Cultivating rational thinking, rather than solely adhering to the text of Islam, can be a different crucial approach to Islamic pedagogy. We can find some of these differences in the post-Prophetic period when influential figures shaped differing interpretations of Islamic thought. This paper examines two major Islamic theological perspectives…

Despite the enormous investment in educational technology research, there are sincere questions about whether it is having a meaningful effect on issues that really matter. Put simply, is education better because of us? In this paper we argue that our field is not having the impact it could, due largely to our instrumentalist approach to ed tech…

Every student has the potential to change the world by making a significant contribution to society. Experiences in higher education significantly shape the development of this potential, for better or worse, leading to interventions to support student success. Among such interventions, academic coaching has been widely used; however, how do we…

Research-based and practical reflection tools can enable systematic analysis of practice and contribute to deeper understandings of classroom processes. An empirically based, evidence-informed reflection tool was developed to support teachers to recognise feedback talk and how it is built into classroom interactions. The tool, titled the feedback…

This study provides a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of research on novice teachers, drawing from the metadata of 1032 publications indexed in the Scopus database. It explores publication trends, key contributors and prevailing research themes from 1945 to 2024, offering insights to inform and enhance support systems for novice teachers. Data…

How teachers respond to, and interact with, learners of diverse genders and sexualities is critical to ensuring their safe and inclusive schooling experiences. This paper examines the perspectives and responses towards learners of diverse genders and sexualities of a selected group of teachers in a primary school in South Africa. Twelve teachers…

Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) is a response to the urgent challenges facing humans and our planet, and its successful advancement requires international exchange, dialogue, and cooperation. Accordingly, the purposes of this non-profit book are twofold: (1) to strengthen mutual understanding and foster meaningful connections between…

In "The Empathetic Classroom," educator and licensed therapist Maria Munro-Schuster helps K-12 teachers navigate emotional stress, combat exhaustion, connect with students, and avoid burning out. She also gives tools for better teaching, for teaching that feels better, and for classrooms where emotional intelligence, safety, and empathy…

This qualitative study identifies impacts a community of practice program had on faculty participants leading study abroad learning experiences. Through qualitative analysis of learning artifacts and interviews, researchers found a professional development program focused on cultural competence and high-impact practices (HIPs) frameworks led…

This article emphasizes the significance of fostering joy in English classrooms, arguing that it can serve as a healing, liberating force and a targeted pedagogical pursuit.

This timely second edition of "Education, Immigration and Migration" offers new insights into the ways that educational leaders, policy makers, students, teachers and community members are changing their practice in light of global migration. Including research-based chapters that touch on both local idiosyncrasies and dynamics common…

This case study introduces critical interpretive synthesis (CIS) as a systematic approach for reviewing and synthesizing a diverse body of research evidence to develop fresh insights on an issue of concern. Unlike aggregative forms of systematic review, which are more familiar in the field of education, CIS does not require commensurability…

Purpose: Our study presents insights from an exploratory qualitative case study conducted in three primary and lower secondary schools in Denmark, a country renowned for its collaborative and egalitarian culture, to unravel the complexities of shared instructional leadership. Design/methodology/approach: Interviews with principals, middle leaders,…

In our research project, Mentoring in Initial Teacher Education, we have explored what mentors "actually do" to help student teachers learn to teach. In this paper, we share key literature on mentoring practices that helped us design mentor and student teacher questionnaires to identify which practices were perceived to be most…

Education is critical for building peace and security. The quality and inclusiveness of learning today shape the resilience of societies and the opportunities of tomorrow. The Global Partnership for Education (GPE) supports partner countries to strengthen their education systems to prevent conflict, promote stability and foster peace. As both a…