Peer assessment (PA) is widely acknowledged as an effective method for facilitating students' writing development by fostering self-regulated learning. However, it often fails to address the issue of anxiety that many students experience while learning to write. To address this challenge, the present study proposed an innovative approach…

This study critically examines the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in supporting the education of students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in primary settings, with a focus on its pedagogical implications. Acknowledging the evolving nature of technology, this research highlights its dual potential to…

Social comparison and links to motivation, performance, and engagement are well documented across domains. However, research remains limited within dance schools, where training with peers is part of everyday life. To explore how social comparison is experienced in school, we interviewed ten dancers (aged 18-23) from vocational and non-vocational…

The integration of digital learning tools in school science classes has garnered significant attention, prompting an investigation into their effects on student engagement and achievement. This study examines the impact of students' access to technology, teachers' digital competency, and the frequent use of digital tools on the engagement and…

Purpose: This study aims to explore the complexities faced by postgraduate students at Universitas Terbuka (UT) during their thesis writing process in a distance learning environment, focusing on their perspectives, challenges and strategies. Design/methodology/approach: The research employed a mixed-methods approach with a convergent parallel…

Background: Reading is a multifaceted skill that plays a crucial role in language acquisition. The acquisition of this skill can be influenced by various instructional strategies and methods. There are studies in literature that show the effect of blended or collaborative teaching methods on reading skills; however, there is a lack of studies that…

In recent decades, the integration of emerging technologies, such as maker education and artificial intelligence, into the educational field has become a prominent area of research. The purpose of this article is to explore whether the introduction of generative artificial intelligence into the design process of maker projects by future teachers…

Background/purpose: The main objective of this research is to examine teacher efficacy in student engagement, instructional strategies, and classroom management and its relationship to gender, age, and length of teaching experience in a tertiary education context. Materials/methods: A qualitative approach was utilized to uncover the efforts made…

This study investigates student motivation using virtual reality (VR) technologies in anatomy and physiology courses. Over a two-year period, 21 college students from nursing, paramedic, and biotechnology-health programs were recruited for this study. The participants were randomly assigned to either a group using immersive VR on Quest 2 headsets…

This article explores how student-faculty pedagogical partnerships, widely implemented in North American institutions, can inform the development of inclusive and collaborative teaching models within European university alliances, with a focus on UNITA Universitas Montium. Grounded in the student voice movement, the study analyzes four U.S. case…

As adult learners may encounter various challenges and constraints in continued education, it is important to maintain their engagement and resilience in their academic pursuit. This article explores the role of gamification in fostering inclusivity for Vietnamese adult learners undertaking a second degree program in English linguistics. Drawing…

Extended reading (ER) "is a teacher-directed variation of extensive reading," where students independently read authentic text outside class which is at or slightly above their proficiency levels outside class with weekly assessments. This form of reading can improve reading proficiency for less motivated students who may find it…

Background/purpose: Programming education faces persistent challenges, including high attrition rates, low student engagement, and difficulty grasping abstract concepts. Innovative pedagogical strategies are needed to support today's diverse learners better. Game-Based Learning (GBL) has emerged as a promising approach that uses interactive and…

Each year, over 450, 000 Lyme disease diagnoses are estimated to occur in the United States, and current preventive measures have been insufficient to stem the rising incidence. An effective human Lyme disease vaccine could be a powerful intervention for population-level impact. In advance of new Lyme disease vaccines coming to market, this study…

Chinese international students are the largest international student body (33.19%) in the United States. However, career services on college campuses are underutilized by this population despite their pressing needs for career guidance. Chinese international students' expectations about career counseling may explain the disconnection between needs…