Information and communication technology (ICT) can be effectively used in education and training to improve the quality of classroom learning, to encourage student creativity, to expand student collaboration and to introduce innovation to education rather than as a tool for delivering learning content. This document aims to determine and evaluate…

The study investigated the effects of applying the BOPPPS-based collaborative online international learning (COIL) model, i.e., COIL-BOPPPS model, in a summer online course for international students. BOPPPS refers to six steps in lesson planning: Bridge, Objective, Pre-assessment, Participatory learning, Post-assessment, and Summary. The study…

Postmortem body donation (BD) plays a central role in medical education and scientific research. Sociocultural, religious, and legal factors can influence attitudes toward BD. In Italy, BD programs are in early development, and recent legislation (Law 10/2020) regulating body donation came into effect in 2021. Although international surveys have…

This research explores culturally grounded provisions of speech-language therapy (SLT) services for tamariki Maori with speech, language, and communication needs (SLCN). (See He Kuputaka for te reo Maori terms as used in the text.) The research aims to address disparities and highlight inequities in SLT services, particularly their lack of…

Background: School-aged children with unidentified mental illnesses experience poor health outcomes; managing this issue requires a collaborative community approach. Objectives: The objective was to implement an evidence-based mental health education and sustainment program within an underresourced school setting for staff and parents/guardians…

There are effective prevention strategies to combat increasing rates of youth e-cigarette use. This study assessed the outcomes of an e-cigarette prevention program with teachers and parents/guardians across a three-county rural area. Researchers assessed teachers' and parent/guardians' increased knowledge and confidence in implementing vape…

Background/purpose. The role of early childhood education (ECE) teachers is very important in building the foundation of mathematics, such as recognizing counting, patterns, and problem solving. However, many teachers still face challenges in understanding mathematical concepts in depth. This study aims to investigate the level of Mathematical…

Learning and dissemination of obesity physiology and etiology knowledge are essential to prevention and treatment of this chronic disease through concerted efforts from both professionals and the general public. In this article, we describe an innovative Gain in Research Ability Test per Literature (GRATL) framework that integrates artificial…

Background/purpose: This study explores the perceptions of Omani pre-service EFL teachers on promoting critical thinking through the ethical use of AI. The rationale of this study is to better understand the perceived strengths and training needs of pre-service teachers regarding the use of AI, which can improve future educational policy and…

This study investigates the cognitive processes of novice students in science learning, with a specific focus on how inhibitory control is employed to overcome a common student misconception about the buoyant force in liquid, which leads to the belief that "the greater the depth an object is in a liquid, the greater the buoyant force it…

This study aimed to determine the level of self-efficacy concerning the culturally sensitive pedagogical competence of primary school teachers of refugees and their perceptions of culturally sensitive pedagogy stemming from the multicultural environment. The study comprised two phases. The first phase includes two steps; first, a validity and…

Technological advancements have introduced new educational methods that, when combined with appropriate pedagogical foundations, transform the landscape of education. This study investigates the knowledge, skills, attitudes and challenges faced by teachers of deaf students (DSTs) in integrating Augmented Reality (AR) technology into their teaching…

This study aims to identify the challenges faced by special educational needs (SEN) teachers when communicating with the parents of children with disabilities (CWDs). To achieve its objectives, this research employs a descriptive approach founded on the results of 152 electronic surveys completed by male and female SEN teachers from the Makkah…

Considering the growing environmental challenges faced today, the need to raise awareness among younger generations about environmental issues is increasingly emphasized. As future leaders, university students are expected to cultivate a sensitivity to these concerns, making education during their academic years pivotal. This study aims to assess…

This study examines how students' academic capital, knowledge, and attitudes toward mandatory fees, and university knowledge of financial structures influence their financial behaviors, specifically payment methods, within higher education system located in the southwest. Amid record enrollment of students in the southern region--including notable…