This paper provided new evidence on three kindergarten instructional practices that may be associated with better reading and math skills, particularly for children of less educated parents: (1) full-day kindergarten; (2) more instructional time; and (3) ability grouping. The analysis used Early Childhood Longitudinal Study Kindergarten Cohort…

Effective teaching practices are essential for enhancing classroom instruction and student learning. However, a comprehensive understanding of the factors influencing teachers' instructional practices remains elusive. This study employs machine learning (ML) to identify the most significant predictors influencing the instructional practices of…

Improving EFL students' impromptu speaking ability is a challenge for English language instruction. The development of AI technology has brought new opportunities for impromptu speaking instruction. Therefore, this study proposes an AI-supported interleaved training strategy that focuses on the effects on students' impromptu speaking performance,…

Tenets of the Arts-based Research (ABR) framework share similarities with a praxial music education. An ABR framework can support music educators' teaching practices ranging from novice to the established teacher. This can be achieved by establishing and maintaining strong student-teacher relationships through the creation, development, adaptation…

The increasing demand for a diverse pool of computing talent combined with a persistent shortage of skilled workers has engendered a need to support students pursuing Computer Science (CS) careers. Students often cite social isolation and lack of support as reasons for withdrawing from computing programs. This is especially true for those from…

Critical thinking is integral to English language teaching (ELT) as it enhances both linguistic competence and higher-order cognitive abilities such as analysis, evaluation, and problem-solving. This paper explores how critical thinking can be systematically embedded in ELT to foster intellectual maturity and independent learning. It examines…

In Vietnamese secondary education, traditional science teaching that focuses on theory over practical application presents a challenge to developing students' scientific competence, a key priority of the national curriculum. Scientific competence is broadly defined as the ability to explain phenomena, conduct investigations, and apply knowledge in…

Everyone knows that education is important. We are confronted daily by discussion of it in the media and by politicians, but how much do we really know about education? "Education: The Basics" is a lively and engaging introduction to education as an academic subject, taking into account both theory and practice. Covering the schooling…

Considerable attention has been paid to postsecondary students' higher-order skill development, which has students, parents, employers, and politicians questioning the value of a university degree. Agreement over an essential common core of knowledge or skill sets cuts across the liberal education and employment education divide. Both sides agree…

Technology in education is used to support and supplement core instruction, to help students stay engaged, and assist teachers with academic assessments. While there is support in the use of technology in instruction and intervention, researchers still urge caution when using it in assessment. Current evidence suggests that students perform…

This case study explores the transformation process and educational outcomes of a small rural public elementary school in Taiwan as it transitioned from a traditional school into a Montessori experimental school. Faced with challenges such as low student motivation and limited resources, the school adopted a bottom-up trial strategy to introduce…

Small-group activities play a crucial role in biology education, fostering active learning, teamwork, and critical thinking. While their benefits are well-documented, there is a need for innovative classroom exercises that provide students with a real-world perspective on biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. This paper introduces a…

Purpose: Industry skills council (ISC) in Korea is at an earlier stage in terms of its formation and incubation. As a governance model similar to sector councils in Canada and UK, it still requires training and development of talents who work for ISCs. The purpose of this study is to analyze the effectiveness of training programs that are…

One of the biggest barriers preventing teachers from utilizing the flipped classroom approach in their teaching practices is the lack of a general and practical framework for guiding the design and implementation of flipped classrooms. This leads to the fact that the effectiveness of the flipped classroom approach is unconfirmed. Building on…

The purpose of this study was to identify factors contributing to counseling students' cultural awareness in a brief experiential group implemented in a multicultural counseling course. Using Critical Incident methodology, 45 responses from six groups across two semester course offerings were analyzed, resulting in three emergent themes: insight,…