There is a wide range of literature suggesting that implicit learning is more effective than explicit learning when acquiring motor skills. However, the acquisition of nursing skills in educational settings continues to rely heavily on detailed protocols and explicit instructions. This study aimed to examine the necessity for comprehensive…

Background: Recognizing children's right to grow up in a family, advocates have long called for evidence-based interventions to prevent children from needlessly entering residential care. However, such programs have rarely been evaluated in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Objective: To assess the "Firmly Rooted" program's…

When students first encounter variables in algebra, they often develop the Letter-as-Object misconception, interpreting letters as labels for objects rather than references to numerical values. This study analysed the response patterns of 2220 German Year 7 and 8 students (aged 12-14) using the SMART test 'Meaning of Letters', designed to assess…

The development of academic literacy is fundamental to student success in higher education. Universities offer various types of student support, ranging from generic courses to discipline-specific academic literacy instruction. The approach that has been advocated as the most inclusive and systematic is the embedding of academic literacy…

In today's technological world, Distance Learning (DL), also called online learning, has become a widely accepted means of providing educational content in tertiary education institutions around the globe. A wealth of literature has indicated that the learners' perceptions and readiness levels could determine the effectiveness of implementing a…

This study explores the dynamics of participatory quality assurance (QA) reforms at Gulu University, Uganda, under the Transforming Employability for Social Change in East Africa (TESCEA) project. Adopting a qualitative, interpretivist paradigm, the research employed a single instrumental case study design to examine how faculty, administrators,…

Open Educational Resources (OER) present significant advantages, such as cost savings, addressing economic inequality, enhancing access to quality education, and supporting lifelong learning. These advantages became even more apparent during the emergency remote teaching period, emphasizing their importance and anticipating their increased…

As a discipline, biology has historically had low diversity in representation among its members. To combat this, we have implemented a team website assignment in our biology capstone course that prompted students to research a biologist who was marginalized during their career. The broader purpose of this nontraditional capstone course, which…

The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) has presented transformative opportunities for education, particularly in addressing the limitations of traditional lecture-based teaching methods commonly employed in large-class settings. While these methods efficiently deliver content, they often fail to foster active engagement, critical…

Professional noticing has been stressed as one of the key professional competencies that teachers must develop. To date, there is a robust amount of literature on teacher noticing with a focus on students' mathematical thinking. However, we have thus far not found any study that focuses on teacher noticing of classroom situations in which…

Despite growing research on Evolution education, limited studies explore how misconceptions about Evolution relate to understanding and acceptance, particularly in the Philippine context. This descriptive-correlational study was participated by 114 senior pre-service science teachers enrolled in five teacher education institutions in the province…

Policy on fostering patriotism is a top concern for any country; thus, defining effective forms and methods aimed at developing a set of values and cultural principles among younger generations and building respect for their own country is of utmost importance. The purpose of this study is to examine the effectiveness of a pedagogical model for…

This study examines how Arab students in the United Arab Emirates navigate and reconstruct their bilingual-biliterate identities through significant "turning moments." These moments prompt self-reflection as students negotiate their language use in social, academic, and cultural contexts. Using a narrative inquiry approach based on…

In today's vocational education, preparing prospective vocational teachers requires developing innovative, creative thinking that strengthens pedagogical competence and classroom management. These abilities help address the complexity of modern vocational classes and support a positive, engaging learning environment. This study examines how…

Purpose: This study aims to investigate the key factors influencing students' adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot applications in higher education. It further examines the mediating and moderating role of AI chatbots and tech readiness in determining the effect of perceived usefulness, subjective norms, tech simplicity and tech…