International Journal of Teaching, Learning and Education
Predicting Learning Outcomes and Engagement from AR/ VR Education Data: A Cross-Dataset Machine-Learning Study
Two complementary education datasets, one VR and one AR, are used to test whether standard machine-learning models can classify improvement in learning outcomes and predict survey-based composite scores with transparent, reproducible steps. Local-aware cleaning handles semicolon delimiters and comma decimals; duplicates are removed; categorical variables are one-hot encoded; continuous variables are standardized where appropriate; targets are never imputed. For the VR task, Logistic Regression, Random Forest, and MLP are trained on a stratified train–validation–test split with probability calibration and decision-threshold tuning. Logistic Regression attains macro-F1 = 0.622 and ROC-AUC = 0.642 on the held-out test set. Setting the operating threshold to t = 0.30 yields accuracy = 0.692 and increases minority-class recall while maintaining stable macro-F1. For the AR task, ElasticNet, Random Forest, and Gradient Boosting are evaluated with 5×10 repeated cross-validation; ElasticNet achieves the lowest error with MAE = 1.812 ± 0.399. Model explanations indicate that access to VR equipment, habitual VR use, age, and weekly usage hours are the strongest correlations of improvement in the VR dataset, while ES subscales dominate prediction in the AR dataset. The approach emphasizes calibrated outputs, honest validation, and simple models that are easy to audit. A complete, reproducible Collab workflow with figures and tables accompanies the study to support classroom adoption and independent verification. Bottom line: linear methods with calibration suffice for VR classification, and shrinkage methods minimize error for AR prediction on correlated item sets.
A Study on the Role of Language Transfer Theory in Junior High School English Grammar Teaching
English and Chinese, as two languages, have some similarities and many differences. Students will be influenced by Chinese unescapably when learning English grammar. These influences caused by Chinese, of which have a positive effect, namely, positive transfer, promoting students' learning initiative and effectiveness. And on the contrary, a negative influence, namely, the negative transfer, hindering students' learning initiative and effectiveness. It is found that if positive transfer is promoted and negative transfer is reduced, Chinese will play a more positive role in junior high students' English grammar learning and improve their initiative and effectiveness in English grammar learning. Based on this, this research puts forward corresponding measures, including applying language transfer to English grammar teaching, enhancing initiative of English grammar learning and applying contrastive analysis and error analysis to English grammar teaching.
Physical Status of Female Wrestlers Aged 14-15
Using conventional research methods in Physical Education and Sports, the article evaluated the physical fitness of female Freestyle Wrestling athletes aged 14-15. The results showed that the physical fitness of female athletes aged 14-15 was not good, the physical fitness of the majority of athletes was classified as Average and Fair, especially there were still a few athletes classified as below average physical fitness.
Exploration of the Approaches of Artificial Intelligence-Assisted College English Teaching
Responding to the rapid development of artificial intelligence, this paper mainly discusses the opportunities and challenges brought by artificial intelligence to college English teaching, as well as the approaches of artificial intelligence-assisted college English teaching, aiming to provide thinking for the further development of college English teaching in the artificial intelligence environment.
Bridging Education and Sustainability: The Role of NEP 2020 in Advancing SDGs
The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 is based on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that focus on enhancing the value addition across the education system. The present study highlights the prospects of India’s National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 to advance sustainable development. It is a paradigm change in the Indian education system as it encourages holistic and multidisciplinary learning that is aligned with global sustainable development goals (SDGs). The policy aids in the development of skills such as creativity, critical thinking, and care for the environment through the inclusion of vocational literacy, skill competence, and curriculum focused on sustainability. The review brings together evidence from scholarly papers, policy reports, and global publications to evaluate the success of NEP 2020 in tackling SDG goals, specifically SDG 4, SDG 8, SDG 10 and SDG 13. This article also discusses how the policy has the capacity to create behavioral change, community participation, and employability in sustainable industries. It also raises challenges, gaps and shortfalls that may hinder successful implementation. The research shows that to construct a sustainable, equitable, and resilient future aligning education reform with sustainability goals is of urgent importance. Infrastructural gaps, limited funds, and unequal implementation are the ongoing hindrances especially in rural and marginalized contexts that are serious hurdles for hurdle free implementation of this policy. The review concludes that NEP 2020 could be a catalyst for attainment of various SDGs that will re-shape India as a sustainable, inclusive, and knowledge-based society.
Exploring Musical Creativity in Taiwanese Elementary Textbooks: A Study of Elements and Mediums
This study aims to examine and analyze the musical creativity contents of elementary school “Arts and Humanities” textbooks in Taiwan through document analysis. The research materials are textbooks published by the Kanhsuan Educational Publishing Group and Han Lin Publishing Co., Ltd. for Grade 5 and 6 students. The frequency and percentage of musical creativity contents were recorded, and the corresponding musical elements and mediums were analyzed. The results showed that the musical elements with the highest frequency are expression, rhythm, and melody, while the musical mediums with the highest frequency are notation, body, instrument, and vocal.
Improving Reading Skills through Teaching English Phonetics in ESL Classroom: A Critical Evaluation
Reading skills is a vital component of the English language. This is due to the fact that the practice of reading provides learners with genuine understanding and enhances their comprehension abilities. However, ESL learners of English experience numerous difficulties in developing reading skills, primarily because of challenges in articulating specific phonemes in the English language. Consequently, this paper emphasizes the enhancement of reading skills by teaching English phonetics to ESL learners, particularly focusing on undergraduate students in Odisha. The aim of this study is to assess the reading comprehension skills of first-year English Honours students who are being introduced to English Phonetics for the first time in their curriculum as per the New Education Policy 2020. This research utilizes both qualitative and quantitative methods, employing a pre-experimental approach. Data was gathered through a combination of pre-tests, post-tests, and questionnaires. The pre-test and post-test were utilized to evaluate whether the teaching method of English Phonetics has a positive effect on enhancing reading abilities. I employed the questionnaire to gauge the students' reactions to specific sounds in the English language, which aids them in reading texts. According to the observations made during the teaching of English phonetics in the classroom, students develop a positive understanding and clarity regarding the articulation of English consonants and vowels while reading.
Sinclair and Coulthard Model: Understanding Linguistic Choices and Patterns in Classroom Teaching
This paper explores Sinclair and Coulthard’s approach to discourse analysis, widely known as IRF model, as an important methodological tool in language analysis in classroom interactive settings. It focuses on the theoretical underpinnings highlighting its advances over other methods of language analysis especially in a teacher-pupil classroom teaching. The paper distinguishes different units of analyzing interaction between teachers and students that make up the hierarchically organized character of classroom discourse. These units provide a systematic pattern and organization to the talk starting from acts – the smallest unit, to lesson – the largest unit of classroom interaction. In this model the focus is on the units of discourse that provide for the patterned transaction in classroom teaching rather than on language itself. The paper argues that despite many diverse methods and approaches to discourse analysis; the IRF model is most ideally suited to classroom discourse between the teacher and the taught. The model provides an insightful framework to understand exchanges in the classroom that is beneficial to enhance the effectiveness of teaching-learning experience. Although, the model was developed for school classrooms of native English language, the paper argues the relevance and usefulness of IRF model in analyzing many other professional communication contexts. It emphasizes the unique position of the model and valuable insights it can provide in analyzing, understanding and enriching the contemporary classroom experience in non-native contexts by identifying and explaining features of teacher-pupil interaction.
Students Attitudes towards STEM based on Gender
Increasing demand for workers at various skill-levels in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) is motivating government and schools to increase the quality of graduates with STEM competencies. Teachers and institutes have been working to develop integrated education programs. One of their efforts is implementing STEM integrated learning. The purpose of this study was to investigate students attitudes towards STEM differed by gender through survey study. The participants were 52 seventh grade junior high school students (69,23% female and 30,77% male) who were studying at Junior High School in Aceh. Questionnaires were used to examine students attitudes towards STEM after integrated STEM learning was conducted in mathematics lesson. The results of this study indicate that female students showed more positive results compared to male students in all component of STEM. The results also indicated that technology/engineering became the dominant preference among male students and following by 21st century skill and mathematics. Meanwhile, 21st century skill became the dominant preference among female students and following by technology/engineering and mathematics.
Teach farmers how to use digital tools and data analysis to inform decision making
This training program aims to empower farmers with the knowledge and skills to leverage digital tools and data analysis in their decision-making processes. Participants will learn how to collect, analyze, and interpret data from various digital sources, including precision agriculture technologies, weather stations, and market platforms. Through hands-on exercises and real-world examples, farmers will gain practical experience in using digital tools to optimize crop management, improve resource allocation, and enhance profitability. By the end of the program, farmers will be equipped with the confidence and expertise to harness the power of digital agriculture and data-driven decision making to drive their farm's success.
Farm Productivity Data-Driven Decision Making
Reasons behind Long Commute Distances on Students’ Attendance and Academic Performance in Mwanza City, Tanzania
The academic performance of the students is crucial and stands as an indicator of the school's development. Most public schools, especially mushrooming ward secondary schools, are influenced by long commuting distances. The study aimed to explore the influence of long Commute Distances on Students’ attendance and academic performance in Mwanza City. The study applied a convergent parallel research design and questionnaire and interview guide. The data collected through questionnaires were analyzed by using SPSS Version 23 and interview data were thematically analyzed. The findings revealed that long commuting distances negatively affect students' academic performance, limiting their study time and exposing them to potential challenges. The study recommends that the government and other education stakeholders should implement policies and programs that address barriers to education, such as providing scholarships, transportation assistance, and resources for students in marginalized areas.
‘Knowing thyself’: The Importance of Critical Thinking for Undergraduate Education
Traditionally departments of the Humanities developed pedagogical methodologies of critical thinking. The importance of critical thinking has increased in the present age of social media and the information highway that bombards us with unregulated information and ‘truths’. However, the practice of teaching critical thinking through a systematized pedagogy has now disappeared, and without critical thinking it is impossible to either analyze critically or to write persuasively. Aristotle’s Rhetoric emphasizes the importance of the ethos of the speaker or writer. Antonio Gramsci writes that critical elaboration begins with the speaker making an inventory of themselves as historical processes to date. English Literature departments have a crucial role to play in formulating a pedagogical model for teaching critical thinking as the tools they expect students to acquire are those of close reading of texts and critical analysis. Using Aristotle’s model of rhetorical speech and Gramsci’s exhortation to ‘know thyself’ undergraduate students should be taught critical thinking at the beginning of their college education.
Meaning Making and English Language Teaching
Meaning making is a significant, equation-changing factor in the learning-teaching experience, especially in the context of Classroom learning-teaching, and specifically in relation to English Language Teaching/ Learning in India. Looking at the classroom interaction from the perspective of meaning making can usher in a substantial change in the learning experience of learners, but more importantly, in the approach of a teacher/ trainer. Cutting across multiple disciplines such as Philosophy, Psychology, Teacher Education, Educational and Developmental Psychology, meaning making is a concept that can put learning into its rightful perspective in a learning-teaching situation, leading to meaningful learning which should be the ultimate aim of any learning situation. In an era where Pluriliteracies is projected to be the new norm, this is a factor that should be given due consideration while planning a language learning transaction. This paper is an attempt to look at some of the definitions of meaning making as identified by major scholars and researchers such as Ausubel, Park and others, and also to look into some of the ways in which it can be incorporated into the ELT scenario in the multilingual and multicultural fabric of a country like India.
The Role of Mother tongue on the Development of English Early Literacy Skills among Pre-Primary Children in Gasabo District, Rwanda
The study aimed to investigate the role of Kinyarwanda as mother tongue on the development of English early literacy skills among pre-primary children in Gasabo district. The study used a descriptive research design where a census approach ensured that there is no sampling error since data was collected from the entire population. The population consisted of pre-primary children in Gasabo district. A total of 99 children were selected from 3 sampled schools, including Umuco Mwiza School, GS Kimironko and GS Gicaca 1. The schools were from Kimironko and Gikomero sectors. The two sectors were selected purposively to represent other sectors in Gasabo sector. Therefore, with the inclusion criteria of schools with teachers certified to teach in nurseries, we remained with only those 3 schools (2 schools from Kimironko sector and 1 school from Gikomero sector). The researcher used a questionnaire to collect data. Thus, a critical review was conducted to aid in identifying the appropriateness of the instrument to be used in this study. The questionnaire had three sections: Learners’ Pronunciation Fluency, Learners’ Grammar Proficiency and Learners’ Literacy Performance. Each of the research question’s data was analyzed using frequencies and percentages. In this case, the study used a test score to measure how well the pre-primary children answered the given test in each of the sections of the questionnaire in relation to English early literacy skills. The section of the questionnaire on grammar proficiency was marked out of 20 marks and the rest of the sections were marked out of 15 marks each. The scores had an interval of 5. Based on the findings of the study, the researcher concluded that Kinyarwanda as mother tongue plays a very positive role on the development of English pronunciation fluency among pre-primary children. The actual implementation of the English language policy in pre-primary helped the learners improve their pronunciation of English sounds based on their home background use of Kinyarwanda as mother tongue. The researcher further concluded that Kinyarwanda as mother tongue had a negative role on the development of English early literacy skills in terms of grammar proficiency because there is still direct transfer of rules from Kinyarwanda to English which leads to wrong English grammar proficiency. Lastly, Kinyarwanda’s role as mother tongue led to relatively low performance in English literacy performance. A bigger percentage of learners that did the test got less marks compared to the overall number of learners that sat for the test. In relation to the study findings, the study recommends the following: In reinforcing the positive role of Kinyarwanda as mother tongue on the development of English pronunciation fluency among pre-primary children, the use of Kinyarwanda in children’s homes should be emphasized and incorporated into early education. This will shape young children’s English pronunciation fluency. On the role of Kinyarwanda as mother tongue on the development of English grammar proficiency of pre-primary children, the negative role of direct transfer of rules from Kinyarwanda to English which leads to wrong English grammar proficiency should be corrected by educators prioritizing the introduction and teaching of irregular English forms, such as verb forms, prepositions, and plurals, at an early stage. Utilizing appropriate teaching methods like phonics and whole word approaches can help learners identify differences between Kinyarwanda and English. Lastly, on the role of Kinyarwanda as mother tongue on the development of English literacy performance of pre-primary children, the Ministry of Education should raise awareness among parents and guardians about the importance of providing sufficient reading materials and references in Kinyarwanda. This will help young children to establish a strong local language foundation, hence improving their English literacy performance at an early stage. Additionally, efforts should be made to document the orthographies of local languages in various districts and establish resources like reference materials and reading texts in Kinyarwanda.
"Gay Is Okay:” Be Real, Be Bold, Be Better
This manuscript captures recent legislative policy and proposed practices that restrict the rights of LGBTQ+ students and allies in the classroom and disrupt teachers from creating affirming, supportive classroom environments. The authors, as activists and educators, want teachers to say, “It is okay to say ‘gay’,” and “It is okay to be gay” in opposition to “Don’t say gay” ideologies. Teachers are provided with the tools to combat oppression in all forms and create inclusive classrooms focused on justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion. Teachers are encouraged to be real, bold, and better to weather this legislative flurry. To “be real,” teachers must be aware of the legislative initiatives, implications, and impact. To “be bold,” teachers should educate themselves with district policies, curriculum standards, and national LGBTQ+ networks. Finally, to “be better,” teachers must validate students through connections to critical literacy practices, culturally responsive and inclusive pedagogy, and LGBTQ-themed literature.
Integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Mathematics Modular Learning Among Grade 11 Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic
This study assessed the effectiveness of integrating modern technology in Mathematics instruction among Senior High School students in the Schools Division of Bohol Province during the academic year 2020–2021, serving as a basis for a technology-based action plan. Using a descriptive-correlational design, data were analyzed through descriptive and inferential statistics. Most respondents were female, aged 16–17, from low-income families, with parents who had elementary-level education. Internet access was primarily through mobile data, with mothers as housewives and fathers as farmers. While students reported only minimal use of ICT tools, they perceived these tools as highly beneficial and important to their learning. Their Mathematics performance was found to be satisfactory. Significant correlations emerged between student performance and their perceived benefits, importance, and extent of ICT use, though no significant link was found between performance and the general status of ICT access. The study recommends implementing a technology-driven action plan, supported by school administrators, to enhance ICT integration in Mathematics instruction and improve student outcomes.
Women’s Solidarity and Betrayal in a Repressive Society
Women’s solidarity and betrayal in repressive society gives a picture of women Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale and George Orwell’s 1984. Both novels depict dystopian societies where individual freedoms are severely restricted, and social structures are manipulated to maintain control. In The Handmaid’s Tale, Atwood describes a theocratic regime that enforces strict gender roles and monitors women’s interactions to prevent unity. Despite these restrictions, moments of genuine connection and support among women still emerge. It analyzes how the protagonist, Offred, interacts with other Handmaids like Ofglen and Janine, highlighting the delicate balance between solidarity and the fear of betrayal under oppression.
Role of Digitalization in a Sustainable Blue Economy
The new Blue Economy represents a concerted effort to establish a cohesive global framework for defining, categorizing, and optimizing economic industries and activities associated with marine ecosystems. This initiative seeks to ensure progressive economic health while simultaneously adhering to the broader imperatives of sustainable development. A key driver of this transformation is digitalization, a contemporary paradigm that leverages smart technologies to enhance operational efficiency, ensure precision in resource allocation, fortify supply chain transparency, and facilitate pre-emptive risk mitigation strategies. This study interrogates the synergistic potential of digitalizing marine-centric industries within the blue economy to enhance sustainability, resilience, and systemic efficiency. While the transformative capabilities of digital tools—such as real-time data analytics, remote sensing technologies, and AI-driven predictive modelling—are increasingly acknowledged in resource governance, prevailing literature often disregards the comprehensive and integrative role of digitalization in mitigating systemic inefficiencies, curbing resource overexploitation, and addressing environmental externalities. The primary objectives of this study are to critically assess the operational efficiencies conferred by digital transformation within blue economic paradigms and to delineate the barriers impeding its widespread adoption. Findings underscore the necessity of aligning digitalization strategies with resilience-building mechanisms, socio-economic inclusivity, and ecological stewardship. This alignment is imperative to fortify the long-term viability of marine economies, ensuring a trajectory that is not only economically progressive but also environmentally regenerative and socially equitable. Through a holistic approach, digital integration can serve as a keystone for a more sustainable and technologically advanced blue economy.
Comparative Study of Grammar-Translation Method vs Communicative Language Teaching in Indian Classrooms
This study explores the comparative analysis of the Grammar-Translation Method (GTM) and Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) in English language classrooms across selected schools in Haryana. As English education in India continues to evolve, the tension between traditional and modern teaching methods remains a topic of both academic and practical interest. Using a descriptive research design, data were collected through structured questionnaires administered to English language teachers and secondary-level students in 15 schools. The findings reveal that while CLT is generally preferred for developing speaking and listening skills due to its interactive, student-centred approach, GTM is still widely used and valued for its focus on grammar, translation, and exam preparation. Teachers and students alike acknowledged the benefits and limitations of both methods. The study concludes that a hybrid, context-sensitive approach—one that incorporates the strengths of both GTM and CLT—may be the most effective way forward for English language teaching in India. This research contributes to the growing body of literature advocating for adaptable teaching practices tailored to the specific needs of diverse educational environments.
Applications Used in Distance Education in English Language Classrooms
Integration of technology in the teaching/learning process has caused many changes in education in recent years. In addition, due to the pandemic that surrounded the world at the beginning of 2020, schools had to switch from face-to-face to distance education; therefore, the need for technology use and expansion of online applications became inevitable. As a result of this massive change in education and the emergence of online applications as language learning tools, this evaluation study investigates Edpuzzle, Flipgrid, Padlet, and Quizlet that are created as educational applications used in English language classes. The paper starts with the hegemony of technology in education and then continues with the evaluation of these online applications. Lastly how to use these applications effectively in English as a foreign language (EFL) classrooms is discussed. It can be reported that EDpuzzle can mostly be used for authentic video sessions; Flipgrid is effective on online speaking skills; Padlet is helpful with students’ writing skills, and lastly, Quizlet is beneficial for vocabulary teaching. It can be concluded that online applications are likely to result in effective assistance of learning and practicing both for language teachers/students and learning/teaching processes.
The Impact of AI on Student Engagement and Learning Outcomes
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning have become essential to education in the current scenario. Perceived as the mythical Frankenstein, it has emerged as a tool to enhance the students' learning experience. This paper aims to delineate the graph of AI from its inception to its transformative potential in augmenting processes across diverse areas. Education is one of the key sectors which AI has hugely impacted. There are speculations that it could erode the critical thinking faculties of the learners and hurt ethical values, but it is now an unavoidable necessity. The paper examines how AI can be integrated into the classroom to reinforce learning, creativity, and imagination. It explores how the challenges posed by AI can be overcome, which will facilitate the planning of the classes, carrying out administrative responsibilities and developing innovative pedagogical practices. This qualitative research relies heavily on recent published literature in books, journals, and policy documents issued by Niti Aayog in India. The article deduced that technology-driven teaching is the future of education, and AI literacy and knowledge by teachers can help leverage its unprecedented potential and minimise its challenges and threats to construct a more democratic, inclusive, research and activity-based approach to education.
Coding and Decoding: Body as a Cultural Text in Jeet Thayil’s Narcopolis
The closing years of the 20th century witnessed a renewed interest in body studies. It is reflected in cultural studies, gender studies and geographical studies. While the traditional model concentrates on a body that is pre- social, the new perspectives treat body as socially constructed. Literature too has responded to this turn towards the space of the body. Jeet Thayil’s Narcopolis, published in 2012, is one of those works that capture this orientation on body. Against the existing notion of body as natural, unified and static, Thayil presents body as socially constructed and culturally conditioned. Thayil’s telling of the cultural life of Bombay in turn becomes a survey of the diverse bodies that inhabit its cultural space. Body spaces are marked by the coding of culture. It may be reflected through dress codes, food and fashion styles or bodily adornments. As shown in the novel, bodies are marked by gender roles and specific sexual expectations. Body is also treated as a place which reflects the dominant traces of cultural classification and the resulting preferences. Narcopolis Thus, becomes a tale of alternate body types, bodily practices and perspectives that inhabit the streets of Bombay.
Unveiling Colonial Power Dynamics through the Indian Army in Amitav Ghosh’s The Glass Palace
The present paper delves into the intricate powers of colonial dynamics in the British Indian Army as portrayed through the lens of Amitav Ghosh’s novel, The Glass Palace. Set against British imperialism in Burma and India during the late 19th and early 20th century, Ghosh explores the intricacies of colonial rule and its impact on both colonisers and the colonised. This study looks at how the British government used Indian soldiers as a weapon to further its goal of worldwide domination through a close examination of the narrative, historical context, and theoretical ramifications, it discloses the strategies used by the British to retain control over the Indian Army, an institution that was essential to the maintenance of colonial rule. The study also looks at the psychological and emotional effects of colonial oppression on Indian troops, emphasizing their battles for autonomy and identity in a system meant to maintain British dominance. The present research adds to a better understanding of the multifaceted subtleties of colonial supremacy and its effects on people and institutions by combining historical analysis and literary interpretation.
MReader and Extensive Reading: An Overview of Research and Practice
This paper explores the role of MReader, an online platform designed to facilitate extensive reading in second language acquisition, specifically within the context of Japanese high school education. Extensive reading, which emphasizes reading large quantities of material for comprehension rather than linguistic accuracy, is presented as a solution to the overemphasis on grammar-translation methods traditionally used in Japanese secondary schools. The paper discusses the benefits of extensive reading, such as improved reading fluency, vocabulary acquisition, and overall language proficiency. It also examines the practical applications of MReader, which provides students with graded readers and tracks their progress, enhancing accountability and motivation. Research findings demonstrate the positive effects of extensive reading on L2 proficiency, with MReader offering an accessible and engaging tool for promoting learner autonomy. Despite challenges, such as selecting appropriate materials and ensuring consistent reading habits, the paper concludes that extensive reading, supported by platforms like MReader, can significantly enhance language learning outcomes.
A Practical Study on Integrating Ideological and Political Education (IPE) into College English CET-4 Translation Teaching
In the context of globalization, the education sector has increasingly prioritized comprehensive quality cultivation, with national policies emphasizing the integration of ideological and political education into curricula to fulfill the fundamental mission of fostering virtue through education. This study aims to address the challenge of effectively incorporating ideological and political elements (IPE) into College English Test Band 4 (CET-4) translation pedagogy. Employing a hybrid methodology of literature review, case analysis, and practical teaching, the research systematically explores pathways and strategies for curriculum integration through three dimensions: instructional content selection, pedagogical innovation, and evaluation system refinement. Findings demonstrate that the Dual-Mainline and Three-Tier Teaching Model (combining linguistic competence development with value-oriented education) significantly enhances students’ translation proficiency while strengthening cultural confidence and patriotic sentiments. This approach provides strong support for cultivating well-rounded talents with an international perspective and high moral standards, contributing positively to the reform of college English teaching.
Ideological and Political Education (IPE)
Dual-Mainline and Three-Tier Teaching Model
The Quest to Prepare Future Teachers to Implement Culturally Responsive Ideologies
This qualitative quantitative study examined future teachers’ ideologies toward emergent bilinguals (EBs). Data were gathered through administration of Fitzsimmons-Doolan’s 2011 ideology dimensions survey at the beginning of an academic semester. At the end of the term, participants answered two open-ended questions. Results document that the future teachers mediated their philosophical stances as they examined the differences between topics in their university studies and prior experiences. Four themes that concerned the future teachers emerged in the data analysis: cultural assumptions, academic and affective needs, right to plurilingualism, curricular insights. The themes indicate that preparing teachers through an identity directed lens, empowers them and builds their agency.
Are We Doing Enough to Recruit and Retain Nontraditional, Part Time Learners in Our Colleges and Universities?
The researchers contend that colleges and universities are not providing enough student support services, academic advisement, proper course design and course content to meet the cognitive, social emotional, financial, and work-related needs of nontraditional, part time learners. Even though enrollment for part time learners is projected to increase in the near future, colleges and universities tend to overlook this ever-growing, diverse student population. Suggestions for how to improve support services for the nontraditional, part time learner, recruitment, and retention initiatives, as well as effective teaching-learning experiences to promote academic success for the part time learner are presented and discussed in detail. The implementation of these suggestions should promote the part time learner’s ability to acquire the necessary skills and knowledge to stay relevant in the job market and, at the same time, increase enrollment of this unique student population on our college and university campuses.
The Destructive Impact of Racism on African Americans in Alex Haley's Roots
Alex Haley’s Roots: The Saga of an American Family (1976) is a powerful narrative that traces the legacy of African Americans from their roots in Africa to the experience of slavery in America. This paper explores the destructive impact of racism on African Americans as depicted in Haley’s work. Focusing on the generational story of Kunta Kinte and his descendants, the paper analyzes how the institution of slavery dehumanized African Americans, stripped them of their identities, and perpetuated systemic oppression. It also examines the resilience of African Americans, emphasizing the struggle for freedom, identity, and self-determination. This paper aims to demonstrate how Roots not only provides a historical account of racism but also offers a broader reflection on the psychological and emotional scars left by slavery that continue to impact African American identity.
Bibliometrics and visual analysis: Trends in instructional design in a blended learning environment in the post-pandemic era
Blended learning has been a major trend since the early 2000s, combining the advantages of online and face-to-face teaching[1,2]. Blended learning has the potential to provide learners with choice and flexibility to participate in the online portion of the course[3].In particular, the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly increased the prevalence of blended learning teaching models, which many expect to continue to increase even after the COVID-19 pandemic is over[4,5]. The main goal of this study was to use advanced analytical tools, in particular VOSviewer and Scimago Graphica, to conduct a comprehensive analysis of academic articles on this critical topic of instructional design in mixed environments for the period from 2020 to April 2024. A rigorous screening process was meticulously carried out, ultimately identifying 67 relevant articles from the highly respected Web of Science database, subject to specific conditions set by the researchers. The main result of this study is to comprehensively examine and identify the outstanding research hotspots in the field of instructional design under the blended learning environment. The results of this research investigation are expected to make a significant contribution to the existing body of knowledge, provide valuable insights, and facilitate further understanding of current research and subsequent developments in the field.
Employer's Perception on the Performance of NEUST Tourism Management Graduates: Basis for Career Development Plan
This study examines how employers perceive tourism graduates, focusing on their workforce readiness, identifying gaps in knowledge and skills, and assessing the alignment between their education and industry requirements. It also explores employer expectations concerning leadership capabilities, sustainable practices, and overall performance in both local and global tourism contexts. The research utilized self-assessment surveys, based on a five-point Likert scale, involving 10 NEUST Tourism Management graduates. Using a descriptive survey method, the study collected data on the graduates’ personal backgrounds, professional performance, and job evaluations provided by their supervisors. Findings consistently revealed high levels of performance and employer satisfaction in areas such as research, teamwork, resource management, critical thinking, cultural awareness, and sustainable practices (SOP 2). Employers also expressed satisfaction with the graduates' time management, resource accessibility, and ability to handle stress related to workloads, conflicts, and workplace transitions (SOP 3).