IAFOR Journal Category: IAFOR Journal of Education
In-Service Teacher Training and Professional Development of Primary School Teachers in Uganda
Authors: Jackson Nzarirwehi, Kampala International University, Uganda Faith Atuhumuze, Makerere University, Uganda Email: atuhumuzefaith@gmail.com Published: June 1, 2019 https://doi.org/10.22492/ije.7.1.02 Citation: Nzarirwehi, J., & Atuhumuze, F. (2019). In-Service Teacher Training and Professional Development of Primary School Teachers in Uganda. IAFOR Journal of Education, 7(1). https://doi.org/10.22492/ije.7.1.02 Abstract In 1994, Uganda’s Ministry of Education and Sports introduced Teacher …
Quantitative and Verbal Aptitudes as Predictors of Senior Secondary School Students’ Performance in Economics
Author: Innocent Uche Anazia, University of Benin, Nigeria Email: innocentanazia@yahoo.com Published: June 1, 2019 https://doi.org/10.22492/ije.7.1.01 Citation: Anazia, I. U. (2019). Quantitative and Verbal Aptitudes as Predictors of Senior Secondary School Students’ Performance in Economics. IAFOR Journal of Education, 7(1). https://doi.org/10.22492/ije.7.1.01 Abstract This study examined the predictive power of quantitative and verbal aptitudes on the performance …
IAFOR Journal of Education: Volume 7 – Issue 1
IAFOR Journal of Education: Volume 7 – Issue 1 – Summer 2019 Editor: Yvonne Masters Published: June 1, 2019 ISSN: 2187-0594 https://doi.org/10.22492/ije.7.1 Articles Quantitative and Verbal Aptitudes as Predictors of Senior Secondary School Students’ Performance in Economics Innocent Uche Anazia, University of Benin, Nigeria In-Service Teacher Training and Professional Development of Primary School Teachers in …
Learner-Generated Digital Media (LGDM) as an Assessment Tool in Tertiary Science Education: A Review of Literature
Authors: Jorge Reyna, University of Technology, Sydney, Australia Peter Meier, University of Technology, Sydney, Australia Email: jorge.reyna@uts.edu.au Published: December 1, 2018 https://doi.org/10.22492/ije.6.3.06 Citation: Reyna, J., & Meier, P. (2018). Learner-Generated Digital Media (LGDM) as an Assessment Tool in Tertiary Science Education: A Review of Literature. IAFOR Journal of Education, 6(3). https://doi.org/10.22492/ije.6.3.06 Abstract Learner-Generated Digital Media …
The Effects of Using Representations in Elementary Mathematics: Meta-Analysis of Research
Author: Andrzej Sokolowski, Lone Star College, Houston, USA Email: Andrzej.Sokolowski@lonestar.edu Published: December 1, 2018 https://doi.org/10.22492/ije.6.3.08 Citation: Sokolowski, A. (2018). The Effects of Using Representations in Elementary Mathematics: Meta-Analysis of Research. IAFOR Journal of Education, 6(3). https://doi.org/10.22492/ije.6.3.08 Abstract The current study provides a meta-analysis of global research on using representations to support the learning of mathematics …
Towards a Cross-Cultural Conceptual Framework for Researching Social and Emotional Education
Author: Edurne Scott Loinaz, HAHA Academy, London Email: edurne@haha.academy Published: December 1, 2018 https://doi.org/10.22492/ije.6.3.07 Citation: Scott Loinaz, E. (2018). Towards a Cross-Cultural Conceptual Framework for Researching Social and Emotional Education. IAFOR Journal of Education, 6(3). https://doi.org/10.22492/ije.6.3.07 Abstract The central aim of this study was to investigate how different countries practice social and emotional education (SEE) …
Teaching Them before We Teach: The Effectiveness of Conducting Classroom Experiments before Teaching the Underlying Theory
Authors: Raymond Li, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong Tina Wong, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong Email: ray.li@polyu.edu.hk Published: December 1, 2018 https://doi.org/10.22492/ije.6.3.05 Citation: Li, R., & Wong, T. (2018). Teaching Them before We Teach: The Effectiveness of Conducting Classroom Experiments before Teaching the Underlying Theory. IAFOR Journal of Education, 6(3). https://doi.org/10.22492/ije.6.3.05 Abstract This …
Role of Educational Technologies Utilizing the TPACK Framework and 21st Century Pedagogies: Academics’ Perspectives
Author: Tirtha Goradia, Endeavour College of Natural Health, Australia Email: tirtha.goradia@endeavour.edu.au Published: December 1, 2018 https://doi.org/10.22492/ije.6.3.03 Citation: Goradia, T. (2018). Role of Educational Technologies Utilizing the TPACK Framework and 21st Century Pedagogies: Academics’ Perspectives. IAFOR Journal of Education, 6(3). https://doi.org/10.22492/ije.6.3.03 Abstract With the rapid development in information technology and the need to acquire 21st century …
Artificial Intelligence and the Student Experience: An Institutional Perspective
Authors: Kriti Khare, University of Alberta, Canada Brian Stewart, University of Eastern Finland, Finland Anshuman Khare, Athabasca University, Canada Email: Anshuman.khare@fb.athabascau.ca Published: December 1, 2018 https://doi.org/10.22492/ije.6.3.04 Citation: Khare, R., Stewart, B., & Khare, A. (2018). Artificial Intelligence and the Student Experience: An Institutional Perspective. IAFOR Journal of Education, 6(3). https://doi.org/10.22492/ije.6.3.04 Abstract The paper outlines the …
Work-Related Factors as Determinants of Self-efficacy and Resilience among Selected Filipino Child Development Workers
Authors: Katherine del Rosario, University of the Philippines Los Baños, Philippines Nephtaly Joel Botor, University of the Philippines Los Baños, Philippines Jewely Jean Padilla, University of the Philippines Los Baños, Philippines Aida Escobin, University of the Philippines Los Baños, Philippines Daisy Pelegrina, University of the Philippines Los Baños, Philippines Email: kedelrosario@up.edu.ph Published: December 1, 2018 …
Mentoring Experiences, Issues, and Concerns in the Student-Teaching Program: Towards a Proposed Mentoring Program in Teacher Education
Authors: Susan Galamay-Cachola, Saint Mary’s University, Philippines Ma. Cristeta M. Aduca, Saint Mary’s University, Philippines Federicia C. Calauagan, Saint Mary’s University, Philippines Email: susangcachola@gmail.com Published: December 1, 2018 https://doi.org/10.22492/ije.6.3.01 Citation: Galamay-Cachola, S., Aduca, Ma. C. M., & Calauagan, F. C. (2018). Mentoring Experiences, Issues, and Concerns in the Student-Teaching Program: Towards a Proposed Mentoring Program …
IAFOR Journal of Education: Volume 6 – Issue 3
IAFOR Journal of Education: Volume 6 – Issue 3 – Winter 2018 Editor: Yvonne Masters, University of New England, Australia Published: December 1, 2018 ISSN: 2187-0594 https://doi.org/10.22492/ije.6.3 Articles Mentoring Experiences, Issues, and Concerns in the Student-Teaching Program: Towards a Proposed Mentoring Program in Teacher Education Susan Galamay-Cachola, Saint Mary’s University, Philippines Ma. Cristeta M. Aduca, …
Review / Publication Process
Peer Review Process IAFOR Journal of Education conforms to the highest academic standards of international peer review. The external peer review process which leads to publication can be broadly summarised into 10 steps which are listed below. Process from Submission to Publication Including External Peer Review Please note that the times are indicative only and …
Home Environment of Selected Filipino Gifted Individuals
Author: Greg Tabios Pawilen, University of the Philippines, Los Banos, the Philippines Email: gregpawilen@yahoo.com Published: June 1, 2018 https://doi.org/10.22492/ije.6.2.05 Citation: Pawilen, P. T. (2018). Home Environment of Selected Filipino Gifted Individuals. IAFOR Journal of Education, 6(2). https://doi.org/10.22492/ije.6.2.05 Abstract This study investigated the home environment of selected Filipino gifted individuals. It aims to answer two research …
School Administrators’ Competencies for Effective English Language Teaching and Learning in Thai Government Primary Schools
Authors: Singhanat Nomnian, Mahidol University, Thailand Thithimadee Arphattananon, Mahidol University, Thailand Email: snomnian@hotmail.com Published: June 1, 2018 https://doi.org/10.22492/ije.6.2.04 Citation: Nomnian, S., & Arphattananon, T. (2018). School Administrators’ Competencies for Effective English Language Teaching and Learning in Thai Government Primary Schools. IAFOR Journal of Education, 6(2). https://doi.org/10.22492/ije.6.2.04 Abstract This study aims to explore school administrators’ insights …
Examining the Effects of Reflective Journals on Students’ Growth Mindset: A Case Study of Tertiary Level EFL Students in the United Arab Emirates
Author: Hinda Hussein, Higher Colleges of Technology, United Arab Emirates Email: hhussein1@hct.ac.ae Published: June 1, 2018 https://doi.org/10.22492/ije.6.2.03 Citation: Hussein, H. (2018). Examining the Effects of Reflective Journals on Students’ Growth Mindset: A Case Study of Tertiary Level EFL Students in the United Arab Emirates. IAFOR Journal of Education, 6(2). https://doi.org/10.22492/ije.6.2.03 Abstract The purpose of the …
Historically Black Colleges and Universities’ Mentorship of Health Profession Students: A Content Analysis Exploring the North Carolina Health Careers Access Program
Authors: Kaye Thompson-Rogers, North Carolina Central University, USA Dannielle Joy Davis, Saint Louis University, USA Denise Davis-Maye, Alabama State University, USA Claudine Turner, Sisters of the Academy Institute, USA Email: djdavis@slu.edu Published: June 1, 2018 https://doi.org/10.22492/ije.6.2.02 Citation: Thompson-Rogers, K., Davis, D. J., Davis-Maye, D., & Turner, C. (2018). Historically Black Colleges and Universities’ Mentorship of …
A Comparative Analysis of the Attitudes of Primary School Students and Teachers Regarding the Use of Games in Teaching
Authors: Branko Anđić, University of Montenegro, Montenegro Srđan Kadić, University of Montenegro, Montenegro Rade Grujičić, University of Montenegro, Montenegro Desanka Malidžan, School “Radojica Perović”, Montenegro Email: brankoan@yahoo.com Published: June 1, 2018 https://doi.org/10.22492/ije.6.2.01 Citation: Anđić, B., Kadić, S., Grujičić, R., & Malidžan, D. (2018). A Comparative Analysis of the Attitudes of Primary School Students and Teachers …
IAFOR Journal of Education: Volume 6 – Issue 2
IAFOR Journal of Education: Volume 6 – Issue 2 – Summer 2018 Editor: Yvonne Masters, University of New England, Australia Published: June 1, 2018 ISSN: 2187-0594 https://doi.org/10.22492/ije.6.2 Articles A Comparative Analysis of the Attitudes of Primary School Students and Teachers Regarding the Use of Games in Teaching Branko Anđić, University of Montenegro, Montenegro Srđan Kadić, …
Foreign Language Proficiency as an Asset for Japanese Graduates
Authors: Raimond Selke, Goethe-Institut Indonesien, Jakarta Tomoki Sekiguchi, Graduate School of Management, Kyoto University Ashlyn Moehle, Graduate School of Language and Culture, Osaka University Abdelrahman Elsharqawy, Graduate School of Language and Culture, Osaka University Philip Streich, Graduate School of Human Science, Osaka University Email: raimond.selke@goethe.de Published: February 28, 2018 https://doi.org/10.22492/ije.6.1.07 Citation: Selke, R., Sekiguchi, T., …
Teachers’ Knowledge Indices as Predictors of Secondary School Students’ Academic Achievement in Kwara State, Nigeria
Authors: Felicia Olasehinde-Williams, University of Ilorin, Nigeria Lasiele Yahaya, University of Ilorin, Nigeria Henry Owolabi, University of Ilorin, Nigeria Email: olabisi@unilorin.edu.ng Published: February 28, 2018 https://doi.org/10.22492/ije.6.1.05 Citation: Olasehinde-Williams, F., Yahaya, L., & Owolabi, H. (2018). Teachers’ Knowledge Indices as Predictors of Secondary School Students’ Academic Achievement in Kwara State, Nigeria. IAFOR Journal of Education, 6(1). …
Why Is There a Disequilibrium Between Power and Trust in Educational Settings?
Authors: Faruk Levent, Marmara University, Turkey Nehir Özdemir, Marmara University, Turkey Tuba Akpolat, Marmara University, Turkey Email: nehirozdemir@marun.edu.tr Published: February 28, 2018 https://doi.org/10.22492/ije.6.1.06 Citation: Levent, F., Özdemir, N., & Akpolat, T. (2018). Why Is There a Disequilibrium Between Power and Trust in Educational Settings? IAFOR Journal of Education, 6(1). https://doi.org/10.22492/ije.6.1.06 Abstract The purpose of this …
An Examination of Listening Acquisition: A Study of Japanese University Students
Authors: Bryan Hahn, Akita International University, Japan Email: bhahn@aiu.ac.jp Published: February 28, 2018 https://doi.org/10.22492/ije.6.1.04 Citation: Hahn, B. (2018). An Examination of Listening Acquisition: A Study of Japanese University Students. IAFOR Journal of Education, 6(1). https://doi.org/10.22492/ije.6.1.04 Abstract English language learners seek strong speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills. When it comes to the last it is …
Ruptured Dreams: Female Students’ Talk About Boys as Past “Lovers”
Authors: Joanne Cassar, Faculty for Social Wellbeing, University of Malta, Malta Email: joanne.cassar@um.edu.mt Published: February 28, 2018 https://doi.org/10.22492/ije.6.1.03 Citation: Cassar, J. (2018). Ruptured Dreams: Female Students’ Talk About Boys as Past “Lovers”. IAFOR Journal of Education, 6(1). https://doi.org/10.22492/ije.6.1.03 Abstract When romantic encounters come to an end they often evoke a plethora of feelings associated with …
Pre-Service Elementary Teachers’ Scientific Literacy and Self-Efficacy in Teaching Science
Authors: Adam Al Sultan, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Saudi Arabia Harvey Henson, Jr., Southern Illinois University, USA Peter J. Fadde, Southern Illinois University, USA Email: adam.uod@gmail.com Published: February 28, 2018 https://doi.org/10.22492/ije.6.1.02 Citation: Al Sultan, A., Henson Jr. H., & Fadde, P. J. (2018). Pre-Service Elementary Teachers’ Scientific Literacy and Self-Efficacy in Teaching Science. IAFOR …
The Implicit Role of First-Years’ Higher Education Faculties
Author: Maurice Abi-Raad, Rabdan Academy, United Arab Emirates Email: mabiraad@ra.ac.ae Published: February 28, 2018 https://doi.org/10.22492/ije.6.1.01 Citation: Abi-Raad, M. (2018). The Implicit Role of First-Years’ Higher Education Faculties. IAFOR Journal of Education, 6(1). https://doi.org/10.22492/ije.6.1.01 Abstract The higher education experience is a challenge for first-year students. One of the challenges facing a generation of youth is attaining …
IAFOR Journal of Education: Volume 6 – Issue 1
IAFOR Journal of Education: Volume 6 – Issue 1 – Spring 2018 Editor: Yvonne Masters, University of New England, Australia Published: February 28, 2018 ISSN: 2187-0594 https://doi.org/10.22492/ije.6.1 Articles The Implicit Role of First-Years’ Higher Education Faculties Maurice Abi-Raad, Rabdan Academy, United Arab Emirates Pre-Service Elementary Teachers’ Scientific Literacy and Self-Efficacy in Teaching Science Adam Al …
Student-Produced Podcasts in Language Learning – Exploring Student Perceptions of Podcast Activities
Author: Birgit Phillips, University of Applied Sciences Burgenland, Austria Email: birgit.phillips@fh-burgenland.at Published: December 4, 2017 https://doi.org/10.22492/ije.5.3.08 Citation: Phillips, B. (2017). Student-Produced Podcasts in Language Learning – Exploring Student Perceptions of Podcast ActivitiesIAFOR Journal of Education, 5(3). https://doi.org/10.22492/ije.5.3.08 Abstract Podcasts are a useful tool for developing speaking skills in language acquisition settings, particularly within the context …
Investigating the Major Effect of Principal’s Change Leadership on School Teachers’ Professional Development
Authors: Dian-Fu Chang, Tamkang University, Taiwan Sheng-Nan Chen, Yong Fu Elementary School, Taiwan Wen-Ching Chou, Tamkang University, Taiwan Email: sauichou1226@gmail.com Published: December 4, 2017 https://doi.org/10.22492/ije.5.3.07 Citation: Chang, D. F., Chen, S. N., & Chou, W. C. (2017). Investigating the Major Effect of Principal’s Change Leadership on School Teachers’ Professional Development. IAFOR Journal of Education, 5(3). …
Effects of Geographic Information System on the Learning of Environmental Education Concepts in Basic Computer-Mediated Classrooms in Nigeria
Authors: Ayobami Gideon Adeleke, Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria Email: ag_leke@oauife.edu.ng Published: December 4, 2017 https://doi.org/10.22492/ije.5.3.06 Citation: Adeleke, A. G. (2017). Effects of Geographic Information System on the Learning of Environmental Education Concepts in Basic Computer-Mediated Classrooms in Nigeria. IAFOR Journal of Education, 5(3). https://doi.org/10.22492/ije.5.3.06 Abstract This research paper specifically examined the impact of Geographic Information …