This paper investigates the methodological discrepancies underlying the measurement of adult learning and education (ALE) participation in the UK by focusing on four major surveys -- APiL, PIAAC, AES, and LFS. Grounded in the Total Survey Error (TSE) framework, we systematically examined the surveys' documentation and compared their definitions,…

Simplified user interfaces (SUIs) refer to a new design technique in technical communication that simplifies screenshots by removing irrelevant elements and highlighting only the essential information. While there is consensus on the benefits of signaling in multimedia learning, there is currently no empirical evidence on the effects of SUIs on…

The CASE Insights on Philanthropy (United Kingdom and Ireland), formerly the CASE-Ross Support of Education survey, was first carried out in 2002 (for 2001-02 data) and built on previous surveys undertaken within the Ross Group. The survey has been conducted annually since then. The survey for CASE Insights on Philanthropy (United Kingdom and…

This article presents a contextualised case study developed in response to the persistent complexities of supporting mentoring teachers. Recognising the multifaceted challenges inherent to mentorship, this study trialled a digital platform (pataka.ac.nz) designed to alleviate pressures such as time constraints and professional isolation. The…

In the 21st century, the ability to engage in creative thinking is of paramount importance. This study aims to explore the students' creative thinking skills after engaging in learning using Problem-based Learning combined with Digital Mind Mapping [PBL-DMM]. The study was conducted using a quasi-experimental method involving 120 Senior High…

Drawing upon the Dynamic Systems Model of Role Identity (DSMRI), this study explored the construction of the role identity of department heads within higher education, with a specific emphasis on their perceptions of themselves as leaders and/or managers. Three section heads, each holding a doctoral degree in educational leadership from different…

Dalian shell carving is a traditional Chinese craft with profound cultural connotations and historical origins, primarily rooted in the cultural traditions of the Northeast Manchu people. However, current research mainly focuses on its artistic value and development history while ignoring the systematic study of its cultural identity, memory…

Purpose: The article discusses to what extent and in what ways teachers make room for students to develop their understanding of political responsibility when covering the news in social studies classrooms. The goal is to outline the conditions for a model that generates an understanding of political responsibility through news coverage.…

The purpose of this article is to explore the discourses of ageing shared by older people in Serbia. The Three Steps Participative Generalisation and Reflection (3PGR) methodology was used to conduct the research. Through semi-structured interviews, five different discourses of ageing were identified. These include seeing ageing as a time to enjoy…

This paper investigates the effect of teaching licensing on effective teaching practices in primary education and seeks to determine if the licensing process improves instructional quality and student performance. The study employs a mixed method research design comprising quantitative techniques such as Pearson correlation analysis and…

This article examines what happens when first grade students (age six) interact and talk with each other while writing individual texts. The data for the study comprises observations and video-recordings from 26 writing lessons in two different first grade classrooms in Norway. The study builds on sociocultural theories of writing that argue that…

Assessment literacy is an essential part of the teaching and learning process. Good assessment practices will have an impact on the quality of learning outcomes. The purpose of this study is to investigate assessment literacy among educators and identify the effects of gender, education, training, and work experience. A random sample of 134…

The metaverse, which has a history of about thirty years in written literature, became the agenda of humanity again in the first quarter of the twenty-first century. Although it seems almost impossible today to draw the boundaries of the experience that this technology, which arouses great excitement, will offer, it is possible to say that…

Parenting style is an essential factor for social anxiety, but research from different countries showed inconsistent empirical evidence. Therefore, this research examines the influence of parenting style (parental demandingness and responsiveness) on social anxiety among high school students in Indonesia. Four hundred high school students in…

Learning a novel motor task involves searching within the joint space to form new movement coordination patterns that achieve the task goal. This search process is characterized by systematic changes in joint angle coordination over time, requiring variability in coordination patterns. Motor learning studies have often highlighted the benefits of…