Free schools are all-ability schools established to meet a need for high-quality school places in an area. Whilst the programme evolved over time, they were first established as a means to introduce competition and innovation into the school system. This report provides the most rigorous assessment to date of the impact which secondary free…

In recent years, studies have investigated "Subtitles as a Support" (SaS) and "Subtitling as a Task" (SaT) as two distinct approaches to audiovisual input, which have the potential to foster learners' vocabulary. In line with the Involvement Load Hypothesis (ILH) (Laufer & Hulstijn, Applied Linguistics 22(1):1-26, 2001),…

In an era of globally competitive and technology-driven societies, we are seeing a growing interest in developing a better understanding of the types of skills adults need to succeed both in the workplace and in everyday life. One large-scale comparative survey designed to inform that understanding is the OECD's Program for the International…

The main objective of this four-year empirical research project has been to develop the experimental design skills of 12-16 year-old Hungarian pupils in Grades 7-10 of junior high school through guided inquiry, using six chemistry experiment worksheets each school year. Group 1 (control group) and Group 2 follow step-by-step instructions, but…

In school settings, leadership plays a critical role in predicting student achievement. However, this study examined the perceived contribution of distributed leadership (DL) of principals to secondary school goal achievement (SSGA) in Ilorin Metropolis, Nigeria. Based on the partial least squares structural equation model, the study utilised a…

This study explored intercultural communication in entry-level workplace settings through the stories told by 25 newcomers about their experiences working in the tourism, hospitality, food services, and office-related sectors, from three locations across Canada. Using theme and pattern analysis, we identified two broad categories: workplace…

Background/purpose: The current study aimed to identify the effectiveness of employing the multimedia-supported pentagram strategy on cognitive depth in social studies in developing students' cognitive depth. Materials/methods: The current study employed a quasi-experimental approach to study the Pentagram strategy in teaching Islamic Civilization…

This study examined the mediating role of three manifestations of test anxiety in the relation of self-oriented perfectionism (SOP) and socially prescribed perfectionism (SPP) with school achievement and internalising behaviours, among 1212 Canadian students (M[subscript age] = 16.68). Results revealed that SPP was indirectly and negatively…

With the increasing integration of artificial intelligence in education, understanding how teachers' innovative behaviors shape their digital competence and well-being has become a critical yet underexplored area in teacher development research. The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of innovative behaviors of new teachers (=5 years)…

The release of ChatGPT has sparked an immense academic debate regarding its potential advantages and drawbacks for students. Despite its significance, there is a lack of empirical research on students' attitudes and behavioural intentions towards the utilization of ChatGPT. To fill this gap, we employed the integrated AI acceptance-avoidance model…

Purpose: This article explores the concept of agonistic pluralism, its role in education, and educators' pivotal position as gatekeepers of pluralism. It investigates why some educators embrace pluralism with broader boundaries while others impose stricter ones. Design/methodology/approach: Semi-structured interviews with 13 educational experts…

The purpose of the current study was to investigate the relationship between principal learning-centred leadership and teacher instructional practices, with the mediating role of teacher self-efficacy and collective teacher efficacy. Drawing data from a sample of 1219 teachers in secondary and high schools in Turkey, this study employed a…

Inclusive education in Oman aimed to integrate students with special educational needs into mainstream schools. The success of these practices hinges on factors such as teacher job involvement (JI), teacher satisfaction (TS) and attitudes towards inclusive education (TATIE). This study tested a mediational model exploring the relationship between…

In Spain intercultural mediation developed within the framework of interculturality fostered by the European Union and stimulated by the arrival of foreign-origin populations. This has meant rethinking the policies and actions implemented to incorporate this new population. The schools, which reflect the social reality, have gradually responded to…

Background/purpose: Digital transformation has progressed rapidly, leading to significant changes in learning methodologies that are increasingly based on the mainstream internet. The integration of mainstream internet functionality with religious values has the potential to enrich students' educational experiences and foster critical thinking.…