Play has a significant role in children's learning and development. "Play in the Early Years" examines the central questions about play from the perspectives of children, families and educators, providing a comprehensive introduction to the theory and practice of play for children from birth to eight years. In its fourth edition,…

This brief highlights design considerations for cost studies of child care and early education (CCEE) workforce development strategies. Cost studies can offer valuable information to CCEE practitioners, decision-makers, and researchers to help them understand how resources have been allocated in existing strategies. Cost studies can also be…

This study investigated the impact of discussing mathematical events on in-service Mathematics teachers' professional noticing of geometric definitions. Fifty-two teachers engaged in discussions in which they analyzed students' thinking regarding rhombus definitions and the teachers' noticing skills were assessed through pre- and post-tests…

The transformation of Islamic universities in Indonesia from IAIN to UIN has not only opened up space for modern science, but also significantly altered the availability of space for the Islamic knowledge at their heart. Could it be that this transformation does not reinforce their Islamic scholarly excellence, but instead potentially causes a…

This study examines how Scratch can influence mathematical generalization in secondary school students. Real-life problems were adapted and presented to students as part of a problem-solving process. The study focused on the generalization process in terms of mathematization and verification. Data was collected through screen recordings and…

In this qualitative inquiry, we explored teachers' experiences and sensemaking processes with digital mathematical task design (or tool-based math problem posing) in their natural form and context. A purposive sample of math teachers from three schools attended teacher workshops where they designed applied math problems using an architecture…

Erroneous and malpractice claim cases reflect knowledge gaps and complex contextual factors. Incorporating such cases into clinical reasoning education (CRE) may enhance learning and diagnostic skills. However, they may also elicit anxiety among learners, potentially impacting learning. As a result, the optimal utilization of such cases in CRE…

Helping teachers implement effective classroom management practices is crucial to fostering a positive learning environment, student achievement, and teacher job satisfaction. Having a reliable tool can help school-based consultants monitor teachers' implementation of these strategies and provide coaching when they do not. Therefore, we developed…

This study investigated whether lower secondary school Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) teachers' professional development (PD) engagement varied by school context in regard to the proportions of English learners (ELs) and examined the relationship between STEM teachers' PD engagement in teaching for diversity and teacher…

Purpose: This paper aims to demonstrate the work carried out in a higher education institution (HEI) to raise awareness in its community about the impact of food on climate change and provide information on the carbon footprint of meals. This paper starts from the analysis of the (anonymous) responses to the questionnaires used in the…

Purpose: This study examined trends in school readiness in the context of a community-university partnership (CUP) supported by funding from the local county through the Children and Families Commission. The study describes the influence of diverse community efforts on school readiness, focusing on the role of prekindergarten attendance in…

The purpose of this study is to explore how participating in professional learning communities influenced teachers' curriculum design skills during the recent curriculum reform in Taiwan. A cohort of high school teachers in suburban areas participated in a semester-long professional learning community, strictly based on a well-planned agenda as…

At the start of this new school year, most educators' attention will be split between attending to students' social and developmental well-being and overcoming pandemic-driven lack of engagement in learning. When these two goals are addressed in tandem, students can be exposed to new challenges and experiences. This article explores how a…

The aim of research was to reveal the views of preschool teachers on using out-of-school learning environments in preschool education. It was a qualitative research conducted by phenomenological method and eleven preschool teachers from Turkey were included in it. The research data was obtained by interview and the interview form prepared by the…

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to present a conceptual framework to guide the design, development, implementation and evaluation of education and human resource development (HRD) efforts in Ghana. Design/methodology/approach: This paper draws on the concept of a tempered radical approach to provide a framework for a critical HRD (CHRD) and…