Computers and computer algorithms have contributed to important scientific advances by allowing scientists and engineers to create and use sophisticated models to explain and predict phenomena. Yet, of the eight "Next Generation Science Standards" ("NGSS") science and engineering practices, computational thinking may be the…

Regarding the broad meaning of pedagogy and its relations with other concepts in the educational field, this article aims at presenting the concept of pedagogy shortly; explaining how it is related to other aspects of the field of education. One of those aspects that are in the interest of educators around the world currently is active learning.

Engineering design practices in STEM education focus on reflecting the discipline-specific work of engineers in a manner that is suitable for the student level and course learning objectives. Using an engineering design context also facilitates student identification of global problems and feasible solutions to address such problems. In this…

This study examines the effectiveness of a blended instructional approach combining Inquiry-Based Learning (IBL) and Task-Based Learning (TBL) in enhancing academic achievement and artistic appreciation among music performance students. Fifty second-year students from Beijing City College participated divided into an experimental group using the…

The study aims to understand the intricate association between Social Practice Activity (SPA), Students' Involvement (SI), and Sense of Social Responsibility (SSR), and focuses on the following two questions: (1) What is the relationship between SPA, SI and SSR? (2) Does SI have a mediating role in SPA and SSR? The questionnaire was employed in…

This research aims to: (1) explore the cultural knowledge of handwoven silk in Ban Mi District, Lopburi Province; (2) design a STEM-based learning approach integrated with the cultural knowledge of handwoven silk to promote career skills for students in Ban Mi District, Lopburi Province; and (3) investigate the outcomes of implementing the…

This study aims to measure the development of Islamic education modules integrated with "Maja Labo Dahu" culture that can improve the character of elementary school students. Module development was conducted at State Elementary School 45 Pane, Bima City, using the Borg and Gall model development research (R&D) method. The results of…

In recent years, there has been a strong call for more fine-grained analyses of student engagement to better capture its nature as a situated, momentary phenomenon. This special issue aims to promote cross-disciplinary discussions about the complex processes involved in students' momentary engagement and learning situated in classroom contexts.…

Task motivation is critical to learners' task performance. However, scant studies have examined learners' task motivation in the translation continuation task based on the "xu"-argument, an emerging view on language acquisition. This exploratory study examined how Chinese English as Foreign Language (EFL) learners' task motivation…

Freely accessible generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) poses challenges to physiology education regarding learning and academic integrity. Although many studies have explored the capabilities of GenAI to complete assessments, few have implemented educative activities to highlight GenAI risks and benefits or explored physiology students'…

The purpose of the present study is to examine the effects of curriculum activities prepared based on Kazakh folklore on hearing-impaired primary school students' attitudes toward patriotism and national values. The study was carried out using a quasi-experimental experimental method with a pre-test and post-test control group. The experimental…

Effective pedagogy, when harnessed by educators, can empower students to become creative problem solvers, innovative thinkers, and lifelong learners capable of thriving in the dynamic and interconnected world of the 21st-century. This study explores the impact of the teachers' pivotal role in using Design and Technology (D&T) teaching and…

Introduction: Nature-based outdoor activities have been recognised not only as educational means to raise awareness and sensitivity to environmental challenges but also as upstream health promotion interventions for adolescents. This study investigates the relationship between nature-based activity duration and adolescents' nature connectedness…

It is important to engage students in lecture and assessment with new media while helping them build new media literacy skills. The blog and podcast are two forms of new media being widely used by organizations, businesses, and corporations that students also appreciate in the learning environment. The following unit activity asks students to work…

This research was conducted to examine the views of preschool teachers regarding out-of-school learning environments for mathematics activities and their usage of these environments. The research was conducted out using a phenomenological design, one of the qualitative research methods. The study group consisted of 42 preschool teachers working in…