The release of the Australian Universities Accord Final Report in 2024 and call for contextually relevant pathways to higher education continues the widening participation agenda that was introduced more than 50 years ago in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. Enabling education continues to contribute to targets with the evolution of…

The study aimed to identify the views of prospective biology students on the field trip experience as an outdoor learning activity in both educational and social contexts. It employed a qualitative phenomenological analysis method. Participants included 38 prospective biology teachers in an education faculty in the Marmara region in Türkiye. The…

Testicular cancer is the most common malignancy among young men in Türkiye. Self-testicular examination is a simple, cost-effective, and noninvasive method for early detection. In recent years, peer education has gained prominence as a complementary approach to traditional testicular self-examination (TSE) instruction. This study investigates the…

This study introduces and validates the Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge--Integrated Experiential Performance Learning (TPACK-EPL) Model, designed to enhance learners' digital competency through a structured instructional design framework. The model integrates the TPACK framework with experiential and performance-based learning,…

Background/purpose: The current study aimed to investigate the extent to which collaborative educational applications based on connectivism theory are used to organize big data and their impact on university students' digital self-efficacy. Materials/methods: The researcher adopted a descriptive survey approach to examine the effectiveness of the…

This study explored how using computer simulations helped 7th grade students improve their understanding of chemistry. At my school, many students are below grade-level in reading and math, which can make science more challenging. During a 3-week chemistry unit, I used simulations from Amplify and other online tools. These simulations allowed…

Human Anatomy and Physiology (A&P) courses are a requirement for many students pursuing a healthcare career. These courses tend to have lower success rates than other entry-level courses because students are not adequately prepared for the dedication, self-discipline, and studying required for success. This problem is exacerbated for students…

Anatomical public engagement has the potential to enhance anatomical literacy and patient-provider communication. However, the lack of consensus on effective practices, ethical considerations, and cultural sensitivities poses challenges for anatomists conducting outreach events. This study aimed to explore these issues by examining the…

While educational debates on the decolonisation of education have gained momentum in Sub-Saharan Africa, little is known about the success and progress made thus far, leaving a critical gap in our understanding of the accomplishment of the decolonisation agenda and whether what has been reformed is of use. Using document analysis, the qualitative…

I began my higher academic journey as a student of political science and history, aiming to engage with and improve my communities. However, by 2016, I became disillusioned with my work in politics and left to pursue a career in education, focusing on developing civic education for my students. The University of South Carolina's EdD program, with…

As tuition rates continue to rise, credit hours required for degree completion emerges as a primary topic of concern. Undergraduate music education programs (or degrees) typically require a high number of credit hours which may also necessitate student class overloads, summer coursework, and/or program completion that could exceed the expected…

Background: Teacher shortages are a global challenge. This problem is aggravated in low-income schools (OECD, 2020), and for more qualified teachers (UNESCO, 2015), a pressing issue given the substantial short- and long-run effects that more productive teachers have on student (Rivkin et al., 2005; Chetty et al., 2014; Araujo et al., 2016;…

Video-based learning (VBL) is widely used due to its flexibility and accessibility. However, only watching videos results in shallow learning, and therefore there has been much research on providing support for engagement in VBL. In this paper, we present our VBL platform and the results of a study performed in two consecutive years in the same…

The aim of global citizenship education (GCE) is to equip individuals with the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to address global challenges. Despite its significance, GCE is often insufficiently integrated into curricula, particularly in the Global South. The purpose of the study was to examine the alignment of the junior high school…

Purpose: This study investigates how generative AI models (ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini) can be systematically integrated into curriculum design using Hilda Taba's inductive model. Addressing Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4), it introduces the EduCompass framework to enhance inclusivity and instructional quality. Design/methodology/approach: A…