The study explored the effectiveness of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) in reducing mathematics anxiety among secondary school students in Nigeria. Sixty Senior Secondary Class One students from schools in Isoko North LGA, Delta State, were randomly assigned to either the REBT intervention group (n = 30; M_age = 15.60 years, SD = 1.04; 14…

The Learning Action Cell (LAC) is a structured, cost-effective professional development initiative to continuously enhance school pedagogical competencies, teaching methodologies, and assessment practices. This study explored the science teachers' perceived views, attitudes, and knowledge on the impact of the LAC program as an in-house…

Background: Full-Service Community Schools seek to integrate health, well-being, and academic services in schools by partnering with local community services. Establishing and maintaining community partnerships represents a significant operational challenge for schools. However, limited literature exists that explores the process of establishing a…

When students enter university, they become increasingly accountable for their own learning. Feedback and self-reflection processes are an important part of this. Therefore, the primary aim of this mixed methods study is to contribute to the understanding of how feedback literacy and self-reflection can be measured, interact, and support each…

It is widely believed that an essential property of feedback's effectiveness is its timeliness, and students frequently report untimely feedback as a significant source of dissatisfaction in their studies. Most UK universities have responded by implementing institutional policies that stipulate a time-period within which students should receive…

Generally, there are two kinds of travellers: package tourists and independent backpackers. The journey towards second language (L2) student feedback literacy shares many features with independent backpacker travel, and there are benefits to viewing student feedback literacy this way. Despite feedback playing a fundamental role in higher education…

The work environment significantly impacts employee performance, job satisfaction, and organizational growth. Poor working conditions can lead to stress and negatively affect physical and mental health. This study aims to explore approaches and theories for fostering a happy organization by applying Kolb's experiential learning theory, which…

Achieving quality education, a central objective of the Sustainable Development Goals, remains a persistent challenge in Thailand. Addressing this issue necessitates critical reflection on the opportunities afforded by the school curriculum, which serves as a foundation for societal development. This study examined Thailand's intended statistics…

This study used cognitive semantics to initiate a narrative dialogue in secondary school classrooms. It focused on examining empirical relationships between exercises, such as 'exegetical reading', 'mystery' and 'concepts to work with' and students' learning -- their acquisition and application of the religious concept of 'image of God' outlined…

This study investigates the need for transformational leadership in the sustainable development of the productivity in higher education institutions (HEIs) in Cameroon. While institutions always request additional funding, the need for effective allocation and utilization of existing resources is relevant for sustainability. Participants for this…

Background/purpose: This study aimed to identify common mistakes made in master's theses on mathematics education by Saudi mathematics students at lAU in Saudi Arabia, as determined through a content analysis, and to compare these with the views of faculty members. Materials/methods: A descriptive approach (analytical and survey) was employed. The…

Spatial ability has been demonstrated to be a significant predictor of students' achievement in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education. While several studies have focused on offering supplementary or isolated spatial training interventions, this study focuses on spatial ability development through embedded interventions within…

This study aimed to investigate the relationship between social ties and knowledge sharing among academics in a research team. A qualitative case study approach was employed, using semi-structured interviews to uncover key factors that facilitate or hinder this relationship. The findings emphasize the crucial role of social ties in facilitating…

This study examines the historical role preparation experiences of professional staff and academics in a managerialised university field. Semi-structured interviews were used to identify the impact of these experiences on the individual's ability to 'play the game' of the managerialised university field. The Bourdieusian concepts of habitus, doxa…

This paper critically examines the use of the photostories method adapted from Photovoice in research with children, exploring its effectiveness in enabling decision-making and influencing change while addressing potential challenges. Specifically, it investigates the extent to which the photostories method enables children to make decisions and…