Research on the possible benefits of digital games for learning outcomes in STEM education has shown mixed results, which is another reason that this study is focused on inconsistencies in past research outcomes. Moreover, it seeks to explore the moderator variables which affect the success of digital games like game design, interactive…

The flipped classroom (FC) model redefines traditional instruction by delivering core content outside the classroom--typically via videos or offline materials--while reserving classroom time for active, student-centered learning. This study investigates the effect of the FC approach on student motivation in Ethiopian secondary schools, where large…

This report is the fourth in the COMPASS series, analysing a subsample of data from Professor Melinda Webber's Kia tu rangatira ai: Living, thriving and succeeding in education project. In this publication, we analyse responses from 1,665 whanau of Maori learners, focusing on three key areas: (1) whanau engagement; (2) whanau perceptions of…

Student affairs practice must proactively address issues of access in the design and delivery of community service experiences. Gone are the days of presuming equitable access to opportunities. Recent research identifies significant barriers associated with financial security, familial responsibilities, time, and transportation as critical…

Parental and teacher expectations for students' academic performance, expressed as confidence in students' academic potential, may play a critical role in fostering holistic development. However, the specific mechanisms through which these perceived expectations influence academic motivation and psychosocial well-being remain underexplored. This…

This study compares the effectiveness of video communication technologies and group chats in virtual reality (VR) as platforms for practising musical skills among students. Additionally, it examines the capacity to convey aesthetic characteristics of musical performance through these two forms of remote communication and the influence of these…

Numerous studies have explored motivation in language learning, yet few have focused on writing in English as a foreign language (EFL), particularly among primary school children. This study aimed to explore EFL writing motivation among Croatian young language learners (YLLs) at the end of primary education (Grade 8). It investigated both internal…

This study is a narrative research that aims to reveal the meanings attributed to this experience by a teacher who resigned while showing quiet quitting. The participant, who was included in the study with the criterion sampling method, is a person who has 4 years of professional seniority and experienced quiet quitting while working as a guidance…

Innovations have been made to educational strategies in health sciences to increase intrinsic motivation in students which helps generate a significant and active learning in students with the help of methodologies, such as gamification, using escape rooms (ER) and the use of digital tools, such as the Sectra Table. The objective of this study is…

Current statistics in the UK and internationally continue to indicate concern with teacher retention. This small-scale qualitative study explores how harmonious passion can contribute to continued teacher motivation, adopting the duality of passion model. Two teachers participated in a semi-structured interview, within a primary school in…

Effective classroom management plans are essential for creating environments that foster appropriate social interactions and engaged learning for students in K-12 settings. New and early-career teachers often face difficulties addressing student discipline, upholding classroom rules and procedures, and establishing positive teacher-student…

Research has shown that changes in job security cause changes in grading behavior for lecturer faculty, but the impact of grading practices on future workload assignments is unknown. In this paper we use a detailed dataset of lecturers at a large public university to test the theory that awarding higher grades improves the probability of positive…

Drawing on recent insights from collaborative learning theories, this study explores collaborative learning among primary school students in digitally inclusive classrooms. Collaborative learning, which can be facilitated by digital media, is seen as important not only for supporting learning processes in general, but also for making diversity…

Low levels of reading self-efficacy and motivation among secondary school students influence their reading engagement and ultimately affect academic performance. The present study investigated the effects of an integrated reading approach on these factors over 16 weeks. The study was conducted at Bariso Dukale Secondary School in Bule Hora Town,…

STEM education aims to develop 21st-century skills, support economic growth and promote gender equality in STEM fields. It is known that gender stereotypes play a significant role in the formation of STEM identity. The most important factor preventing some high school-level female students from pursuing STEM careers is their lack of participation…