TPACK is a trending teacher expertise framework for teaching using digital technology. However, not many studies have revealed the relationship of the seven TPACK factors with demographic factors. This study aimed to determine the effect of gender, teaching experience, place of teaching, and level of education on the perception of TPACK for…

Perceptions of student-teacher relationship quality have been shown to directly impact student achievement and the long-term career success of teachers. Students who perceive supportive relationships with teachers show increased school attendance, higher graduation rates, and more engagement in school. Moreover, teachers who perceive greater…

This phenomenological study explored the essence of the lived experiences of preservice teachers (PSTs) during clinical student teaching experiences as they reflected and described what they perceived as influencing sources on their teacher self-efficacy (TSE). The Teachers' Sense of Efficacy Scale (TSES) (Tschannen-Moran & Woolfolk Hoy, 2001)…

Black and Latinx students, along with those in special education programs, are suspended and expelled at rates higher than their peers. Exclusionary discipline can lead to poor academic performance, high dropout rates, and incarceration. Restorative practices (RP) promote a positive school culture, reduce punitive discipline, and build strong…

In this study, the relationship between preschool teachers' perceptions of efficacy in mathematics education they give and their attitudes towards mathematics education was investigated. The research method of the study is the relational screening model, one of the quantitative research methods. The research was carried out on 122 preschool…

The factors that influence the construction of a teacher's sense of self-efficacy are complex. The authors used a qualitative research design to explore the reflections of a sample of 25 K-12 early career teachers as they made sense of their own abilities. The results show that theorized sources of self-efficacy--mastery experiences, vicarious…

Sense of success and self-efficacy regarding technology integration in teaching are among the most important factors that influence teachers' well-being and professional development, and may have a substantial impact on student learning. In this quantitative study (N = 735 K-12 teachers in Israel), we explored the factors contributing to sense of…

This study aims to assess teachers' attitudes toward the rights of students with special needs during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study focuses on the attitudes of the special education teachers regarding their self-efficacy and beliefs about using e-learning with their students during the COVID-19 lockdowns. It was undertaken using a quantitative…

The challenge of educating children with special educational needs in the same mainstream classroom settings as their peers has been recognised internationally. Research suggests mainstream teachers are inadequately prepared for inclusive education. Herein, we explored teachers' views on inclusive practice using a descriptive qualitative study…

Teacher self-efficacy is the belief in the ability to impact students' success. There is limited research about teachers' self-efficacy levels in the virtual K-12 environment. Self-efficacy may play a key role in job satisfaction, teacher retention, and higher student achievement. Research literature focused on teaching preparation programs and…

The purpose of this transcendental phenomenological study was to explore the lived experiences of higher education faculty with limited to no experience with online teaching before the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic abruptly forced them to transition their face-to-face courses to online learning environments. This study offers insight into how limited…

This phenomenological study captured the experiences of elementary educators with the purpose of gathering their perceptions of the use of restorative practices and positive behavior supports in their schools with a particular focus on how these programs influenced school climate, their professional efficacy, and their job satisfaction. Results of…

Due to COVID-19, many school systems and teachers were required to use a new platform for instructional delivery. The purpose of this qualitative case study was to explore the experiences of six veteran teachers who have implemented blended learning in their classrooms within the past three years in one rural Oklahoma school district. Purposeful…

Teacher Education Programs (TEPs) face challenges in connecting theory and practice to develop competent preservice teachers. The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of preservice teachers within a developing university-school district partnership. We asked the following questions: (1) How do preservice teachers describe…

Teachers' views about teaching, learning and school experiences are important considerations in education. As the central participants in classroom interactions, students and teachers naturally have strong views about what it takes to manage learning and surrounding behaviours effectively. With this in mind and because we believe that ignoring the…