Background/purpose: Pondok Modern Darussalam Gontor (PMDG) is widely recognized for its effective integration of religious and general education, as well as for its instructional practices that reflect the institution's core mottos. This study aimed to synthesize PMDG's administrative best practices for managing Islamic private schools in…

Background/purpose: The integration of immersive technologies in education has been increasing. Such technologies include: the virtual reality (VR)-based technologies, which have raised engagement and interactivity, and foster the development of skills in academic settings. Thus, this study aimed to explore the attitudes of faculty members in…

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to determine how children from across the world draw themselves talking and to apply an interdisciplinary analysis to understand children's perspectives to improve delivery of services. Method: Participants were 200 children from 24 countries who submitted a drawing of themselves talking to someone using the…

The validity and reliability of parental questionnaires for evaluating children's hearing in real-world listening environments have been reported in previous studies, but very little research on teacher-reported questionnaires on young children has been reported. Purpose: The present study aimed to examine the validity and reliability of the Malay…

Purpose: The aims of this study were to (a) investigate speech-in-noise perception using an adaptive procedure in school-aged children with bilateral cochlear implants (CIs); (b) evaluate the impact of chronological age, age at the second implantation, and interimplant interval on auditory performance in children with bilateral CIs; and (c)…

Purpose: Artificial intelligence (AI) has been used in the workplace for years. There are compulsory or elective AI courses in some universities for students to enroll in. With the wide adoption of AI in many industries now, employers also expect students to make good use of AI to enhance their work productivity and efficiency. Hence, the purpose…

Australia's system of vocational education qualifications, based on competency-based training, has delivered significant benefits to millions of Australians over recent decades. However, the dynamic nature of the economy and the nature of work requires a more agile system, shifting from binary compliance with sometimes rigid Standards for…

Before increasing global disruptions and uncertainties, it is necessary to prepare students with capabilities to influence change and to nurture their agency. This case study examines a pilot student sustainability leadership initiative run at an English university. It comprises a model which combines student as partners and "living lab"…

Using gamification in assessments makes learning more engaging and encourages students to participate actively in the classroom. This study investigates the effect of gamification-based formative assessment on academic achievement among primary school students in the context of mathematics learning. Randomized pretest-posttest control group design…

Purpose: This study explores the various models influencing online distance learning growth in UK Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) due to the evolving politico-socio-economic environment and traditional educational challenges. It aims to understand their effects on teaching methods, resource allocation, and time investment. The research…

Purpose: Unemployment has a conflicting influence on Higher Education (HE) dropout, decreasing both opportunity costs and expected benefits of studying. Herein, we aim to distinguish these two effects, by using the unemployment rate of individuals with secondary education for measuring the first effect and the unemployment rates of HE recent…

Academic buoyancy has been a hot topic in positive psychology and foreign language learning. Previous research has shown a strong connection between academic buoyancy and academic achievement. However, little is known about how academic buoyancy affects EFL (English as a Foreign Language) reading through academic engagement. Adopting a…

Self-directed learning and self-efficacy have been well studied in education, but are lacking in the field of sports. Therefore, this cross-sectional study examined the association between self-directed learning attitudes, academic self-efficacy, and athlete satisfaction in collegiate athletes. Participants were 184 collegiate athletes, and data…

Proactivity about a professional career predicts the employability of students in the job market. Having a scale will facilitate research and intervention using proactive behaviors. The objective of the present study is to adapt the Proactive Career Behavior questionnaire in Spanish distance university students. To that end, the questionnaire is…

Probation is a judicial practice aimed at completing the integration process of individuals who meet the appropriate conditions into society in a controlled manner. Various educational activities and projects are organised by the relevant institutions of the Ministry of Justice during the probation process. This study examines how the activities…