Purpose: Motor competence (MC) is important for child health and development, yet MC levels are low. Childhood is an important time to develop MC, and primary physical education (PE) provides an ideal setting. MC assessment is integral to targeted teaching and improvement of MC through a targeted approach. Therefore, the aim is to identify (a) the…

The South African Department of Basic Education has launched a phased initiative to transform ordinary mainstream schools into full-service schools (FSS) as part of its strategy for inclusive education. To ensure the success of this initiative, it is crucial to select schools that can equitably address the diverse learning needs of all students…

The phenomenon of verb complementation has been a challenging research topic in the domain of first and second language acquisition in recent decades. This study aimed to determine the achievement levels of learners of English as a foreign language (EFL) in terms of their recognition and production of factive cognitive verb complementation…

Heutagogy, or self-determined learning, is a learner-centered educational approach emphasizing autonomy, capability, and lifelong learning. This literature review explores the theoretical foundations of heutagogy, its applications in contemporary education, and its vital role in fostering 21st-century skills such as problem-solving, adaptability,…

Reading comprehension is necessary among pupils as it is the foundational skills for the overall academic success of elementary learners, particularly Grade 4 pupils. It is the ability to understand and engage with text passages which is critical for a lifelong learning and a foundation for education. Nonetheless, many pupils are struggling with…

The ability to write informatively is a skill not only required by the U.S. Common Core State Standards but is also essential for preparing students to be successful in college. The purpose of this exploratory study was to evaluate the effects of a self-regulated strategy development (SRSD) informative writing intervention for high school students…

Objectives: Game development students have a daunting career ahead of them, complicated by competitive industry hiring, the passion behind digital media and entertainment work, and inequitable work cultures. By understanding the work-life experiences of graduated game development students in digital media careers, higher education curriculum can…

Many students in STEM experience decreased performance due to anxiety, namely math and science anxiety. However, spatial skills are correlated with better STEM outcomes. Our research addressed a previous gap in the literature, investigating if STEM anxiety or spatial experiences have a stronger relationship with STEM outcomes. In this online…

To understand the achievement gaps that persist in our schools despite years of equity initiatives, we must look to the insidious legacy of segregated schools and the deliberate underdevelopment of diverse students' cognitive abilities. Uprooting this "cognitive redlining" requires we reimagine instruction for our most vulnerable…

Although online argumentation provides students with sufficient time to think, they often lack a clear argument structure and timely guidance during the process. This may negatively affect students' abilities to support or rebut arguments and to develop their critical thinking skills. In this study, 64 sophomores were evenly assigned to either a…

Background: Online collaborative learning has been broadly applied in the field of higher education. Nevertheless, not all types of collaborative learning can produce the desired learning results. Objectives: To facilitate online collaborative learning, the present study proposed an innovative artificial intelligence-enabled group cognitive…

Teaching practice (TP) is an important part of teacher training. It is during teaching practice (TP) that student teachers acquire practical skills in the profession and it becomes prudent to explore the experiences of pre-service teachers in TP. Participants (n = 5) were drawn from one boarding school and came from three (3) teacher-training…

This study investigates the effectiveness of TED Talks in enhancing EFL university students' English-speaking skills for presentations. Despite the widespread use of TED Talks in language learning, limited research has examined their specific impact on overall presentation skills, including fluency, pronunciation, anxiety, and confidence in…

Nature-based early childhood education programs and nature-based learning initiatives have deep roots in historically documented European nature education and the American Nature Study Movement. Education experiences in nature are designed to capitalize on the curiosity and natural explorational tendencies of young children to support quality and…

This paper develops a Problem-Based Learning as a Service-Based Skills Development (PBL-SBSD) model that aims to meet student curriculum needs by providing them with lifelong skills while solving an identified real-life problem in their community. The paper introduces a six-stage cyclical model combining project-based learning (PBL) and…