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A systematic review of research on flipped language classrooms: theoretical foundations, learning activities, tools, research topics and findings

Di Zou, Shuqiong Luo, Haoran Xie, Gwo-Jen Hwang

Summary: This paper presents a systematic review of flipped language classrooms, covering theoretical foundations, learning activities, tools, research topics, and findings. The results show that the flipped language classroom can enhance students' academic performance, learning motivation, self-regulation, confidence, and higher-order thinking skills. Other research topics explored in the reviewed articles include the effects of external and learner factors, student readiness and technology acceptance, student interactions, and teacher perceptions.

COMPUTER ASSISTED LANGUAGE LEARNING (2022)

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Applying blended synchronous teaching and learning for flexible learning in higher education: an action research study at a university in Hong Kong

Xiuhan Li, Yuqin Yang, Samuel Kai Wah Chu, Zamzami Zainuddin, Yin Zhang

Summary: This study proposes an alternative blended teaching and learning approach to address practical challenges faced by university students in pursuing flexible and global learning. Using action research, the effects of blended synchronous teaching and learning were improved, with positive ratings from students.

ASIA PACIFIC JOURNAL OF EDUCATION (2022)

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Exploring the role of self-efficacy beliefs and learner success in English medium instruction

Gene Thompson, Ikuya Aizawa, Samantha Curle, Heath Rose

Summary: This study explores the relationship between student self-beliefs and success in an EMI course, finding that L2 proficiency, preparatory course performance, and self-efficacy are key factors predicting success in EMI programs. The qualitative findings support these results and highlight the need for self-efficacy development opportunities for students entering EMI study.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BILINGUAL EDUCATION AND BILINGUALISM (2022)

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Beyond utility value interventions: The why, when, and how for next steps in expectancy-value intervention research

Emily Q. Rosenzweig, Allan Wigfield, Jacquelynne S. Eccles

Summary: Motivational interventions based on SEVT can improve students' motivation and academic performance. Instead of solely focusing on perceived utility value, it is recommended to explore interventions targeting other key constructs in the theory to enhance students' overall motivation and performance.

EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST (2022)

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An innovative evaluation method for undergraduate education: an approach based on BP neural network and stress testing

Chang Liu, Yongfu Feng, Yuling Wang

Summary: This paper proposes a new evaluation method for under-graduate education quality based on Artificial Intelligence Neural Network Back-Propagation (BP) algorithm and stress testing. It constructs a publicly available indicator pool and utilizes the BP neural network algorithm to identify important indicators and explore the influence of education quality in different situations.

STUDIES IN HIGHER EDUCATION (2022)

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The impact of COVID-19 on college students from communities of color

Sherry Davis Molock, Benjamin Parchem

Summary: This study examined the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on daily living, mental well-being, and experiences of racial discrimination among college students from communities of color. The results showed that students of color experienced significant changes in their finances, living situations, and academic performance, and faced challenges in managing stress, anxiety, and depression.

JOURNAL OF AMERICAN COLLEGE HEALTH (2022)

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When no one can go to school: does online learning meet students' basic learning needs?

Ruth Wong

Summary: This study examined whether students' basic learning needs could be met through online learning. The results showed that autonomy and competence were fulfilled, but relatedness needs were not met. It was also found that autonomy had a direct relationship with competence, but not with relatedness.

INTERACTIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS (2023)

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Scaffolding vocational high school students' computational thinking with cognitive and metacognitive prompts in learning about programmable logic controllers

Ching-Huei Chen, Tung-Kai Liu, Kun Huang

Summary: With the rapid development of artificial intelligence, computational thinking has become crucial in the 21st century. This study investigates the impact of cognitive and metacognitive prompts on vocational high school students' development of computational thinking skills. The results demonstrate that metacognitive prompts significantly improve students' outcomes, self-efficacy, and motivation for learning, highlighting important implications for promoting computational thinking in vocational high schools.

JOURNAL OF RESEARCH ON TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION (2023)

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A systematic mapping review of augmented reality applications to support STEM learning in higher education

Stylianos Mystakidis, Athanasios Christopoulos, Nikolaos Pellas

Summary: This study evaluates the use of AR applications supporting STEM learning in Higher Education, identifying a lack of research across the STEM spectrum, especially in Technology and Mathematics. Three augmentation techniques suitable for STEM learning were identified, with a taxonomy of instructional models and applied strategies discussed as the main contribution of this research.

EDUCATION AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES (2022)

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Alternatives to logistic regression models in experimental studies

Francis L. Huang

Summary: Logistic regression models (LRMs) are commonly used in psychology and education experiments to analyze binary outcomes, but the results are often difficult to interpret. This study proposes alternative models, including the linear probability model, the log-binomial model, and the modified Poisson regression model, and evaluates their performance using Monte Carlo simulations.

JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL EDUCATION (2022)

Article Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications

From dual digitalization to digital learning space: Exploring the digital transformation of higher education

Bendik Bygstad, Egil Ovrelid, Sten Ludvigsen, Morten Daehlen

Summary: Inspired by the digitalization during the Covid-19 crisis, this study investigates the emergence of a digital learning space in higher education. Through analyzing three phases of digitalization at the University of Oslo, three underlying forces of the digital learning space were identified: alignment of digital education and digital subjects, redefinition of roles between students and teachers, and the ability to engage with the broader society.

COMPUTERS & EDUCATION (2022)

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Principal leadership and teacher professional learning in Turkish schools: examining the mediating effects of collective teacher efficacy and teacher trust

Mehmet Fatih Karacabey, Mehmet Sukru Bellibas, Donnie Adams

Summary: This study examines the influence of principals' instructional and transformational leadership types on teacher learning, and finds that teachers' perceptions of collective efficacy and trust mediate this relationship.

EDUCATIONAL STUDIES (2022)

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Shift From a Traditional to a Distance Learning Environment during the COVID-19 Pandemic University Students' Engagement and Interactions

Katerina Salta, Katerina Paschalidou, Maria Tsetseri, Dionysios Koulougliotis

Summary: The study investigated the engagement and interactions of students in traditional face-to-face learning environment and online learning environment during the COVID-19 pandemic in two Greek universities. The results showed that students exhibited lower emotional engagement in the online environment, mainly due to decreased human interaction levels.

SCIENCE & EDUCATION (2022)

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Systematic literature review and bibliometric analysis on virtual reality and education

Mario A. Rojas-Sanchez, Pedro R. Palos-Sanchez, Jose A. Folgado-Fernandez

Summary: The objective of this study is to identify and analyze the scientific literature on virtual reality in education using bibliometric analysis. The study provides an overview of virtual reality technology used in education, highlighting the main topics, authors, sources, and countries in the literature. It also aims to understand the conceptual, intellectual, and social structure of the literature and the knowledge base of VR in education, as well as its integration into teaching-learning processes. The research findings reveal that VR is widely used in education, but institutions were initially slow to adopt it.

EDUCATION AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES (2023)

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Individual Differences in Second Language Listening: Examining the Role of Knowledge, Metacognitive Awareness, Memory, and Attention

Matthew P. Wallace

Summary: This study examined the effects of domain-specific knowledge and domain-general cognitive abilities on second language listening comprehension. The results showed that vocabulary knowledge had the strongest effect on listening performance, while topical knowledge and attentional control had direct effects. Only metacognitive awareness had an indirect effect on listening comprehension through topical knowledge.

LANGUAGE LEARNING (2022)

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Social interaction and effectiveness of the online learning - A moderating role of maintaining social distance during the pandemic COVID-19

Hasnan Baber

Summary: This study investigates the importance of social interaction on the effectiveness of online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings suggest that social interaction has a significant positive impact on online learning, but this effect is reduced when social distancing norms are in place.

ASIAN EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES (2022)

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Pathways to Student Motivation: A Meta-Analysis of Antecedents of Autonomous and Controlled Motivations

Julien S. Bureau, Joshua L. Howard, Jane X. Y. Chong, Frederic Guay

Summary: Students' self-determined motivation is associated with higher academic well-being, persistence, and achievement, and is dependent on the satisfaction of psychological needs - relatedness, competence, and autonomy - which are facilitated through supportive behaviors from notable others. The study shows that teacher autonomy support predicts students' need satisfaction and self-determined motivation more strongly than parental autonomy support, while competence is the most positive predictor of self-determined motivation.

REVIEW OF EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH (2022)

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E-learning? Never again! On the unintended consequences of COVID-19 forced e-learning on academic teacher motivational job characteristics

Konrad Kulikowski, Sylwia Przytula, Lukasz Sulkowski

Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has forced universities to switch to online education, posing challenges to academic teachers' motivation and performance. The transition to e-learning has led to a debate on the unintended consequences of forced online education during the pandemic.

HIGHER EDUCATION QUARTERLY (2022)

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How inclusive are the teaching practices of my German, Maths and English teachers? - psychometric properties of a newly developed scale to assess personalisation and differentiation in teaching practices

Susanne Schwab, Umesh Sharma, Lisa Hoffmann

Summary: This study examined secondary school students' perceptions of inclusive teaching practices used by different subject teachers. The findings showed that all subject teachers used some inclusive practices, but they were not highly inclusive. Maths teachers were found to be more inclusive compared to their German counterparts.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INCLUSIVE EDUCATION (2022)

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Domain-specific prior knowledge and learning: A meta-analysis

Bianca A. Simonsmeier, Maja Flaig, Anne Deiglmayr, Lennart Schalk, Michael Schneider

Summary: The impact of prior knowledge on learning performance is not linear, with high individual differences and low predictive power. Further research is needed to explore the conditions under which prior knowledge has positive, negative, or negligible effects on learning.

EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST (2022)