Academic staff members play a pivotal role in the success of higher education (HE) institutions; therefore, it is essential to cultivate an employment brand that strongly appeals to them. This research explored perceptions of what constitutes an academic employer of choice, focusing on employment branding at a South African HE institution.…

This study explores Hong Kong higher education students' perceptions of E-assessment systems, focusing on factors shaping acceptance of E-examinations over traditional formats. Quantitative analysis of 107 respondents reveals significant positive correlations between diverse pre-exam guidance (e.g., tutorials) and key system features (e.g.,…

To cultivate the capability of making informed decisions on socioscientific issues, ideally, we hope students would engage in discerning and evaluating justifications for and against different positions while constructing well-structured, persuasive arguments. When argumentations do not develop ideally, it is important to understand the…

Divergent thinking (DT) ability is widely regarded as a central cognitive capacity underlying creativity, but its assessment is challenged by the fact that DT tasks yield a variable number of responses. Various approaches for the scoring of DT tasks have been proposed, which differ in how responses are evaluated and aggregated within a task. The…

This explorative qualitative study investigated how families engage in mealtime conversations supported with decorated plates that were specially designed to promote family conversations. Our aim was to examine the main thematic and discursive patterns that naturally occurred in these conversations. Six Norwegian families of pre-school children…

When preschool teachers attempt to initiate play-responsive science teaching, opportunities arise to develop or challenge the play further, for example, by introducing or focusing on science content. The aim of this article is to generate knowledge about how projected images and videos can be used in attempted play-responsive science teaching and…

Background/purpose: This study analyzes teachers' attitudes towards the implementation of the TPACK model in relation to technological, pedagogical, and content knowledge for improving teaching in primary schools. Specifically, the study examines the impact of teachers' age on the use of technology during teaching as an innovative approach in the…

This study explores the assumptions held by Armenian students and faculty concerning their perceptions of the United States and its education system. A single-stage cluster survey was distributed to students and faculty from two universities located in Yerevan, Armenia. Eighty-four students and nine faculty participated in the study, all studying…

Background/purpose: Testing Islamic education teacher competency is a complex problem that requires in-depth analysis. This research aims to develop a content, pedagogical, and technological knowledge (TPACK) instrument for Islamic education teachers who graduated from the in-service professional teacher program. Materials/methods: The development…

Background/purpose: Entrepreneurship plays a crucial role in promoting economic growth, job creation, and unemployment reduction. This study aims to investigate how government and institutions influence students' attitudes and intentions toward entrepreneurship. Materials/methods: Between May 01, 2024, and June 30, 2024, a survey was conducted…

This study explores gender-based differences in sixth-grade students' potential for mathematical creativity through the interrelated processes of problem solving (PS) and problem posing (PP), grounded in a multidimensional framework of creativity--encompassing fluency, flexibility, and originality. A total of 346 sixth graders from public schools…

Grounded in Social Cognitive Theory and Self-Determination Theory, this study examines the relationship between teacher self-efficacy and motivational teaching styles in the classroom using a sample of 625 Portuguese teachers. Participants completed the Portuguese version of the Situations-in-School (SIS) questionnaire and the Teacher…

Academic performance is a complex outcome, driven by both cognitive skills and the emotional connections students form with peers, teachers, and their broader school community. The aim of this study is to examine the relationships between school belonging, peer bullying, teacher support, and academic performance, and to explore the effects of…

Recent calls for the "annulment of Spain exceptionalism" (Herlihy-Mera 7) in Spanish programs across developmental levels in the United States, and a greater emphasis on local Spanish language communities and practices compelled the author to reassess her scholarly background as a "Peninsularist" and her approach to teaching…

As ChatGPT continues to reshape student engagement and instructional design, it is crucial to examine its practical implications. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of ChatGPT3.5 and ChatGPT4 as potential automated essay scoring (AES) systems. Fifty authentic, student-written annotated bibliographies were evaluated by three human raters…