This study investigated the effects of pre-training types on the cognitive load, collaborative knowledge construction and level of learning in a computer-supported collaborative learning environment. Pre-training was provided to help learners optimise their cognitive load, build accurate shared-knowledge and achieve successful deep learning. The…

Context: There are currently two low-threshold vocational education and training (VET) options in Switzerland for young people at risk: A two-year programme for a Federal VET certificate and a practical training programme designed for young people with special needs. In the present study, we looked at transitions from these programmes to the…

This study looked at the experiences of six participants and their feelings of guilt. The findings revealed that guilt was caused when the participants put their needs before the needs of their family and attended college. Institutions of higher education may not know or understand the importance family plays for these students and may not foster…

The aim of the study was to explore and highlight the challenges and benefits of distance education that educators found in their practice of online teaching with preschool children during the first wave of the pandemic. An electronic questionnaire was used to collect teachers' perceptions of (1) their own success in facilitating online sessions;…

The purpose of this study is to explore whether training job seekers in the positive psychological resource of psychological capital (PsyCap) facilitates their job search activities and outcomes. Adopting a quasi-experimental design, we examined the impact of the PsyCap training on job seekers success. Our findings demonstrated that those who…

Rapid social, technological and cultural changes have brought along drastic changes in education, as well. Changing educational paradigms have required revising students' attitudes towards learning, which determine learning abilities and willingness. Within this context, it has been aimed, with this study, to analyse university students' attitudes…

This study investigates how STEM teachers use inquiry-based learning (IBL) to address achievement-related diversity in their classroom practices. Data were collected from three teachers who participated in a long-term in-service teacher training program. Teachers' views were elicited through interviews, in-class observation, and evaluation forms.…

This study evaluates the success of the blended-learning mode in the context of a higher education institution in the Arabian Gulf region, utilizing the updated DeLone and McLean information systems success model. Students were surveyed about their perceptions of and feedback on the different characteristics of blended learning. Use of the…

In this study, it is aimed to determine the views of instructors on distance education and the reflection of the COVID 19 epidemic on their views. For this purpose, the opinions of the instructors who had not taught with distance education before the pandemic were examined both before the experience and after teaching during the pandemic process.…

Creative insights and advances influence improved learning conditions and innovations for addressing global challenges. Moreover, technological advances make information universally available, which has rapidly accelerated progress across economic sectors. These advances have major implications for educators and, further, the knowledge and skills…

The purpose of this study was to develop an in-depth understanding of how Eastern Arkansas youth with disabilities and their parents describe their expectations for the future, after participating in the Arkansas PROMISE program. The study sought an understanding of how participants viewed themselves and their expectations for the future, for…

There are more science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) data science and analytics (DSA) jobs than qualified individuals to fill positions, indicating a gap that could be addressed if more women entered the STEM professions. To determine why women are underrepresented in these fields, this quantitative research examines the lived…

Through exit interviews with Columban College, Inc. EdD graduates, this in-depth study looks into how academic and social integration affects the success of graduate students. Academic integration makes it clear how important it is to have a planned curriculum and the help of teachers. The study found that social interactions, study groups, and…

A large and growing body of research demonstrates that student success requires more than just academic achievement; it also requires supportive environments that foster the development of key social and emotional competencies and mindsets. Inspired by this body of research, Transforming Education (TransformEd) embarked on a multi-year partnership…

Students who have been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are impacted by ADHD in their academic pursuits in higher education. The purpose of this study was to investigate, explore, understand, and offer a voice to the students directly affected by ADHD. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with eight students,…