Music and movement activities are universal in children's play and socialisation and are fundamental tools to utilise in early years teaching. Early childhood teachers tend to value the positive role music and movement can play in their work, however teacher confidence to implement music-based activities varies, often due to a lack of professional…

The article described the study of possibilities and prospects of teaching dance choreographic skills in a virtual educational environment. The researchers compared the educational achievements in the control and experimental groups and determined the influence of additional educational practices in the virtual interactive dance online studio…

The Learning Action Cell (LAC) is a structured, cost-effective professional development initiative to continuously enhance school pedagogical competencies, teaching methodologies, and assessment practices. This study explored the science teachers' perceived views, attitudes, and knowledge on the impact of the LAC program as an in-house…

This research aimed to study the current state and needs, develop a program, and evaluate the effectiveness of a program designed to enhance learning management and classroom management skills for secondary school teachers using a school-based approach. The research was divided into three phases: 1) studying the current state and needs, 2)…

A pedagogical strategy called "play-based learning" was one of the new visions, purposes, and objectives introduced by the kindergarten program. Play-based learning is a child-centered approach that emphasizes play-based learning in the curriculum material. This qualitative study's goal was to investigate the pedagogical methods…

An important feature of higher education is the mentorship of junior faculty by senior faculty. Addressing the vital role mentorship plays in an academic institution's survival promotes more opportunities and positive learning experiences. Research shows that mentorship programs for faculty have numerous benefits. Dr. Dessell and others found in…

Research-Practice Partnerships (RPPs) have recently grown in popularity as they provide a formal framework for collaborative research between researchers and practitioners. Moreover, there is a plethora of guidance for executing effective RPPs. However, there is a continuing question of whether partnerships are practical and useful; thus, our…

As schools continue to implement social-emotional learning programs, school psychologists should ensure these interventions are socially valid and promote effective outcomes for racially and ethnically minoritized youth. One study of how this can feasibly be done provides guidance for culturally adapting a program for Black youth.

The study aims to investigate the impact of ChatGPT on music education by evaluating creativity and perception indicators resulting from AI integration. The research is based on analyzing the effect of AI (ChatGPT) integrated into music education. To this end, a method for implementing the program in piano teaching sessions was developed, grounded…

Disordered sleep is common in autistic children. This study aimed to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of a brief behavioural sleep intervention, the 'Sleeping Sound intervention', in primary school-aged autistic children in Australia. A cost-effectiveness analysis was undertaken alongside a randomised controlled trial over a 6-month follow-up…

Outdoor Adventure Education (OAE) programs are important developmental contexts for youth. Researchers have long sought to understand the lasting impacts of programs and what moments are linked to these impacts. However, little research has examined the types of events that occur during OAE programs are most impactful to a participant's identity.…

Graduate teaching assistants (GTAs) teach undergraduates directly, and many are future faculty, making it particularly important for them to be trained in using evidence-based instructional practices. We implemented and assessed a teaching professional development program for 19 biology GTAs aimed to help them develop their teaching perspectives…

This study comprehensively evaluates the values, beliefs, knowledge, and environmental consciousness of students participating in the School Botany Program regarding plant genetics conservation. Thailand's rich biodiversity, including over 200,000 plant species, faces significant threats, necessitating conservation efforts. In response, the Plant…

Purpose: Knowledge entrepreneurship encourages students to apply their knowledge and skills to societal, digital and ecological challenges -- not only just in business but also in careers and social contribution. This study aimed to validate training that promotes using education-derived knowledge to address real-world issues and build career…

Purpose: Misconceptions about dyslexia abound among the public and educators alike. Refutation texts have been used to change misconceptions about a variety of topics, mostly in science education. The purpose of this study was to determine whether reading a refutation text about dyslexia could improve knowledge of dyslexia among school-based…