The affective role is an integral aspect of the teacher's professional role, but has not received adequate scrutiny. The aim of this research was to conceptualise the construct of the affective role of the teacher (AfRT). In study 1, qualitative content analysis was employed to identify potential components of the AfRT from literature. Study 2…

Digital peer feedback, facilitated through various online platforms and tools, has become a significant pedagogical practice in language learning settings. Learners' acceptance, affective and cognitive behaviors, and perceptions of peer feedback play a vital role in its utilization in the learning process. This study aimed to provide a…

The highly adaptive testing (HAT) design is introduced as an alternative test design for the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA). The principle of HAT is to be as adaptive as possible when selecting items while accounting for PISA's nonstatistical constraints and addressing issues concerning PISA such as item position effects.…

Many international large-scale assessments (ILSAs) have switched to multistage adaptive testing (MST) designs to improve measurement efficiency in measuring the skills of the heterogeneous populations around the world. In this context, previous literature has reported the acceptable level of model parameter recovery under the MST designs when the…

Recent research on language teacher factors has focused on the construct of teacher immunity. This construct was introduced into the field of language teaching to delineate language teachers' psychological state. Productive teacher immunity is defined as language teachers' psychological shield that safeguards them against diverse stress-inducing…

Mathematical proficiency, particularly in Numbers and Algebra outcomes, is critical for academic achievement and real-world problem-solving. This study examines the impact of an intelligent tutoring system on seventh-grade students' mathematical development. The research had two goals: (1) to compare the conceptual understanding between…

An increasing number of studies have explored the effects of collaborative writing on written outcomes; however, few studies have examined the influence of collaborative processing of feedback. This study addresses this gap by focusing on learner engagement. While collaborative writing involves co-authoring a text, which requires negotiation and…

Online Collaborative Writing (OCW) is a prevalent practice among undergraduate students, yet challenges arising from a lack of group awareness (GA) often hinder effective collaboration. To address such challenges, this study included three phases: (1) A preliminary study (n=9) aimed to identify challenges that undergraduate students face while…

A prior randomized trial found a school social intervention yielded significantly better outcomes (social and autism features) immediately following intervention compared to typical school programming (services-as-usual [SAU]) for children on the autism spectrum. In that study, children in the SAU condition subsequently completed a summer social…

The present study examined how Arab students, as a minority group in a teacher-education college in Israel, coped with uncertainty during the COVID-19 pandemic. The insights gained can inform how educators support Arab students during other challenging times, such as periods of political instability. The study aimed to enhance understanding of…

Augmented reality (AR) technology can enrich preschoolers' picture book reading experiences. This study examined differences in reading quality and comprehension between children using AR and traditional paper picture books. Ninety 5- to 6-year-old children from City S, with no prior AR exposure, were randomly assigned to an AR group or a paper…

Emotions play a significant role in shaping technology adoption decisions, influencing not only perceptions but also behavioural intentions. In this study, we investigated the structural relationships among online learning self-efficacy, positive and negative emotions, perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness and behavioural intention in the…

Within the Multi-Tiered Support System (MTSS) framework, Response to Intervention (RTI) seeks to advance educational equity by providing data-driven interventions and continuous progress monitoring. While RTI has been credited for increasing student academic achievement and promoting high-quality inclusive education, rigid assessment protocols,…

This study conceptualised principal feedback as a motivational and informational cue that shapes teachers' beliefs about their capabilities and their engagement in ongoing learning. The aim was to develop a more integrated understanding of how principal feedback influences teachers' instructional practices by examining the mediating roles of…

As AI technologies become increasingly integrated into education, this research investigates how students react to AI-generated versus human feedback in teamwork skills assessment. In Study 1, 108 students completed a virtual teamwork simulation and received assessment feedback framed as either AI- or human-generated. Students showed a clear…