This empirical study investigates university teachers’ conceptions of the role of mathematics within science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) higher education disciplines, employing a phenomenographic approach to capture variation among perspectives of educators in chemistry, computer science, geoscience, and physics. Despite the significant reliance on mathematics across thes…
Higher education institutions face increasing challenges in meeting the diverse needs of their student populations. While learning management systems (LMS) like Moodle have become ubiquitous in higher education, there remains limited understanding of how these platforms affect different student subpopulations. This study investigates the differential effects of Moodle course design elements on …
Smart learning environments (SLEs) utilize technological advancements to facilitate effective, engaging, and personalized learning experiences. They depend on sensors and advanced connectivity to gather information and make informed decisions. Multisensory Environments (MSEs) naturally align with and enhance the capabilities of SLEs offering new opportunities to enhance learning effectively, an…
As generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools and large language models (LLMs)-powered applications develop rapidly in the era of algorithms, it should be integrated thoughtfully to enhance English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teaching and learning without replacing learners’ critical thinking (CT). This study systematically analyzes the impact of generative AI tools and LLMs on language le…
Soft skills, essential for employability and professional success, are often underemphasised in traditional higher education curricula. This study assesses the effectiveness of Compete!, a serious game developed under the Erasmus+ program, in enhancing students' awareness of key soft skills, including creative problem-solving, effective communication, stress management, and teamwork. The game…
To address poor skill acquisition in online physical education due to a lack of real-time feedback, we developed and evaluated a pose recognition-based system. An 8-week randomized controlled trial study in a university Baduanjin course compared the AI system against a traditional Massive Open Online Course format. Results showed the system significantly enhanced students' movement quality, flu…
The current study examines teacher deployment strategies in Cambodian preschools and identifies challenges related to the supply and deployment of teaching staff in early childhood education by assessing the adequacy, efficiency, and quality of teacher deployment. This study employs multiple approaches in data collection, including desk review of existing policies and literature, analysis of sc…
Access to equitable, quality, and inclusive early childhood education (ECE) has positive effects on school readiness, transition, and overall development and learning in all children. This paper seeks to explore barriers and facilitators to the implementation of learning through play (LtP) for preschoolers in Kenya with a view to enhance collaboration between parents and teachers. The curren…
Societies around the world face planetary-scale risks, such as climate change, and are in need of contextualized science education in finding solutions to complex problems. Making scientific content accessible across diverse social and cultural groups necessitates a learning structure that is capable of cultivating accessible and inclusive learning. Our research sought to address such education…
Scientific creativity is a critical component of science education, promoting innovative thinking and the ability to address complex, real-world challenges. Despite its importance, quantitative syntheses specifically examining the effects of scientific problem-solving approaches on fostering scientific creativity are scarce. This meta-analysis addresses this gap by evaluating the impact of inqu…