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Struggling readers are a persistent concern in Philippine elementary education, yet research has largely examined student reading outcomes rather than the professional, emotional, and instructional experiences of the teachers who support these learners in resource-constrained, multilingual classrooms. This study investigated the lived experiences of elementary English teachers in identifying and supporting struggling readers, and how they adapt their pedagogy and negotiate contextual barriers. Transcendental phenomenological design was employed. Fifteen proficient public elementary English teachers in Baguio City, Philippines, were selected through criterion purposive sampling and interviewed using semi-structured, face-to-face interviews. Transcripts were analyzed using Braun and Clarke’s six-phase thematic analysis, and trustworthiness was supported through member checking. Four themes emerged: (a) diagnostic triage through standardized literacy assessments, (b) pedagogical flexibility and differentiated scaffolded instruction, (c) ecosystemic collaboration via remedial and peer networks, and (d) socio-contextual barriers, including parental illiteracy and resource constraints. The findings suggest that Vygotskian scaffolding must be extended to account for ecological and linguistic barriers in post-colonial multilingual classrooms, because its effectiveness is bounded by the educational and socioeconomic capital of the home. Implications for teacher professional development, curriculum localization, language-in-education policy, and parental partnership are discussed.

Purpose: This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of Compassion-Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Schema-Integrated Acceptance and Commitment Therapy on body image and sexual relationship quality in women with breast cancer in Hamadan. Methods and Materials: This applied quasi-experimental study employed a pretest–posttest design with a two-month follow-up, two experimental groups, and one active control group. The statistical population consisted of women with breast cancer attending the Health Donors Association of Hamadan Province during 2025–2026. Sixty eligible women were selected through convenience sampling and randomly assigned to three groups of 20 participants. Following attrition, the final sample comprised 50 women, including 17 in the Compassion-Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy group, 16 in the Schema-Integrated Acceptance and Commitment Therapy group, and 17 in the control group. The experimental groups received 10 weekly 90-minute group sessions of their respective interventions, while the control group received five weekly 60-minute health and life-skills education sessions. Data were collected using the Objectified Body Consciousness Scale and the Sexual Quality of Life–Female Questionnaire. Data were analyzed in SPSS version 26 using multivariate and univariate analyses of covariance and Bonferroni-adjusted pairwise comparisons. Findings: Multivariate analysis showed a significant overall effect of treatment condition on the combined dependent variables, Pillai’s Trace = 0.592, F(4, 90) = 9.468, p < 0.001, partial η² = 0.296. Significant group effects were found for body image, F(2, 45) = 20.691, p < 0.001, partial η² = 0.482, and sexual relationship quality, F(2, 45) = 16.250, p < 0.001, partial η² = 0.419. Bonferroni comparisons indicated that both interventions were significantly more effective than the control condition on both outcomes. Compassion-Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy was also significantly more effective than Schema-Integrated Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for body image, p = 0.006, and sexual relationship quality, p = 0.031. Conclusion: Both interventions were effective in improving body image and sexual relationship quality among women with breast cancer, although Compassion-Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy demonstrated greater effectiveness and may therefore be particularly useful in psycho-oncological rehabilitation following breast cancer treatment.

هدف: این پژوهش با هدف مقایسه اثربخشی درمان مبتنی بر پذیرش و تعهد با محوریت شفقت و درمان مبتنی بر پذیرش و تعهد یکپارچه با طرحواره بر تصویر بدنی و کیفیت رابطه جنسی زنان مبتلا به سرطان پستان در همدان انجام شد. روش‌ها و مواد: این مطالعه کاربردی از نوع شبه‌آزمایشی با طرح پیش‌آزمون–پس‌آزمون با پیگیری دو ماهه، دو گروه آزمایشی و یک گروه کنترل فعال بود. جامعه آماری شامل زنان مبتلا به سرطان پستان مراجعه‌کننده به انجمن اهداکنندگان سلامت استان همدان در سال‌های 2025 تا 2026 بود. شصت زن واجد شرایط به روش نمونه‌گیری در دسترس انتخاب و به‌صورت تصادفی در سه گروه 20 نفره گمارده شدند. پس از ریزش، نمونه نهایی شامل 50 زن بود که 17 نفر در گروه درمان مبتنی بر پذیرش و تعهد با محوریت شفقت، 16 نفر در گروه درمان مبتنی بر پذیرش و تعهد یکپارچه با طرحواره و 17 نفر در گروه کنترل قرار گرفتند. گروه‌های آزمایشی هر یک 10 جلسه گروهی 90 دقیقه‌ای درمان مربوطه را دریافت کردند و گروه کنترل 5 جلسه 60 دقیقه‌ای آموزش سلامت و مهارت‌های زندگی را گذراند. داده‌ها با استفاده از مقیاس آگاهی بدنی عینی‌شده و پرسشنامه کیفیت زندگی جنسی زنان گردآوری شد. تحلیل داده‌ها با نرم‌افزار SPSS نسخه 26 و با استفاده از تحلیل کوواریانس چندمتغیره و تک‌متغیره و مقایسه‌های زوجی با اصلاح بونفرونی انجام گرفت. یافته‌ها: تحلیل چندمتغیره اثر کلی معناداری برای شرایط درمان بر متغیرهای وابسته ترکیبی نشان داد (Pillai’s Trace = 0.592, F(4, 90) = 9.468, p < 0.001, η² جزئی = 0.296). اثر گروه برای تصویر بدنی (F(2, 45) = 20.691, p < 0.001, η² جزئی = 0.482) و کیفیت رابطه جنسی (F(2, 45) = 16.250, p < 0.001, η² جزئی = 0.419) معنادار بود. مقایسه‌های بونفرونی نشان داد هر دو مداخله نسبت به گروه کنترل در هر دو پیامد اثربخشی بیشتری داشتند. درمان مبتنی بر پذیرش و تعهد با محوریت شفقت نسبت به درمان مبتنی بر پذیرش و تعهد یکپارچه با طرحواره در بهبود تصویر بدنی (p = 0.006) و کیفیت رابطه جنسی (p = 0.031) اثربخشی بیشتری داشت. نتیجه‌گیری: هر دو مداخله در بهبود تصویر بدنی و کیفیت رابطه جنسی زنان مبتلا به سرطان پستان مؤثر بودند، هرچند درمان مبتنی بر پذیرش و تعهد با محوریت شفقت اثربخشی بیشتری نشان داد و می‌تواند به‌ویژه در بازتوانی روان‌آنکولوژیک پس از درمان سرطان پستان مفید باشد.

Purpose: This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in improving the psychological well-being of patients diagnosed with cancer. Materials and Methods: This quasi-experimental study employed a pretest–posttest design with a control group and a follow-up assessment. The statistical sample consisted of 60 patients with cancer who were selected through purposive sampling and assigned to three groups of 20 participants. Participants in the intervention groups received an ACT-based intervention consisting of eight 45-minute sessions delivered over one month, whereas the control group received no psychological intervention during the study period. Psychological well-being was assessed using Ryff’s 84-item Psychological Well-Being Scale (1989) at the pretest, posttest, and follow-up stages. The collected data were analyzed using inferential statistical procedures in SPSS version 25. Findings: The inferential analysis demonstrated a statistically significant difference between the intervention and control groups in posttest psychological well-being scores. Participants who received Acceptance and Commitment Therapy showed significantly higher levels of psychological well-being than those in the control group. The intervention produced a very large effect size (η² = 0.935), indicating that a substantial proportion of the variance in post-intervention psychological well-being was attributable to the therapeutic intervention. The follow-up analysis further showed that the improvement in psychological well-being was maintained after the completion of treatment, suggesting the stability and durability of the intervention effects over time. Conclusion: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is an effective psychological intervention for enhancing psychological well-being among patients with cancer. By promoting psychological flexibility, acceptance of difficult internal experiences, present-moment awareness, and engagement in value-oriented behaviors, ACT may help patients cope more adaptively with the psychological consequences of cancer. Therefore, this intervention may be incorporated into psychosocial rehabilitation and supportive care programs for patients with cancer.

هدف: این پژوهش با هدف تعیین اثربخشی درمان مبتنی بر پذیرش و تعهد (ACT) در ارتقای بهزیستی روان‌شناختی بیماران مبتلا به سرطان انجام شد. مواد و روش‌ها: این مطالعه‌ی شبه‌آزمایشی با طرح پیش‌آزمون-پس‌آزمون با گروه کنترل و ارزیابی پیگیری انجام گرفت. نمونه‌ی آماری شامل ۶۰ بیمار مبتلا به سرطان بود که به روش نمونه‌گیری هدفمند انتخاب و به سه گروه ۲۰ نفره تقسیم شدند. شرکت‌کنندگان در گروه‌های مداخله، مداخله‌ای مبتنی بر ACT را در قالب هشت جلسه‌ی ۴۵ دقیقه‌ای طی یک ماه دریافت کردند، در حالی که گروه کنترل در طول دوره‌ی مطالعه هیچ مداخله‌ی روان‌شناختی دریافت نکرد. بهزیستی روان‌شناختی با استفاده از مقیاس ۸۴ ماده‌ای بهزیستی روان‌شناختی Ryff (۱۹۸۹) در مراحل پیش‌آزمون، پس‌آزمون و پیگیری ارزیابی شد. داده‌های گردآوری‌شده با استفاده از روش‌های آماری استنباطی در نرم‌افزار SPSS نسخه‌ی ۲۵ تحلیل گردید. یافته‌ها: تحلیل استنباطی تفاوت معناداری را بین گروه‌های مداخله و کنترل در نمرات پس‌آزمون بهزیستی روان‌شناختی نشان داد. شرکت‌کنندگانی که درمان مبتنی بر پذیرش و تعهد دریافت کردند، سطوح بهزیستی روان‌شناختی به‌مراتب بالاتری نسبت به گروه کنترل داشتند. مداخله دارای اندازه‌ی اثر بسیار بزرگ (η² = ۰.۹۳۵) بود که نشان‌دهنده‌ی سهم قابل توجهی از واریانس بهزیستی روان‌شناختی پس از مداخله به دلیل مداخله‌ی درمانی است. تحلیل پیگیری نیز نشان داد که بهبود بهزیستی روان‌شناختی پس از اتمام درمان حفظ شده است و این امر پایداری و دوام اثرات مداخله در طول زمان را نشان می‌دهد. نتیجه‌گیری: درمان مبتنی بر پذیرش و تعهد یک مداخله‌ی روان‌شناختی مؤثر برای ارتقای بهزیستی روان‌شناختی در بیماران مبتلا به سرطان است. با ارتقای انعطاف‌پذیری روان‌شناختی، پذیرش تجارب درونی دشوار، آگاهی از لحظه‌ی حال و درگیر شدن در رفتارهای ارزش‌محور، ACT می‌تواند به بیماران در مقابله‌ی سازگارانه‌تر با پیامدهای روان‌شناختی سرطان کمک کند. بنابراین، این مداخله می‌تواند در برنامه‌های بازتوانی روان‌اجتماعی و مراقبت حمایتی بیماران مبتلا به سرطان گنجانده شود.

Purpose: The present study aimed to compare the effectiveness of positive parenting training and Choice Theory–based parenting training on the parent–child relationship. Methods and Materials: This study employed a quasi-experimental design with a pretest–posttest control group and a follow-up assessment. The statistical population consisted of all mothers of boys aged 6 to 9 years enrolled in schools within Educational District 6 of the Mashhad Department of Education during the 2025–2026 academic year. Participants were selected using purposive non-probability sampling based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria (Group 1: positive parenting training, n = 15; Group 2: Choice Theory–based parenting training, n = 15; Group 3: control, n = 15). Following selection, participants were randomly assigned by lottery to the positive parenting training and Choice Theory–based parenting training intervention groups. Data were collected using the short form of the Mother–Child Relationship Scale developed by Pianta (1994). Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics (mean and standard deviation) and inferential statistics (repeated-measures analysis of variance). Findings: The findings indicated that both interventions had a positive and statistically significant effect on improving the parent–child relationship. However, Choice Theory–based parenting training was more effective in strengthening the parent–child relationship. These effects remained stable at the follow-up assessment. Conclusion: Both educational approaches demonstrated practical effectiveness in improving the parent–child relationship. However, the Choice Theory approach, with its emphasis on empathic communication and understanding children's psychological needs, was more effective in fostering a deeper emotional bond between mothers and their children. It is recommended that future parent education programs integrate both approaches to maximize intervention effectiveness.

هدف: پژوهش حاضر با هدف مقایسه اثربخشی آموزش فرزندپروری مثبت و آموزش فرزندپروری مبتنی بر نظریه انتخاب بر رابطه والد–کودک انجام شد. روش‌ها و مواد: این پژوهش از نوع شبه‌آزمایشی با طرح پیش‌آزمون–پس‌آزمون با گروه کنترل و ارزیابی پیگیری بود. جامعه آماری شامل کلیه مادران پسران ۶ تا ۹ ساله مشغول به تحصیل در مدارس ناحیه ۶ آموزش و پرورش مشهد در سال تحصیلی ۲۰۲۵–۲۰۲۶ بود. نمونه‌ها با استفاده از روش نمونه‌گیری هدفمند غیرتصادفی و بر اساس معیارهای ورود و خروج انتخاب شدند (گروه ۱: آموزش فرزندپروری مثبت، n = ۱۵؛ گروه ۲: آموزش فرزندپروری مبتنی بر نظریه انتخاب، n = ۱۵؛ گروه ۳: کنترل، n = ۱۵). پس از انتخاب، شرکت‌کنندگان به صورت تصادفی با قرعه‌کشی به گروه‌های مداخله آموزش فرزندپروری مثبت و آموزش فرزندپروری مبتنی بر نظریه انتخاب تخصیص یافتند. داده‌ها با استفاده از فرم کوتاه مقیاس رابطه مادر–کودک Pianta (۱۹۹۴) جمع‌آوری شد. داده‌ها با استفاده از آمار توصیفی (میانگین و انحراف معیار) و آمار استنباطی (تحلیل واریانس با اندازه‌گیری مکرر) تحلیل گردید. یافته‌ها: نتایج نشان داد هر دو مداخله تأثیر مثبت و معناداری بر بهبود رابطه والد–کودک داشتند. با این حال، آموزش فرزندپروری مبتنی بر نظریه انتخاب در تقویت رابطه والد–کودک اثربخش‌تر بود. این اثرات در ارزیابی پیگیری نیز پایدار ماند. نتیجه‌گیری: هر دو رویکرد آموزشی اثربخشی عملی در بهبود رابطه والد–کودک نشان دادند. با این حال، رویکرد نظریه انتخاب با تأکید بر ارتباط همدلانه و درک نیازهای روان‌شناختی کودکان، در ایجاد پیوند عاطفی عمیق‌تر میان مادران و فرزندانشان مؤثرتر بود. پیشنهاد می‌شود برنامه‌های آتی آموزش والدین، هر دو رویکرد را برای حداکثرسازی اثربخشی مداخلات ادغام نمایند.

Purpose: This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of Compassion-Focused Therapy and Existential Therapy in reducing death anxiety and increasing illness acceptance among patients with cancer in remission. Methods and Materials: This applied study used a quasi-experimental pretest-posttest-follow-up design with a control group. The statistical population consisted of patients with common cancers in remission who referred to hospitals in Tehran during 2025–2026. Using purposive sampling, 45 eligible participants were selected and randomly assigned to Compassion-Focused Therapy, Existential Therapy, and control groups, with 15 participants in each group. Both intervention groups received eight 90-minute weekly sessions, while the control group received no psychological intervention. Data were collected using the Templer Death Anxiety Scale and the Acceptance of Illness Scale. The data were analyzed in SPSS version 26 using repeated-measures analysis of variance and Bonferroni-adjusted post hoc comparisons at a significance level of 0.05. Findings: Repeated-measures analysis of variance showed significant effects of time, group, and time-by-group interaction for death anxiety and illness acceptance (p < 0.001). Bonferroni comparisons indicated that both Compassion-Focused Therapy and Existential Therapy significantly reduced death anxiety and increased illness acceptance compared with the control group (p < 0.001). Compassion-Focused Therapy produced a significantly greater reduction in death anxiety than Existential Therapy (MD = 1.79, SE = 0.41, p < 0.001), whereas Existential Therapy produced a significantly greater increase in illness acceptance than Compassion-Focused Therapy (MD = 2.30, SE = 0.46, p < 0.001). The improvements were maintained at follow-up. Conclusion: Both Compassion-Focused Therapy and Existential Therapy were effective in improving psychological adjustment among patients with cancer in remission; however, Compassion-Focused Therapy was more effective in reducing death anxiety, whereas Existential Therapy was more effective in increasing illness acceptance.

هدف: این پژوهش با هدف مقایسه اثربخشی درمان مبتنی بر شفقت و درمان وجودی در کاهش اضطراب مرگ و افزایش پذیرش بیماری در بیماران مبتلا به سرطان در مرحله بهبودی انجام شد. روش‌ها و مواد: این مطالعه کاربردی با طرح نیمه‌آزمایشی پیش‌آزمون-پس‌آزمون-پیگیری با گروه کنترل انجام گرفت. جامعه آماری شامل بیماران مبتلا به سرطان‌های شایع در مرحله بهبودی بود که در سال‌های ۲۰۲۵ تا ۲۰۲۶ به بیمارستان‌های تهران مراجعه کردند. با استفاده از نمونه‌گیری هدفمند، ۴۵ شرکت‌کننده واجد شرایط انتخاب و به طور تصادفی در سه گروه درمان مبتنی بر شفقت، درمان وجودی و کنترل (هر گروه ۱۵ نفر) گمارده شدند. هر دو گروه مداخله، هشت جلسه هفتگی ۹۰ دقیقه‌ای دریافت کردند و گروه کنترل هیچ مداخله روان‌شناختی دریافت نکرد. داده‌ها با استفاده از مقیاس اضطراب مرگ تمپلر و مقیاس پذیرش بیماری جمع‌آوری شد. تحلیل داده‌ها با نرم‌افزار SPSS نسخه ۲۶ و با استفاده از تحلیل واریانس اندازه‌گیری مکرر و مقایسه‌های پس‌آزمون با اصلاح بونفرونی در سطح معناداری ۰٫۰۵ انجام گرفت. یافته‌ها: تحلیل واریانس اندازه‌گیری مکرر اثرات معنادار زمان، گروه و تعامل زمان و گروه را برای اضطراب مرگ و پذیرش بیماری نشان داد (p < 0.001). مقایسه‌های بونفرونی نشان داد که هر دو درمان مبتنی بر شفقت و درمان وجودی به طور معناداری اضطراب مرگ را کاهش و پذیرش بیماری را نسبت به گروه کنترل افزایش دادند (p < 0.001). درمان مبتنی بر شفقت کاهش معنادار بیشتری در اضطراب مرگ نسبت به درمان وجودی ایجاد کرد (MD = 1.79, SE = 0.41, p < 0.001)، در حالی که درمان وجودی افزایش معنادار بیشتری در پذیرش بیماری نسبت به درمان مبتنی بر شفقت داشت (MD = 2.30, SE = 0.46, p < 0.001). این بهبودها در مرحله پیگیری نیز حفظ شد. نتیجه‌گیری: هر دو درمان مبتنی بر شفقت و درمان وجودی در بهبود سازگاری روان‌شناختی بیماران مبتلا به سرطان در مرحله بهبودی مؤثر بودند؛ با این حال، درمان مبتنی بر شفقت در کاهش اضطراب مرگ و درمان وجودی در افزایش پذیرش بیماری اثربخشی بیشتری داشتند.

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection remains a growing public health concern in the Philippines, where new infections rose by about 550% between 2010 and 2024 and diagnosis gaps persist in CALABARZON. Nurses are often the first and most sustained point of contact in HIV testing and care, yet knowledge gaps, stigmatizing attitudes, and procedure-focused training may limit their ability to provide compassionate, person-centered counseling. This study aims to develop and validate a Caring-Based HIV Counseling Training Program for Nurses in Laguna, Philippines, using a methodological research design and a modified Delphi technique. Registered nurses from selected government and private healthcare facilities in Laguna will complete a researcher-developed training-needs assessment questionnaire covering six competency domains: HIV-related knowledge; counseling and therapeutic communication; caring behaviors and person-centered practice; ethical and legal responsibilities; cultural sensitivity and stigma reduction; and linkage to prevention, treatment, care, and support. The questionnaire will undergo expert review, pilot testing, and reliability testing using Cronbach’s alpha. The needs-assessment findings, together with a review of current literature and guidelines, will inform a preliminary training program, which a multidisciplinary panel of approximately 15 to 20 experts will evaluate over successive anonymous Delphi rounds for relevance, clarity, comprehensiveness, cultural appropriateness, feasibility, and applicability. Consensus is defined in advance as at least 80% expert agreement, a median rating of at least 3.00, and an interquartile range of no more than 1.00. Content validity will be established through an Item-Level Content Validity Index of at least .78 and a Scale-Level Content Validity Index (average) of at least .90, overall agreement will be measured with Kendall’s coefficient of concordance, and the experts’ qualitative comments will undergo directed content analysis. The study is expected to produce an expert-validated, contextually relevant training program that strengthens nurses’ capacity to deliver compassionate, stigma-free HIV counseling, with its effectiveness to be tested in a future pilot or quasi-experimental study.

This study examined the classroom and instructional management practices of new and experienced teachers and their relationship with students’ learning engagement in selected public secondary schools in Cortes District, Division of Bohol, during School Year 2026–2027. Anchored in the Classroom Management Scripts Model, Instructional Clarity Framework, Multidimensional Student Engagement Framework, and Huberman’s Teacher Career Cycle, the study employed a quantitative comparative-correlational research design. Respondents comprised 15 new teachers, 46 experienced teachers, and 278 students, totaling 339 participants. Data were gathered using a researcher-modified, validated, and pilot-tested questionnaire and analyzed through descriptive statistics, Pearson product–moment correlation, and independent-samples t-tests. Results revealed consistently high classroom and instructional management practices among both teacher groups, with no statistically significant differences. Classroom management and instructional management exhibited a strong positive relationship (r = 0.724, p < 0.001), whereas neither classroom management (r = 0.040, p = 0.760) nor instructional management (r = −0.062, p = 0.635) was significantly associated with students’ overall learning engagement. Students taught by new teachers demonstrated significantly higher overall and emotional engagement (p = 0.017), while behavioral and cognitive engagement showed no significant differences. The study concluded that teaching experience alone does not determine management effectiveness and that favorable management practices do not necessarily correspond to higher student engagement. A school-based professional development program emphasizing mentoring, collaborative lesson planning, peer observation, and instructional improvement was proposed. The study supports Sustainable Development Goal 4 (Quality Education) by promoting effective teaching, inclusive learning environments, and continuous professional growth. Its educational and institutional sustainability contribution lies in providing localized evidence to guide sustained professional development and improvements in students’ learning experiences.

Assessment in Arabic language learning as a foreign language (Arabic as a Foreign Language) is currently undergoing a significant paradigm shift. This transformation is influenced by the development of digital technology, the utilization of Artificial Intelligence (AI), and the implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum in Indonesia, which emphasizes flexibility, differentiation, and learning personalization. This article presents a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) aimed at identifying, examining, and synthesizing developments, innovations, methodological approaches, and various challenges in the assessment of the four Arabic language skills, namely listening, speaking, reading, and writing, during the period from 2020 to early 2026. The review employed the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) protocol to identify and analyze relevant literature. The findings indicate a shift from conventional evaluation systems based on discrete tests toward the implementation of Technology-Enhanced Assessment (TEA) and more authentic forms of assessment. The literature synthesis reveals several key findings. First, diagnostic assessment, encompassing both cognitive and non-cognitive aspects, plays an important role in designing differentiated learning within the framework of the Merdeka Curriculum. Second, the development of assessment instruments for Arabic language maharah is increasingly oriented toward measuring higher-order thinking skills (Higher Order Thinking Skills/HOTS). Third, the utilization of Generative AI, including ChatGPT, as well as various gamification-based learning platforms, has introduced new approaches to providing faster, more adaptive, and interactive feedback. Based on the synthesis, the effectiveness of modern assessment is not determined solely by the sophistication of the technology employed, but also by the alignment between technology and pedagogical objectives, the transparency of assessment procedures, and its ability to comprehensively represent learners' communicative competence while maintaining the principles of academic integrity.

Higher military educational institutions operating under dispersed learning conditions require effective digital approaches that support both professional training and foreign language development. Accordingly, this study examines the effectiveness of integrating interactive technologies and the Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) approach into physics instruction through the use of Moodle, Google Meet, Google Forms, multimedia presentations, bilingual instructional materials, and video-based laboratory demonstrations. Modern military specialists require not only strong engineering knowledge but also the ability to use English-language technical resources throughout their professional careers. Consequently, physics instruction should integrate subject-specific content with foreign language development from the earliest stages of military education. English language proficiency plays a significant role in physics instruction, since much technical documentation, device manuals, scientific articles, and materials on military technology are provided in English. Considering this, applying the CLIL approach, which enables simultaneous acquisition of physics content and professional English terminology, is well justified. The research employed a quasi-experimental design supported by classroom observation, and comparative analysis. The study involved 69 first-year cadets, divided into an experimental and a control group. The experimental group was taught using a combination of interactive technologies, digital tools, and CLIL elements integrated into lectures, practical sessions, and laboratory work. The experimental group achieved a higher mean score (M = 73.79) than the control group (M = 57.85), indicating the positive impact of integrating interactive technologies and CLIL elements into physics instruction. The study confirms that integrating interactive technologies and CLIL enhances the effectiveness of physics instruction in dispersed learning environments and contributes to the development of both professional and language competencies required for modern military specialists.

Tamil translations may facilitate Arabic language acquisition among Tamil-speaking learners in Sri Lanka; however, their effectiveness as a learning resource requires further examination. This research aims to analyse the contribution of Tamil translations to Arabic language learning, assess their role in improving vocabulary comprehension, and identify the strategies and challenges associated with their use. A descriptive-analytical approach was adopted, with a questionnaire comprising 20 questions across nine thematic areas administered to students learning Arabic at government universities in Sri Lanka. The findings indicate that translated books serve as valuable supplementary resources, particularly in clarifying unfamiliar vocabulary and facilitating the comprehension of Arabic texts. Learners demonstrate considerable confidence in translated materials and compare them with original Arabic texts only to a limited extent. Furthermore, the findings report a 97% correspondence rate between translated lexical equivalents and source-language words. Translators reportedly employ a combination of literal, interpretive, abridged, and adaptive translation strategies to address linguistic and semantic challenges. These findings highlight the pedagogical potential of Tamil translations in supporting Arabic language acquisition. The research recommends improving translation quality, developing bilingual educational resources, and integrating translated materials with original Arabic texts to enhance learners’ linguistic competence and promote effective Arabic language learning in Sri Lanka.

Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) serve as a foundational framework for the holistic growth and lifelong learning of young children. In the Philippines, its implementation is mandated by Republic Act No. 10410 and strengthened by Republic Act No. 12199, which emphasize quality early childhood education delivered by competent Child Development Workers (CDWs) and supported by strong institutional systems; however, implementation continues to face challenges related to limited resources, professional development gaps, administrative constraints, and varying levels of community and parental involvement. This study examined the level of readiness and the challenges encountered by CDWs in implementing the ECCD Curriculum in Barangay Child Development Centers in the Municipality of Mabinay, Negros Oriental. A quantitative descriptive-correlational design was employed, using a validated researcher-made Likert-scale questionnaire administered to ten (10) purposively selected CDWs during School Year 2025–2026. Data were analyzed using frequency, percentage, weighted mean, and Pearson product-moment correlation at the 0.05 level of significance. Findings revealed that the respondents were highly ready in their understanding of the ECCD curriculum (WM = 4.28) and in pedagogical skills and instructional practices (WM = 4.28), but only moderately ready in terms of resources and materials (WM = 3.80) and support, supervision, and professional development (WM = 3.84). Challenges were generally moderate, with insufficient toys and learning materials, varied learning needs of children, and heavy workload and administrative tasks emerging as the most notable concerns. ECCD-related training showed a strong, significant positive relationship with readiness (r = 0.795, p = 0.006), whereas age, educational attainment, and years of experience were not significantly related to readiness, no profile variable was significantly related to the challenges encountered, and readiness was not significantly related to challenges (r = 0.081, p = 0.824). The study concludes that while CDWs are generally prepared to implement the ECCD Curriculum, their effectiveness is constrained by largely systemic and environmental challenges. These findings imply the need for continuous professional development combined with improved resource allocation, reduced administrative workload, strengthened institutional support, and stronger collaboration among local government units, parents, and community stakeholders.

This study investigated the challenges facing head teachers in providing leadership support for the implementation of the Competence-Based Curriculum (CBC) in public primary schools in Muleba District, Tanzania. The study was guided by one specific objective: to identify the challenges faced by head teachers in providing leadership support for CBC implementation. Grounded in Hallinger and Murphy's (1985) Instructional Leadership Theory, the study adopted a pragmatic paradigm with a convergent parallel mixed-methods design. The target population comprised 2,166 individuals from 237 public primary schools. Data were collected using structured questionnaires from 112 respondents (100 classroom teachers and 12 heads of schools), semi-structured interviews with head teachers and one School Quality Assurance Officer, and document review. Quantitative data were analysed using descriptive statistics through SPSS Version 22, while qualitative data were analysed thematically following Braun and Clarke's (2006) framework. The findings revealed seven interconnected challenges: inadequate CBC training for head teachers themselves (84.8%), inadequate funding preventing leadership support (81.3%), heavy administrative workloads (76.8%), unclear government support (76.8%), financial constraints generally (67.9%), overcrowded classrooms (64.3%), and teacher resistance to CBC changes (52.7%). The study concluded that head teachers' effectiveness in leading CBC implementation is systematically undermined by systemic factors beyond their control. The study recommends mandatory CBC training for head teachers, reduction of administrative workloads, increased capitation grants with CBC-specific allocations, clear national implementation guidelines, and investment in school infrastructure.

Assessment in Natural and Social Sciences (IPAS) at the elementary school level needs to document students’ knowledge, process skills, and character development continuously rather than relying solely on written test results. This study aimed to develop a flexible portfolio assessment instrument, determine its validity and practicality, and examine its perceived usefulness based on the fourth-grade teacher’s assessment at SD Negeri 075027 Silima Omo. The study employed a Research and Development (R&D) approach using the 4D model, comprising Define, Design, Develop, and Disseminate stages. The participants included three expert validators, one fourth-grade teacher, and 22 students, with 10 students participating in the small-group trial. The resulting product was a printed portfolio assessment instrument comprising seven integrated components. Validation results yielded mean scores of 3.83 for design, 3.75 for language, and 4.00 for evaluation on a four-point scale. The practicality score increased from 62.50% to 93.75%, while perceived usefulness increased from 64.29% to 85.71%. The small-group trial produced a mean portfolio score of 80.80. The instrument was considered suitable for use; however, inter-rater reliability and its effectiveness in improving learning outcomes require further empirical investigation. ABSTRAK Penilaian pembelajaran Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam dan Sosial (IPAS) di sekolah dasar perlu mencakup perkembangan pengetahuan, keterampilan proses, dan karakter murid secara berkelanjutan, bukan hanya berorientasi pada hasil tes tertulis. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengembangkan instrumen penilaian portofolio yang fleksibel, mengetahui kelayakan dan kepraktisannya, serta mengidentifikasi kebermanfaatannya berdasarkan persepsi guru kelas IV di SD Negeri 075027 Silima Omo. Penelitian menggunakan metode Research and Development (R&D) dengan model 4D yang meliputi tahap Define, Design, Develop, dan Disseminate. Subjek penelitian terdiri atas tiga validator ahli, satu guru kelas IV, dan 22 murid, dengan 10 murid sebagai subjek uji coba kelompok kecil. Produk yang dikembangkan berupa instrumen portofolio berbasis cetak dengan tujuh komponen terintegrasi. Hasil validasi menunjukkan skor rata-rata ahli desain 3,83, ahli bahasa 3,75, dan ahli evaluasi 4,00 pada skala empat. Persentase kepraktisan meningkat dari 62,50% menjadi 93,75%, sedangkan kebermanfaatan berdasarkan persepsi guru meningkat dari 64,29% menjadi 85,71%. Rata-rata nilai portofolio kelompok kecil mencapai 80,80. Instrumen dinyatakan layak digunakan, meskipun reliabilitas antarpenilai dan keefektifan terhadap hasil belajar masih memerlukan pengujian lebih lanjut.

The declining recognition of Nias local culture among elementary school students highlights the need for contextual local content teaching materials that reflect students' cultural environments. This study aims to develop a local content module based on Nias local wisdom and examine its validity, practicality, and effectiveness in improving the learning motivation of fifth-grade students at SD Negeri 071059 Hilibadalu. This study employed a Research and Development (R&D) approach using the 4D development model (Define, Design, Develop, and Disseminate). The research subjects consisted of 23 fifth-grade students. Data were collected through observations, interviews, expert validation questionnaires, practicality questionnaires, and learning motivation questionnaires administered before and after the module implementation. Data were analyzed using qualitative and quantitative descriptive techniques, percentage calculations, and the Normalized Gain (N-Gain) test. The results indicated that the module achieved validation scores of 96.4% for content, 91.6% for language, and 95.8% for design, all categorized as highly feasible. Practicality assessments from students and teachers also indicated positive results. Learning motivation increased from 56.10% to 100%, with an average N-Gain of 1.00, categorized as high. Therefore, the developed module is suitable as contextual teaching material to enhance students' learning motivation while supporting the preservation of Nias local culture. ABSTRAK Menurunnya pengenalan budaya lokal Nias di kalangan peserta didik sekolah dasar menunjukkan perlunya bahan ajar muatan lokal yang kontekstual dan sesuai dengan lingkungan budaya peserta didik. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengembangkan modul muatan lokal berbasis kearifan lokal Nias serta menganalisis validitas, kepraktisan, dan efektivitasnya dalam meningkatkan motivasi belajar peserta didik kelas V SD Negeri 071059 Hilibadalu. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode Research and Development (R&D) dengan model pengembangan 4D (Define, Design, Develop, dan Disseminate). Subjek penelitian berjumlah 23 peserta didik kelas V. Data dikumpulkan melalui observasi, wawancara, angket validasi ahli, angket kepraktisan, dan angket motivasi belajar sebelum dan sesudah penggunaan modul. Analisis data dilakukan secara deskriptif kualitatif dan kuantitatif menggunakan persentase serta uji Normalized Gain (N-Gain). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa modul memperoleh penilaian validasi ahli materi sebesar 96,4%, ahli bahasa 91,6%, dan ahli desain 95,8%, dengan kategori sangat layak. Kepraktisan berdasarkan penilaian peserta didik dan guru juga menunjukkan hasil positif. Motivasi belajar meningkat dari 56,10% menjadi 100%, dengan N-Gain sebesar 1,00 berkategori tinggi. Dengan demikian, modul yang dikembangkan layak digunakan sebagai bahan ajar kontekstual untuk meningkatkan motivasi belajar sekaligus mendukung pelestarian budaya Nias.

Society 5.0 offers Islamic education new opportunities for personalized learning but also risks weakening intellectual agency, ethical judgment, and spiritual formation. This article analyzes the dialectic between technological modernization and the Islamization of knowledge to formulate a humanizing framework for Islamic education. It employs a qualitative integrative literature review supported by critical-philosophical and comparative-conceptual analysis. The synthesis proposes five interrelated dimensions: human dignity, epistemic verification, ethical responsibility, dialogical pedagogy, and accountable governance. These dimensions form the conceptual Humanization–Technology–Islamization of Knowledge Dialectic (DHT-IP) model, which proceeds through needs diagnosis, epistemic-ethical screening, pedagogical integration, and humanization evaluation. Technology is positioned as an instrument supporting learning and critical reasoning rather than replacing teachers’ moral judgment or learners’ responsibility. The model offers directions for curriculum, assessment, and institutional policy, while its effectiveness remains to be tested empirically across Islamic educational settings

Developing students’ economic competence and creativity is essential to preparing them for economic challenges and changing societal demands. However, school entrepreneurship programs do not necessarily develop economic understanding and creativity equally, making evaluation of their implementation and learning outcomes necessary. This study aims to analyze the implementation, supporting and inhibiting factors, and effectiveness of an entrepreneurship-based school program in developing students’ economic competence and creativity at SMP Negeri 2 Tuhemberua. A qualitative descriptive approach was employed. Data were collected through interviews, documentation, and observations involving the school principal, supervising teacher, and five participating students. Data were analyzed through data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing, with credibility examined through source and method triangulation. The findings indicate that the Cultivation and MSME Business Project supports students’ understanding of production, capital, costs, sales, and profit while encouraging product innovation, problem-solving, responsibility, and cooperation. Nevertheless, program effectiveness remains limited by insufficient time, inadequate facilities, difficulties in financial recordkeeping, and restricted marketing reach. Therefore, the program is effective as a practical learning experience but requires stronger structured reflection, financial literacy activities, and continuous evaluation to improve students’ economic competence and creativity. ABSTRAK Pengembangan kompetensi ekonomi dan kreativitas siswa penting untuk mempersiapkan mereka menghadapi tantangan ekonomi dan perubahan zaman. Namun, pelaksanaan program kewirausahaan di sekolah belum tentu menghasilkan penguasaan konsep ekonomi dan kreativitas secara seimbang sehingga perlu dievaluasi berdasarkan proses dan capaian pembelajarannya. Penelitian ini bertujuan menganalisis pelaksanaan, faktor pendukung dan penghambat, serta efektivitas program sekolah berbasis kewirausahaan dalam mengembangkan kompetensi ekonomi dan kreativitas siswa SMP Negeri 2 Tuhemberua. Penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode deskriptif. Data dikumpulkan melalui wawancara, dokumentasi, dan pengamatan terhadap kepala sekolah, guru pembimbing, serta lima siswa peserta program. Analisis data dilakukan melalui reduksi data, penyajian data, dan penarikan kesimpulan, dengan keabsahan diperiksa melalui triangulasi sumber dan teknik. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa program Proyek Budidaya dan Usaha UMKM mendukung pemahaman siswa tentang produksi, modal, biaya, penjualan, dan keuntungan, sekaligus mendorong inovasi produk, pemecahan masalah, tanggung jawab, dan kerja sama. Efektivitas program belum optimal karena keterbatasan waktu, sarana, pencatatan keuangan, dan jangkauan pemasaran. Dengan demikian, program efektif sebagai pengalaman belajar praktis, tetapi memerlukan penguatan refleksi, literasi keuangan, dan evaluasi berkelanjutan.

The landscape of foreign language education, particularly Arabic language instruction, is currently undergoing a fundamental transformation driven by the emergence of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) and Large Language Models (LLMs). This Systematic Literature Review evaluates recent developments in the integration of GenAI into the Arabic language learning ecosystem, encompassing trends in the evolution of language models, pedagogical effectiveness, the utilization of automated assessment systems, as well as the linguistic and cultural challenges involved. Through a thematic synthesis of empirical and theoretical literature published between 2019 and 2026, this review confirms that GenAI significantly enhances learner engagement, instructional personalization, and language skill acquisition, particularly in vocabulary mastery and reading comprehension. These improvements are driven by the adoption of general-purpose models such as ChatGPT, as well as leading Arabic-centric models such as JAIS and ALLaM. Nevertheless, this innovative integration encounters the inherent structural complexity of the Arabic language. Generative models frequently experience technical limitations in handling syntactic rules (nahwu), morphology (shorof), diacritic disambiguation, and regional dialect variations, as evidenced by performance gaps in linguistic benchmarks such as AraLingBench and AlGhafa. Furthermore, this review discusses rapid advances in trait-based Automated Essay Scoring (AES) supported by precise prompt engineering. Based on these findings, the study concludes that although GenAI has significant potential to bring positive disruption, its successful implementation depends heavily on pedagogical readiness, digital literacy, the application of Human-in-the-Loop (HITL) collaboration, and the development of ethical frameworks aligned with the epistemology of Islamic higher education.

Improving educational quality requires human resource (HR) management that supports teachers’ continuous professional development and adaptation to global demands. This study aims to describe the management of educational HR transformation toward global quality at SMP Muhammadiyah 15 Surabaya and identify its supporting and inhibiting factors. A qualitative approach was employed, with data collected through non-participant observation, interviews, and documentation. Informants were selected through purposive sampling and included the vice principal, the vice principal for curriculum, two teachers, and two students. Data were analyzed through data reduction, data display, conclusion drawing, and verification. The findings indicate that HR transformation is managed through planning, organizing, implementation, supervision, and evaluation. Development programs include internal and external training, a teacher learning community, weekly learning reflection, monthly coaching, and academic supervision. Supporting factors include a collaborative culture, regular professional guidance, and school support. Inhibiting factors comprise limited time, insufficient openness in reflection, short coaching sessions, delayed follow-up, and some teachers’ extrinsic motivation. These findings provide contextual insights into school-level HR management but do not establish program effectiveness in improving student learning outcomes or achieving global quality standards. ABSTRAK Peningkatan mutu pendidikan membutuhkan manajemen sumber daya manusia (SDM) yang mampu mengembangkan kompetensi guru secara berkelanjutan dan adaptif terhadap tuntutan global. Penelitian ini bertujuan mendeskripsikan manajemen transformasi SDM pendidikan menuju mutu global di SMP Muhammadiyah 15 Surabaya serta mengidentifikasi faktor pendukung dan penghambatnya. Penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan teknik pengumpulan data berupa observasi non-partisipan, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Informan dipilih secara purposive, meliputi wakil kepala sekolah, wakil kepala sekolah bidang kurikulum, dua guru, dan dua peserta didik. Data dianalisis melalui reduksi data, penyajian data, serta penarikan kesimpulan dan verifikasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa transformasi SDM dikelola melalui perencanaan, pengorganisasian, pelaksanaan, pengawasan, dan evaluasi. Program pengembangan mencakup pelatihan internal dan eksternal, komunitas belajar, learning reflection mingguan, coaching bulanan, dan supervisi akademik. Faktor pendukung meliputi budaya kolaborasi, pembinaan rutin, serta dukungan sekolah, sedangkan hambatannya mencakup keterbatasan waktu, keterbukaan refleksi, durasi coaching, keterlambatan tindak lanjut, dan motivasi ekstrinsik sebagian guru. Temuan ini bersifat kontekstual dan belum membuktikan efektivitas program terhadap hasil belajar atau pencapaian standar mutu global.

ABSTRACT. The relationship between instructional leadership behaviours and lecturers’ job performance is important in higher education. Understanding this relationship can help academic leaders support lecturers and improve teaching, research, and academic development. Therefore, this study determines how instructional leadership behaviour of heads of departments (HoDs) influences lecturers’ job performance at the major public universities in Kumasi, Ghana. A cross-sectional survey design was employed to collect data from lecturers in public universities at a single point in time. The sample includes public university lecturers. A stratified random sampling technique was used to select 155 lecturers to provide quantitative data. Data were collected using a questionnaire and analyzed with both descriptive and inferential statistics, including frequencies, percentages, means, and standard deviations, along with the Pearson product-moment correlation coefficient. The findings indicate that HoDs demonstrate active involvement in setting institutional direction, monitoring instruction, and supporting staff development. However, the findings reveal insufficient mentorship to support lecturers’ professional learning and performance. This lack of mentorship could limit opportunities for developing leadership potential among teachers and supporting their career growth. Lecturers displayed effectiveness in their teaching practices. The statistical results confirmed a significant effect of instructional leadership behaviours on lecture delivery (F(4,98) = 20.382, p < 0.01). It was recommended that HoDs should communicate departmental goals clearly and ensure that lecturers understand their teaching, assessment, research, and administrative responsibilities. Additionally, the strong positive correlation between the communication of institutional objectives and lecturer effectiveness highlights the need for university goals, teaching expectations, and performance standards to be communicated clearly across departments.

The use of the cooperative learning model of Teams Games Tournament (TGT) supported by Baamboozle media has the potential to increase student engagement through discussion, collaboration, and game-based activities. This study examines the effectiveness of the TGT model supported by Baamboozle media in improving students' learning outcomes in the topic of Work and Energy at SMA Negeri 2 Tondano. The study used a quasi-experimental method with a non-equivalent pretest-posttest control group design. The sample consisted of 30 students divided into an experimental class and a control class, with 15 students in each class. The descriptive analysis showed that the average score in the experimental class increased from 30.6 to 78.93, while the average score in the control class increased from 26.46 to 69.46. The average N-Gain score was 0.6991 in the experimental class and 0.5949 in the control class. Both classes were in the moderate category, but the improvement in learning outcomes was greater in the experimental class than in the control class. These findings indicate that the TGT model supported by Baamboozle media can be an alternative teaching strategy for improving student learning outcomes. The implication of this study is that the TGT model supported by Baamboozle media can be considered for use in physics learning to create an interactive and collaborative learning environment that encourages active student participation

This study examined how classroom observation by school leaders influenced teachers’ effectiveness in lesson preparation and presentation in public secondary schools in Kyerwa District Council, Kagera, Tanzania. The study was guided by the pragmatist paradigm and employed a mixed-methods approach using a convergent parallel research design. A sample of 87 respondents was selected through stratified random, simple random, and purposive sampling techniques. The sample size was determined using Yamane’s (1967) formula (n=N/[1+N(e)^2]). Quantitative data were collected using structured questionnaires and classroom observation checklists, while qualitative data were collected through semi-structured interviews. Quantitative data were analysed using frequencies, percentages, means, correlation, and regression analysis, whereas qualitative data were analysed thematically. The findings indicated that classroom observation by school leaders contributed to teachers’ effectiveness in lesson preparation and presentation through professional feedback, identification of instructional weaknesses, guidance, and follow-up support. The findings further showed that regular and constructive classroom observation enhanced teachers’ preparedness, organisation of lesson content, use of teaching and learning materials, and classroom presentation practices. However, inadequate time, limited follow-up, and competing administrative responsibilities constrained the effectiveness of classroom observation. The study concluded that systematic, supportive, and constructive classroom observation was an important instructional supervision practice for improving teachers’ effectiveness in lesson preparation and presentation. The study recommended that school leaders and education authorities should strengthen regular classroom observation, professional feedback, and follow-up mechanisms to promote continuous improvement in teaching practices.

Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4) requires elementary science instruction that develops not only conceptual understanding but also students’ learning independence. However, previous studies have predominantly examined Outdoor Study and Problem-Based Learning as separate instructional approaches, leaving limited empirical evidence on their integrated application in elementary science education. This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of integrating Outdoor Study with Problem-Based Learning in supporting conceptual understanding and learning independence. A quasi-experimental pretest–posttest control group design was conducted at SD Negeri 3 Nglengkir (n = 19) and SD Negeri 2 Nglengkir (n = 17), Blora Regency, Indonesia. Data were collected using a conceptual understanding test and a learning independence questionnaire, analyzed using paired-samples t-tests, independent-samples t-tests, and MANOVA. The experimental group demonstrated significantly higher conceptual understanding and learning independence scores than the control group (p < .001). MANOVA also revealed a significant simultaneous difference between groups, Wilks' Λ = .241, F(2; 33) = 52.061, p < .001, partial η² = .759. These findings indicate that the integration of Outdoor Study and Problem-Based Learning offers a promising approach for strengthening science learning outcomes and learner autonomy. The study contributes empirical evidence for competency-oriented elementary science instruction aligned with SDG 4.

Integrating traditional Bugis-Makassar games into physical education has the potential to support the development of elementary school students’ fundamental movement skills and physical fitness. However, its effectiveness requires empirical testing. This article presents a simulated analysis to illustrate the evaluation of physical education instruction based on traditional Bugis-Makassar games. The research scenario follows a quasi-experimental design involving two groups of fifth-grade students, with 30 students each in the experimental and control groups. The simulated data represent fundamental movement skills and physical fitness test scores before and after the intervention. The analysis includes descriptive statistics, normality tests, homogeneity of variance tests, independent-samples t tests, and normalized gain (N-gain) calculations. The simulated results show that the experimental group’s mean fundamental movement skills score increased from 58.40 to 82.30, while the control group’s mean score increased from 59.10 to 69.20. The between-group difference in the simulated data was significant (t = 5.842; p < .001). For physical fitness, the experimental group’s mean score increased from 61.20 to 79.40, while the control group’s mean score increased from 60.80 to 68.50, with a significant between-group difference (t = 4.763; p < .001). The experimental group’s N-gain values were 0.57 for fundamental movement skills and 0.47 for physical fitness, both classified as moderate. These simulated patterns may inform hypothesis formulation and the design of evaluations for Physical Education, Sports, and Health (PJOK) instruction based on local wisdom. Conceptually, this approach connects the development of students’ motor skills with the use of traditional games in instruction. Its effectiveness requires verification through field research using appropriate instruments and documented data collection procedures.

Experiences of bullying can have significant psychological consequences, including an increased risk of social anxiety. This study aimed to examine changes in social anxiety following Virtual Reality Social Exposure (VRSE) among bullying victims. A one-group pretest–posttest design without a control group was employed with 12 participants. The intervention consisted of three gradual exposure sessions in virtual environments representing social situations. Social anxiety was measured before and after the intervention, and the data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Test. The results indicated a statistically significant decrease in social anxiety scores following the intervention (p = 0.002), with a reported effect size of 0.974. These findings suggest that VRSE may be a promising approach for reducing social anxiety among bullying victims. However, the absence of a control group and the small sample size limit conclusions regarding its effectiveness and safety. Further studies with larger samples, control groups, and systematic safety assessments are needed.

Stress arising from academic, professional and financial demands is common among students and young professionals, and the coping methods within easiest reach, such as listening to music, do not always suffice. This paper presents a survey-driven design for a virtual reality (VR) gadget that combines selectable immersive natural environments, environment-matched sound therapy and heart-rate biofeedback for short relaxation sessions. An online questionnaire completed by 24 respondents, mostly college students, supplies the user requirements. Among those who answer the relevant items, 65.2% report daily stress, 73.9% name academic or job pressure as the main cause, and 47.8% state that a busy schedule prevents regular yoga or meditation. Music is the most common coping method (63.6%). Asked about a 10–15 minute VR relaxation session described as free of side effects, 83.3% answer “yes, definitely” and 8.3% answer “maybe” if the price is under Rs. 5000. The findings yield design requirements, a system architecture, a session workflow and a protocol for comparing the gadget with guided breathing, meditation and relaxing music. That comparison is planned, not yet carried out: the prototype has not been tested with users, and the paper makes no claim of clinical effectiveness.

Background and Purpose: Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) is a global concern in adolescent mental health. Rural boarding middle school students, as a unique and vulnerable population, remain understudied regarding the potential heterogeneity and longitudinal trajectories of NSSI. This study aimed to identify latent classes of NSSI among this group, examine their transition patterns over time, and evaluate the effectiveness of an emotion management group intervention. Methods: Study 1 cross-sectionally surveyed 927 adolescents; we split samples into non-NSSI and NSSI subgroups and ran latent profile analysis (LPA) only among participants with NSSI ( n =285). Study 2 conducted a 6-month follow-up of 550 participants and applied latent transition analysis (LTA) to examine class shifts and predictive factors. Study 3 was a randomized controlled trial in which 30 students from the High-NSSI received an 8-week emotion-management group intervention. Intervention effects were evaluated using repeated-measures ANCOVA with demographic covariates. Results: Within the NSSI subgroup ( n = 285), two classes were identified: a High-NSSI class ( n = 21, 7.4%) and a Low-NSSI class ( n = 264, 92.6%). Poor sleep quality and bullying victimization independently predicted High-NSSI membership. Longitudinal analysis revealed high stability in the Low-NSSI class (91%) and high fluidity in the High-NSSI class (83% transitioning to low-risk). The emotion-management intervention significantly reduced both NSSI frequency and negative affect. Discussion: These findings demonstrate that clinically meaningful NSSI subtypes exist among rural boarding adolescents and that sleep quality and bullying are key modifiable risk factors. The results support a stepped-care approach in school settings, where the High-NSSI class requires intensive intervention and the Low-NSSI class may benefit from less intensive, universal supports. The emotion-management group intervention is an effective school-based program for the most severe NSSI subtype. Keywords: non-suicidal self-injury, latent profile analysis, latent transition analysis, emotion management, group intervention

Mental health services are constantly evolving with the gradual introduction of functionalized care, which means medical intervention has become more focused on a particular clinical area or stage of the illness. This has progressed to having designated teams for inpatient psychiatry. Usually, psychiatrists manage their patients both in outpatient and inpatient settings while working in a particular geographical area or sector. Moving away from this model to a functionalized inpatient setting, where other psychiatrists take care of their patients, is seen as a breach in continuity of care. In this context, it was intended to review the current literature for the experience of clinicians and patients in these sectorized (medical continuity) or functionalized models of psychiatric inpatient care. A narrative review of the current literature from multiple databases was conducted. The results suggested that there are positive and negative observations in both models. It appeared that neither met the expectations of patients nor clinicians. Patients preferred to be seen by the same consultant in community and inpatient settings, but clinical outcomes were not significantly different in the two models. The functionalized care was mostly medical continuity rather than multidisciplinary. Any changes in the care models may be driven by local facilities and issues. There is a need to improve the quality of care through existing models before any changes. More studies are needed to improve the evidence on the effectiveness of these service models.

Psychotherapy is supported by evidence across several psychological conditions, yet its value cannot be understood solely through symptom change. This thematic integrative review examines psychotherapy as both an intervention and a relational setting in which psychological safety, trust, collaboration, and self-understanding may support change. Literature discussed in the source synopsis is organized around three themes: psychotherapy outcomes across mood, anxiety, trauma-related, and personality difficulties; the therapeutic alliance and safety; and adapted, neurodiversity-affirming support for autistic people. Meta-analytic and theoretical literature generally supports psychotherapy effectiveness, while alliance research identifies the therapeutic relationship as a robust correlate of outcomes. Work on autistic youth suggests that adapted interventions can be beneficial, although outcomes and methods vary. Across these areas, the review identifies a need to connect clinical outcomes with clients? lived experience of safety, identity, accessibility, and agency. The review is integrative rather than systematic: the source material does not document reproducible database searches, screening counts, or formal quality appraisal. Accordingly, conclusions are interpretive and should not be treated as a comprehensive estimate of treatment effects. The paper argues for therapeutic spaces that combine evidence-informed care with collaborative, individualized, and affirming relationships.

The education of young children constitutes the foundation of their cognitive, social, emotional, and behavioural development. Teacher psychological capital, emotional intelligence, and work engagement are personal resources that may be associated with good teaching practices and child development as perceived by teachers. Using COR theory, this study examined the relationships among teacher psychological capital, emotional intelligence, work engagement, teaching effectiveness, and teacher-reported children's developmental outcomes of early childhood educators in Lagos State, Nigeria. The study employed a correlational research design. A sample of 202 early childhood educators was selected through a multistage sampling process, in which five children per teacher's classroom were selected, resulting in a total of 1,010 children rated using the Early Development Instrument (EDI). The data for the study were gathered using the Psychological Capital Questionnaire, the Wong and Law Emotional Intelligence Scale, the Utrecht Work Engagement Scale, the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) Pre-K, and the EDI Teacher Version. The scores of five children per teacher were aggregated to measure teacher-level indicators of child developmental outcomes. Data analysis was done using Pearson product-moment correlation, multiple regression, and hierarchical multiple regression at the 0.05 level of significance. The results indicated significant positive correlations among the research variables. Psychological capital, emotional intelligence, and work engagement, both together and individually, made significant contributions to teaching effectiveness and teacher-rated children’s developmental outcomes. Teaching experience and school ownership also significantly moderated the relationship between the independent and dependent variables. This research therefore concludes that psychological capital, emotional intelligence, and work engagement are significant resources for teachers, contributing to teaching effectiveness and teacher-rated children’s developmental outcomes.

Digital technologies can expand opportunities for language practice, feedback, and access to learning materials, but their educational value depends on how they are integrated into instruction. This conceptual article draws on a selective narrative review to examine automatic speech recognition, conversational agents, machine translation, and virtual environments in language learning. It distinguishes the functions of these technologies from the learning outcomes that teachers must evaluate. The discussion identifies opportunities for pronunciation practice, sustained interaction, reflective revision, and contextualized communication, alongside problems involving unreliable feedback, cognitive demands, unequal access, and personal data. Alpha School is considered briefly as an institutional illustration of adaptive learning and human guidance, rather than as evidence of foreign-language learning effectiveness. Four proposed classroom applications show how teachers can connect digital activity to observable language performance. The article argues that responsible integration requires clear learning objectives, appropriate scaffolding, human review of feedback, and opportunities to demonstrate learning beyond the original tool. Its contribution is a practical framework for evaluating instructional use; the proposed applications require subsequent classroom investigation.

Students’ learning outcomes in Informatics remain a challenge when conventional instructional media offer limited interaction, contributing to passive engagement and difficulties understanding learning materials. This study examined changes in Grade X students’ learning outcomes after the implementation of Wordwall-assisted interactive learning media for the Computer Systems topic at SMAN 1 Sawahlunto, Indonesia. A quantitative approach was employed using a pre-experimental one-group pretest–posttest design involving 30 students from class X E4. Students completed a multiple-choice achievement test before instruction, participated in Computer Systems learning activities supported by Wordwall, and completed a posttest afterward. The intervention incorporated game-based activities to support practice and engagement; however, the research records did not specify its duration. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and a paired-samples t-test, with normalized gain (N-Gain) used to assess the level of improvement. The mean score increased from 53.67 on the pretest to 77.67 on the posttest, a difference of 24.00 points. The paired-samples t-test identified a statistically significant difference between scores (t = 8.664, df = 29, p < 0.001). The mean N-Gain was 0.538, indicating moderate improvement. These results show that students’ scores were higher after the Wordwall-assisted learning intervention. Nevertheless, the study did not include a control group, the observed change cannot be attributed to Wordwall alone; instructional or testing-related factors may also have contributed. Wordwall therefore be considered a useful supplementary medium for Informatics instruction, while further studies using control groups, larger samples, and documented intervention durations are needed to strengthen conclusions about its effectiveness.

This research aims to analyze and compare the effectiveness of authoritarian and democratic leadership styles in improving student discipline in schools. The method employed is a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) using content analysis of ten reputable scientific articles published within the last decade. The results demonstrate that authoritarian leadership tends to produce only instant and fragile compliance based on fear of punishment. Conversely, democratic leadership is proven to be significantly more effective in fostering sustainable discipline by building students' intrinsic awareness through persuasive communication, dialogue, and role modeling. This democratic-transformative pattern successfully cultivates independent, responsible, and emotionally mature student characters. Therefore, democratic leadership is recommended as the primary paradigm in modern educational management to create a conducive school ecosystem.

این پژوهش با هدف تحلیل و مقایسه اثربخشی سبک‌های رهبری استبدادی و دموکراتیک در بهبود نظم دانش‌آموزان در مدارس انجام شده است. روش مورد استفاده، مرور نظامند ادبیات (SLR) با تحلیل محتوای ده مقاله علمی معتبر منتشر شده در دهه اخیر است. نتایج نشان می‌دهد که رهبری استبدادی تمایل دارد تنها اطاعتی لحظه‌ای و شکننده مبتنی بر ترس از تنبیه ایجاد کند. در مقابل، رهبری دموکراتیک در پرورش نظم پایدار از طریق ایجاد آگاهی درونی دانش‌آموزان با استفاده از ارتباطات اقناعی، گفت‌وگو و الگوسازی، به‌طور قابل‌توجهی مؤثرتر ثابت شده است. این الگوی دموکراتیک-تبدیلی موفق به پرورش شخصیت دانش‌آموزانی مستقل، مسئول و از نظر عاطفی بالغ شده است. بنابراین، رهبری دموکراتیک به‌عنوان پارادایم اصلی در مدیریت آموزشی مدرن برای ایجاد اکوسیستم مطلوب مدرسه توصیه می‌شود.

Various disciplines view reflection as both a theory and a practice for helping make learning more visible to students as well as giving them a greater sense of agency; thus, the importance of reflection in higher education is well established. In recent years, scholars in SoTL have acknowledged and theorized about the importance of reflection for faculty. Our 360-degree model builds on this scholarship and research in writing studies in order to suggest that directional (inward, outward, forward, backward) reflection helps faculty analyze their teaching practices by integrating theoretical insights and evidence to evaluate effectiveness while also supporting ongoing professional growth. This poster shares an application of the 360-degree model of reflection, encouraging faculty to build reflective practices into their SoTL projects.

This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of a project-based learning strategy utilizing digital platforms in developing the analytical writing skills of female secondary school students. The study employed a quasi-experimental approach, with a sample consisting of 60 eleventh-grade students from Al-Nuzha Secondary Mixed School, under the Qwaismeh Directorate. The participants were divided equally into two groups: an experimental group (n = 30) and a control group (n = 30). Data were gathered by administering a pre- and post-test of analytical writing to the study sample.The results revealed statistically significant differences between the mean scores of the experimental group in the pre- and post-assessments of the analytical writing test, favoring the post-test with a mean value of 32.23. Furthermore, statistically significant differences were observed at the significance level (α = 0.05) among the students’ mean scores across the specific dimensions of analytical writing (text introduction, text body, text conclusion, and text coherence). Notably, highly significant differences were detected at the significance level (p = 0.000) in the post-assessment of both the "text body" and "text coherence" dimensions. Based on these findings, the study recommends developing specialized educational digital platforms for the Ministry of Education and integrating them with school textbooks, while emphasizing the necessity of training teachers to effectively utilize and implement these platforms in the educational process, particularly for teaching language. skills.

This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of a training program based on constructivist theory in improving the pedagogical competencies of female digital skills teachers. To achieve this aim, a quasi-experimental approach was employed with a sample of 20 female digital skills teachers. A pedagogical competency test was developed, and its validity and reliability were established. The findings revealed statistically significant differences at the significance level of α ≤ 0.05 between the mean post-test scores of the experimental and control groups in the dimension of subject-matter knowledge, attributable to the training program. Statistically significant differences were also found between the two groups’ mean post-test scores in the dimension of knowledge of students’ characteristics and educational needs, attributable to the training program. Finally, the results indicated statistically significant differences between the two groups’ mean post-test scores in the dimension of pedagogical knowledge, attributable to the training program. The study offered several recommendations, most notably incorporating constructivist theory-based training programs into teachers’ professional development across different disciplines because of their role in improving knowledge of instructional content, students’ characteristics and educational needs, and teaching principles and strategies. It also recommended providing specialized training programs in teaching methods and strategies, with particular emphasis on training teachers to select the most appropriate instructional strategy according to the nature and characteristics of their students.

This study examined teachers' readiness, attitudes, challenges, lived experiences, and assessed effectiveness of the Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning (ARAL) Program in the Division of Bohol during School Year 2026–2027 as a basis for a comprehensive action plan. Anchored in program implementation, reading readiness, constructivist, and sociocultural learning perspectives, the study employed an explanatory sequential mixed-method design involving 277 Grade 7 ARAL teachers from 129 public secondary schools. Data were collected using a validated researcher-developed questionnaire and semi-structured interviews and analyzed through descriptive statistics, multiple regression, and thematic analysis. Findings revealed high teacher readiness (M = 3.16), highly favorable attitudes (M = 3.22), highly encountered challenges (M = 2.88), and highly assessed program effectiveness (M = 3.08). Regression analysis showed that readiness, attitudes, and challenges significantly predicted assessed effectiveness (R² = 0.643, p < .001), explaining 64.3% of its variance, with attitudes emerging as the strongest predictor. Teachers reported challenges involving limited instructional time, inadequate resources, additional workloads, irregular learner attendance, and insufficient parental support. Qualitative findings highlighted differentiated instruction, diagnostic assessment, collaboration, and adaptive teaching practices as coping mechanisms. The study concluded that teacher preparedness, positive attitudes, and effective challenge management were essential to ARAL implementation. It recommended continuous professional development, adequate resources, flexible scheduling, stronger stakeholder collaboration, and regular monitoring. The study supported Sustainable Development Goal 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) by promoting equitable learning recovery and collaborative educational interventions. Its sustainability contribution emphasized institutional capacity building, educational continuity, and strengthened stakeholder participation for long-term program implementation.

The article provides a theoretical substantiation of innovative approaches to the methodological training of higher education applicants in the context of current transformation processes in science and education. Based on the analysis of scientific works by Ukrainian and foreign researchers (V. Kremen, M. Kudla, O. Tsuniak, Ye. Lodatko, as well as publications indexed in Scopus and Web of Science), three interrelated vectors for improving methodological training are identified – technological, interdisciplinary, and digital – and their integrative significance for the formation of research competence of future specialists is substantiated. Unlike existing approaches that mostly consider these vectors in isolation, the author proposes a vision of their systemic interaction: the technological vector ensures the gradual mastering of research methods through practice-oriented learning; the interdisciplinary vector expands the methodological toolkit by integrating knowledge from related fields (sociology, psychology, statistics, philosophy); the digital vector adapts research activities to the realities of the digital scientific environment (use of SPSS, R, Mendeley, cloud technologies). It has been proven that the synergy of these three vectors creates conditions for the development not only of operational research skills but also of scientific thinking as a metacognitive ability that determines the specialist's readiness for innovative activity. The criteria for evaluating the effectiveness of integrating the proposed approaches (motivational-value, cognitive-operational, and reflexive-creative) are determined. The results of the study can be used to update methodological curricula, develop methodological recommendations for teachers, and design blended learning models for the research training of applicants at the second and third educational levels.

Effective leadership is important to the functioning and development of private higher education institutions. This study analyzed leadership experiences and perceptions at Africa Renewal University (AfRU), focusing on the qualities and practices perceived to contribute to effective leadership. A mixed-method case study design was used, combining structured questionnaires and semi-structured interviews with students, teaching staff, non-teaching staff, management and senior leaders. The study obtained responses from 133 participants out of a target population of 200, representing a 66.5% response rate. Transformational leadership was the most frequently identified leadership style across all respondent groups, reported by 86.96% of students, 77.5% of teaching staff, 66.67% of non-teaching staff, and 70% of management and senior leaders. Among the leadership qualities examined, integrity and ethics received the highest number of responses, followed by effective communication, problem-solving and decision-making. Empathy and emotional intelligence and visionary thinking were also identified, although their emphasis varied across respondent groups. The findings indicate that perceived leadership effectiveness at AfRU was associated with a combination of ethical conduct, effective communication and practical leadership capabilities within a predominantly transformational leadership context. The study highlights the importance of developing leaders who can combine ethical character with effective communication, decision-making and problem-solving in private higher education.

Early literacy and numeracy assessment can help Kindergarten teachers identify learning needs and review classroom instruction. This study described changes in assessment scores following nine instructional sessions aligned with the MATATAG Curriculum at Ligao West Central Elementary School–Binatagan, Philippines, during School Year 2025–2026. A quantitative action research approach used a single group assessed before and after instruction. The reported participants were 208 learners from five Kindergarten sections, included through total enumeration. Researcher developed instruments assessed letter recognition, initial sound awareness, vocabulary recognition, number recognition, counting, and quantity comparison. The same instruments were administered at both assessment points. Reported numeracy means increased from 18.84 (SD = 4.56) to 28.47 (SD = 3.89), a difference of 9.63 points. Literacy means were reported as 21.36 (SD = 4.18) and 30.92 (SD = 3.74), but the latter exceeds the instrument’s stated maximum of 30 points and requires reconciliation before interpretation. Although the original study proposed paired samples testing, no completed test statistics or paired learner records were available for verification. Accordingly, the findings are presented descriptively, without claims of statistical significance or curriculum effectiveness. The numeracy pattern warrants further examination, while the literacy result remains unresolved. Repeated testing, development, classroom differences, and the absence of a comparison group limit attribution of change to instruction. The study highlights the need for accurate scoring, documented assessment procedures, and continued monitoring of foundational skills. Verified learner records and a stronger evaluation design are needed before drawing conclusions about learning gains associated with MATATAG implementation in this school.

This study examined teachers’ readiness and perceived effectiveness in implementing Makabansa and Araling Panlipunan under the revised K to 10 (MATATAG) Framework across 33 public schools in the Schools Division of Parañaque City during School Year 2025–2026. Specifically, it sought to determine whether teacher readiness significantly predicted perceived effectiveness and to identify which readiness domains most strongly influenced outcomes. Employing a quantitative-correlational design, the study utilized stratified random sampling to ensure proportional representation across grade levels and supervisory contexts. The study involved 271 public school respondents, composed of 227 teachers handling learners in Key Stages 1–3 and 44 immediate coordinators, namely head teachers and master teachers. Data were collected through validated researcher-made survey instruments measuring readiness and perceived effectiveness and were analyzed using descriptive statistics, correlation, and regression techniques. Findings revealed that both teachers and coordinators demonstrated very high levels of readiness and effectiveness. Correlation analysis confirmed a significant positive relationship between readiness and effectiveness, while regression analysis demonstrated that readiness significantly predicted effectiveness. Teacher readiness explained 22.4% of the variance in perceived effectiveness (R² = .224, β = .473, p < .001), while coordinator readiness explained 53.9% (R² = .539, β = .734, p < .001). As a practical output, the study developed a Teacher Readiness Toolkit for Makabansa and Araling Panlipunan.

Curriculum reform depends on how school leaders support its everyday implementation. This study examined the relationship between curriculum leadership practices and perceived curriculum implementation effectiveness among public school heads in Albay, Ligao City, and Iriga City, Philippines. Guided by Hallinger and Murphy’s instructional leadership model, a cross-sectional descriptive-correlational design was used. Fifty school heads voluntarily completed a questionnaire containing 60 items across six subscales. Analyses included descriptive statistics, internal consistency estimates, Pearson correlation, and simultaneous multiple regression, supplemented by rank-based correlation, robust standard errors, and influential-case checks. Respondents reported very high leadership practices (M = 4.702, SD = 0.375) and implementation effectiveness (M = 4.678, SD = 0.359). However, 71.2% of item responses received the highest rating, indicating a ceiling effect. Overall leadership and implementation scores were strongly associated (r = .804, p < .001). The regression model explained 66.8% of the observed variance. Positive learning climate was the only dimension with a significant unique association (B = 0.535, β = .595, p = .002), a finding retained in sensitivity analyses. Mission definition and instructional management did not contribute significant additional variance after their overlap with learning climate was considered. Findings suggest that collaboration, recognition, inclusion, and professional learning deserve attention in curriculum support. Nevertheless, the voluntary sample, common source of measurement, unverified content validity, and overlapping predictors limit interpretation. The results describe perceptions rather than independently demonstrated effectiveness and cannot establish causation. Larger studies using validated instruments, teacher reports, observations, and documentary evidence are needed to test these relationships.

Anxiety symptoms can cause distress and interfere with social, occupational, and everyday functioning. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is a structured psychological intervention widely used in the treatment of anxiety disorders. This manuscript is based on the dissertation titled "A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Among Patients with Severe Anxiety Disorder". The dissertation reports Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) results for 20 participants: 12 (60%) were in the minimal or "not at all" category, five (25%) in the mild category, two (10%) in the moderate category, and one (5%) in the severe category. These findings describe the anxiety-severity profile of the sample. The available results do not include verified pre-treatment and post-treatment scores, a comparison-group analysis, or inferential statistics sufficient to establish CBT effectiveness. The reported data therefore cannot demonstrate that CBT reduced anxiety in this sample. Findings should be interpreted cautiously because of the small sample and limited information about recruitment, participant characteristics, and intervention delivery.

Mental health disorders are a major concern with millions of people living with mental illnesses, but only a small fraction of them have access to treatment due to stigma attached, lack of resources and trained personnel. Therefore, the inclusion of mental healthcare services in primary health care (PHC) is essential for improving its accessibility. The present review investigates the effectiveness, the different models, and the barriers in integrating mental health services into primary health care in India. The review was conducted following the PRISMA protocol using database like PubMed and Scopus between January 2016 and January 2026. The systematic search yielded 62 results, of which 23 were selected based on established inclusion criteria and were subsequently analyzed thematically. Successful integration of mental health services into primary healthcare was identified as including, but not limited to, task-sharing, use of digital technologies, use of telepsychiatry, and creating an improved policy-driven system. Task-sharing with lay personnel was found to greatly increase the identification and management of people with mental illnesses, while digital technology and telepsychiatry led to better access to mental health services, especially in rural areas. Barriers to implementing integrated mental health services included a lack of training, stigma, insufficient workforce, and limited infrastructure. Integrated mental health services into primary healthcare exist and demonstrate positive results, but to sustain successful implementation, the identified barriers to integration must be eliminated or mitigated to reduce the existing treatment gap for mental illness in India.

The article examines the potential of mindfulness exercises for promoting students’ well-being and improving the effectiveness of English language teaching in higher education institutions of Ukraine. The relevance of the study is due to the increasing levels of stress, anxiety, emotional exhaustion, and reduced motivation among students, particularly in the context of the ongoing war in Ukraine, which highlights the need for educational approaches that support both academic achievement and psychological well-being. The paper reviews contemporary theoretical and empirical research on mindfulness, outlines its core principles, and analyses their application to the foreign language classroom. Particular attention is paid to the contribution of mindfulness to reducing foreign language anxiety, strengthening emotional regulation, increasing resilience, motivation, self-efficacy, concentration, memory, communication skills, and speaking performance. The article also discusses the pedagogical principles underlying effective mindfulness instruction, including intention, attention, attitude, inquiry-based learning, and the creation of a supportive and non-judgemental learning environment. Furthermore, the principles of non-judgement, acceptance, beginner’s mind, patience, non-striving, trust, letting go, and compassion are interpreted in relation to English language learning. Based on the analysed literature, the paper proposes a set of practical mindfulness activities that can be integrated into English language lessons, including mindful breathing, listening, writing, conversations, body scanning, movement, grounding, visualisation, art practices, and savouring. These activities may be used as lesson warm-ups, fillers, transitions, or independent learning tasks to foster students’ emotional well-being while simultaneously developing their communicative competence. It is concluded that mindfulness represents a valuable pedagogical approach capable of creating psychologically safe and engaging learning environments that support both language acquisition and personal development.

Introduction: Psychological factors can be important for the physical performance of developing female football players, but research is needed to assess their impact. Objective: To determine the effectiveness of a motivational psychological intervention strategy to improve physical performance in female U-15 football players from a football school in Zone 8 of Guayaquil, Ecuador. Method: Pre-experimental design with a single group and pretest-posttest measurements. Thirty football players participated. For the evaluation of the motivational climate, the PMCSQ-2 was used, while the YYIR1 and the Cooper Test were the instruments employed to assess physical performance. The intervention consisted of 12 sessions of 45 minutes over six weeks. The Shapiro-Wilk test was applied and then the Student's t-test for dependent samples. Results: The overall PMCSQ-2 score did not show statistically significant changes (t(29) = −1.37; p = 0.182; d = −0.250). On the contrary, statistically significant differences with large effect sizes were found for both the YYIR1 (t(29) = −16.08; p < 0.001; d = −2.936) and the Cooper Test (t(29) = −19.54; p < 0.001; d = −3.567). Discussion: Improvements are evident in the evaluated physical indicators, without significant changes in the overall motivational score. This divergence indicates that the physical response and the perception of the motivational climate do not always develop at the same pace. Conclusions: The intervention was associated with significant improvements in physical performance, which supports its application in youth women's football.

The effectiveness of young football players’ athletic training is determined by the interaction of physical, technical, tactical, theoretical, integrated, and psychological components. In team sports, communicative and organizational inclinations are of particular importance as psychological prerequisites for effective interaction and the realization of leadership potential. Purpose. To identify and compare the age-related characteristics of communicative and organizational inclinations in young football players and to determine their role in the implementation of leadership functions in team activities. Materials and methods. To achieve the aim of the study, an analysis was conducted analysis of scientific and methodological literature, comparison, psychological assessment using the «Assessment of Communicative and Organizational Inclinations» by V. V. Sinyavskyi and B. O. Fedorishyn, and methods of mathematical statistics, including the Kruskal–Wallis test. The study involved three groups of football players (n=108): aged 9–10 (n=33), 13–14 (n=37), and 16–17 years (n=38) from Children and Youth Sports Schools in Kyiv.Results. Significant individual variability in the indicators was established. Communicative inclinations were found to be more developed than organizational inclinations. Their mean values were 3.00±1.58, 2.92±1.40, and 3.21±1.45 points, respectively, across the three age groups, while organizational inclinations were 2.03±1.33, 2.24±1.42, and 2.34±1.38 points. The oldest group demonstrated a higher proportion of athletes with high and very high levels of communicative inclinations, whereas a low level predominated in organizational inclinations across all age groups. No statistically significant age-related differences were found in communicative (H=0.75; p=0.69) or organizational inclinations (H=1.11; p=0.57). Conclusions. Communicative and organizational inclinations are important psychological prerequisites, but not direct indicators, of leadership function implementation. The communicative component creates prerequisites for information, motivational, mediating, and representative functions, while the organizational component contributes to planning, coordination, and responsibility-taking. The findings support the need for targeted development of these characteristics and the application of distributed leadership principles.

Background Insomnia and poor sleep are highly prevalent among university students and are linked to impaired mental and physical health, reduced cognitive functioning, and lower academic performance. Existing interventions for insomnia include cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), mindfulness, and sleep hygiene. CBT-I is widely recognised as effective but remains difficult to access for the general population and lack scalability, long-term follow-up, and feasibility in non-clinical settings. Pragmatic, group-based approaches that can be delivered within the university and are tailored to help students develop self-endorsed routines and competencies for better sleep, creating sustainable changes that extend beyond the program period, is needed. Methods This study is a pragmatic, two-arm randomised controlled trial evaluating the effectiveness of a group-based sleep program for university students with insomnia symptoms. A total of 118 full-time students aged 18–30 meeting diagnostic criteria for chronic insomnia disorder will be randomized (1:1) to either the intervention or a wait-list control group. The intervention comprises 12 weekly 90-minute group sessions followed by nine monthly follow-up meetings, facilitated by trained coaches. The program integrates core elements of CBT-I with motivational and coping strategies, delivered in an interactive and peer-supported format. The primary outcome is change in insomnia severity measured by the Bergen Insomnia Scale. Secondary outcomes include subjective and objective sleep measures, mental health, cognitive performance, academic attainment, health behaviours, physical fitness, and biological markers. Assessments will be conducted at baseline, post-program (12 weeks), and 12 months. A mixed methods process evaluation will assess fidelity, acceptability, mechanisms of impact, and contextual influences. Discussion This trial will be among the first pragmatic evaluations of a structured, group-based sleep intervention tailored to university students with insomnia. Key strengths include the randomised controlled design, comprehensive outcome assessment, 12-month follow-up, and embedded process evaluation. If effective, the program could provide a feasible, scalable, and cost-effective model to improve sleep and therein health, and academic performance in young adults in higher education.

This article examines difficulties in pronouncing French vowels among Moroccan primary school learners, analyzing how the articulatory and phonological features of Darija affect vowel production in French as a foreign language. The study adopts a comparative phonological approach to identify structural differences between the two vowel systems and explain the origins of the observed interference. Sixty fourth-grade learners in Moroccan public primary education participated in an action research study combining a diagnostic pretest of pronunciation errors with a posttest assessing the effectiveness of a phonetic correction intervention. The findings reveal that pronunciation errors reflect systemic difficulties attributable to differences between the vowel systems of Darija (a three-vowel system) and French (a sixteen-vowel system). The instructional intervention, combining articulatory, verbotonal, and comparative approaches, led to a significant reduction in errors, particularly for rounded and nasal vowels. The study offers practical pedagogical recommendations for integrating systematic corrective phonetics into French instruction at the primary school level.

Vocabulary support in early secondary education needs to reflect differences in learners’ reading readiness and opportunities to use words meaningfully. This study examined reported reading profiles and vocabulary ratings from six public secondary schools in Pio Duran, Albay, Philippines, to inform the development of supplementary vocabulary material. A descriptive analysis was conducted using school assessment summaries, teacher informed vocabulary ratings, and curricular appraisal frequencies documented in the thesis. Reading categories were treated as indicators of reading performance rather than direct measures of vocabulary mastery. School summaries generally showed fewer learners in the frustration category at posttest and more learners in instructional or independent categories. Vocabulary ratings increased across the six schools, from baseline values of 1.67–3.12 to posttest values of 2.06–3.90. However, identical scores across generalization, application, breadth, and precision prevented separate interpretation of these dimensions. Recomputed appraisal means were 4.93 for content quality, 4.94 for format, and 4.92 for presentation and organization on the reported five point scale. Accuracy ratings also identified minor errors requiring editorial attention. The supplementary material was organized around progressively demanding vocabulary tasks, contextual use, and differentiated support. Findings provide a local basis for refining instructional resources, but they do not establish intervention effectiveness. Inconsistent participant totals, incomplete documentation of assessment procedures, and discrepancies in validation records limit interpretation. Verification of the original records and a subsequent classroom evaluation are needed before stronger claims can be made. The study supports alignment between learner evidence, material design, and the scope of conclusions drawn from school assessments.

This community service activity reports the implementation of a token economy technique to support attention during English-language learning at LKP Endemic, Warungjayeng, Nganjuk. The activity used a classroom-action-oriented plan–act–observe–reflect framework involving 12 learners. Attention was operationalized through 20 observable indicators grouped into seven dimensions: attention orientation, sustained attention, task engagement, response to instruction, active participation, distraction control, and self-regulation. The intervention combined immediate token delivery, behavior-specific verbal praise, token recording, exchange opportunities, and gradual fading. Descriptive results showed a group mean of 43.92/80 at pre-intervention, 56.08/80 in Cycle I, and 67.75/80 in Cycle II. The absolute increase from baseline to Cycle II was 23.83 points, corresponding to a relative increase of approximately 54.26% from baseline. The largest descriptive improvements were observed in response to instruction, active participation, distraction control, and self-regulation. Cycle I reflection identified the need for more consistent timing of token delivery, more explicit behavior-specific praise, and reduced dependence on external rewards; these changes informed Cycle II through selective token delivery and gradual fading. Because the activity involved a small group without a comparison condition, the findings should be interpreted as descriptive evidence of local implementation rather than as a causal estimate of effectiveness. The findings provide a practical framework for integrating behavioral reinforcement with English-learning activities in a non-formal learning setting.

Student retention, graduation, and employment are major outcomes in higher education. They reflect the effectiveness of the institution in shaping the future workforce. Thus, this study examined undergraduate retention, graduation, and employment in 2020-2024. The Divisions of Academic Affairs, Registration, and Planning provided secondary data on 9 issues: admission plans, enrolment reporting, course registration, leave of absence, academic results, loss of student status, retention, graduation, and employment status. The study found that most students who lost status were from large northeastern institutions and were reported for portfolio round enrolment. They had low entrance academic performance. Most students in this cohort had GPAXs between 0.00 and 0.99 in 2024, with the lowest being 1.19. The Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies lost the most students. Mahasarakham Business School had the most, mostly first-year students. Many retained students came from big northeastern schools and reported for enrolment in the Portfolio round, followed by the Quota round. The mean entrance GPAX was 3.27, and the mean current GPAX was 2.34. The Faculty of Nursing had the greatest retention rates in the second and third years. Pharmacy and veterinary sciences had the highest retention rates in the fifth year and above. Most students who graduated within the curriculum's timeframe came from major northeastern schools and reported for portfolio round enrolment. Most students graduated on schedule, usually in the second semester. Large-school graduates worked largely in the northeast. The Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies had the greatest employment rate, whereas Mahasarakham Business School had the most employed graduates. Overall, 94.92% of graduates found work within a year. At 100.00%, the Faculty of Medicine achieved the greatest employment rate in its field.

This study aimed to develop an Islamic Theology and Ethics learning module for Islamic Junior High Schools (Madrasah Tsanawiyah, MTs) based on tazkiyatun nafs (purification of the soul) for prospective Islamic Religious Education (IRE) teachers using the ADDIE development model. The research employed a research and development approach comprising five stages: analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. The participants were 22 prospective IRE teachers enrolled in the Islamic Religious Education Materials for MTs course at STAI Al-Hamidiyah Bangkalan during the 2025/2026 academic year. Data were collected through expert validation forms, student response questionnaires, student reflections, observations, and documentation. Quantitative data were analyzed descriptively using percentages, while qualitative data were analyzed through data condensation, data display, and conclusion drawing. The validation results indicated that the module achieved feasibility scores of 91.00% from the subject matter expert and 89.00% from the instructional media expert, yielding an overall average of 90.00%, categorized as highly feasible. Student responses reached 83.18% (366 out of 440), indicating very positive responses. The practical examples received the highest score (86.36%), while the clarity and systematic presentation of the material received the lowest score (80.00%). Student reflections highlighted muhasabah (self-reflection), emotional regulation, moral awareness, and teacher role modeling as meaningful learning experiences. The module offers a contextual learning resource that integrates spiritual purification into Islamic Theology and Ethics education. However, the findings are limited to module feasibility and participants' perceptions and do not establish improvements in pedagogical competence or learning effectiveness. Future research should examine the module's effectiveness using larger samples and structured learning outcome assessments.

This qualitative study examines how K–12 educational leaders describe and make sense of their leadership practices related to instructional support, evaluation and improvement strategies, collaborative relationships and trust, and parent and community engagement. Drawing on open-ended survey responses from practicing school and district leaders, the study employs inductive thematic analysis to explore leadership efficacy as enacted through daily practice rather than expressed solely as an abstract belief. Guided by Bandura’s self-efficacy theory, Bronfenbrenner’s ecological systems theory, and transformational leadership theory as interpretive lenses, leaders’ narratives are situated within the relational and contextual systems shaping leadership work. Findings reveal a coherent, practice-oriented leadership narrative grounded in collaboration, trust-building, reflective practice, and responsiveness to local context. Instructional leadership and evaluation were consistently framed as growth-oriented, relational processes, while collaborative relationships and trust emerged as foundational conditions enabling leadership practice across domains. Parent and community engagement was described as a reciprocal, boundary-spanning function rooted in communication, visibility, and partnership. Collectively, the findings position leadership efficacy as a relational and contextually embedded practice and highlight implications for leadership preparation and professional learning.

This study aims to develop an integrative conceptual model that connects student development management and Islamic Guidance and Counseling (Bimbingan dan Konseling Islam/BKI) within the framework of holistic student development in Islamic education. The study employs an integrative conceptual literature review to identify, examine, and synthesize relevant theoretical and conceptual perspectives. Literature was searched through Google Scholar, Garuda, and the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) during January–July 2026. From an initial 312 records, successive stages of duplicate removal, relevance screening, and full-text assessment resulted in a final corpus of 58 sources. The literature was analyzed through data extraction, initial coding, thematic categorization, cross-source comparison, and conceptual synthesis. The literature synthesis indicates conceptual convergence around the importance of integrating students’ spiritual, moral, psychological, and personal development within Islamic education. Based on this synthesis, the study proposes an integrative conceptual model comprising four interconnected components: fitrah as the philosophical and anthropological foundation of human potential; holistic Islamic education as the overarching developmental orientation; student development management as the institutional framework for planning, coordinating, and evaluating student development; and Islamic Guidance and Counseling as the professional support mechanism for identifying students’ needs and facilitating preventive, responsive, and developmental interventions. Functionally, fitrah establishes the foundational understanding of human potential, holistic Islamic education defines the developmental direction, student development management translates this orientation into coordinated institutional practices, and Islamic Guidance and Counseling provides individualized and group-based support within appropriate professional boundaries. These components operate as a mutually reinforcing framework for integrating educational planning, student support, and holistic development. The study concludes that this model offers a coherent conceptual basis for understanding student development in Islamic education, while its practical applicability and effectiveness require further empirical examination.

This study investigates the influence of planning and coordination in quality assurance practices on management of instruction in public secondary schools in North-Central Nigeria. The study examined how planning activities and coordination mechanisms enhance instructional effectiveness within the school system. A descriptive survey research design was adopted. The study covered Kwara, Kogi, Niger, Benue, Nasarawa, and Plateau States. The population comprised 1,730 principals, 30,232 teachers, and 402 quality assurance officers. Using a multi-stage sampling technique, a sample of 785 participants (274 principals, 375 teachers, and 136 quality assurance officers) was selected from 274 public senior secondary schools. Data were collected using a self-structured questionnaire titled Influence of Planning and Coordination in Quality Assurance Practice on Management of Instruction in Public Secondary Schools (IPCQAPMIPSS). Reliability was established through Cronbach’s alpha (α = 0.889), indicating strong internal consistency. Descriptive statistics (mean and standard deviation) were used to answer research questions with a decision mean of 2.50. Findings revealed that planning practices such as timely preparation of timetables and lesson plans were generally accepted, while coordination practices showed moderate implementation across schools. The study concludes that strengthening coordinated quality assurance strategies is essential for improving instructional management and educational outcomes in the region

Qur’an memorization programs in Madrasah Tsanawiyah require alignment between memorization achievement, recitation accuracy, long-term retention, and learning support. An emphasis on the quantity of memorized material alone provides an incomplete account of program quality and sustainability. This study examines strategies for implementing Qur’an memorization programs by exploring the relationships among learning approaches, evaluation, and supporting factors. It adopts a qualitative approach using a narrative literature review design. Sources comprise scholarly articles on Qur’an memorization, educational management, memory, assessment, and learning motivation. Materials were collected through document review and examined using narrative analysis to interpret arguments, compare findings within their contexts, and explain relationships across concepts. The review indicates that tahfidz instruction should connect recitation guidance, the acquisition of new memorization, retrieval practice, and the continuous review of previously memorized material. Assessment can inform instructional adjustments when it addresses recitation accuracy, fluency, retention, and individual progress. Teacher competence, psychological support, family involvement, and institutional scheduling provide complementary support for implementing these adjustments. Taken together, the literature suggests that program strategies should connect students’ learning needs, instructional practices, assessment information, and follow-up actions. This interpretation offers a basis for reviewing tahfidz practices in Madrasah Tsanawiyah, while its application requires attention to students’ characteristics and institutional resources. The conclusions represent a synthesis of the reviewed literature rather than evidence of the effectiveness of a tested program model. [Program tahfidz Al-Qur’an di Madrasah Tsanawiyah memerlukan keselarasan antara capaian hafalan, ketepatan bacaan, retensi jangka panjang, dan dukungan belajar. Penekanan pada jumlah materi yang dihafal saja belum memberikan gambaran utuh tentang mutu dan keberlanjutan program. Penelitian ini mengkaji strategi pelaksanaan program tahfidz dengan menelaah hubungan antara pendekatan pembelajaran, evaluasi, dan faktor pendukung. Penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan desain kajian literatur naratif. Sumber mencakup artikel ilmiah tentang tahfidz, pengelolaan pendidikan, memori, penilaian, dan motivasi belajar. Bahan dikumpulkan melalui studi dokumen dan dikaji menggunakan analisis naratif untuk menafsirkan argumentasi, membandingkan temuan sesuai konteksnya, serta menjelaskan hubungan antarkonsep. Hasil kajian menunjukkan bahwa pembelajaran tahfidz perlu menghubungkan bimbingan bacaan, penambahan hafalan, latihan mengambil kembali informasi, dan pengulangan berkelanjutan atas materi yang telah dihafal. Penilaian dapat menjadi dasar penyesuaian pembelajaran ketika memperhatikan ketepatan bacaan, kelancaran, retensi, dan kemajuan individual. Kompetensi guru, dukungan psikologis, keterlibatan keluarga, dan pengaturan jadwal kelembagaan saling melengkapi dalam mendukung penyesuaian tersebut. Secara keseluruhan, literatur mengisyaratkan bahwa strategi program perlu menghubungkan kebutuhan belajar siswa, praktik pembelajaran, informasi penilaian, dan tindakan tindak lanjut. Interpretasi ini memberikan dasar untuk meninjau praktik tahfidz di Madrasah Tsanawiyah, sementara penerapannya memerlukan perhatian terhadap karakteristik siswa dan sumber daya lembaga. Simpulan merupakan sintesis literatur yang dikaji, bukan bukti efektivitas model program yang telah diuji]

Teaching Factory (TEFA) provides vocational students with authentic, industry-oriented learning experiences. However, its evaluation often focuses on technical performance and final learning outcomes, leaving employability skills insufficiently assessed. Previous studies have largely examined TEFA implementation and digital assessment separately, highlighting the need for an integrated evaluation model. This study aimed to develop and validate a Digital Teaching Factory Evaluation Model that integrates authentic learning, digital assessment, and employability skills evaluation. A research and development approach was employed using the ADDIE model (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation). Data were collected through literature reviews, observations, interviews, questionnaires, document analysis, expert validation, and pretest-posttest assessments. Quantitative data were analyzed descriptively, while qualitative data were examined through coding, categorization, and triangulation. The results showed that the model achieved 88.0% expert validation and 90.0% practicality, indicating that it was highly valid and very practical. Students’ average employability skills scores increased from 67.8 to 84.4, with a reported relative gain of 51.7%. Work readiness showed the highest relative gain (58.1%), followed by collaboration (53.3%), problem-solving (51.4%), communication (50.0%), and adaptability (45.5%). These findings suggest that the model offers a practical framework for assessing employability skills within authentic TEFA activities. It can help vocational teachers document student performance, provide timely feedback, and align assessment with workplace expectations. Further research involving larger samples and stronger experimental designs is needed to examine its effectiveness across different vocational education contexts.

This study examined the relationships among teachers’ core behavioral competencies, professional performance, and students’ learning achievement in Music, Arts, Physical Education, and Health (MAPEH) in the Department of Education Districts of Ilog I and II, Negros Occidental, Philippines. Using a descriptive-correlational research design, the study involved 38 MAPEH teachers and 190 students from ten public secondary schools, selected through total enumeration and proportional sampling, respectively. Data were gathered using a standardized questionnaire based on DepEd Order No. 2, s. 2015, teachers’ Individual Performance Commitment and Review Form (IPCRF) ratings, students’ academic records, and supplementary key informant interviews. Descriptive statistics and Pearson correlation analysis were employed. Findings revealed very high competencies in self-management (M = 3.826) and professionalism and ethics (M = 3.736), while result focus, teamwork, service orientation, and innovation were rated high. Teachers demonstrated very satisfactory professional performance (M = 3.557), whereas students achieved satisfactory academic performance in MAPEH (M = 84.142). Significant positive relationships were reported between result focus and teachers’ performance (r = .869, p = .028), innovation and students’ learning achievement (r = .797, p = .043), and teachers’ performance and students’ learning achievement (r = .797, p = .043). The findings highlighted the relevance of result-oriented practices, instructional innovation, and professional competence in supporting educational outcomes. Continuous professional development and a one-year competency enhancement plan were recommended to strengthen teaching effectiveness and student achievement. The study aligns with Sustainable Development Goal 4 (Quality Education) by emphasizing teacher development and improved learning outcomes. Its contribution to educational and institutional sustainability lies in supporting continuous professional improvement, instructional innovation, and sustained educational quality in public secondary schools.

This study aims to examine the effectiveness of the PJBL model with a scientific approach that influences student learning outcomes. The method used in this study is a literature study by collecting and analyzing various previous research sources related to the implementation of PjBL in elementary schools. This literature study focuses on how PjBL can develop students' cognitive, affective, psychomotor, and social-emotional skills. The results of the study show that PjBL through a scientific approach can increase students' interest, motivation, and learning outcomes. This model encourages students to collaborate, think critically, and actively engage in real projects that are relevant to everyday life. However, there are several challenges in its implementation. The success of this model requires support from good time management, teacher guidance, and adequate facilities.

This study examined the implementation and perceived effectiveness of Inquiry-Based Learning (IBL) strategies in science among teachers and students in five public junior high schools in Panabo City, Davao del Norte. Anchored in Constructivist Learning Theory, Social Constructivism, Progressive Inquiry, and Cognitive Load Theory, it employed a quantitative descriptive-correlational design. Respondents comprised 31 Science teachers selected through total enumeration and 100 Grade 10 students selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected using validated researcher-developed questionnaires and analyzed using descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, and independent samples t-tests. Teachers rated IBL implementation as Highly Implemented (M = 4.66) and its effectiveness as Highly Effective (M = 4.71), whereas students rated implementation as Implemented (M = 4.17) and effectiveness as Effective (M = 4.09). Significant positive relationships emerged between implementation and perceived effectiveness, with stronger associations in students’ assessments. Significant differences between teacher and student ratings indicated disparities in their classroom perceptions. The findings concerned student engagement, conceptual understanding, scientific inquiry skills, collaborative learning, and problem-solving abilities. The study proposed the INQUIRE+ Professional Development Program to strengthen Science teachers’ inquiry-based instruction through coaching, collaborative lesson study, reflective practice, and systematic monitoring and evaluation. It aligns with Sustainable Development Goal 4 (Quality Education) by supporting improved Science instruction and continuing teacher development. Its contribution to educational and institutional sustainability lies in promoting sustained professional learning, school-based collaboration, and evidence-informed instructional improvement across participating schools and varied local classroom learning contexts. Further evaluation of the proposed program is needed to establish its effectiveness after implementation.

Vocabulary acquisition constitutes a fundamental component in learning English as a foreign language; however, traditional teaching methods do not always promote motivation or long-term lexical retention. In this context, the present study aimed to analyze the effectiveness of storytelling with urban legends in teaching vocabulary to young English learners. The re-search was developed under a quantitative approach and a quasi-experimental pretest and posttest design with a single group. The sample consisted of 48 students from the National and Foreign Languages Pedagogy major at the Technical University of Cotopaxi, and for data collection, a 30-item multiple-choice vocabulary test was used, which was applied before and after a pedagogical intervention based on four storytelling sessions using urban legends, de-signed for this research and validated through the judgment of three expert professors from the National and Foreign Languages Pedagogy major. The data were analyzed using descrip-tive statistics in Microsoft Excel, and the results showed an increase in the mean scores, which went from 20.27 in the pretest to 24.94 in the posttest; likewise, the minimum score increased from 5 to 11 points and the standard deviation decreased from 5.79 to 5.03, evi-dencing a more homogeneous performance after the intervention. In conclusion, the findings suggest that storytelling with urban legends constitutes a pertinent pedagogical strategy to strengthen English vocabulary learning by providing meaningful narrative contexts that favor the comprehension, retention, and use of new words.

Sentiment analysis from video streams requires effective modeling of both temporal dynamics and multimodal cues. This paper presents a lightweight multimodal CNN-LSTM framework, designed for low-latency operation on live video streams, that classifies individuals' affective states as negative, neutral, or positive by jointly exploiting audio and visual information. The proposed system consists of four lightweight deep neural network models that fuse sequences of audio and visual features into a unified temporal stream, enabling the accumulation of sentiment evidence over time for robust prediction. To further enhance discriminative power, dynamic mouth state classification is incorporated, allowing the model to better capture subtle visual cues related to speech and sentiment. Experiments conducted on the Ryerson Audio-Visual Database of Emotional Speech (RAVDESS) demonstrate that the proposed approach achieves a test accuracy of 84.89% on the three-class sentiment recognition task, competitive with substantially larger audio-visual architectures, while using an order of magnitude fewer parameters and maintaining low-latency operation. In addition, we provide a comprehensive comparison with multiple multimodal large language models (LLMs), evaluated under diverse input configurations and prompting strategies. The results offer practical insights into the strengths and limitations of contemporary LLMs for audio-visual sentiment analysis and highlight the continued effectiveness of compact, task-specific neural architectures for streaming audio-visual input.

The urgency of this research lies in the importance of formative assessment for monitoring students’ learning progress and improving Pancasila Education in elementary schools. However, its implementation still faces challenges, including limited time, administrative workload, insufficient instrument variety, and suboptimal use of feedback. This study aims to analyze teachers’ perceptions of the effectiveness of formative assessment instruments, identify implementation barriers, and describe teachers’ efforts to overcome these challenges in Grade V at SD Negeri 071202 Helezalulu. This research employed a descriptive qualitative approach involving two Grade V teachers, one school principal, and four students as informants. Data were collected through observation, semi-structured interviews, and documentation, then analyzed using open coding, axial coding, and selective coding. Data trustworthiness was examined through source and technique triangulation. The findings indicate that teachers perceived formative assessment instruments positively because they helped monitor students’ understanding, identify learning difficulties, provide feedback, and determine instructional follow-up. The identified barriers were addressed through instrument simplification, careful planning, staged assessment, reflection, and teacher collaboration. The study concludes that formative assessment effectiveness depends not only on instrument quality but also on teacher competence, student characteristics, and school support. ABSTRAK Urgensi penelitian ini terletak pada pentingnya penilaian formatif untuk memantau perkembangan belajar siswa dan memperbaiki pembelajaran Pendidikan Pancasila di sekolah dasar. Namun, penerapannya masih menghadapi kendala berupa keterbatasan waktu, beban administrasi, variasi instrumen, dan pemanfaatan umpan balik yang belum optimal. Penelitian ini bertujuan menganalisis persepsi guru terhadap efektivitas instrumen penilaian formatif, mengidentifikasi hambatan penerapannya, serta mendeskripsikan upaya guru dalam mengatasi hambatan tersebut di kelas V SD Negeri 071202 Helezalulu. Penelitian menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif kualitatif dengan melibatkan dua guru kelas V, satu kepala sekolah, dan empat siswa sebagai informan. Data dikumpulkan melalui observasi, wawancara semi-terstruktur, dan dokumentasi, kemudian dianalisis melalui open coding, axial coding, dan selective coding. Keabsahan data diperiksa melalui triangulasi sumber dan teknik. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa guru memiliki persepsi positif terhadap efektivitas instrumen penilaian formatif dalam memantau pemahaman siswa, mengidentifikasi kesulitan belajar, memberikan umpan balik, dan menentukan tindak lanjut pembelajaran. Kendala diatasi melalui penyederhanaan instrumen, perencanaan, penilaian bertahap, refleksi, dan kolaborasi antarguru. Penelitian menyimpulkan bahwa efektivitas penilaian formatif bergantung pada kualitas instrumen, kompetensi guru, karakteristik siswa, dan dukungan sekolah.

Blended learning (BL) has become increasingly established in higher education, yet research has focused more on effectiveness, engagement, and learning regulation than on how face-to-face and online learning jointly facilitate value internalization. In Pancasila Education, this issue matters because learning outcomes extend beyond knowledge of values to students’ decision-making and relationships. This exploratory qualitative study analyzed open-ended questionnaire responses from 67 Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia students using directed qualitative content analysis, complemented by a contextual review of learning materials and activities available through SPOT UPI. The findings reveal four patterns. First, students perceived face-to-face learning primarily as a relational space for dialogue, clarification, deliberation, and collaboration. At the same time, online learning served mainly as a regulatory space for flexibility, access to materials, time management, and independence. These functions complemented each other but were not exclusive. Second, value internalization became visible when Pancasila shifted from content to be understood into a basis for decision-making, respect for differences, rule compliance, and responsibility. Third, good character was associated with relational pathways toward justice and collaboration and self-regulatory pathways toward discipline, responsibility, and work ethic. Social support, digital culture, and LMS reliability influenced these processes. Fourth, discrepancies between ideal values and reality triggered moral reflection for some students, described as productive moral dissonance. The study interprets BL as an architecture of relational-regulatory functions and suggests connecting social interaction, self-regulation, authentic cases, reflection, process assessment, and reliable digital infrastructure in Pancasila Education. Keywords: Pancasila education, Value internalization, Blended learning; Good character; Higher education

This study aimed to develop and examine the validity, practicality, and preliminary effectiveness of the Outcome-Based Authentic Learning Model (OBALM) for strengthening the professional competence of prospective vocational educators. This Research and Development (R&D) study employed the ADDIE model and involved 54 third-semester students of the Vocational Makeup Education Study Program at the Indonesian Institute of the Arts Padangpanjang. Data were collected through expert validation, implementation observations, student responses, and a professional performance rubric, and were analyzed using Aiken’s V, percentage scores, N-gain, and inferential statistics. OBALM comprises six stages: Authentic Problem Orientation, Problem Analysis, Strategy Design, Implementation, Feedback, and Reflection. Expert validation yielded an Aiken’s V of 0.89, indicating high content validity, while the overall practicality score was 85.0%. Students’ mean professional competence score increased from 62.18 to 82.94, with an N-gain of 0.55. The pretest–posttest difference was statistically significant, t(53) = 13.44, p < .001, with a very large effect size (Cohen’s dz = 1.83). Improvements were observed across the seven targeted professional competence dimensions. These findings provide initial empirical support for OBALM as a structured learning approach that integrates outcome-based learning, authentic problems, practical performance, feedback, and reflection in vocational higher education. Keywords: outcome-based education, authentic learning, professional competence, vocational education, instructional model.

This study aims to examine the effect of the CTL assisted by audiovisual with a deep learning approach on the critical thinking skills of tenth-grade students at SMA Negeri 2 Tasikmalaya. Although the effectiveness of CTL has been widely investigated, studies integrating CTL, audiovisual media, and a deep learning approach simultaneously in economics learning remain limited, creating a research gap that underpins this study. The novelty of this research lies in examining the synergistic effect of these three components as a unified instructional intervention. The study employed a quasi-experimental method using a non-equivalent control group design. The research instrument was an essay test measuring critical thinking skills based on Ennis's indicators. The results revealed a significant improvement in the experimental group, with the mean score increasing from 36.22 on the pretest to 85.84 on the posttest, while the control group improved from 35.55 to 73.13. The independent samples t-test showed a significance value of 0.000 (p < 0.05), with a Cohen's effect size of 1.29, indicating a very large effect. It can be concluded that the CTL model assisted by audiovisual media with a deep learning approach is effective in improving students' critical thinking skills in economics learning.

Although professional collaboration among teachers plays a critical role in enhancing school effectiveness and instructional quality, empirical studies that jointly examine the organizational and individual determinants of this collaboration remain limited. This study aimed to identify variables that significantly predict the likelihood of elementary school teachers engaging in professional collaboration. The study employed a quantitative, cross-sectional, and correlational survey design. The sample consisted of 310 teachers working in elementary schools in the city center of Siirt, selected through cluster sampling. Data were collected using the Servant Leadership Scale and the Professional Collaboration subscale. Binary logistic regression analysis was used to analyze the data. Results showed that school level, participation in professional activities, professional seniority, and principals’ servant leadership behaviors significantly predicted teachers’ likelihood of engaging in professional collaboration. In contrast, gender, marital status, educational status, length of time working with the school principal, and length of service at the school were not significant predictors. Overall, the findings highlight the role of servant leadership.

This study examined teacher self-efficacy, Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) integration, and their predictive relationships with teacher effectiveness in the Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning (ARAL) Program in the Tagbilaran City Division, Bohol, Philippines. Anchored in Social Cognitive Theory, the Prosocial Classroom Model, the CASEL SEL Framework, Self-Determination Theory, and Emotional Intelligence Theory, the study employed an explanatory sequential mixed-methods design. Quantitative respondents comprised 202 ARAL teachers and 23 school heads or designated supervisors from eight public junior high schools. The qualitative phase involved 15 teachers and five supervisory participants. Data were collected using a validated, researcher-developed questionnaire, open-ended questions, and interviews, and analyzed through descriptive statistics, multiple regression, Welch’s t-test, and thematic analysis. Findings revealed high teacher self-efficacy (M = 3.99), SEL integration, and teacher effectiveness. SEL integration significantly and positively predicted content knowledge and pedagogy (R² = .154), assessment and reporting (R² = .520), and learning environment (R² = .537), whereas teacher self-efficacy showed no statistically significant unique contribution after accounting for SEL integration. Teachers’ and supervisors’ assessments showed no significant differences. Challenges included learner disengagement, language barriers, diverse learning needs, inadequate instructional resources, insufficient training, and monitoring difficulties. Professional commitment, instructional adaptability, supportive relationships, and administrative assistance facilitated implementation. The study recommends sustained SEL-focused professional development, differentiated instruction, strengthened supervision, and systematic learner monitoring. It supports Sustainable Development Goals 4 (Quality Education), 3 (Good Health and Well-Being), and 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) through inclusive learning recovery, socio-emotional support, and teacher welfare. Its sustainability contribution lies in informing institutional capacity-building, equitable educational opportunities, and continuing professional support for effective ARAL implementation.

An educational process organized based on an integrative approach significantly enhances the level of meta-competence among prospective primary school teachers. This article analyzes a four-component model for developing meta-competence (comprising goal-oriented, content-related, technological, and outcome-based dimensions) and evaluates its effectiveness through a pedagogical experiment. The study involved 519 students from the pedagogical institutes of Andijan and Namangan, as well as Navoi State University (divided into experimental and control groups). The results showed a substantial improvement in meta-competencies within the experimental group, whereas no significant changes were observed in the control group. These findings are particularly relevant, as they can be utilized to refine educational modules and assessment tools within higher pedagogical education institutions.

The University of South Africa (UNISA) is the largest higher education institution (HEI) in Africa. In fact, UNISA is one of the largest and leading open-distance e-learning (ODeL) institutions in the world and is reputable for its commitment to providing increased access to quality education and flexible teaching. Therefore, UNISA presents a unique context for exploring teacher education through flexible learning. To this end, the current research was conducted between February and May of 2025 and explored the role of flexible learning in teacher education at an influential model in the Global South. The rationale for this research was grounded in the need to address educational challenges in Africa through innovative teaching methods. Employing systematic document analysis and governed by the principles of grounded theory in the collection and analysis of data, this study aimed to explore UNISA’s provision of flexible teacher education. The findings revealed that flexible teacher education in Africa is a necessity and a complex undertaking. It is shaped by demographic pressures, economic constraints, historical inequalities, and crisis events such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Flexible learning expands access, reduces costs, and offers opportunities for curriculum transformation. Its effectiveness, however, is constrained by systemic challenges, including digital inequalities, resistance to pedagogical change, and limitations in institutional capacity. A key contribution of this research is the development of an emerging theory that reveals that flexible education is a balancing act between expanding access and maintaining quality.

Purpose: Although leadership behaviors have been widely examined in relation to teacher outcomes, limited empirical research has explored how different leadership dimensions influence teachers’ morale within highly centralized educational systems such as Thailand’s primary education sector. Existing studies have often emphasized administrative control and procedural compliance, while comparatively less attention has been given to the role of relationship-oriented leadership behaviors in sustaining teachers’ morale within centralized administrative contexts. This study therefore examines the relationship between leadership behaviors within educational administration and teachers’ morale in Thai primary schools in central Thailand. Research design, data and methodology: This study employed a quantitative research design using a survey approach. Data were collected from 417 teachers and educational personnel working in primary schools across central Thailand through anonymous self-administered questionnaires. Leadership behaviors were categorized into task-oriented and relationship-oriented dimensions, while teachers’ morale was examined through Herzberg’s Motivation-Hygiene Theory. Descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation analysis, and multiple regression analysis were employed to examine the relationships between leadership behaviors and teachers’ morale. Results: The findings revealed that both task-oriented and relationship-oriented leadership behaviors were positively associated with teachers’ morale. Relationship-oriented leadership behaviors, particularly motivation and participation, demonstrated stronger predictive influence on teachers’ morale than task-oriented dimensions such as planning and supervision. The regression model explained a substantial proportion of variance in teachers’ morale, indicating that interpersonal and participatory leadership practices play an important role within centralized educational environments. Conclusions: The study contributes empirical evidence to educational administration research by demonstrating that leadership effectiveness within centralized educational systems may involve not only administrative coordination and policy implementation but also relationship-oriented leadership practices that support teachers’ professional well-being. The findings further suggest that balancing organizational structure with human-centered leadership may help sustain teachers’ morale within Thai primary schools.

This study evaluated the effectiveness of the ARAL-Reading Tool in improving reading fluency and comprehension among Grade Six learners in the Third District of Bohol during School Year 2025–2026. Anchored on Automaticity Theory, Schema Theory, and Sociocultural Theory, the study employed a quasi-experimental pretest-posttest control-group design involving 15 purposively selected learners. Seven learners received the eight-week ARAL-Reading Plus intervention, while eight received regular reading instruction. Data were gathered using the Philippine Informal Reading Inventory (Phil-IRI) and the Division of Bohol District Reading Assessment Template. Descriptive statistics and paired-samples and independent-samples t-tests were employed. Before the intervention, both groups demonstrated Frustration-level performance in reading fluency and comprehension. Following the intervention, the experimental group achieved 98.48% in fluency and 85.71% in comprehension, while the control group obtained 96.21% and 57.14%, respectively. Both groups demonstrated significant pretest-posttest improvements. However, between-group comparisons revealed a significant difference in comprehension (p = .019), but not in fluency (p = .185). The findings indicate that the ARAL-Reading Tool supported reading development, particularly comprehension. Strengthening structured reading interventions, instructional resources, teacher support, parental involvement, and continuous assessment was recommended. The study aligns with Sustainable Development Goal 4 (Quality Education) by addressing foundational literacy gaps and promoting equitable learning opportunities. Its contribution to educational and institutional sustainability emphasizes evidence-based reading interventions, stakeholder collaboration, and continued support for improving elementary learners' literacy outcomes and strengthening school-based educational recovery initiatives. The findings also provide a basis for school heads and education officials to refine implementation, allocate resources, and monitor reading progress.

This study examines how the socio-psychological climate in higher education influences the formation of students’ civic positions across motivational, cognitive, and behavioural components. To address predominantly low-to-medium baseline civic engagement, the study developed and implemented the “Harmony and Citizenship” programme aimed at fostering a supportive educational environment. Effectiveness was evaluated using documentation analysis, pedagogical observation, expert evaluations, and self-assessments. Post-implementation results confirmed the programme’s efficacy, particularly in the experimental group. Behaviourally, the experimental group achieved a higher proportion of high civic engagement (42.7% vs. 41.2% in the control group) and a significant reduction in low-level engagement (13.8% vs. 21.5%). The experimental group also showed gains in high-level motivational (34.1%) and cognitive (33.9%) dimensions. By substantiating key concepts such as civic education, patriotism, and citizenship, this research provides a practical, adaptable methodology for enhancing students’ civic development through institutional climate optimization.

Background: Job instability within teachers in Nepal's private schools is a persistent matter, however its combined impacts on teaching performance and organizational trust remain under investigated. In this research, "permanent" denotes benefit-eligible status (teachers who get a provident fund, social security fund, insurance allowance, and government-standard paid leave after a certain qualifying period) whereas "temporary or contract-based" denotes teachers are deprived of one or more of these advantages. Objectives: This research investigates (i) the impact of job stability type on teaching performance and workplace effectiveness, (ii) the relationship between organizational job-security assist and organizational trust, and (iii) the joint predictive effect of both independent variables, along with quality of communication and collaboration tested as a possible moderator. Methods: A quantitative comparative-correlational approach was applied. Data were gathered from 219 teachers in private schools of Kathmandu Valley via a structured questionnaire utilizing a 5-point Likert scale. Item-level descriptives applied median and IQR; construct-level composites were examined applying independent-samples *t*-test, Pearson correlation, and multiple regression in SPSS. Job status was defined by availability of organizational benefits: permanent (benefit-eligible) teachers get provident fund, social security fund contributions, insurance allowance, and government-standard paid leave after a qualifying period, whereas contract-based teachers are deprived of. Results: Permanent teachers reported substantially higher teaching performance (M difference = 0.254, *p* = .036) and organizational trust (M difference = 0.269, *p* = .027) than temporary teachers. Multiple regression displayed that perceived employment stability (β = .560, *p* < .001) and institutional job-security support (β = .352, *p* < .001) combinely predicted teaching performance, R² = .793, F(2, 216) = 414.87, *p* < .001. For organizational trust, both predictors were additionally significant (β = .443 and .510, both *p* < .001), R² = .863, F(2, 216) = 677.95, *p* < .001. Moderation by communication quality was not assisted (all four interactions non-significant; *p* > .05). EFA extracted two factors justifying 73.75% of variance; Harman's test exhibited 54.64% on the first factor, just above the 50% threshold. Conclusion: Both perceived employment stability and institutional job-security assist independently and collectively predict teaching performance and organizational trust. Permanent employment is connected with higher results. Moderation by communication quality was not assisted. Novelty: This is within the first research to integrate employment stability type and institutional job-security assist in collectively predicting both teaching performance and organizational trust in Nepal's private school field, applying ordinal-appropriate item-level descriptives and composite-level parametric analysis.

This study evaluates the effectiveness of a participatory greening program in implementing a Green Campus and achieving SDG 12 among Biology students. A quantitative pre-experimental, one-group pre-test post-test design was employed with 80 undergraduate student selected by purposive sampling. Instruments included expert-validated knowledge tests, environmental questionnaires, and observation checklist (instrumental validity score of 100%). The four-month program involved activities such as planting, watering, weeding, fertilizing, and monitoring, specially designed to promote sustainable consumption and production practice-including organic fertilization efficient water usage, composting, and responsible resources management. Student participation averaged 84.15%. Statistical analysis using the Wilcoxon signed-rank test indicated a significant increase in environmental knowledge (Z = -7.786, p < 0.001) with a high N-gain score of 0.83. Additionally, students’ environmental care attitude improved significantly, with the mean score rising from 51.37 to 91.81, categorized as “very positive”. These findings demonstrate that the greening program is empirically effective in improving ecological literacy and foresting proenvironmental attitude while reinforcing sustainable production principles. Therefore, this program can be adopted as a scalable and sustainable model for Green Campus initiative in higher education.

Vocabulary (mufrodat) mastery underpins speaking skills (maharah kalam), yet elementary Islamic school students may struggle to use vocabulary in speech and retain memorized words after instruction. This study aimed to analyze the effectiveness of El-Syarif-based vocabulary instruction in improving speaking skills and memorization retention among students at MI Najahiyah Palembang. A quantitative approach was employed using a quasi-experimental one-group pretest-posttest design. The sample comprised 35 fifth-grade students selected through total sampling. Data were collected through oral speaking tests, an immediate memorization test, and a delayed memorization test. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, a paired-samples t-test, the Wilcoxon Signed Rank test, and N-Gain. The results showed that the mean speaking score increased from 57.37 to 81.63, with an N-Gain of 0.58, categorized as moderate, and a statistically significant difference (p < 0.001). The mean memorization score decreased from 83.37 to 79.31, while retention reached 95.1%. These findings indicate that El-Syarif-based instruction can improve students’ speaking skills and help maintain most memorized vocabulary. However, the decline in delayed-test scores indicates that some vocabulary was still forgotten over time. ABSTRAK Penguasaan mufrodat menjadi dasar keterampilan berbicara (maharah kalam), tetapi siswa madrasah ibtidaiyah masih menghadapi kesulitan menggunakan kosakata dalam ujaran dan mempertahankan hafalan setelah pembelajaran. Penelitian ini bertujuan menganalisis efektivitas pembelajaran mufrodat berbasis metode El-Syarif dalam meningkatkan maharah kalam dan retensi hafalan siswa di MI Najahiyah Palembang. Penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan metode eksperimen semu (quasi-experimental) berdesain one-group pretest-posttest. Sampel terdiri atas 35 siswa kelas V yang dipilih melalui teknik total sampling. Data dikumpulkan melalui tes lisan, tes hafalan segera, dan tes hafalan tunda, kemudian dianalisis menggunakan statistik deskriptif, uji paired-samples t-test, uji Wilcoxon Signed Rank, dan N-Gain. Hasil menunjukkan bahwa rata-rata maharah kalam meningkat dari 57,37 menjadi 81,63, dengan N-Gain 0,58 dalam kategori sedang dan perbedaan signifikan (p < 0,001). Rata-rata hafalan menurun dari 83,37 menjadi 79,31, tetapi retensi mencapai 95,1%. Disimpulkan bahwa metode El-Syarif berpotensi meningkatkan keterampilan berbicara sekaligus mempertahankan sebagian besar hafalan siswa, meskipun penurunan hafalan tetap terjadi.

Professional speech culture is an essential component of teacher preparation, yet university courses in this area often emphasize normative linguistic knowledge without sufficiently integrating its application to authentic pedagogical communication. This study aimed to preliminarily adapt and evaluate the Teacher's Speech Culture course for pre-service Kazakh language teachers by strengthening the integration of normative-linguistic, communicative-pragmatic, discursive, and interactive components of professional speech competence. A single-group pre-test–post-test design was used. Initially, 180 students were recruited from two higher education institutions in southern Kazakhstan; 156 completed all stages and were included in the final analysis. The adapted course combined theoretical instruction with professionally oriented communicative situations, independent construction of professional utterances, interactive tasks, and reflective analysis of speech behaviour. Professional speech competence was assessed before and after the course using diagnostic and performance-based measures. The assessment demonstrated satisfactory internal consistency (Cronbach's α = 0.86). Data were examined using pre-test -post-test comparisons and path analysis. Overall professional speech competence increased from M = 7.84 (SD = 1.62) to M = 9.72 (SD = 1.48), t (155) = 11.46, p < 0.001, Cohen's d = 0.92. Significant improvements were also observed across the normative-linguistic, communicative-pragmatic, discursive, and interactive components. Path analysis indicated that the ability to analyse professional communicative situations had the strongest direct association with professional speech competence. Professional speech competence was also positively associated with speech self-control and flexibility of professional speech behaviour. The findings provide preliminary empirical support for a practice-oriented adaptation of the Teacher's Speech Culture course that connects knowledge of language norms with contextual analysis, independent speech production, and regulation of professional communication. Given the absence of a separate control group, the observed changes should be interpreted as pre-test–post-test differences associated with course participation rather than evidence of a causal intervention effect. Further controlled studies involving broader samples are required to evaluate the effectiveness and generalizability of the adapted course.

Introduction This study examines the public visibility and documentary traceability of university co-creation and collaborative governance for sustainability, based on documentary evidence available on the institutional portals of a set of universities in Ecuador. It explores how publicly available records represent forms of territorial articulation that extend beyond traditional university extension models. Methods The research adopts a documentary case study design supported by a multi-criteria matrix of co-creation indicators, mapping the 59 institutions included in the defined universe. Data were gathered exclusively from verifiable public sources on official university websites, institutional repositories, sustainability reports, strategic plans, and digital documentation spanning the 2024–2025 period, with a standardized corpus closure date of July 24, 2026. Results Evaluated institutions exhibit heterogeneous institutional records regarding their engagement and sustainability initiatives. Five documentary cases were selected for analysis based on information availability, alongside candidate cases retained for sensitivity analysis using “Not Assessable” (NA) coding. The publicly documented cases provide evidence of varying degrees of participation, multi-actor coordination, knowledge-system dialogue, governance arrangements, documented results, project continuity, and articulation beyond traditional third-mission activities. Discussion The findings are restricted to the scope of public documentary visibility and traceability. They should be interpreted as patterns of documentary traceability rather than as direct evidence of the full implementation or effectiveness of co-creation practices in the institutions studied.

This article investigates the role of project-based learning in the process of teaching visual arts, particularly from the perspective of developing students’ creative, research, and collaborative competencies. The object of the study is the process of teaching visual arts in a general education school, while the subject of the research is the pedagogical potential of applying project-based learning within this process. The aim of the article is to substantiate that project-based learning can transform visual arts lessons into an active research-oriented and creative process, in which the learner not only acquires artistic knowledge, but also independently explores cultural, social, and aesthetic issues. The results of the experimental work conducted within the framework of the study indicate that project-based activities contribute to the analysis of information, the visual interpretation of ideas, group interaction, and the development of creative solutions. It is concluded that project-based learning enhances the effectiveness of visual arts education by fostering proactive, responsible, and independently thinking learners who are able to respond to cultural issues through art.

The article examines the impact of information and communication technologies (ICT) on the development of mathematical abilities and geometric concepts in preschool children. The object of the research is the process of developing mathematical abilities and geometric concepts in older preschool children. The aim of the article is to identify the pedagogical potential of ICT and evaluate its effectiveness in developing these abilities. The research methods include the analysis of scientific and methodological literature, pedagogical observation, game-based learning, pedagogical experimentation, and comparative analysis of the results. Multimedia presentations, interactive games, and electronic educational resources were used during the experimental activities. The methodologies of ICT-mediated learning and game-based learning were applied. The research outcomes indicate that the purposeful use of ICT contributes to the development of children's abilities to recognize, name, compare, and classify geometric shapes. It also promotes children's cognitive engagement, logical and spatial thinking, attention, and memory. The experimental results further revealed increased children's engagement and learning motivation. The conclusion of the study is that the pedagogically justified integration of information and communication technologies into game-based learning is an effective means of developing mathematical abilities and geometric concepts in preschool children, facilitating a more visual, interactive, and child-centered learning process.

Empathy toward animals plays an important role in developing children’s positive attitudes toward animals. However, validated educational modules and culturally appropriate assessment tools for Indonesian elementary school students are still limited. This research comprised two sequential studies. Study 1 focused on developing and validating the Empathy for Animals Module and adapting the Animal Attitude Scale-10 (AAS-10) for Indonesian upper elementary students. Study 2 examined the module’s preliminary effectiveness in improving students’ attitudes toward animals. Study 1 included expert content validation, readability testing, cross-cultural adaptation of the AAS-10, confirmatory factor analysis, and reliability testing. Study 2 used a quasi-experimental pre-test–post-test control group design with 46 fourth-grade students assigned to experimental and control groups. In Study 1, the module showed strong content validity, with Aiken’s V values ranging from 0.82 to 0.92, and excellent readability, with an FVI of 0.90. The adapted AAS-10 maintained a one-factor structure and demonstrated good internal consistency, with Cronbach’s α = 0.870. In Study 2, the experimental group’s mean attitude score increased from 33.42 to 37.42, while the control group showed no significant improvement. Gain score analysis indicated a significant difference between the groups (p = 0.032), suggesting that the module was effective in enhancing students’ attitudes toward animals. The Empathy for Animals Module and the adapted Animal Attitude Scale-10 (AAS-10) showed satisfactory psychometric properties and are appropriate for Indonesian upper elementary school students. The module also demonstrated preliminary effectiveness in improving students’ attitudes toward animals.

Mental health conditions have become one of the most urgent public health challenges worldwide, affecting nearly one billion people and creating substantial social and economic burdens. Despite increasing demand for psychological services, barriers such as financial costs, shortages of mental health professionals, geographical inequalities, and social stigma prevent many individuals from receiving timely support. This paper examines the biological, psychological, and environmental factors contributing to mental disorders and evaluates the potential role of artificial intelligence (AI) conversational models in mental health support. It argues that AI cannot replace licensed clinicians but can serve as a complementary tool by improving accessibility, providing continuous communication, offering privacy, and delivering personalized psychoeducation. Particular attention is given to autism spectrum disorder (ASD), where AI's predictable communication style may support communication practice and reduce social pressure. The paper also discusses AI-assisted interventions based on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and examines ethical challenges, including privacy, algorithmic bias, and clinical responsibility. Overall, responsible cooperation between AI technologies and healthcare professionals may improve the accessibility and effectiveness of future mental healthcare.

Wellness resorts increasingly rely on therapeutic architecture to support users’ physical and psychological restoration, yet the pathways through which these design principles shape spatial circulation remain underexplored, particularly in the Nigerian hospitality context. This study investigated the influence of seven therapeutic architecture principles (connection to nature, natural lighting, natural ventilation, multi-sensory design, privacy and control, aesthetics and emotional harmony, and integration of artwork and colour) on the spatial circulation experience of users across three purposively selected resorts in Nigeria: Ilaji Resorts, Oxygen Orbit Resort, and Lakowe Lakes Golf and Country Estate. Using a quantitative, cross-sectional survey design, 297 copies of the questionnaire were administered to resort visitors, wellness practitioners, and resort staff through purposive and convenience sampling, of which 230 were validly retrieved and analysed, representing a 77.4% response rate of questionnaires administered. We conducted multiple regression analyses of eight spatial circulation indicators against the seven predictors. Findings show that all eight regression models were statistically significant (p < 0.01), with aesthetics and emotional harmony and connection to nature emerging as the strongest positive predictors specifically of ease of movement between spaces, the circulation outcome most strongly explained overall, while privacy and control was most strongly associated with privacy through spatial layout, and natural lighting was most strongly associated with the effectiveness of wayfinding and signage. Integration of artwork and colour, however, showed the strongest negative coefficient for the reduction of disorientation, suggesting that artwork and colour interventions may compete with intuitive wayfinding if not carefully placed. Accessibility, the indicator most closely tied to vertical circulation, was the most weakly explained by the therapeutic principles, indicating that stairs, ramps, and lifts in these resorts are still designed chiefly to functional and accessibility standards rather than therapeutic ones. The study concludes that therapeutic architecture principles are meaningfully associated with horizontal circulation experience in wellness resorts in Nigeria. The findings are best read as case evidence transferable to comparable resorts, not as statistically generalisable to the wider sector. The study recommends that designers prioritise daylighting, biophilic connection, and restrained, purposefully placed artwork in circulation design, while extending therapeutic considerations to vertical transitions.

The article presents the content of a psychological program aimed at developing emotional intelligence, interpersonal relationships, and value orientations in older adults, as well as an analysis of its results. The program was developed based on the findings of a preliminary study of the psychological characteristics of older adults. The developmental activities included group discussions, situational tasks, role-playing exercises, narrative materials, and the analysis of personal experiences. The development of emotional intelligence focused primarily on enhancing emotional awareness, emotion regulation, self-motivation, and empathy. To improve interpersonal relationships, S. Karpman's Drama Triangle model was applied to help participants recognize the roles of the “Victim,” “Persecutor,” and “Rescuer” and develop constructive communication skills. The activities aimed at developing value orientations focused on raising awareness of the importance of health, honesty, mutual assistance, independence, responsibility, and tolerance. A comparative analysis of the data from the experimental and control groups made it possible to assess the effectiveness of the program. Research Object: The process of developing emotional intelligence, interpersonal relationships, and value orientations among older adults residing in care and support institutions. Research Aim: To develop and experimentally evaluate a psychological program aimed at developing emotional intelligence, interpersonal relationships, and value orientations in older adults.

Applied behavior analysis (ABA) has developed an effective technology of reinforcement delivery, including Discrete Trial Training, Natural Environment Teaching, and token economies, largely on functional-behavioral grounds. Computational neuroscience has independently produced formal accounts of reinforcement learning centered on prediction errors and credit assignment. I propose a testable hypothesis connecting the two: the effectiveness of a reinforcement procedure depends on the quality of the learning signal that its delivery produces on each occasion, a property I term Reward Prediction-Error Fidelity (RPE Fidelity). The property is decomposed into four dimensions, temporal credit, contingency, prediction, and outcome value, each corresponding to a construct long studied in behavior analysis. Formalized within an actor-critic model with eligibility traces, the four dimensions enter the learning update multiplicatively, which implies that they cannot compensate for one another and that the effect of each depends on the others and on the learner’s history. The combination rule distinguishes the hypothesis from the separate behavioral constructs it draws on, and its dependence on learning history distinguishes it from steady-state quantitative models of reinforcement. I situate the hypothesis within an integrative framework, discuss its application to autistic learners, including differences in reward processing and volatility estimation and the role of learner assent, and compare it with procedural fidelity, quantitative behavioral theory, and alternative learning models, including attentional, timescale-invariant, successor-representation, and Bayesian accounts. I derive nine predictions, specifying for each the result that would favor the hypothesis and the result that would favor its strongest competitor, and outline a staged research programme compatible with single-case experimental designs.

This study investigated the effectiveness of using the Frontload vocabulary strategy in improving reading comprehension among EFL learners. Since vocabulary knowledge plays a central role in reading comprehension, the study examined whether pre-teaching key vocabulary items before reading tasks could enhance students’ understanding of texts. A quantitative quasi-experimental design employing pre-test and post-test measures was used with a sample of 27 preparatory-year EFL students at Taibah University. Participants received structured vocabulary instruction prior to reading activities over a three-week intervention period. The findings revealed a significant improvement in students’ reading comprehension performance after the implementation of the Frontload vocabulary strategy. The results suggest that pre-teaching vocabulary facilitated students’ understanding of reading passages and enhanced their engagement with texts. The study supports the effectiveness of vocabulary-focused instructional strategies in developing reading comprehension among EFL learners and highlights the importance of integrating explicit vocabulary instruction into reading classrooms.

Justification: Reading comprehension difficulties among basic education students have driven the search for pedagogical strategies such as gamification; however, their effectiveness depends on the specific characteristics of the context in which they are implemented. Objective: Therefore, the aim of this study was to conduct a systematic review of the literature published between 2020 and 2025 on gamification strategies used to strengthen reading comprehension among basic education students in Ecuador and to analyze the reported results regarding their effectiveness. Methodology: The study was conducted following the PRISMA 2020 guidelines. The search was carried out in the Scopus, SciELO, Redalyc, DOAJ, and Latindex databases. A total of 34 records were retrieved, of which 12 studies were selected for analysis. Results: Findings indicate that gamification strategies were mainly developed through digital resources and structured instructional sequences integrating challenges, feedback, rewards, points, levels, badges, narratives, progression systems, and collaborative activities. Regarding effectiveness, the studies reported improvements in literal, inferential, and critical reading comprehension, with greater progress in inferential and critical processes. In addition, increases were found in motivation, participation, engagement, and interest in reading. Conclusion: The findings support the favorable effects of gamification in strengthening reading comprehension among basic education students in Ecuador.

Purpose: to examine the effectiveness of numeracy-based think-pair-share (TPS) in improving grade V students’ learning motivation in IPAS compared with conventional instruction. Method: this study used a quasi-experimental design with 20 grade V students in experimental and control groups. Data were collected through pretest and posttest motivation questionnaires and analyzed using N-Gain. Findings: showed that numeracy-based TPS improved students’ learning motivation, with a mean increase of 21.39 points and an N-Gain of 0.68, compared with 10.12 points and an N-Gain of 0.32 in the control group. These findings suggest that numeracy-based TPS is a promising approach to enhancing motivation in elementary IPAS learning. Implications: this study highlights the potential of numeracy-based TPS as an innovative instructional strategy to enhance student motivation through active participation, peer collaboration, and meaningful numeracy activities in elementary IPAS learning. Originality: lies in integrating numeracy literacy with the think-pair-share (TPS) model to enhance students’ learning motivation in elementary IPAS, an approach that remains limited in previous research.

This quasi-experimental study investigates the pedagogical effectiveness of Polya’s structured problem-solving framework in enhancing analytical thinking and academic achievement in high school physics. The research focused on tenth-grade students studying linear motion and free fall and used a one-group pretest-posttest design to evaluate cognitive and affective outcomes. The empirical results reveal a highly significant improvement in post-instruction physics learning achievement (p < .001) with a substantial effect size (Cohen's d = 1.59), successfully exceeding the rigorous 60% curriculum mastery criterion (p < .05). Concurrently, the students' analytical thinking abilities demonstrated marked, statistically significant growth (p < .001). Beyond cognitive gains, the structured intervention fostered highly positive attitudes toward the physics curriculum, with students reporting increased interest, determination, and academic responsibility. These findings strongly affirm that systematically integrating Polya’s four-step heuristic effectively supports metacognitive regulation, mitigates traditional problem-solving deficits, and consistently drives superior academic performance in complex scientific disciplines, providing a robust pedagogical model for contemporary physics education.

این مطالعه‌ی شبه‌آزمایشی به بررسی اثربخشی آموزشی چارچوب ساختاریافته‌ی حل مسئله‌ی Polya در ارتقای تفکر تحلیلی و پیشرفت تحصیلی در درس فیزیک دبیرستان می‌پردازد. پژوهش بر دانش‌آموزان پایه‌ی دهم که مباحث حرکت خطی و سقوط آزاد را مطالعه می‌کردند، متمرکز بوده و از طرح پیش‌آزمون-پس‌آزمون با یک گروه برای ارزیابی پیامدهای شناختی و عاطفی استفاده کرده است. نتایج تجربی نشان‌دهنده‌ی بهبود بسیار معنادار در پیشرفت یادگیری فیزیک پس از آموزش (p < .001) با اندازه‌ی اثر قابل توجه (Cohen's d = 1.59) است که به طور موفقیت‌آمیزی از معیار سختگیرانه‌ی تسلط بر برنامه‌ی درسی ۶۰٪ فراتر رفته است (p < .05). همزمان، توانایی‌های تفکر تحلیلی دانش‌آموزان نیز رشد چشمگیر و معنادار آماری را نشان داد (p < .001). فراتر از دستاوردهای شناختی، مداخله‌ی ساختاریافته نگرش‌های بسیار مثبتی نسبت به برنامه‌ی درسی فیزیک ایجاد کرد و دانش‌آموزان افزایش علاقه، پشتکار و مسئولیت‌پذیری تحصیلی را گزارش کردند. این یافته‌ها به طور قوی تأیید می‌کنند که ادغام نظام‌مند راهبرد چهارمرحله‌ای Polya به طور مؤثری از تنظیم فراشناختی حمایت می‌کند، کاستی‌های سنتی حل مسئله را کاهش می‌دهد و به طور پیوسته عملکرد تحصیلی برتر را در رشته‌های علمی پیچیده رقم می‌زند و مدل آموزشی نیرومندی برای آموزش معاصر فیزیک فراهم می‌آورد.

College athletes face substantial challenges from the combined demands of academic study and athletic training, placing them at elevated risk for academic burnout (AB). This study examined how perceived social support (PSS) is associated with AB by testing the mediating roles of mental toughness (MT) and athlete burnout (ATHB) and the moderating effect of cognitive reappraisal (CR). Using a cross-sectional design, 1,918 college athletes from over 20 Chinese universities completed standardized questionnaires assessing PSS, MT, ATHB, CR, and AB. Serial and moderated serial mediation were analyzed with the PROCESS macro (Models 6 and 89) while controlling for demographic and sport-related variables. PSS was directly and negatively associated with AB (β = −0.122, p < 0.001), with significant indirect associations separately through MT and ATHB and sequentially through MT and ATHB. CR showed path-specific moderation: at higher levels of CR, the negative PSS–AB association was stronger, but so was the positive ATHB–AB association, whereas the MT–AB association did not differ significantly across CR levels. Thus, CR should not be interpreted as having a uniformly buffering role. These findings may inform future multicomponent support approaches aimed at strengthening PSS and MT and identifying and addressing ATHB, while applying CR-related training cautiously and with attention to the specific pathway involved. The effectiveness and boundary conditions of such approaches require longitudinal or experimental testing.

ورزشکاران دانشگاهی با چالش‌های قابل توجهی ناشی از ترکیب الزامات تحصیلی و تمرینات ورزشی مواجه هستند که آن‌ها را در معرض خطر بالای فرسودگی شغلی تحصیلی (AB) قرار می‌دهد. این مطالعه به بررسی ارتباط حمایت اجتماعی ادراک‌شده (PSS) با AB از طریق آزمون نقش‌های میانجی‌گری سرسختی روانی (MT) و فرسودگی شغلی ورزشکار (ATHB) و همچنین اثر تعدیل‌گری بازارزیابی شناختی (CR) پرداخت. با استفاده از طرح مقطعی، ۱۹۱۸ ورزشکار دانشگاهی از بیش از ۲۰ دانشگاه چینی پرسشنامه‌های استاندارد ارزیابی PSS، MT، ATHB، CR و AB را تکمیل کردند. میانجی‌گری زنجیره‌ای و میانجی‌گری زنجیره‌ای تعدیل‌شده با استفاده از ماکروی PROCESS (مدل‌های ۶ و ۸۹) و با کنترل متغیرهای جمعیت‌شناختی و مرتبط با ورزش تحلیل شد. PSS به طور مستقیم و منفی با AB ارتباط داشت (β = −0.122, p < 0.001) و ارتباطات غیرمستقیم معناداری به طور جداگانه از طریق MT و ATHB و به صورت متوالی از طریق MT و ATHB مشاهده شد. CR تعدیل‌گری خاص مسیر را نشان داد: در سطوح بالاتر CR، ارتباط منفی PSS–AB قوی‌تر بود، اما ارتباط مثبت ATHB–AB نیز قوی‌تر بود، در حالی که ارتباط MT–AB در سطوح مختلف CR تفاوت معناداری نداشت. بنابراین، CR نباید به عنوان یک نقش محافظتی یکنواخت تفسیر شود. این یافته‌ها می‌توانند راهنمای رویکردهای حمایتی چندمولفه‌ای آینده با هدف تقویت PSS و MT و شناسایی و رسیدگی به ATHB باشند، در حالی که آموزش‌های مرتبط با CR باید با احتیاط و توجه به مسیر خاص مورد نظر به کار گرفته شود. اثربخشی و شرایط مرزی چنین رویکردهایی نیازمند آزمون‌های طولی یا تجربی است.

This article examines the didactic potential, role in improving educational effectiveness, and methodological characteristics of modern pedagogical technologies used to organize inorganic chemistry lessons. It analyzes opportunities for integrating problem-based learning, project-based learning, the STEAM approach, interactive teaching methods, and digital educational tools. The article also presents methodological recommendations for explaining chemical concepts to learners, simulating experiments, developing independent thinking, and connecting theoretical knowledge with practical applications.

این مقاله به بررسی ظرفیت آموزشی، نقش در بهبود اثربخشی آموزشی و ویژگی‌های روش‌شناختی فناوری‌های نوین آموزشی مورد استفاده در سازماندهی درس‌های شیمی معدنی می‌پردازد. فرصت‌های ادغام یادگیری مبتنی بر مسئله، یادگیری مبتنی بر پروژه، رویکرد STEAM، روش‌های تدریس تعاملی و ابزارهای آموزشی دیجیتال را تحلیل می‌کند. همچنین، مقاله توصیه‌های روش‌شناختی برای توضیح مفاهیم شیمیایی به فراگیران، شبیه‌سازی آزمایش‌ها، توسعه تفکر مستقل و ارتباط دانش نظری با کاربردهای عملی ارائه می‌دهد.

It is widely believed that children are more creative than adults, yet direct empirical tests of this assumption are scarce. A qualitative pre-study indicated that creativity is commonly attributed to preschoolers and associated with intrinsically motivated engagement, informing the design of the main study. 92 preschool children and 70 adults completed a divergent thinking task and two drawing tasks varying in structure (free vs. goal-directed). Independent raters evaluated all products for novelty, effectiveness, and overall creativity; participants reported motivation, enjoyment, confidence, and anxiety. Adults outperformed children on externally rated creativity, particularly in structured tasks. In contrast, children reported higher confidence and motivation, lower anxiety, and—except in the structured drawing task—greater enjoyment. Together, these findings challenge the view that children are generally more creative than adults by showing that their apparent advantage lies in confident and intrinsically motivated engagement, whereas creative thinking performance increases with age.

به طور گسترده‌ای باور بر این است که کودکان نسبت به بزرگسالان خلاق‌تر هستند، اما آزمون‌های تجربی مستقیم این فرضیه نادر هستند. یک پیش‌مطالعه کیفی نشان داد که خلاقیت معمولاً به کودکان پیش‌دبستانی نسبت داده می‌شود و با درگیری انگیزشی درونی مرتبط است که طراحی مطالعه اصلی را اطلاع‌رسانی کرد. ۹۲ کودک پیش‌دبستانی و ۷۰ بزرگسال یک تکلیف تفکر واگرا و دو تکلیف نقاشی با میزان ساختار متفاوت (آزاد در برابر هدف‌محور) را انجام دادند. ارزیابان مستقل تمامی محصولات را از نظر نوآوری، اثربخشی و خلاقیت کلی ارزیابی کردند؛ شرکت‌کنندگان نیز انگیزش، لذت، اعتماد به نفس و اضطراب خود را گزارش دادند. بزرگسالان در خلاقیت ارزیابی‌شده توسط ارزیابان خارجی، به ویژه در تکالیف ساختاریافته، عملکرد بهتری نسبت به کودکان داشتند. در مقابل، کودکان اعتماد به نفس و انگیزش بالاتر، اضطراب کمتر و—به جز در تکلیف نقاشی ساختاریافته—لذت بیشتری را گزارش کردند. این یافته‌ها در مجموع دیدگاه رایج مبنی بر اینکه کودکان به طور کلی خلاق‌تر از بزرگسالان هستند را به چالش می‌کشد و نشان می‌دهد که برتری ظاهری آن‌ها در درگیری با اعتماد به نفس و انگیزش درونی نهفته است، در حالی که عملکرد تفکر خلاق با افزایش سن بهبود می‌یابد.

Didimus Armindo Neonbasu, 2026: The Effect of Implementing the Project Based Learning (PjBL) Model on Students’ Learning Outcomes in Computer Systems in Grade X Culinary Classes at SMK Negeri 3 Kupang. Informatics Education Study Program, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Citra Bangsa University, Kupang. Supervisor I: Jhon Enstein, S.Kom., M.Cs., and Supervisor II: Diana Y. A. Fallo, S.Kom., M.T. This study aims to determine the effect of implementing the Project Based Learning (PjBL) model on students’ learning outcomes in Computer Systems in Grade X Culinary classes at SMK Negeri 3 Kupang. This research employed a quantitative approach using a quasi-experimental method with a Nonequivalent Control Group Design. The sample consisted of 50 students, comprising 25 students from Grade X Culinary 1 as the experimental group and 25 students from Grade X Culinary 2 as the control group. Data were collected through tests (pretest and posttest), observations, questionnaires, and documentation. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, normality tests, homogeneity tests, and an Independent Samples t-test. The results showed that the experimental group’s mean pretest score was 67.80, increasing to 75.80 on the posttest. Meanwhile, the control group’s mean score increased from 58.60 to 61.60. The hypothesis test yielded a significance value of 0.013, which was lower than 0.05; therefore, H₀ was rejected and Hₐ was accepted. Thus, the implementation of the Project Based Learning (PjBL) model has an effect on students’ learning outcomes in Computer Systems in Grade X Culinary classes at SMK Negeri 3 Kupang.

دیدیموس آرمین دو نئونباسو، ۲۰۲۶: تأثیر اجرای مدل یادگیری مبتنی بر پروژه (PjBL) بر نتایج یادگیری دانش‌آموزان در درس سیستم‌های کامپیوتری در کلاس‌های دهم رشته آشپزی هنرستان SMK Negeri 3 کوپانگ. برنامه مطالعاتی آموزش انفورماتیک، دانشکده تربیت معلم و آموزش، دانشگاه سیترابانگسا، کوپانگ. استاد راهنمای اول: Jhon Enstein، S.Kom.، M.Cs. و استاد راهنمای دوم: Diana Y. A. Fallo، S.Kom.، M.T. هدف این پژوهش تعیین تأثیر اجرای مدل یادگیری مبتنی بر پروژه (PjBL) بر نتایج یادگیری دانش‌آموزان در درس سیستم‌های کامپیوتری در کلاس‌های دهم رشته آشپزی هنرستان SMK Negeri 3 کوپانگ است. این پژوهش با رویکرد کمی و با استفاده از روش شبه‌آزمایشی و طرح گروه کنترل نابرابر انجام شد. نمونه شامل ۵۰ دانش‌آموز بود که ۲۵ نفر از کلاس دهم آشپزی ۱ به عنوان گروه آزمایش و ۲۵ نفر از کلاس دهم آشپزی ۲ به عنوان گروه کنترل انتخاب شدند. داده‌ها از طریق آزمون‌ها (پیش‌آزمون و پس‌آزمون)، مشاهده، پرسشنامه و مستندسازی جمع‌آوری شد. داده‌ها با استفاده از آمار توصیفی، آزمون نرمال بودن، آزمون همگنی و آزمون t مستقل تحلیل شدند. نتایج نشان داد که میانگین نمره پیش‌آزمون گروه آزمایش ۶۷٫۸۰ بود که در پس‌آزمون به ۷۵٫۸۰ افزایش یافت. در حالی که میانگین نمره گروه کنترل از ۵۸٫۶۰ به ۶۱٫۶۰ افزایش یافت. آزمون فرضیه مقدار معناداری ۰٫۰۱۳ را نشان داد که کمتر از ۰٫۰۵ بود؛ بنابراین H₀ رد و Hₐ پذیرفته شد. در نتیجه، اجرای مدل یادگیری مبتنی بر پروژه (PjBL) بر نتایج یادگیری دانش‌آموزان در درس سیستم‌های کامپیوتری در کلاس‌های دهم رشته آشپزی هنرستان SMK Negeri 3 کوپانگ تأثیر دارد.

This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of the Learning Starts With A Question (LSQ) learning method assisted by audio-visual media on the cognitive learning outcomes of fourth-grade students in IPAS at SDN 1 Lendang Belo. The study used a quantitative approach with a pre-experimental one-group pretest-posttest design. The research was conducted from 3 to 24 August 2026 with 23 fourth-grade students selected through saturated sampling. Data were collected through observation, tests, and documentation. The instrument consisted of a 13-item multiple-choice test and an observation sheet. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, the Shapiro-Wilk normality test, homogeneity test, and paired-samples t-test with SPSS 21. The mean score increased from 63.20 on the pretest to 64.88 on the posttest, an increase of 1.68 points. However, the paired-samples t-test produced a significance value of 0.661 (p > 0.05), with t = -0.445 and df = 22. Thus, the increase was not statistically significant. The findings indicate that the implementation of LSQ assisted by audio-visual media produced a small descriptive increase, but did not provide sufficient statistical evidence of a significant effect on students’ cognitive learning outcomes. The method needs to be implemented gradually and consistently, with appropriate guidance and audio-visual materials suited to students’ characteristics.

این پژوهش با هدف تعیین اثربخشی روش یادگیری «یادگیری با پرسش آغاز می‌شود» (Learning Starts With A Question؛ LSQ) با کمک رسانه‌های صوتی‌تصویری بر پیامدهای یادگیری شناختی دانش‌آموزان پایه چهارم در درس علوم تجربی (IPAS) در دبستان SDN 1 Lendang Belo انجام شد. این مطالعه با رویکرد کمی و با طرح پیش‌آزمایشی یک‌گروهی با پیش‌آزمون و پس‌آزمون صورت گرفت. پژوهش در بازه زمانی ۳ تا ۲۴ اوت ۲۰۲۶ با حضور ۲۳ دانش‌آموز پایه چهارم که به روش نمونه‌گیری اشباع انتخاب شدند، انجام شد. داده‌ها از طریق مشاهده، آزمون و مستندسازی گردآوری گردید. ابزار پژوهش شامل یک آزمون چندگزینه‌ای ۱۳ سؤالی و یک برگه مشاهده بود. داده‌ها با استفاده از آمار توصیفی، آزمون نرمالیتی Shapiro-Wilk، آزمون همگنی و آزمون t زوجی با نرم‌افزار SPSS 21 تحلیل شدند. میانگین نمره از 63.20 در پیش‌آزمون به 64.88 در پس‌آزمون افزایش یافت که معادل 1.68 امتیاز بود. با این حال، آزمون t زوجی مقدار معناداری 0.661 (p > 0.05) با t = -0.445 و df = 22 را نشان داد. بنابراین، این افزایش از نظر آماری معنادار نبود. یافته‌ها نشان می‌دهد اجرای روش LSQ با کمک رسانه‌های صوتی‌تصویری افزایش توصیفی اندکی ایجاد کرد، اما شواهد آماری کافی برای اثربخشی معنادار بر پیامدهای یادگیری شناختی دانش‌آموزان فراهم نکرد. اجرای تدریجی و مستمر این روش، همراه با راهنمایی مناسب و استفاده از مواد صوتی‌تصویری متناسب با ویژگی‌های دانش‌آموزان توصیه می‌شود.

This study examined how governance modalities shape institutional performance at The Polytechnic of Ibadan, Nigeria, amid governance deficiency and stakeholder disaffection in post-colonial technical education. Grounded in Fiedler's Contingency Theory, it addressed the empirical gap on decision-making effectiveness within this specific institutional context. A descriptive survey design was adopted as an institutional case study. The population comprised 305 administrative and academic staff stratified into top-level administrators (n = 25), middle-level managers (n = 68), and operational-level staff (n = 212). A sample of 173 respondents was selected via stratified random sampling using Yamane's formula. Data were collected through a researcher-designed questionnaire measuring participatory, consultative, directive, and digital-enabled decision-making alongside administrative effectiveness dimensions. The instrument demonstrated strong reliability (α = 0.87 and 0.84). Descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, multiple regression, and one-way ANOVA were applied using SPSS v.26 at p ≤ 0.05. Findings revealed strong positive associations between participatory and consultative modalities (r = 0.72, p < 0.01), inverse relationships for directive structures (r = −0.34 to −0.28, p < 0.01–0.05), and moderate technological alignment (r = 0.58–0.61, p < 0.01). Regression confirmed participatory (β = 0.298), consultative (β = 0.251), and digital (β = 0.187) mechanisms as positive predictors, with directive governance (β = −0.142) as a negative predictor, explaining 55% of the variance (R² = 0.55, F = 24.87, p < 0.001). It recommends digital literacy training for administrators, formal feedback loops, evidence-based benchmarking, integrated change management with technology deployment, and participatory governance reforms to redress hierarchical asymmetries.

این پژوهش به بررسی چگونگی تأثیر شیوه‌های حکمرانی بر عملکرد نهادی در پلی‌تکنیک ایبادان، نیجریه، در شرایط کمبود حکمرانی و نارضایتی ذینفعان در آموزش فنی پس از استعمار می‌پردازد. این مطالعه مبتنی بر نظریه اقتضایی فیدلر بوده و به خلأ تجربی در زمینه اثربخشی تصمیم‌گیری در این بستر نهادی خاص می‌پردازد. طرح پژوهش توصیفی-پیمایشی به عنوان مطالعه موردی نهادی اتخاذ شد. جامعه آماری شامل ۳۰۵ نفر از کارکنان اداری و آموزشی بود که به سه طبقه مدیران عالی‌رتبه (n = 25)، مدیران میان‌رده (n = 68) و کارکنان عملیاتی (n = 212) تقسیم شدند. نمونه‌ای متشکل از ۱۷۳ نفر با استفاده از نمونه‌گیری تصادفی طبقه‌ای و فرمول یامانه انتخاب شد. داده‌ها از طریق پرسشنامه محقق‌ساخته که شیوه‌های تصمیم‌گیری مشارکتی، مشورتی، دستوری و مبتنی بر فناوری دیجیتال را در کنار ابعاد اثربخشی اداری اندازه‌گیری می‌کرد، گردآوری شد. ابزار پژوهش از پایایی بالایی برخوردار بود (α = 0.87 و 0.84). برای تحلیل داده‌ها از آمار توصیفی، همبستگی پیرسون، رگرسیون چندگانه و تحلیل واریانس یک‌طرفه با استفاده از نرم‌افزار SPSS نسخه ۲۶ در سطح معناداری p ≤ 0.05 استفاده شد. یافته‌ها نشان داد که بین شیوه‌های مشارکتی و مشورتی ارتباط مثبت قوی وجود دارد (r = 0.72, p < 0.01)، ساختارهای دستوری رابطه معکوس دارند (r = −0.34 تا −0.28, p < 0.01–0.05) و همسویی فناورانه در حد متوسط است (r = 0.58–0.61, p < 0.01). نتایج رگرسیون نشان داد که سازوکارهای مشارکتی (β = 0.298)، مشورتی (β = 0.251) و دیجیتال (β = 0.187) پیش‌بین‌های مثبت و حکمرانی دستوری (β = −0.142) پیش‌بین منفی عملکرد نهادی هستند و ۵۵٪ از واریانس را تبیین می‌کنند (R² = 0.55, F = 24.87, p < 0.001). بر اساس نتایج، آموزش سواد دیجیتال برای مدیران، ایجاد حلقه‌های بازخورد رسمی، الگوبرداری مبتنی بر شواهد، مدیریت تغییر یکپارچه با استقرار فناوری و اصلاحات حکمرانی مشارکتی برای رفع عدم تقارن سلسله‌مراتبی توصیه می‌شود.

This study examined the influence of teacher classroom practices on perceived primary school effectiveness in Southwestern Nigeria. Specifically, the study assessed the level of perceived school effectiveness and examined teachers’ digital instructional practices, classroom management, teacher–pupil interaction, and digital assessment and feedback practices, as well as the joint and relative contributions of these classroom practices to school effectiveness. A descriptive survey research design was adopted. The population comprised public primary school teachers in the six states of Southwestern Nigeria, while a multistage sampling procedure was used to select 1,200 teachers from 90 public primary schools across Ogun, Osun, and Ekiti States. Data were collected using the Teacher Classroom Practices and Primary School Effectiveness Questionnaire (TCPSPEQ), which demonstrated satisfactory internal consistency with a Cronbach’s alpha coefficient of 0.87. Data were analysed using frequencies, percentages, weighted means, standard deviations, Pearson Product Moment Correlation, and multiple regression at the 0.05 level of significance. Findings showed that perceived school effectiveness was relatively high (weighted mean = 2.90), while classroom management (3.08) and teacher–pupil interaction (3.10) were rated high. Teachers also reported high perceptions of interactive digital storytelling (3.00), blended learning (2.93), and mobile learning (2.89), although actual use of digital tools was comparatively limited. The study concludes that strengthening classroom management, teacher–pupil relationships, and purposeful digital instructional and assessment practices can enhance primary school effectiveness in Southwestern Nigeria. It therefore recommended school administrators should strengthen classroom supervision and instructional support to sustain effective classroom management practices among teachers.

این مطالعه به بررسی تأثیر شیوه‌های معلمان در کلاس درس بر اثربخشی ادراک‌شده مدارس ابتدایی در جنوب‌غربی نیجریه پرداخت. به طور خاص، سطح اثربخشی ادراک‌شده مدارس ارزیابی شد و شیوه‌های آموزشی دیجیتال معلمان، مدیریت کلاس درس، تعامل معلم و دانش‌آموز، و شیوه‌های ارزیابی و بازخورد دیجیتال معلمان مورد بررسی قرار گرفت، همچنین سهم مشترک و نسبی این شیوه‌های کلاسی در اثربخشی مدرسه تحلیل شد. طرح پژوهش از نوع پیمایشی توصیفی بود. جامعه آماری شامل معلمان مدارس ابتدایی دولتی در شش ایالت جنوب‌غربی نیجریه بود و با استفاده از روش نمونه‌گیری چندمرحله‌ای، تعداد ۱۲۰۰ معلم از ۹۰ مدرسه ابتدایی دولتی در ایالت‌های Ogun، Osun و Ekiti انتخاب شدند. داده‌ها با استفاده از پرسشنامه شیوه‌های معلمان در کلاس درس و اثربخشی مدارس ابتدایی (TCPSPEQ) گردآوری شد که از نظر پایایی درونی با ضریب آلفای کرونباخ ۰٫۸۷ رضایت‌بخش بود. داده‌ها با استفاده از فراوانی، درصد، میانگین وزنی، انحراف معیار، همبستگی حاصل‌ضرب لحظه‌ای پیرسون و رگرسیون چندگانه در سطح معناداری ۰٫۰۵ تحلیل شدند. یافته‌ها نشان داد اثربخشی ادراک‌شده مدارس نسبتاً بالا بود (میانگین وزنی = ۲٫۹۰)، در حالی که مدیریت کلاس درس (۳٫۰۸) و تعامل معلم و دانش‌آموز (۳٫۱۰) نیز در سطح بالایی ارزیابی شدند. معلمان همچنین ادراک بالایی نسبت به روایت‌گری دیجیتال تعاملی (۳٫۰۰)، یادگیری ترکیبی (۲٫۹۳) و یادگیری سیار (۲٫۸۹) گزارش کردند، هرچند استفاده واقعی از ابزارهای دیجیتال نسبتاً محدود بود. مطالعه نتیجه می‌گیرد که تقویت مدیریت کلاس درس، روابط معلم و دانش‌آموز و شیوه‌های هدفمند آموزشی و ارزیابی دیجیتال می‌تواند اثربخشی مدارس ابتدایی در جنوب‌غربی نیجریه را افزایش دهد. بنابراین توصیه می‌شود مدیران مدارس نظارت بر کلاس درس و حمایت آموزشی را برای حفظ شیوه‌های مؤثر مدیریت کلاس درس در میان معلمان تقویت کنند.

The ability to comprehend classical Islamic texts (kitab turats) is one of the essential competencies in Arabic language learning within Islamic boarding schools. However, many students encounter difficulties in identifying grammatical functions, analyzing Arabic syntactic and morphological structures, and understanding unvocalized Arabic texts. This study aimed to develop the Al-Barqy instructional material based on Visual-Spatial Intelligence, evaluate its validity, and examine its effectiveness in improving students' comprehension of kitab turats in the sorogan learning program at Markaz Al-'Arabiyah Pare Kediri. This research employed the Research and Development (R&D) approach consisting of needs analysis, product design, development, expert validation, revision, field testing, and evaluation. Data were collected through observations, interviews, documentation, validation questionnaires, pretests, and posttests. The data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings revealed that the developed instructional material successfully integrated colors, grammatical symbols, concept maps, and visual representations as applications of Visual-Spatial Intelligence. Expert validation indicated a feasibility score of 97%, categorized as highly valid. The effectiveness test using a paired-samples t-test yielded a t-value of 20.13 with df = 14 and p < 0.001, indicating a significant difference between the pretest and posttest scores.Therefore, the Al-Barqy instructional material is considered valid, effective, and applicable as an innovative instructional resource for enhancing students' comprehension of kitab turats through the sorogan learning model.

توانایی درک متون کلاسیک اسلامی (کتاب تراث) یکی از شایستگی‌های اساسی در یادگیری زبان عربی در مدارس علوم دینی اسلامی به‌شمار می‌رود. با این حال، بسیاری از دانش‌آموزان در شناسایی نقش‌های دستوری، تحلیل ساختارهای نحوی و صرفی زبان عربی، و فهم متون عربی بدون اعراب‌گذاری با دشواری مواجه هستند. هدف این پژوهش، تدوین محتوای آموزشی البرقی مبتنی بر هوش دیداری-فضایی، ارزیابی روایی آن و بررسی اثربخشی آن در بهبود درک دانش‌آموزان از کتاب تراث در برنامه آموزشی سورگان در مرکز العربیه پاره کدیری بود. این پژوهش با رویکرد تحقیق و توسعه (R&D) شامل تحلیل نیازها، طراحی محصول، توسعه، اعتبارسنجی توسط خبرگان، بازنگری، آزمون میدانی و ارزیابی انجام شد. داده‌ها از طریق مشاهده، مصاحبه، اسناد، پرسشنامه‌های اعتبارسنجی، پیش‌آزمون و پس‌آزمون گردآوری شدند. تحلیل داده‌ها با استفاده از آمار توصیفی و استنباطی صورت گرفت. یافته‌ها نشان داد که محتوای آموزشی تدوین‌شده با موفقیت رنگ‌ها، نمادهای دستوری، نقشه‌های مفهومی و بازنمایی‌های دیداری را به‌عنوان کاربردهای هوش دیداری-فضایی ادغام کرده است. اعتبارسنجی خبرگان، امتیاز قابلیت استفاده ۹۷٪ را نشان داد که در دسته بسیار معتبر قرار می‌گیرد. آزمون اثربخشی با استفاده از آزمون t زوجی مقدار t برابر با 20.13 با درجه آزادی 14 و p < 0.001 را نشان داد که بیانگر تفاوت معنادار بین نمرات پیش‌آزمون و پس‌آزمون است. بنابراین، محتوای آموزشی البرقی معتبر، اثربخش و قابل استفاده به‌عنوان منبع آموزشی نوآورانه برای ارتقای درک دانش‌آموزان از کتاب تراث از طریق مدل یادگیری سورگان تلقی می‌شود.

This study examines the effectiveness of a physical intervention approach through role-playing group prayer among young children. Conducted as field research at ABA 3 Kindergarten in Probolinggo, the study employs a normative approach with descriptive qualitative methods, focusing on 5–6-year-old participants. Using content analysis, findings reveal: (1) the physical intervention approach is effective in developing critical thinking skills, (2) group prayer provides a relatable context where children learn religious and social values like cooperation and responsibility, (3) physical activity enhances cognitive and physical learning, and (4) role-playing facilitates self-evaluation and decision-making skills in children.

این پژوهش به بررسی اثربخشی رویکرد مداخله بدنی از طریق ایفای نقش نماز جماعت گروهی در میان کودکان خردسال می‌پردازد. این مطالعه به صورت میدانی در مهدکودک ABA 3 شهر پروبولینگو انجام شده و از رویکرد هنجاری با روش‌های کیفی توصیفی بهره گرفته است و بر شرکت‌کنندگان ۵ تا ۶ ساله تمرکز دارد. با استفاده از تحلیل محتوا، یافته‌ها نشان می‌دهد: (۱) رویکرد مداخله بدنی در پرورش مهارت‌های تفکر انتقادی مؤثر است؛ (۲) نماز جماعت گروهی زمینه‌ای قابل فهم فراهم می‌کند که در آن کودکان ارزش‌های دینی و اجتماعی مانند همکاری و مسئولیت‌پذیری را می‌آموزند؛ (۳) فعالیت بدنی یادگیری شناختی و جسمانی را تقویت می‌کند؛ و (۴) ایفای نقش به تسهیل مهارت‌های خودارزیابی و تصمیم‌گیری در کودکان کمک می‌کند.

INTRODUCTION: The PEACE Pack, originally devised to address bullying in secondary (high) schools, has demonstrated efficacy in several countries. The 4th edition now includes social-emotional learning and has been adapted (co-designed with teachers and students) for primary (elementary) schools, but not previously evaluated with this younger age group. As many young people now acquire personal phones at this age, it covers cyberbullying as well as 'traditional' bullying. METHODS: This effectiveness study evaluated the program with 826 students (mean age 9.7 years) in Australia. Wellbeing (level of happiness and number of good friends), frequency of being bullied, and self-efficacy for coping with bullying were measured before and after the program and at 3-month follow-up. RESULTS: A large effect was found for reduction in bullying frequency for the most severely affected students (bullied once a week or more often before the program, being a quarter of the sample). The percentage of this subsample still being bullied this frequently at 3-month follow-up was 33.4%, a reduction of 66.6%. Most other effects of the program were statistically significant but very small, although there was a general pattern of significant linear trends towards 'improvement'. No evidence was found for a suggested 'healthy context paradox'. CONCLUSIONS: The PEACE Pack, as modified for primary school students, strongly reduced bullying frequency for the most severely affected students, indicating that the program was fulfilling its core function. In general, other measures improved slightly after the program and were sustained or still improving at the 3-month follow-up. SO WHAT?: The PEACE Pack shows promise as a primary-school anti-bullying program that has sustained effects. It includes cyberbullying and social-emotional learning and is designed to be engaging for all students. Being curriculum-based, it stands to benefit from students' relationships with their regular teachers within the broader school context.

مقدمه: بسته PEACE که در ابتدا برای مقابله با قلدری در مدارس متوسطه طراحی شده بود، اثربخشی خود را در چندین کشور نشان داده است. ویرایش چهارم این بسته اکنون شامل یادگیری اجتماعی-هیجانی است و با همکاری معلمان و دانش‌آموزان برای مدارس ابتدایی سازگار شده است، اما پیش‌تر در این گروه سنی ارزیابی نشده بود. با توجه به اینکه بسیاری از کودکان در این سن تلفن همراه شخصی دارند، این بسته علاوه بر قلدری «سنتی»، قلدری سایبری را نیز پوشش می‌دهد. روش‌ها: این مطالعه اثربخشی، برنامه را بر روی ۸۲۶ دانش‌آموز (میانگین سنی ۹.۷ سال) در استرالیا ارزیابی کرد. بهزیستی (سطح شادی و تعداد دوستان خوب)، فراوانی تجربه قلدری و خودکارآمدی در مقابله با قلدری، پیش و پس از برنامه و همچنین در پیگیری سه‌ماهه اندازه‌گیری شد. نتایج: کاهش قابل توجهی در فراوانی قلدری برای دانش‌آموزانی که بیشترین آسیب را دیده بودند (افرادی که پیش از برنامه حداقل هفته‌ای یک بار مورد قلدری قرار می‌گرفتند و یک‌چهارم نمونه را تشکیل می‌دادند) مشاهده شد. درصد این زیرنمونه که در پیگیری سه‌ماهه همچنان با این فراوانی مورد قلدری قرار می‌گرفتند، ۳۳.۴٪ بود که کاهش ۶۶.۶٪ را نشان می‌دهد. سایر اثرات برنامه از نظر آماری معنادار اما بسیار کوچک بودند، هرچند الگوی کلی روند خطی معنادار به سوی «بهبود» مشاهده شد. هیچ شواهدی برای «پارادوکس زمینه سالم» پیشنهادی یافت نشد. نتیجه‌گیری: بسته PEACE که برای دانش‌آموزان دبستانی اصلاح شده است، فراوانی قلدری را برای دانش‌آموزانی که بیشترین آسیب را دیده‌اند به طور قابل توجهی کاهش داد و نشان داد که برنامه در انجام وظیفه اصلی خود موفق بوده است. به طور کلی، سایر شاخص‌ها پس از برنامه اندکی بهبود یافتند و این بهبودها در پیگیری سه‌ماهه حفظ یا همچنان در حال افزایش بودند. اهمیت: بسته PEACE به عنوان یک برنامه ضد قلدری در مدارس ابتدایی که اثرات پایداری دارد، امیدبخش است. این بسته قلدری سایبری و یادگیری اجتماعی-هیجانی را نیز در بر می‌گیرد و به گونه‌ای طراحی شده است که برای همه دانش‌آموزان جذاب باشد. با توجه به اینکه مبتنی بر برنامه درسی است، می‌تواند از روابط دانش‌آموزان با معلمان معمول خود در بستر کلی مدرسه بهره‌مند شود.