The objective of this article is to examine the most effective and expedient methods for identifying instances of hidden machine translation (MT) usage by student translators in their translation assignments and examinations. Additionally, the article aims to propose a system of incentives to reduce students' reliance on MT. This initiative was…

Teaching reading is a key element of initial teacher education programmes in England. This study contributes to the research about the most effective way to ensure preservice teachers have the necessary skills and knowledge to teach reading. One-to-one reading tutoring of children has been demonstrated to have some positive effects on preservice…

In this paper, we discuss the process of reviewing and evaluating course design on an initial teacher education programme in a higher education institution in England. We demonstrate how critical evaluation of practice informed new understanding, strategies and approaches in teacher education and development. In England, policy forbids the…

"Navigating Learning, Culture, and Identity in Island Education" invites readers into the lived educational experiences of island communities, where geography, tradition, and the rhythms of the natural world converge to characterize distinctive pedagogical practices. In these contexts, educational processes are characterized by situated…

Suzhou Pingtan, a traditional narrative musical art of the Jiangnan region, is facing challenges in transmission due to urbanization, modernization, and the decline in the Suzhou dialect. This study investigates how community engagement contributes to the sustainable transmission of Pingtan by focusing on educational outreach, intergenerational…

This study classified profiles of homework approaches involving eighth graders in China, regarding the likely combinations of surface and deep approaches to homework. Latent profile analysis (LPA) identified five distinct homework approach profiles: "High Deep/Low Surface", "Low Deep/Low Surface", "Moderate Deep/Moderate…

Whilst a growing literature has documented the link between academic rank and educational progression, the effect of socioeconomic rank on these outcomes has been largely neglected. Using longitudinal data and exploiting the idiosyncratic variation in test score distributions across secondary school classes, I analyze the impact of within-class…

This study investigates the preservation and educational transmission of Shandong Clapper Ballad, a nationally recognized intangible cultural heritage, through the medium of documentary filmmaking. Faced with declining participation--particularly among younger generations--under the pressures of globalization and modernization, the research…

This paper aims to examine the impact of industry-university-research institute (IUR) cooperation on the cultivation of university teachers' innovation abilities in Guizhou Province, China, through Triple Helix model and the National Innovation System theory. Through semi-structured interviews with 19 university teachers and 4 enterprise project…

Extensive research has shown that children's early words are learned through sensorimotor experience. Thus, early-acquired words tend to have more concrete meanings. Abstract word meanings tend to be learned later but less is known about their acquisition. We collected meaning-specific concreteness ratings and examined their relationship with…

With the policy to integrate as many young people as possible into mainstream education, schools and local authorities across Scotland endeavour to create the best conditions for learning and support the needs of all learners. As increased awareness of the importance of well-designed, agile learning spaces evolves, there is ongoing investment in…

The current study sought to identify the characteristics of "motivational language" and the roles of this language used by successful school principals, and its effect on teachers' organizational commitment. The research was based on semi-structured interviews, observations, and document analysis in ten elementary school principals (the…

In an academic setting, both study-related crafting and student-study fit have been recognized as important elements to improve individuals' performance for task completion. This study explores how study crafting influences academic performance (Grade Point Average) through student-study fit, engagement, and meaningfulness. Data from 200…

Purpose: This study examines how educational orientation, actively open-minded thinking (AOT), and democratic ideals relate to misinformation discernment in an era of misleading media content. Methodology: Using an online survey, nationally representative adults (n=3060) and university students (n=1097) completed measures assessing misinformation…

The International Baccalaureate (IB) is experiencing rapid growth, resulting in demand for IB teachers in both public and independent schools. Since teaching IB requires specific knowledge of the language and pedagogy of the IB programmes, initial teacher education programs are well-positioned to prepare preservice teachers to teach IB. This paper…