Background: According to the WHO, human papillomavirus (HPV) is the name of a group of 200 known viruses. Although they do not cause concerns in most people, infection with some high-risk types such as 16 and 18 causes cancer. Infection with milder strains are more common and tend to cause warts. Persistent HPV infection with high-risk HPV types…

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to develop a novel guided inquiry-based pedagogical practice embedded into regular library and information science (LIS) courses to improve LIS students' information literacy (IL) in a developing country. Design/methodology/approach: A guided inquiry-based pedagogical practice for IL instruction was introduced…

This study investigates the impact of a STEM field trip on engagement in STEM learning and interest in STEM among students at a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) in Texas. Using Kolb's (1984) experiential learning model as a theoretical framework, the research explores how engaging, hands-on activities during the field trip enhance…

Biodiversity literacy is becoming increasingly important in the era of globalisation to understand and conserve various forms of life on Earth. Education plays a crucial role in improving biodiversity literacy, but this aspect is often underemphasized in formal and non-formal education. This study aims to analyse the strategic role of conservation…

Cervical cancer remains a substantial global health burden despite being preventable and treatable, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. In Bangladesh, cervical cancer is the second most common cancer among women, with mortality rates surpassing the global average. Medical professionals play a vital role in prevention by encouraging…

The increasing prevalence of AI in everyday life has intensified the emphasis on teaching AI literacy to children. However, there is no consensus on the specific knowledge and skills that constitute children's AI literacy, resulting in varied AI learning materials for young people. We systematically searched for educational practices for…

This article critically evaluates the effects of the ACU Virtual Mobility (VM) Project Digital Information Security Course (DISC) programme on improving students' awareness of cyber security skills, pre and post the educational intervention. Our selected VM tool is Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL). Building on a conceptual…

There has been increased evidence about the importance of supporting children's self-regulation skills in early childhood and the role of teachers in this process. This current research consisted of two studies. Study 1 aimed to develop two scales: one to assess preschool teachers' awareness of children's self-regulation and the other to determine…

This study examines the teaching aptitude of pre-service teachers towards inclusive education for children with disabilities in Gujarat, India. A total of 552 first-year B.Ed. students enrolled in secondary teacher education institutions participated in the survey. A two-part instrument was utilised: the first part collected demographic and…

This research delves into how educational renewable energy (RE) is perceived within Arab society. The research group consists of parents of middle school students who studied renewable energy in the Israeli science teaching curriculum. It posits three hypotheses, two of which were upheld, and one was refuted. The study highlights low-to-moderate…

Knowledge integration is a common challenge in medical education, but its importance is even more pronounced in times of crisis and prolonged disruption of the educational process. In this article, we explore how the use of creative and generative teaching and learning activities, including presentations, drawing association maps, role-playing,…

Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of the Pentagram Strategy (PG) in enhancing critical reading skills among tenth-grade female students in Jordan. Methodology: The researchers employed an experimental approach with a quasi-experimental design involving two groups--experimental and control groups. To achieve the study's…

In an era marked by widespread access to information and debates over truth, the need for scientific and agricultural knowledge has become increasingly crucial. This study examined the demographic characteristics and baseline science and agricultural knowledge scores of respondents in Georgia using a non-probability, purposive sampling approach…

Many early-career educators report a lack of confidence in teaching animal science and suggest that comprehensive professional development would improve their abilities to engage diverse audiences in animal science instruction. This lack of confidence in providing quality instruction in key agricultural education areas could leave some educators…

Despite the growing popularity of Story Circles, there is a lack of research in social studies and teacher education regarding how they impact teacher candidates' perceptions of intercultural competencies. This paper employs a convergent mixed-methods design to investigate social studies teacher candidates' perceptions of their intercultural…