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Issues in Educational Research

Contents of Volume 35, 2025


Number 4 IIER 35(4) was published on 11 December 2025.

Roger Atkinson and Clare McBeath IIER Editorial 35(4): (i) Publishing academic research in Australia: A bolder approach; (ii) Editorial miscellanea [HTML]
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ii-vii
Hassan Soodmand Afshar and Naser Ranjbar
An invited guest editorial
Navigating the AI turn in educational research: Promises, perils, and possibilities [HTML]
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Oluwatobiloba Elizabeth Aregbesola and Omotayo Adewale Awodiji Can role modelling by school leadership reduce the incidence of unprofessional behaviour by teachers? [Abstract]
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1327-1351
Teegan Burns, Jenny A. Conlon, Benjamin Piggott and Amanda Timler Pre-service teacher preparedness and confidence for responding to student mental health challenges [Abstract]
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1352-1369
Cindy Carboni and Susan Main Teachers' perceptions of students' ICT skills for online assessments (NAPLAN): Influences and impact [Abstract]
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1370-1395
Solomon Chibaya Uncovering embezzlement in four Zimbabwean high schools: How we can ethically safeguard school funds [Abstract]
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1396-1409
Linda Cranley and Gregory Hine Compulsory service-learning programs in secondary schools: The lasting impact beyond the classroom [Abstract]
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1410-1427
Samantha Curle and Pitambar Paudel Blended learning in Nepalese higher education: Student preferences, challenges, and pedagogical implications [Abstract]
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1428-1448
Jagad Aditya Dewantara, Dasim Budimansyah, Kokom Komalasari, Cecep Darmawan, Wibowo Heru Prasetiyo and Sulistyarini Multisite ethnography of transnational experiences of border school students: Culture, identity, and citizenship [Abstract]
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1449-1469
Thu Ha Do, Dien Thi Bui, Thi Bich Dao Pham, Ngoc Chinh Dao and Thi Thu Thao Nguyen Implementing blended learning in Vietnamese secondary schools: Teachers' perspectives and practices [Abstract]
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1470-1493
Tammy Green, Christina Gray and Kirsten Lambert "It was either food or petrol": Financial hardship during professional experience for pre-service teachers [Abstract]
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1494-1510
Ann-Marie Gresele, Natasha Anne Rappa, Wade Ellis, Ellin Sears and Rachael Kostusik The SimLab: A model implementation of "practice before practicum" simulations for initial teacher education [Abstract]
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1511-1528
Madlen Griffiths and Mandie Shean Professional experience in initial teacher education: Integrating standards, supervisors and mentor teachers [Abstract]
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1529-1548
Muhammad Haekal, Fida Sanjakdar, Edwin Creely and Kelly Carabott Educational experiences of incarcerated youth: A narrative inquiry with a young Indonesian Muslim [Abstract]
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1549-1567
Rachael Hains-Wesson A qualitative exploration on the benefits and challenges of digital badges [Abstract]
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1568-1584
Spyros Kourias Enhancing preschoolers' spatial skills in a teaching experiment with educational robotics [Abstract]
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1585-1604
Renae Nahajski, Dianne Chambers and Shane Lavery The perceptions of Australian identity by Year 5 and Year 6 students in an Australian independent school [Abstract]
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1605-1624
Laura Naka LASSI Inventory insights: Exploring EFL learning and teaching through student feedback in Kosovo [Abstract]
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1625-1643
Shashi Nallaya, Kat Kenyon, Sheridan Gentili, Stuart Dinmore and Amanda Janssen Authentic assessment: Academic developers and curriculum transformation through distributed leadership [Abstract]
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1644-1663
Elysia Phillips, Margaret Sims, Nicola Schutte and Marg Rogers Autoethnographic reflections: Countering early educator burnout and overwhelmment with emotional intelligence [Abstract]
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1664-1684
Oya Tamtekin Aydın Beyond binary: University student perceptions of online, hybrid and face-to-face learning, post-pandemic in Türkiye [Abstract]
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1685-1705
Charlene Tan A review of educational reforms aiming to advance students' personal wellbeing in Singapore schools [Abstract]
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1706-1726
Sara Weuffen, John Guenther, Robyn Ober, Karen Sinclair, Vennessa Poelina, Aleryk Fricker, Samantha Schulz, Sam Osborne, Sandra Wooltorton and Melanie Baak First Nations students lived experiences of Australian schooling: A systematic literature review [Abstract]
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Number 3 IIER 35(3) was published on 22 September 2025.

Roger Atkinson and Clare McBeath IIER Editorial 35(3): (i) About being "... unable to consider any new submissions..." (ii) Editorial miscellanea [HTML]
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ii-vii
Thi Thanh Huyen Phuong
An invited guest editorial
Repositioning the periphery: Advancing equity and inclusion in global digitalised educational research [HTML]
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viii-xii
Reem AbdElkareem Alomoush Blended learning in primary school education: Views from teachers in Jordan on the implementation challenges [Abstract]
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881-904
Da Bou, Louth Sran and Phian Phorn Exploring Cambodian teacher educators' perspectives and challenges in conducting action research [Abstract]
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905-922
Wayne Cotton, Susan Ledger, William Letts, Maria Karimullah, Belinda Davis, Janet Dutton, David Roy, Melanie Sugumaran and Kim Wilson Research rationale and study protocol: Design principles for ITE programs that cater for career changers [Abstract]
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923-946
Marcia Devlin and Peter Saffin An emerging approach to measuring the impact of professional learning on student outcomes [Abstract]
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947-969
Anis Handayani, Dyah Setyowati Ciptaningrum and Anita Triastuti Research on professional learning communities (PLCs) in English language education: A systematic review [Abstract]
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970-986
Puspa Herliana, Ahmad Suriansyah and Aslamiah Green leadership and environmental awareness growing with Indonesia's Adiwiyata Program at a Kotabaru school [Abstract]
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987-1009
Kawthar Jabir-Kassoum Beyond the classroom: Place-based literary education and Palestinian identity formation in Israeli Arab schools [Abstract]
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1010-1029
Marlene Múzquiz Flores and Verónica Aguilar Esteva Planning and socioformative projects: A systematic review in the Mexican educational context [Abstract]
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1030-1053
Niamh O'Meara, Michael Jennings, Mark Prendergast and Páraic Treacy Incentivising the study of advanced mathematics: A comparative analysis of Ireland and Queensland [Abstract]
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1054-1077
Sayeed Naqibullah Orfan, Najibullah Delir and Aminuddin Hashemi Undergraduate students' perceptions of factors contributing to their academic failure in Afghanistan [Abstract]
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1078-1095
Yoppy Wahyu Purnomo, Yeni Rakhmawati, Tiara Friaesa Harsono, Tian Abdul Aziz and Mohammad Archi Maulyda Parenting and beliefs in mathematics learning: Insights from highly educated parents of high-achieving students [Abstract]
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1096-1115
Marg Rogers, Margaret Sims, Maddy Butler, Catherine Rita Volpe, Michelle Gossner and Navjot Bhullar How 'childcare deserts' in rural Australia impact parent and child wellbeing: An analysis of parental voices [Abstract]
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1116-1136
Sharifah Nur Amalina Syed Salleh, Linda Salim and Junaidi Omar Who's learning at the zoo? Mapping school participation at Zoo Negara Malaysia across educational levels [Abstract]
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1137-1153
Sandra Santos, Carla Freire, Sílvia Monteiro and Ricardo Biscaia Transversal competences: The (mis)match between graduates' self-assessment and external evaluation [Abstract]
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1154-1177
Maryam Saroughi, Kenneth Trzaska and Jehanzeb R. Cheema The effect of teacher participation, teacher morale, and teacher shortage on U.S. school performance [Abstract]
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1178-1196
Stefano Scippo Montessori education outcomes in Italy: Assessing the influential role of duration and implementation fidelity [Abstract]
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1197-1220
Lavinia Sheahan, Niamh Hickey and Timothy R. N. Murphy Supporting teacher pedagogical wellbeing through teacher learning communities: A leadership perspective [Abstract]
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1221-1240
Hassan SoodmandAfshar, Mahsa Bayat and Maryam Jalili Kia Comparing language learning strategies among the the more and less successful EFL learners in Iran [Abstract]
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1241-1264
Josaia Tulomana, Varanisese Tagimaucia and Kasanita Nayasi Climate literacy, sustainability and culturally responsive language teaching: Reimagining teacher education in Fiji [Abstract]
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1265-1288
Indah Werdiningsih, Yazid Basthomi, Nur Mukminatien and Nurenzia Yannuar Indonesian university teachers' views on their autonomy in using Moodle for English language teaching [Abstract]
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1289-1307
Janine E Wyatt, Caroline Mansfield and Paula Mildenhall Western Australian graduate teacher perceptions of teacher performance assessments [Abstract]
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1308-1325

Number 2 IIER 35(2) was published on 2 July 2025.

Roger Atkinson and Clare McBeath Editorial 35(2): (i) IIER's 2024 review outcomes; (ii) Editorial miscellanea [HTML]
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Abdu Al-Kadi Probing language teachers' complaints about ChatGPT and GenAI tools: A social media dataset study [Abstract]
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Raya Al Maamari, Hanan Al-Khatri and Ali Al Nuaimi Faculty perspectives on a pedagogical shift: A qualitative analysis of e-learning adoption in an Omani university [Abstract]
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481-502
Chin-Wen Chien Taiwanese elementary school English teachers' application of design thinking mindsets in their English courses [Abstract]
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503-525
Allen A. Espinosa, Ma. Arsenia C. Gomez, Praksis A. Miranda, Adonis P. David, Edna Luz R. Abulon, Ma. Victoria C. Hermosisima, Edwin A. Quinosa Jr, Abegail A. Soliman, Jayson L. de Vera, Ian Harvey A. Claros, Hardie Gieben M. Cruz and Nepthalie SJ Gonzales Bridging a digital divide: A critical analysis of contextual factors affecting ICT integration in Philippine schools [Abstract]
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Richard Gordon, Wendy Cumming-Potvin and Sian Chapman Balancing tradition and innovation: Digital technology integration in Australian secondary English classes [Abstract]
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550-572
Darin Gorry, Vicki Pascoe, Einar B. Thorsteinsson, Ashley Holzapfel and Marg Rogers Indigenous perspectives for teaching children about days of remembrance by decolonising curriculum [Abstract]
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573-589
Christina Gray, Lisa Paris, Geoffrey Lowe, Angela Perry and Lara Warwick Belongingness, trust and connection: Arts teachers in Western Australian schools create safe learning spaces [Abstract]
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590-610
Terry Harding and Rebekah Couper Reasons why Australian parents choose home schooling for their children: A qualitative investigation [Abstract]
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611-631
Yimmy Alexander Hoyos Pipicano and María Fernanda Jaime Osorio Community-based pedagogies and cultural awareness: An EFL class project from rural Colombia [Abstract]
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632-652
Maria Azfar Karimullah, Wayne Cotton and Louisa Peralta Researching indicators of mid-career teacher quality: Composing a study protocol as the foundation stage [Abstract]
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653-677
Margaret McBride Integrating grammar instruction at sentence and word level in Australian primary classrooms [Abstract]
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678-697
Margaret K. Merga and Kay Oddone 'This review is useful': The novel knowledge mobilisation contributions of narrative reviews in higher education [Abstract]
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698-715
Karen O'Reilly-Briggs, Jacolyn Weller and Rochelle Fogelgarn Disrupting Australia's vicious VET circle: Sustaining an ITE-qualified VET schoolteacher workforce [Abstract]
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Nadia Soledad Peralta, Mariano Castellaro, María Agustina Tuzinkievicz and Juan Manuel Curcio Co-construction of academic concepts: How facilitator scaffolding for student pairs shapes interaction dynamics [Abstract]
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738-758
Thi Thanh Huyen Phuong Integration of ICT into EFL classrooms: Have Vietnamese primary schools progressed post-Covid-19? [Abstract]
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759-778
Kevin Sullivan, Susan Main, Joseph J. Scott, Kin Eng Chin, Jason Boron, Matthew Byrne, Eibhlish O'Hara, Elisabeth Taylor, Rozita Dass, Kuki Singh, Helen Adam and Gail Berman Specialisation in the primary education community [Abstract]
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Gayane Tovmasyan Higher education in Armenia adopting AI and digital technologies: Students' experiences and perspectives [Abstract]
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Thinley Wangdi, Karma Sonam Rigdel, Tashi Dawa and Kinga Tshering Using ChatGPT as an assessment tool in education: A systematic literature review of practices and limitations [Abstract]
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Idi Warsah, Mirzon Daheri, Ruly Morganna and Toto Suharto Indonesian lecturers' conceptualising and internalising of intercultural competence into teaching at universities [Abstract]
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Janine E Wyatt and Michael O'Neill Attrition and profile of mid-career teachers in Western Australian public schools [Abstract]
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861-880

Number 1 IIER 35(1) was published on 26 March 2025.

Roger Atkinson and Clare McBeath Editorial 35(1): (i) Revisiting "A crisis ...?" (ii) Editorial miscellanea [HTML]
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ii-vii
Allen A. Espinosa
An invited guest editorial
Who owns knowledge? The fight for open educational research [HTML]
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viii-xi
Aref Abu-Gweder and Lior Solomovich From protection to learning: How Arab-Bedouin teachers relate to parents in the shadow of the Gaza-Israel war [Abstract]
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Wazir Ali, Abdul Rahman, Ravik Karsidi and Niamatullah Baloch Political elite influences on education in Pakistan's least developed province: An elite theory analysis [Abstract]
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Ronillo Arguelles and Melvin Sarsale Stakeholder engagement practices in rural and remote schools: Insights from Filipino school leaders [Abstract]
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42-60
Ashadi Ashadi, Anita Triastuti and M. Faruq Ubaidillah Doctoral programs for teacher educators: Narratives from Indonesians who withdrew from an overseas doctorate [Abstract]
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61-81
William Baker, Dawn Joseph and Brad Merrick "Thought the holidays and workload would be good...": Motivations of Australian ITE students in a time of crisis [Abstract]
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82-100
David D. Curtis and Peter Nielsen Low literacy achievement for some: A persistent and pernicious problem in Australian education [Abstract]
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101-125
Catherine Ferguson A researcher's journey to the use of AI for qualitative data analysis: Findings from a test case with ChatGPT [Abstract]
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126-141
Katie Fielding, Karen Murcia, Madeleine Dobson and Geoffrey Lowe Navigating consent and dissent in early childhood research: An Australian perspective [Abstract]
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142-159
Christina Gray, Kirsten Lambert, Mary-Anne Macdonald, Marnie Harris, Takei Beard, Kelly Jackson and Sarah Booth "A bull stole my bike": Teachers' experiences of belonging in regional, rural and remote Australian communities [Abstract]
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160-180
Daniel Groenewald, Shane Lavery and Michael O'Neill Teams matter: Characteristics of senior leadership in high-performing Western Australian Catholic schools [Abstract]
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181-198
Celumusa Bethuel Hlongwane and Thamsanqa Thulani Bhengu Ethical leadership in schools: A qualitative case study of perspectives from six South African principals [Abstract]
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199-219
Patrick Johnson, Cornelia Connolly, Kevin Johnson, Mary Fitzpatrick and Derek T. O'Keeffe The impact of an outreach activity on girls' attitudes towards STEM: An Irish primary school case study [Abstract]
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220-236
Shannon Mason and Kristin Solli "A thesis is a thesis"? Insights into how researchers examine doctoral theses that include publications [Abstract]
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237-254
Omar Mizel Leadership challenges in conflict zones: Being a female principal in an East Jerusalem school [Abstract]
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255-275
Saule Polatova, Ainash Alzhanova, Gulzina Uteeva and Dildar Kistaubaeva Distance education in Kazakhstan: Enhancing digital proficiency through online teaching communities [Abstract]
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276-297
Jackylou Sarsale, Catherine Patual, Marilou Siega and Catherine Garcia Motivation towards choosing university courses in agriculture and fisheries: Views from Filipino students [Abstract]
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298-319
Sarin Sok and Liz Bennett Using MOOCs for professional development purposes by education professionals in Cambodia: A qualitative study [Abstract]
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320-338
Katherine Stevens and Peter R. Whipp "A big learning curve": Student perceptions of primary to secondary school transition in Western Australia [Abstract]
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339-355
Thi Minh Chau Tran, Bao Trang Thi Nguyen, Pham Thi Hong Nhung, Lien-Huong Vo and Van Huy Nguyen The difficulties in thesis writing faced by Masters in TESOL students in Vietnam [Abstract]
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356-379
Indah Werdiningsih, Kardi Nurhadi, Utami Widiati and Siti Muniroh Integrating academic literacy into contemporary learning: What we learned from an Indonesian EFL classroom [Abstract]
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380-394
Adhimas Wahyu Agung Wijaya, Ayu Siantoro, Hermawati Triwibowo, Ria Arista Asih, Marthen Sattu Sambo and Melliana Layuk Literacy improvement for remote primary school students in Papua, Indonesia: The Wahana Literasi program [Abstract]
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395-421
Nymisha Yadati, Benny Thomas and Santhosh Kareepadath Rajan Promoting equity through teacher practices: A scoping review on transformative social-emotional learning [Abstract]
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422-441
Kaili C. Zhang ECE burnout: Early childhood intervention practitioners' sense of hope, life satisfaction, and meaning in life [Abstract]
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