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Exploring and developing instrument measuring special education teachers’ knowledge in digital game-based learning pedagogy
Full text linkThe teachers’ role has shifted from being solely knowledge transmitters and authority figures to facilitators who guide and support students through structured and pedagogically sound learning approaches. Digital game-based learning (DGBL) is an effective teaching pedagogy for students with learning disabilities, as it simplifies complex information by breaking it down into manageable steps and incorporating game design elements into instruction. This study aims to establish a foundational knowledge base for integrating game-based teaching within the context of special education teachers. It employed a cross-sectional design, utilizing a questionnaire for data collection. The data were analyzed through a pre-test, pilot test, and Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA). Results show that the Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin (KMO) value ranges from 0.814 to 0.950, and Bartlett’s Test of Sphericity is significant (<0.001). For each construct, the total variance explained indicates good eigenvalues (>60%). Two items with factor loading below 0.6 were omitted. Finally, 52 items left were tested with Cronbach's Alpha and show high reliability (>0.8). The findings suggest that the Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge – Games (TPACK-G) instrument has strong content validity, face validity, criterion validity, and internal reliability. This study provides a data-driven foundation that bridges teachers’ knowledge with the integration of digital game practices in special education classrooms. The EFA process contributed to the validation of the TPACK-G instrument, enabling accurate measurement of teachers’ knowledge in digital game-based learning pedagogy. Empirical data from this study indicate that special education teachers are prepared to implement instructional strategies involving digital game-based learning within inclusive digital learning environments
The impact of an experiential learning management model on creativity and social interpersonal performances for early childhood: An experimental study
Full text linkThis study aimed to develop the Experiential Learning Management Model (ELMM) based on the Reggio Emilia approach and evaluate its impact on creativity and social interpersonal performance in preschool children. A total of 69 children from a kindergarten in northeastern Thailand were divided into an experimental group (n=34) and a control group (n=35). The experimental group participated in a two-month intervention consisting of 32 structured experiential learning activities, while the control group received traditional face-to-face instruction. Creativity and social interpersonal performance were assessed before and after the intervention using two standardized scales. Data were analyzed using paired t-tests and one-way multivariate analysis of variance (One-way MANOVA). Results indicated that the experimental group demonstrated significant improvements in creativity (pre-test M=18.88; post-test M=26.02, p<0.05) and social interpersonal performance (pre-test M=11.20; post-test M=13.35, p<0.05). And the experimental group outperformed the control group in both creativity and social interpersonal performance (p<0.05), highlighting the effectiveness of the ELMM intervention. The findings suggest that the ELMM, grounded in the Reggio Emilia approach, is effective in enhancing creativity and social interpersonal performance in preschool children. The structured experiential learning activities provide a supportive and engaging environment for skill development
Economic complexity in Africa: The role of trade and governance institutions
Full text linkIt is evident that the role of trade and governance institutions in enhancing economic complexity in Africa is still under serious debate regarding whether it is detrimental or beneficial to economic growth. The purpose of this study is to investigate how trade and governance institutions influence economic complexity in Africa using a system Generalized Method of Moments (system GMM) and 31 African economies for the period 2011-2020. Beyond these key variables of interest, our study includes some macroeconomic variables in the model, such as international tourism arrivals, infrastructural development, and human capital development, to ensure robustness of the results. The results of the system GMM reveal that trade promotes economic complexity in Africa, while institutional quality indicators such as control of corruption, rule of law, government effectiveness, regulatory quality, political stability, and absence of violence/terrorism, including voice and accountability, are predominantly negative in improving economic complexity on the continent. Further results of system GMM also reveal that infrastructural and human capital developments are relevant drivers of economic complexity, while international tourism arrivals played a detrimental role. This study proposes that African leaders and policymakers across the continent should come together to advance free trade and advocate reform for strong institutions through the instrumentality of the African Union
Sustainability-Focused Education and Strategic Management of School Landscapes: A Case Study in Secondary Schools
Full text linkIn an era where natural resources are increasingly limited and global environmental issues such as climate change, water pollution, and biodiversity loss are becoming more severe, environmental governance emphasizes adopting a participatory and transparent approach to the formulation, implementation, and monitoring of environmental policies. The rapid developments associated with globalization have heightened expectations of public institutions, making it essential for these entities to fulfill their environmental responsibilities more effectively. This research aims to assess the current physical condition of secondary school landscape spaces in the city center of Isparta and to develop a sustainable, comprehensive strategic action framework capable of adapting to climate change. Through SWOT and TOPSIS analyses, along with the evaluation of internal and external factors, it was determined that an S-O strategy (Aggressive Strategy) should be implemented in secondary school landscape spaces. The study revealed that school landscape spaces are inadequate in both quality and quantity to effectively adapt to climate change. Additionally, it was found that awareness among students (75.9%) and school staff (96.8%) regarding the impacts of climate change and the adaptation process is high in terms of discourse but remains insufficient in terms of action
Improving the communicative competence of prospective teachers through illusionism: A practical application of magical techniques
Full text linkThis study aims to enhance communicative competencies in future teachers, a frequently neglected area in educational training by integrating illusionism as an innovative pedagogical tool. A quantitative analysis was conducted using a validated questionnaire across three dimensions to assess the communicative competence levels of 81 trainee teachers (mean age x=20.92 years and dt=2.58). Cluster classification and biplot methods (HJ Biplot and MANOVA Biplot) were employed to compare pre- and post-intervention measurements after incorporating card magic training sessions within a motor skills subject. The results identified three distinct clusters demonstrating significant and positive effects on future teachers' training following the illusionism intervention, notably surpassing programs lacking this approach. Enhanced self-confidence and security emerged as directly correlated with improved communicative competencies. The first cluster exhibited particularly developed communicative competencies, especially regarding control and security over the communicative process (non-verbal) linked to the emotional dimension. Illusionism, through adapted magic effects effectively improves students’ communicative skills by fostering self-confidence and emotional management. This research suggests that illusionism creates a motivating and innovative environment for more effective communication, addressing identified deficiencies in teacher communication skills and providing a structured methodology for enhancement
Artificial intelligence in higher education: Ethical and pedagogical challenges and the role of public policies
Full text linkThis article examines AI use in early and primary education, identifying ethical and pedagogical challenges for equitable policies. It also highlights research gaps on how technologies such as chatbots worsen educational inequalities, especially across gender and socioeconomic contexts and emphasizes the need for regulations ensuring responsible AI use. This is a non-experimental, cross-sectional, ex post facto quantitative study. The sample consisted of 252 university students with a margin of error of 3.21%. A 45-item questionnaire focused on chatbots was used to assess knowledge, use, and perceptions of AI. McDonald’s omega reliability coefficient was above 0.82 across all four dimensions. Descriptive, correlational, and inferential analyses were conducted using IBM SPSS v26. Results indicate that students perceive chatbots as useful for organising ideas and retrieving information although concerns exist about overreliance. Significant gender and degree programme differences were found (p < 0.05 and d > 0.4) with male primary education students showing greater familiarity with and use of AI. This familiarity positively correlates with improvements in idea organisation suggesting an impact on academic performance. The conclusions call for equitable public policies and adequate teacher training to prevent AI from deepening educational inequalities, especially among women and students from vulnerable backgrounds
Web-based worksheets to improve student learning outcomes: A design and implementation
Full text linkThe purpose of this study is to design web-based worksheets as a solution to improve learning outcomes of Indonesian history in senior high school. This study adopted Plomp's model and experimental design to analyze the improvement of learning outcomes. Nine experts and 35 eleventh-grade students (aged 16.60±0.51 years) participated voluntarily consisting of males (n1=16) and females (n2=19). The implementation of this web-based worksheet was conducted with blended learning that lasted for 6 weeks. Data were collected through questions in the worksheet and then analyzed by descriptive, percentage, and t-tests. The findings showed that the experts' assessment of the web-based worksheet obtained an average of 88.41. The implementation showed that students' learning outcomes improved after using the worksheet (n=35; t=27.664; MD=31.46; sig.<0.05; pre-test 57.71±6.90 and post-test 89.17±4.57). There was no significant difference in learning outcomes between male and female students (t=1.824; MD=2.734; sig.>0.05; post-test 87.69±4.83 and 90.42±4.05). This worksheet can be used to overcome the limitations in learning Indonesian history, which has a positive impact on students' learning outcomes. A wider participant base with more complex learning materials, design, and appearance is needed for future research
The influence of digital educational technology on improving digital skills: An exploratory study of teacher candidates in the context of Kazakhstan
Full text linkNumerous issues with Kazakhstan's higher education system have been revealed by the digital advancement of the country. First, universities still have inadequate levels of digitization despite it being a significant component of the wider digitalization of education. The presence of organizational and legal barriers in the educational environment does not contribute to the digitalization of education. The issue of collaboration between teachers and students emerges in the context of educational digitalization. The study was conducted at Abai University and Almaty University of Humanities and Economics (Almaty, Kazakhstan). The experiment included 163 participants. The study revealed a lack of knowledge of digital literacy and motivation among learners for creating a digital environment and providing feedback. The use of cloud computing, video hosting and the coordination of offline and online activities on the internet were found to provide challenges for maintaining the security and privacy of personal information. This study demonstrates that significant advances in students' digital literacy have occurred following the introduction and testing of the author's academic program with EG participants to develop digital skills. Data from this study can serve as the foundation for creating strategies for digital skills development in universities and as a methodological basis for adapting educational programs for digital skills development
Internal corporate social responsibility and employees’ performance of selected deposit money banks in Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria
Full text linkThis study examines the impact of Internal Corporate Social Responsibility (ICSR) on employee performance in selected deposit money banks in Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria. Four research objectives, research questions and five hypotheses were considered for the study respectively. Four key components of ICSR which are skill development, working conditions, empowerment, and employment stability were analyzed in relation to employee performance metrics such as job satisfaction, commitment, and engagement. A descriptive and explanatory research design was adopted, and data were collected from a sample of 303 bank employees using stratified and simple random sampling techniques. The Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) was used for data analysis, employing both descriptive statistics and multiple regression analysis to test five hypotheses. The study is anchored on Stakeholder Theory and Social Exchange Theory, which explains the relationship between organizational care and employee outcomes. Results showed that all ICSR variables significantly and positively influence employee performance, with empowerment having the strongest effect and employment stability the least. The study concludes that strategic investment in internal CSR initiatives leads to enhanced employee outcomes. It recommends that banks adopt consistent skill development programs, prioritize healthy work environments, involve employees in decision-making, and ensure job stability through transparent employment practices
Role of digital tax platforms adoption in enhancing revenue generation and capital projects funding in emerging markets
Full text linkTax revenue plays a significant role in funding government activities, especially in emerging economies where public investment is essential for infrastructure development and economic progress. This paper assessed the effectiveness of digital tax platforms, specifically electronic tax filing, automated tax payment systems, and blockchain-based tax solutions on revenue generation and capital projects funding in Nigeria. This study employed survey research design using primary data collected via structured questionnaires. The sample included 4,352 individuals comprising tax officials from FIRS, federal government officials in finance and infrastructure, and IT experts involved in digital tax platforms. A multistage sampling method, combining purposive and random techniques, was used to arrive at 384 respondents as sample size. Data analysis involved descriptive statistics and multivariable regression. This found that digital tax platforms which comprised of electronic tax filing, automated tax payment systems, and blockchain-based tax solutions had a positive and significant effects on revenue generation and capital projects funding in Nigeria. This study concluded that digital tax platforms significantly improve both revenue generation and capital project funding in Nigeria. It was therefore recommended that the government should expand and modernize its digital tax infrastructure nationwide to ensure broader adoption among taxpayers and administrators