This article brings a novel perspective to the relationship between the physical dimensions of Home Learning Environments (HLE) and young people's learning motivations during COVID-19 pandemic in UK. The architectural/physical focus of this investigation helps orient the reader to the literature/expertise I draw on. Based on 28 young people (16-18…

Despite an increasing interest in pronunciation instruction in English as a majority language or international "lingua franca," less is known about pronunciation learning in non-English minority languages, especially among child learners. Bilingual education programs provide a unique context to address this research gap, as they involve…

Given the recent developments in sustainability reporting frameworks, this paper aims to systematically review the research on sustainability matters concerning its implementation in the educational area within the accounting-related courses or higher education institutions overall from a more comprehensive scope of analysis. For this purpose, a…

This study examined the impact of contextual factors on the integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in public basic schools located in slums in Ghana. By adopting a positivist worldview and utilizing the TPACK (Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge) framework as a theoretical lens, this research employs a quantitative…

The exploration of factors influencing the output of doctoral research results is meaningful for higher education management. This study's purpose lay in investigating the influence of motivation and training environment on doctoral students' research outcomes in the Chinese province of Sichuan. The study aimed to explore whether environment…

The aim of this study was to explore and analyse teachers' perspectives on factors influencing the school climate, to better understand teachers' everyday efforts in influencing the school climate, including obstacles they might experience. Bronfenbrenner's social-ecological theory was utilized as the overarching theoretical perspective. Data were…

Post-COVID educational planning demands an urgent re-evaluation of the inclusivity of our educational systems, now that almost 24 million learners, a majority of these girls and the poor in developing countries, are at the risk of dropping out. This paper explores the discursive inclusivity of some primary level textbooks used in government and…

Load shedding in South Africa has a profound impact on various sectors, including education, and specifically, South African music education faces significant disruptions. One of the most notable effects is the interruption of music instruction, with load shedding frequently causing classes to be interrupted. This leads to gaps in learning and a…

This study investigates the impact of COVID-19 on Initial Teacher Education (ITE) in Wales by examining university teacher educators' experiences during lockdown. The pandemic significantly disrupted teacher-education partnerships, prompting rapid adaptation and changing delivery modes. Data were collected from semi-structured interviews with…

Research on written corrective feedback (WCF) has received sustained interest in the field of second language acquisition and language education. This viewpoint article extends the theoretical and conceptual discussion on WCF research by introducing the notions of "feedback literacy" and "feedback ecology". In this article, I…

This study examines five preschool teachers' narratives about using the outdoor environment as a pedagogical resource for children's play, learning and experiences in Swedish preschools. Participants were asked to reflect on both opportunities and challenges in outdoor play and learning. The present study responds to the need for further research…

The use of social media within the educational research space has recently received attention for determining interactions within educational contexts. Multidimensional constructs such as student engagement and the learning environment that affect learning have also been pronounced recently. However, the place of social media use within the…

In fostering creativity among teacher education students, attention to both internal and external factors is crucial. This study explores the impact of curriculum teaching on student creativity. Using a quantitative approach, 349 students from three Chongqing universities were surveyed. Results indicate that intrinsic motivation and teaching…

The study investigated lecturers' perceptions of student incivility in higher education of Afghanistan. It examined students' behaviors that lecturers considered uncivil as well as causes and consequences of students' uncivil behaviors. It also explored strategies lecturers used to address student incivility and to what extent they rated the…

Examination-oriented education (EOE) is widely recognized by academics as an educational system that upholds equality while stifling student creativity (alienation). However, studies have yet to identify the specific pathways through which EOE maintains equality. Furthermore, analyses of educational alienation have been limited to discursive…