Purpose and Method of Study: The purpose of this qualitative case study was to examine teacher engagement of West Indian faculty members as a part of their teaching roles in blended learning communities in secondary education in Nassau, Bahamas. Data included class observations, a self-assessment questionnaire, and interviews with five teachers in…

Lecture-only style teaching where a teacher delivers content and students are tested on the retained information is the predominant approach in higher education. Alternatively, active learning is an instructional method in which students become engaged participants in the classroom through the use of in-class written exercises, games, problem…

Intercultural language learning (ICLL) has become an important concept that drives English learners' attention to the understanding and application of cultural elements in their English learning process; however, the learning motivation for and engagement in the proliferation of culture in English language teaching vary from one context to…

The purpose of this study was to complete a systematic review of the adolescent comprehension intervention research published between 2000 and 2020 to examine the presence of instructional practices to promote student engagement. Ninety-five studies were coded and indicated that 93% of the studies included at least one instructional practice and…

This dissertation is a quantitative study of the differences in self-efficacy scores of teacher education faculty instructors and pre-service teachers. More specifically, this research study aimed to clarify how differently teacher education faculty instructors and pre-service teachers respond to feelings of self-efficacy when discussed at an…

Limited research is available on transfer students who are athletes and on student-athletes from non-NCAA institutions. This study sought to determine if Tinto's theory of student departure can be applied to transfer student-athletes at smaller institutions. A mixed-methods approach was chosen to gain a more in-depth understanding of the…

Parental engagement in schools is critical to students' success. The problem is parents' lack of engagement in their children's educations may have devastating effects on students' academic and social development. Despite the availability of digital communication platforms and applications, students lack consistency in teacher and parent…

The purpose of this qualitative descriptive case study was to explore and describe middle school teachers' perspectives on their level of expertise and confidence in using available educational technology for daily instruction associated with how they perceived their students to engage in a lesson that integrated educational technology. The…

The University of New Mexico (UNM) Health Sciences, Office of Interprofessional Education designed and implemented an innovative interprofessional education (IPE) Honors program, the first in the United States, in the Summer of 2019. This program was built through a dynamic and responsive partnership with health professions students from multiple…

Purpose: The massive expansion of digital platform has been responsible for the widespread progressive engagement created amongst learners and educators. The practice of requiring student feedback on online learning services ensures that teacher education continues to advance its strategic approach to online learning. This paper aims to examine…

This paper examines the invisible barrier that can challenge teachers when teaching online, called the fourth wall. Using a presence framework derived from the literature, we explored how experienced teachers manage the absence of visual cues and identify the pedagogical practices they adopted as a response. Data from semi-structured interviews…

Hands-on activities help spark student curiosity and deepen understanding for better learning outcomes. This Spotlight will help readers learn more about reducing student ambivalence towards math class; examine proven strategies for reengaging students; examine how coding and social-emotional learning (SEL) can improve engagement and deepen…

Traditional mathematics instruction often fails to address the diverse learning needs of students, leading to frustration and disengagement. This study proposes personalized learning, emphasizing sequential learning, diagnostic assessments, and technology to tailor instruction. This research examines the potential of personalized learning to…

Little is known about the mediating and moderating mechanisms that underlie the relationship between social support and school engagement. The present study aims to analyse: (1) the mediating role of life satisfaction on the association between social support (from teachers and friends) and school engagement; and (2) the moderating role of school…

In a challenging world, the spotlight on children's wellbeing has strengthened. There is extensive research about the ways in which well-designed arts education programs positively impact children's wellbeing. Despite this, arts education continues to be marginalised in schools. When researchers with arts education and leadership experience teamed…