Background/purpose: This study examines the mediating variables between instructional practices and the academic achievement of Grade 10 students in Social Studies in the Philippines. The research highlights the need for effective teaching methods to improve learning results and acknowledges students' difficulties in interacting with the subject.…

Background/purpose: This study explores the perceptions of Omani pre-service EFL teachers on promoting critical thinking through the ethical use of AI. The rationale of this study is to better understand the perceived strengths and training needs of pre-service teachers regarding the use of AI, which can improve future educational policy and…

Background/purpose: Ensuring high-quality education in Islamic boarding schools (pesantren) requires an effective management approach. Total Quality Management (TQM) has been widely recognized as a strategy to enhance educational effectiveness, yet its implementation in pesantren remains underexplored. This study examines teachers' and school…

Background/purpose: In the first quarter of the twenty-first century, unprecedented developments in technology began to revolutionize 'modern' society and started the era of Industry 4.0, which is characterized by the rapid integration of the newest technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), smart technologies, and artificial intelligence…

Background/purpose: The quality assurance of education plays a vital role in ensuring that students receive consistent, equitable, and effective learning experiences that meet national standards and support their holistic development. This study explores the management of educational quality assurance (QA) in ethnic minority boarding schools…

Background/purpose: Preschool education in Vietnam plays a critical role in fostering the development of children aged 3 months to 6 years. Enhancing teacher quality is essential to achieving educational goals, yet early childhood educators face significant challenges in professional skill development. This study examines the implementation of…

Background/purpose: This study examines the role of characters as teachers in The Book of Dede Korkut, a foundational work of Turkic oral literature. The analysis focuses on twelve legends, identifying how characters embody teaching roles and impart moral, ethical, and cultural lessons through their actions and relationships. Materials/methods:…

Background/purpose: Digital transformation has progressed rapidly, leading to significant changes in learning methodologies that are increasingly based on the mainstream internet. The integration of mainstream internet functionality with religious values has the potential to enrich students' educational experiences and foster critical thinking.…

Background/purpose: Teachers' pedagogical competence in Indonesia has become one of the central issues in improving the quality of national education. This issue can affect students' academic achievements and influence education quality. This study aims to explore the need to develop a new pedagogical module tailored to current educational…

Background/purpose: ChatGPT, an AI-based tool, has significantly impacted higher education by enhancing the learning and teaching experience. This study aimed to analyze students' perceptions of ChatGPT's role in higher education, focusing on five dimensions: perceived abilities, ethical concerns, satisfaction, academic impact, and skills…

Background/purpose: The Computational Thinking ability has become a fundamental skill in the 21st century and has been integrated into educational curricula in various countries. For this curricular integration to be effective, it is essential that teachers are prepared to incorporate the development of this competency into their practices. In…

Background/purpose: In modern society, the process of shaping students' creative thinking takes on a new and broader dimension. This study aimed to understand ways of forming creative thinking in students by identifying the impact of the Guided Discovery Strategy on developing creative thinking. It is a process in which students are encouraged to…

Background/purpose: The challenges in implementing Indonesia's Merdeka Curriculum highlight the urgency for innovative educational approaches to address gaps in historical knowledge and develop 21st-century skills. This study explores the integration of the Among System into the Merdeka Curriculum framework to foster critical thinking,…

Background/purpose. The quality of pedagogical training in universities is critical to preparing future educators who can meet the demands of contemporary educational reforms. In the Southwestern region, challenges persist in managing pedagogical training programs, particularly in aligning learning outcomes with competency-based standards. This…

Background/purpose: This study addresses the quality and effectiveness of mathematics textbooks used in Moroccan secondary levels, focusing on their overall alignment with official curriculum guidelines and their role in supporting student learning. The research was conducted to evaluate how well these textbooks meet educational standards and to…