The need for English language proficiency among professionals and global citizens has led to an immense interest in designing appropriate English for Specific Purposes (ESP) syllabi that cater to the actual needs of specific sectors. Among these sectors, tourism is a vital one that contributes to the national economy, creates employment…

Young parents of children with autism spectrum condition (ASC) can find the task of parenting challenging, due to the frequently idiosyncratic behaviours of their children. Thus, improved awareness of these challenges is essential for young parents in order to bring about positive outcomes. This study conducted in-depth interviews with four…

Teacher well-being (TWB) is crucial in supporting successfully functioning schools. TWB helps maintain high-quality teaching, promotes positive academic and behavior outcomes among students, and facilitates a healthy school climate and community. Despite its significant association with individual and organizational outcomes within schools, TWB…

Examining teaching practices in university physics is crucial for addressing the lack of student achievement in and engagement with the subject. Research-based instructional strategies (RBIS) offer evidence-based methods to enhance student erengagement and learning outcomes, but face adoption challenges due to institutional, contextual, and…

This report, commissioned by Youth Futures Foundation and delivered by Learning and Work Institute, sets out the challenges and opportunities in young people's interactions with the benefits system. The research forms part of our wider programme of work informing a Youth Guarantee for England. Around 837,000 young people in England are not in…

The continuing downward trend in low physical activity levels among Chinese adolescents increases the risk of obesity and negative mood and is associated with poorer mental and physical health. Integrating physical activity within one's social relationships influences physical activity behaviour. Although strong social ties, such as family…

The benefits of STEAM, a transdisciplinary approach incorporating the areas of science, technology, engineering, arts and maths, for engaging learners, has been recognised internationally and increasingly forms part of educational policies both in Ireland and internationally. Although previous studies have demonstrated an increase in educator…

The COVID-19 pandemic forced medical schools to switch to online learning, affecting students' knowledge, skills, and social relationships. As students return to campus, it is important to assess how the pandemic influenced students' learning experiences and improved their in-person learning environments. This study utilized a qualitative approach…

Parental educational anxiety, characterised by worry and anxiety about their children's education, has emerged as a significant social issue. Drawing upon the theory of Fear of Missing Out (FoMO), this study introduces a specific type of parental educational anxiety--parental FoMO on their children's schooling, arising from concerns that their…

This article reports on how longitudinal counselling for career construction clarified and promoted the sense of calling of a black woman. Purposive sampling was used to select a woman wanting to promote her sense of calling to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable people. A longitudinal, eight-year, explanatory, and intrinsic case study…

This study aims to examine the mathematical reasoning and proof processes of gifted students within the framework of Toulmin's Argumentation Model. Grounded in the Rich Teaching Model, the instructional design included seven differentiated lesson plans. The research was conducted with two 9th-grade students in a Science and Art Centre over 20…

Poor sleep negatively influences college students' health and school performance. Sleep and the behaviors that take place during the day are interrelated; as such, the aim of this work was to investigate the psycho-social-environmental factors in college life that may affect students' sleep, using a mixed-method approach, with a view to informing…

In the past few decades, the roles and missions of universities have evolved from traditional missions of teaching, research, and publication to engaging directly in solving day-to-day societal problems and contributing to economic development. The increasing demands of the knowledge-based economy and globalization have played a significant role…

Given the popularization of artificial intelligence in education, this study explores this technology's effects on emergent bilinguals' writing and revision. Large Language Models have become prevalent as supports for teachers and students in revising. Yet, research has not examined the intricacies of using these tools with emergent bilinguals.…

This article explores the evolution of English teaching in rural areas in Colombia. Drawing on insights gleaned from scholarly literature, it will critically examine the transformative journey of English teaching and learning in these regions. The initial discussion will delve into a historical overview of rural education and the teaching of…