The introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) in education is seen as a promising tool to enhance learning outcomes and provide students with engaging learning environments in developing countries such as Colombia. This case study aimed to investigate teachers' perceptions of AI in K-12 education in public schools located in the Amazonian…

This article provides a critical thematic literature review that explores the intersection of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) and social-emotional learning (SEL), analyzing its implications for teacher education. GenAI offers promising applications for enhancing SEL competencies such as self-awareness, empathy, and social skills through…

This article argues in favour of higher education studies in sign language (SL) related disciplines, more specifically, sign language interpreting and translation (SLIT) -- focusing on the Spanish, and Basque, academic situation and societal needs. Firstly, we offer an overview of higher education SL teaching and SLIT training in Europe and Spain.…

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of digital texts for reading instruction, and research identities both potential advantages and drawbacks for using digital texts for reading instruction. Methods: This paper presents the results of a quantitative survey of a representative sample of US elementary-grade teachers (n = 468)…

This study aims to enhance native language pedagogy in preschool by integrating interactive, digital, and culturally rooted methods in alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 4 and SDG 11). A mixed-methods approach was employed, involving preschoolers and pre-service educators across various institutions. Quantitative data from…

Amid the ongoing discussion about the potential of LLMs (Large Language Models) to facilitate language learning, there has been a broad spectrum of views in academia. However, little is known about the different viewpoints of students and what contributes to these differences. In light of this, this study adopts Q-methodology, a mixed-methods…

Approximately 30% of students in Australian schools are from language backgrounds other than English (LBOTE). Some LBOTE students speak English as their first language and do not require English language support, while others (about 25% of the student population) are learning English as an additional language or dialect (EAL/D). These students…

This research summary describes an Australian Education Research Organisation (AERO) research project that explored how long it takes Australian students learning English as an additional language (EAL) to develop the English language skills necessary to participate equitably in curriculum learning. It outlines the key findings, context and…

The following are additional results from the research described in the Australian Education Research Organisation (AERO)'s main project report, "How Long it Takes to Learn English While Learning the Curriculum." Specifically, these results supplement the results from Part 2 of the project, which used the NSW DoE's EAL/D Annual Survey…

This article discusses the current Missouri (U.S.) socio-political landscape of literacies and language education pedagogies across PreK-12 settings. Specifically, our research focus explores the binaries that educators in schools experience which a/effects material-discursive relations of literacy teaching and learning. We understand how literacy…

This study examined the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) integration on teacher agency and teacher-student relationships in secondary schools in Azerbaijan, using the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) as an analytical framework. As AI-driven tools become more prevalent in classrooms, concerns have emerged regarding their influence on…

The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated an abrupt transition to virtual learning environments. Microsoft Teams (MS Teams) was adopted by many educational institutions to maintain instructional continuity. This study aimed to explore the perceptions of teachers and students regarding the teaching efficacy of MS Teams, focusing on various educational…

Foundational literacy is a crucial step in a child's development. The shift from "learning to read" to "reading to learn" marks a critical turning point, opening the door to all subsequent steps of their education. Yet in Egypt, nearly six in ten children are unable to read or write a simple story by the age of 10. This…

This qualitative case study explored the shifting landscape of literacy learning and instruction in an early childhood program in an agricultural community in the U.S. Midwest. The author traces the impact of deficit thinking and English-only curriculum on the literacy education of young Spanish/English emergent bilinguals, and describes the…

This article offers an exploration of the evolving landscape of language education, with a particular focus on the influence of the digital age and emerging pedagogical ideologies. The article begins by examining the profound impact of the digital age on language learning. It explores concepts such as so-called digital natives and the…