This paper highlights the utility of personalized learning (PL) embedded into an on-campus graduate seminar focused on pediatric speech sound disorders (PSSD). The example showcases six key PL features described from an autoethnographic lens. These include: (a) context-specific positionality viewpoints (i.e., instructor, student, discipline, and…

This paper presents empirical evidence from research carried out in New Zealand by a research-practice partnership (RPP) that included school teachers, teacher professional learning providers, and researchers in science education, technology education, and information systems. The RPP worked together from 2018-2023 to investigate the affordances…

Experiential learning and having students work in teams are two educational contexts that allow students to exercise the sorts of skills that bring success in post-graduation life: skills like critical and creative thought, effective communication and collaboration, and the ability to not only see one's strengths and weakness, but also the skills…

The increasing number of students in higher education has led to the formation of large class teaching and learning environments, which is a threat to quality education. The Department of Fashion Design and Textiles Studies of Kumasi Technical University is one such department that is facing this challenge. Computer-based technology has…

Past research has growingly shown importance of teacher candidates' ability to connect theory and practice for applying what they have acquired in coursework into practice. This study examined 23 mathematics teacher candidates' (TCs) ability to link coursework and online mathematics teaching field experiences in a mathematics teacher education…

The increasing prevalence of cybersecurity threats and the shortage of qualified professionals necessitate innovative solutions for cybersecurity education at all levels. Despite the expansion of postsecondary cybersecurity programs, employer dissatisfaction with graduates and a lack of standardized introductory curricula highlights the need for…

This study investigates how teachers' use of humour in online English for Specific Purposes (ESP) classrooms shapes students' affective engagement, learning retention, and motivational responses, framing humour as both a pedagogical asset and a potential barrier. Guided by the Instructional Humour Processing Theory (IHPT), the research explores…

Students of color represent the majority of enrollment in career and technical education (CTE) fields of study at community and technical colleges, which offer programs as pathways to further education, jobs, and careers. The Career and Technical Education CoLab (CTE CoLab) aimed to advance racial equity by reducing disparities in academic and…

Teachers across grade levels and content areas increasingly address difficult topics that can arise at a moment's notice, whether such topics are within or outside the scope of their planned instruction. At this time, however, little is known about how teachers experience these "unplanned difficult-topics moments." Hence, teacher…

The current study examines the impact of E-Learning during the COVID-19 pandemic on Hotel Management graduates and faculties and highlights the challenges, opportunities, and levels of satisfaction. The study has also attempted to highlight the new teaching pedagogy and the changes that were adopted by the faculties to deliver E-Content and online…

The article discusses the students' perceptions of the benefits and challenges of using multimodality, such as the linguistic, visual, and gestural aspects of speaking. Grounded within the framework of multimodality as a social semiotic approach (Kress et al., 2014), the study employed a qualitative case study method. Forty students of the English…

The increase in online courses in preservice special education has reshaped the landscape of teacher preparation, presenting both opportunities and challenges. Research underscores the importance of creating a culture of belonging in both face-to-face and online spaces, as it has been shown to enhance student engagement, motivation, and academic…

In the contemporary educational landscape, Education Technology (EdTech) has emerged as a transformative force, significantly contributing to sustainable development. This analytical overview explores the multifaceted role of EdTech in promoting accessibility, inclusivity, efficient resource utilization, lifelong learning, and collaborative…

Aim/Purpose: This study aims to explore the reflective practices of educators in blended learning environments, specifically in interdisciplinary courses, and to understand how these practices impact student engagement and learning outcomes. Background: Blended learning, combining online and face-to-face instruction, has become increasingly…

The purpose of this study is to examine the distance education experiences of visually, hearing, and physically disabled middle school and high school students and their teachers. A case study from the interactive designs of qualitative research methods was used and semi-structured interviews were conducted for data collection. The study group…