There is an emerging debate in the field as to whether or not Holocaust education is effective in combating antisemitism. This paper aims to provide explanations for the frequently observed ineffectiveness of Holocaust education in reducing antisemitism by examining two cases that are in many ways diametrically opposed: Scotland as a former part…

This study aims to reveal the impact of training based on regional human resources development standards in the Kazakhstan labor market on employees' work performance and innovation skills. The research employed a case study based on qualitative research designs. The study group consists of 18 participants selected with maximum diversity from 150…

Background/purpose: This study aims to explore how cultural and economic factors shape the welfare of salt-farming communities in Madura, Indonesia. It highlights the importance of integrating local knowledge and cultural contexts into welfare policies, particularly in developing regions where top-down approaches often fail to address the…

This research examines the responsibility of Learning Activities Satisfaction (LAS) in mediating the impact of Students' Attitudes and Emotions (SAE) and Students' Satisfaction on Online Learning Platforms (SSOLP) on Students' Learning Performance (SLP) among Economics Education students in Surabaya, Indonesia. Involving 691 students from…

We examine the significance of a calling from God in an individual's experience of seeking to move between jobs and the implications for career theory and career counselling practice. In-depth interview data from 31 ministers in the Church of England (C of E) demonstrate how they invoke, interpret and navigate calling when planning and attempting…

This study aims to examine how sequences are addressed in harmony textbooks published in Turkey and to highlight their significance in harmony education. Sequences play a crucial role in both thematic and harmonic development, contributing significantly to the enrichment of musical structures. However, it has been observed that sequences are often…

A discourse of poverty can influence teachers' perceptions towards and ways of supporting parents' engagement in their children's learning. In 2021, Goodall invited us to examine the discourse surrounding a "culture of poverty" and seek ways to engage with parents so that we might dismantle systemic inequities. This study explored four…

Purpose: Depoliticisation of youth risks marginalising them from political participation. When youths are labelled as politically disinterested and democratically disengaged, they may view themselves as powerless. We investigate how Social Science teachers can utilise diverse expressions relating to democracy and political issues in the classroom…

Nature-based learning environments for early childhood are expanding, as is research into their affordances and pedagogies. Engineering in these environments is not well studied. Previous work considered engineering experiences through the lens of 'designerly play', finding that natural materials, the space for larger creations and constructions,…

Background/purpose: Formative assessment supports competency development and self-regulated learning in higher education, yet evidence on business administration students' perceptions (especially in Latin American contexts) remains limited. This study examined perceptions of formative assessment to identify improvement areas and inform pedagogy in…

This exploratory study investigates the relationship between students' anxiety and social presence (SP) in virtual exchange (VE). While existing literature predominantly focuses on a single type of anxiety in online learning (i.e., FLA or online learning anxiety), this study examines (a) the various types of anxiety students experience in…

The work of teachers, as representative of a significant area of social policy, occupies many column inches in newspapers internationally every year. This paper takes a close, systematic look at the education coverage of one national Australian newspaper, over a 30-year period from 1993 to 2022. Focusing on representations of school teachers in…

Background/purpose: Pondok Modern Darussalam Gontor (PMDG) is widely recognized for its effective integration of religious and general education, as well as for its instructional practices that reflect the institution's core mottos. This study aimed to synthesize PMDG's administrative best practices for managing Islamic private schools in…

Background/purpose: The integration of immersive technologies in education has been increasing. Such technologies include: the virtual reality (VR)-based technologies, which have raised engagement and interactivity, and foster the development of skills in academic settings. Thus, this study aimed to explore the attitudes of faculty members in…

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to determine how children from across the world draw themselves talking and to apply an interdisciplinary analysis to understand children's perspectives to improve delivery of services. Method: Participants were 200 children from 24 countries who submitted a drawing of themselves talking to someone using the…