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Education Sciences

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Enhancing Scientific Literacy in VET Health Students: The Role of Forensic Entomology in Debunking Spontaneous Generation

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This study analyses the effectiveness of a contextualized teaching and learning sequence (TLS) based on forensic entomology (FE) to disprove the idea of spontaneous generation (SG) among students enrolled in the Higher Vocational Education and Training (VET) Cycle in Pathological Anatomy and Cytodia…

Active Learning Methodologies for Increasing the Interest and Engagement in Computer Science Subjects in Vocational Education and Training

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Active learning strategies and methodologies place the students at the core of the learning process. The objective is to engage students in their own learning through significant activities that involve active participation. These activities are designed to promote collaboration, reflection, and pra…

Problem-Based Learning as a Strategy for Teaching Physics in Technical–Professional Higher Education: A Case Study in Chile

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This study examines the implementation of problem-based learning in the teaching of physics within the context of technical–professional higher education in Chile. The research aimed to evaluate meaningful learning, competency development, and student satisfaction. The study involved 122 first-year …

Transforming Learning Environments: Asset Management, Social Innovation and Design Thinking for Educational Facilities 5.0

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Educational institutions are facing a crisis characterized by the need to address diverse learning styles and vocational aspirations, exacerbated by ongoing financial pressures. To navigate these challenges effectively, there is an urgent need to innovate educational practices and learning environme…

Implementing Competency-Based Education Through the Personalized Monitoring of Primary Students’ Progress and Assessment

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Competency-based education is an educational paradigm with the primary goal of combining theoretical knowledge and practical skills, giving students the opportunity to effectively apply learning outcomes in real-life situations. This approach focuses on preparing students for life’s challenges by nu…

Examining the Impact of Construction Field Trips on Learning Outcomes: Perspectives from Structural Architecture Courses

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Traditional lectures in architectural engineering often fall short of effectively conveying practical applications. This study introduces a hybrid teaching approach that integrates structured field trips with traditional lectures based on Kolb’s four-step experiential learning cycle to address this.…

The Role of Self-Directed Learning in Enhancing Entrepreneurial Learning of Students in Higher Education Institutions

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In recent years, entrepreneurial learning in higher education institutions has been promoted and supported to help students become job creators rather than job seekers. The main purpose of entrepreneurial learning is to develop entrepreneurial competencies in terms of knowledge, skills, and attitude…

Unlocking Career Potential: How Micro-Credentials Are Revolutionising Higher Education and Lifelong Learning

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Micro-credentials (MCs) emerged as a powerful tool to advance employability and lifelong learning while opening opportunities for diverse career directions for individuals. They are generally short programmes and have a specific focus on developing complementary skills in a particular area of intere…

Transfer of Learning of New Nursing Professionals: Exploring Patterns and the Effect of Previous Work Experience

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While numerous studies have focused on the learning transfer of in-company training in past decades, relatively few have explored the transfer of knowledge from university studies to the workplace, particularly in the context of nursing. Moreover, profile variables tend to be used to describe the sa…

Do Cases Always Deliver What They Promise? A Quality Analysis of Business Cases in Higher Education

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Although the usage of case studies is very common in teaching worldwide, there has been inadequate discussion concerning the quality with respect to teaching and learning. The focus of this article is to assess the pedagogic aspect of business case studies in academic teaching. On the basis of a spe…

Identifying Implementation Strategies for Integrating Drones into STEM and Career Technology Education CTE Programs

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As drone technology is rapidly becoming accessible to school children in terms of both low cost and ease-of-use, primary and secondary school teachers are beginning to consider where modern drones can play an important role in schooling. To date, there is little empirical education research printed …

The Impact of a Combination of Flipped Classroom and Project-Based Learning on the Learning Motivation of University Students

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Our study investigated the effects of combining project-based learning (PBL) and flipped classroom (FC) methods in university education on the learning motivation and learning outcomes of students at the bachelor (BSc), master (MSc), and higher vocational education and training (HVET) levels. We aim…

Exploring Metaphors and Metaphorically Written Narratives in Student Teachers’ Professional Identity Work

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Metaphors can help student teachers to express what is essential in teachers’ work and the process of learning to teach. This study reports on two types of metaphors generated and narrated by student teachers as part of their professional identity development during their internships. One type was a…

Bridging the Gap between Theoretical Learning and Practical Application: A Qualitative Study in the Italian Educational Context

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In the contemporary educational landscape, there is a growing recognition of the transformative impact of practical experiences within traditional learning frameworks. This shift reflects a pedagogical evolution that values contextualized learning and the acquisition of practical skills together wit…

Impact of Teaching and Learning Modes on Graduates’ Social and Entrepreneurial Skills Development: A Comparative Analysis

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There is a growing interest in researching the impact of different modes of learning and teaching on the non-academic outcomes of graduates, such as their employment outcomes. This study examines the impact of teaching and learning modes on the perceived relevance of study programmes in preparing gr…

Supporting Learners with Mild Intellectual Developmental Disorders with Career Development in Mainstream Schools

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Many learners with mild intellectual developmental disorders (IDD) in mainstream primary schools in the Free State Province of South Africa require support to maximise their learning potential and prepare them for work post-school. In this study, a qualitative approach and Critical Disability Theory…

The Nexus Between Digital Technology, Innovation, Entrepreneurship Education, and Entrepreneurial Intention and Entrepreneurial Motivation: A Systematic Literature Review

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Entrepreneurship Education (EE) is renowned for developing students’ managerial aptitudes, skills, and ideas for self-reliance. The inclusion of digital technology and innovation in EE is necessary to enhance Entrepreneurial Intention (EI) and Entrepreneurial Motivation (EM) for technological revolu…

Shaping Career Development Through College Readiness at the High School Level

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Career and College Readiness (CCR) generates higher levels of persistence, grit, motivation, and competencies in performing work- or school-related tasks among learners during post-secondary life. One primary limitation defining the present scholarship on CCR is the authentic analysis of the on the …

Community Cultural Wealth and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Identities as Motivators for Black Boys to Participate in a High School Academy of Engineering

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Researchers have emphasized how the high school STEM-themed career academy model benefits ethnically and racially diverse learners by promoting positive STEM identities and raising the interest of students to pursue STEM college and career pathways. The purpose of this study was to examine the reaso…

Enhancing Teachers’ Interdisciplinary Professional Development through Teacher Design Teams: Exploring Facilitating Conditions and Sustainability

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Teachers in secondary vocational education face challenges in interdisciplinary teaching due to their traditional teacher education within specific subject domains. Collaborative efforts—like those implemented in Teacher Design Teams (TDTs)—can prepare and support teachers for interdisciplinary teac…