Youth participation in community-based, structured out-of-school time programs (OST) has been found to promote positive developmental outcomes by providing youth with resources to build interpersonal relationships and essential life skills. The increasing prevalence and multiplicity of youth participation in these activities leads us to expand the…

This study set out to examine the effectiveness of Robotics and Weblog models in improving English as a foreign language (EFL) proficiency of terminal middle and secondary school graders. Another purpose is to suggest pedagogies required to integrate Robotics and Weblog models in the EFL curriculum and instruction. We collected data using the…

Understanding the experiences of autistic high school students, including participation in social and vocational activities, has important implications for high school programming and links to postsecondary outcomes. The primary aims of this study are to describe these experiences and examine relationships with two aspects of educational…

This study aims to examine the impact of a school-based intervention on life skills and personal development among adolescents in Kosovo. It responds to the educational shift toward competence-based learning outlined in the new Kosovo curriculum. The research adopts a quasi-experimental design with pre-and post-tests to examine changes in…

Purpose: This study investigates the research landscape concerning online teaching success in higher education. Design/methodology/approach: We utilize bibliometric and content analysis methods on a dataset consisting of 115 documents, indexed in both Scopus and Web of Science, and published between 2008 and 2023. Findings: The findings reveal a…

At present, the traditional education quality evaluation system has some problems, such as insufficient data processing ability and poor real-time performance, which is difficult to meet the needs of teaching quality improvement in rapidly developing higher vocational colleges. In order to solve such problems, this paper designs an intelligent…

ChatGPT continues to grow in popularity, and English education is not an exemption to the potential of this generative AI. This study examines how undergraduate Korean and international students at a private university in South Korea perceive the effectiveness and utility of ChatGPT in improving English language learning. Utilizing a mixed-methods…

This research formulates and tests an AI-integrated e-book to increase English for Specific Purposes (ESP) learning by health science students in order to enhance speaking performance. Conventional ESP materials in health sciences are typically static and non-interactive, limiting opportunities for real-time communicative practice. Using a…

This study examines the effects of six augmented-reality (AR)-supported lessons in lower-secondary natural science classes in Vietnam on students' conceptual understanding, engagement, and motivation. We used a quasi-experimental, non-equivalent control group design in two semi-rural public schools (grades 6-8; eight weeks). Intervention classes…

This study investigated the effect of project-based learning (PBL), the most frequently used deeper learning instructional practice, on deeper learning competencies in school-based agricultural education. Nine teachers participated in a professional development program designed to help them develop PBL unit plans that incorporated the concept of…

The sudden shutdown of schools in response to the COVID-19 pandemic presented considerable difficulties for students with disabilities and their mothers. In response to this issue, countries such as Saudi Arabia took measures to develop remote learning platforms aimed at providing support specifically tailored to the needs of students with…

Background: ADHD is one of the most common mental disorders in children and adolescents. While international research on health service utilization, barriers to care, and treatment satisfaction is growing, evidence from Germany remains limited. This study aimed to examine the utilization of mental health care services in a sample of German…

Background/Context: Prior research has demonstrated that educators' well-being is closely linked to high-quality teaching and positive child outcomes (Arens & Morin, 2016; Herman et al., 2018) However, job stress and burnout are widespread among educators in early care and education (ECE), particularly within Head Start programs, where…

A rise in the number of school shootings over time has driven increasing attention to school safety. However, school shootings are not the only physical safety threat students may encounter at school. Other types of violence include sexual assault, robbery, physical attack or fights, and threats of physical attack (with or without a weapon). In…

The Knowledge Is Power Program (KIPP) is the nation's largest network of public charter schools. KIPP began as a network of charter middle schools designed to serve underserved communities, with the goal of closing achievement gaps and preparing students to succeed in college. KIPP has since expanded its model to include elementary and high…