Building upon the circumplex approach to (de)motivating styles defined by self-determination theory, this research aimed: (a) to analyse the extent to which physical education (PE) teachers' (de)motivating teaching approaches differ across gender, school level, and years of teaching experience, and (b) to test paths from PE teachers' need-based…

Effective services for students who are deaf or hard of hearing depend on uniquely skilled professionals who coordinate their support. University programs have developed interdisciplinary models, training different types of professionals together to equip them for work settings that are increasingly inclusive and collaborative. These training…

The present study provided a novel examination of how children's theory of mind (ToM) might be related to two maternal beliefs: (1) social dominance orientation (SDO: the belief that inequalities in society are justified) and (2) right-wing authoritarianism (RWA: a belief in following established authorities). We reasoned that these beliefs could…

The study explored parents' opinions regarding the forest kindergarten attended by their children. Six parents participated in the study. Semi-structured interviews were used to explore their experiences. The topics raised in the interviews concerned four areas: sources of parents' knowledge about forest kindergartens; arguments for choosing a…

This study presents a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of the Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment (JPA) over a 15-year period from January 2010 to April 2025. Using data from Web of Science, we analyze publication trends, collaboration patterns, citation impact, and thematic evolution within the field of psychoeducational assessment. The…

Assignments and tests are the main forms of evaluation in the educational process, students usually lose interest in boring exercises during course learning. In spired of elements from human-computer battle game, a course test system is designed to encourage students to take tests more frequently and actively to achieve better learning effect,…

Based on the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), this study explored the effect of Individualized teaching strategies in vocational college students' employment courses. Given the different personality types of students, the study aims to improve students' participation, understanding, and employability in employment courses through tailored…

Learning strategies encompass the diverse approaches students employ to master challenging subjects like anatomy. However, research examining these strategies in isolation remains inconclusive. Recent evidence suggests a shift toward a person-centered paradigm that considers how student subgroups combine multiple learning strategies. This study…

Many definitions and models of intercultural communicative competence (ICC) have emerged over the years, predominantly influenced by Euro-American perspectives. To explore this concept within diverse cultural contexts, this study delves into ICC in the Chinese setting using a qualitative approach. Byram's ICC model served as the theoretical…

This study explored the source classification of academic contingent self-worth (ACSW) and analysed its adaptability through its relation to perfectionism and academic emotions. The participants were 1,494 junior high school students, and structural equation modelling was used. The results were as follows: (a) the three-dimensional sources of ACSW…

This analytic autoethnography offers a critical and personal reflection on two decades (2005-2025) of academic life at a South African university. Framed within South Africa's shifting higher education landscape, the study explores academic identity formation through eight thematic lenses: from early experiences as an unprepared lecturer to the…

Contemporary perspectives suggest that some children are more sensitive to their caregiving environment than others. This prospective longitudinal study examined the role of environmental sensitivity in the developmental pathways of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), focusing on its early identification during the neonatal period.…

Gifted education has traditionally prioritised cognitive development, while character education has addressed socioemotional and moral formation. Yet, the intersection of these areas is increasingly recognised as essential for nurturing gifted learners capable of both intellectual excellence and ethical responsibility. Building on this growing…

Background: There is a wide agreement that family and friends of people with aphasia (PWA) can play a crucial role in the rehabilitation of interpersonal communication. Therefore, speech and language therapists (SLTs) should include family and friends in the process of therapy. However, little has been said about the role of caregivers of severely…

Understanding how emotions influence motivation among students is critical to the talent development process. Research shows that certain emotions elicit an approach motive while other emotions elicit an avoidance motive. This study explored emotional disposition and fear of failure among undergraduates enrolled in honors college (n = 63) compared…