consistent and immersive opportunity to reach a wide audience of young students, making them an ideal platform for fostering healthy dietary habits through food and nutrition education as part of the family and everyday life skills curriculum. This study examined the perspectives from Saudi elementary children's…

The impact of cognitive biases, particularly biased self-assessment, on learning outcomes and decision-making in higher education is of great significance. This study delves into the confluence of cognitive biases and user experience in spreadsheet programming as a crucial IT skill across various academic disciplines. Through a quantitative…

Black students are the most underrepresented in Gifted and Talented Education (GATE), Advanced Placement (AP), honors, dual enrollment (DE), and other programs for advanced learners (Ford, 2011, 2013; Hines, 2024; Hines, Fletcher et al., 2022). However, accelerated learners, particularly Black students, are usually seen as individuals who…

Both the professional and political spheres have emphasised the association between ECEC and economic performance since international organisations, such as the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, the World Bank and European Union institutions, first expressed interest in this linkage. This study shows how the relationship…

Leadership plays a key role in quality assurance efforts. Higher education institutions and faculties need to be led by leaders who can apply their leadership in quality assurance programs and activities effectively. This chapter discusses the engagement of leadership in higher education in Vietnamese quality assurance with more focus on the past…

This study explores the effectiveness of a curriculum designed to teach the Simple Past Tense to high school preparatory students within a communicative and student-centered framework. The participants were 24 male students, aged between 14 and 15, all possessing A2-level English proficiency. Through a combination of pre- and post-tests, the study…

We describe the use of the popular board game "Wingspan" in a first-year seminar course at an undergraduate liberal arts institution. We discuss implementation of the game in the classroom, classroom activities and assessments, and associated field activities. We also share student survey data on effective use of "Wingspan" to…

A rapidly increasing body of research shows that language skills significantly impact decision-making in today's globalized business environments. Based on findings from a large data-driven literature survey using the PRISMA framework, this study applied descriptive statistics and content analysis to provide a comprehensive synthesis of key…

From October to December 2024, New Zealand Council for Educational Research conducted the National Survey of Primary Schools, which addresses five research questions on how the education system in Aotearoa New Zealand is progressing over time in: (1) honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi; (2) serving akonga Maori; (3) serving Pacific students; (4)…

Honors classes in secondary schools are designed to provide advanced learning opportunities for both identified gifted students and high-potential students. They also serve as a bridge to AP/IB classes or other advanced coursework. Beyond preparing students for future courses, honors classes can play a role in talent development by supporting…