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Exploring Teachers’ Perceptions on The Sustainability of Free Education Policy in Selected Secondary Schools of Kabwe District, Zambia

The study explored teachers’ perspectives on the sustainability of Free Education Policy (FEP) at a selected school in Kabwe, Central Zambia. The introduction of FEP from pre-school to Grade 12 was launched in 2022 by the UPND government to fulfil its campaign promise to the people of Zambia. The study was located in the interpretive […]

U-Dictionary as Media Aids in EFL E-Learning Classrooms: Independent Learning or Threat to Critical Thinking?

One of the persistent challenges in English language learning is students’ hesitation to ask questions, often due to low self-confidence. This reluctance often stems from feelings of embarrassment, anxiety, or fear of making mistakes. To overcome these challenges, students frequently turn to digital tools that support their language learning, one of the most commonly used […]

Analysis of The Formation of Autonomous Regions to Improve Local Government Efficiency in Public Services

This study examines the formation of new regions or autonomous regions to improve public services. Regional autonomy is the authority of autonomous regions to regulate and manage the interests of local communities according to their own initiative based on community aspirations, in accordance with laws and regulations. Meanwhile, autonomous regions are legal community units that […]

Exploration of the Creative Thinking Structure in Chinese Art and Design Undergraduates: A Pilot Study of Jilin Province Undergraduates

This study investigates the structural dimensions of creative thinking among undergraduates majoring in art and design in Jilin Province and verifies the applicability of measurement tools. A pilot study design was employed, with stratified random sampling used to select undergraduates from universities in Jilin Province offering art and design programs. Data were collected using the […]

Strategic Resilience in the Subnational (Municipal) Border-Community along the Bislak River: Exploring Opportunities for Inter-local Climate Change Governance in the Philippines

This paper discusses part of the results of a research and development project funded by the Philippine Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) through its Technical Assistance Project for Local Resource Institute (TA for LRIs), and implemented by the Department of Sociology, Mariano Marcos State University. Guided by the Subaltern Climate Change Adaptation model […]

Qualities and Instructional Approaches of an Effective English Language Teacher

Teacher effectiveness is widely acknowledged as an essential influence on learner achievement; yet, the composite interplay of professional competence, personal disposition, and adaptive methodology remains underdocumented in many developing-country contexts. This qualitative case study, therefore, probed the characteristics and instructional approaches of a highly regarded English language teacher at Junior High School 2 Sungguminasa, Indonesia. Six ninety-minute […]

A Case Study of University–Enterprise Collaboration at A Private Institution in China: The Perspectives of Students

University–Enterprise Collaboration (UEC) has become a strategic priority in China’s higher education system, particularly within creative and practice-oriented disciplines such as Stage and Film Design. While policy initiatives emphasize employment outcomes and institutional integration, less attention has been paid to how students experience and interpret these collaborations. This study investigates the learning experiences of undergraduate […]

Continuous Professional Development for Teachers: A Reflection on Teacher Experiences in Selected Schools in Kabwe District, Zambia

This study sought to explore the experiences of teachers towards Continuous Professional Development (CPD) in Kabwe District. The objectives of the study were to; establish the forms of CPD activities teachers engage in, discuss the perception of teachers on CPD activities and to find out the relevance of CPD activities on teachers’ classroom practices. A […]

Career Choice Goals of First-generation Higher Education Students of the Maldives

The Social Cognitive Career Theory (SCCT) recognise that personal inputs, contextual supports, and barriers are key influences on career choice goals. While numerous studies have used this theoretical framework to explore choice goals of various population groups in the United States and East Asia. However, minimal research has been conducted on highly challenging contexts such […]

Perceptions of Selected College Students on the Impact of Project-based Learning on their English Oral Communication Skills

Project-based Learning is an instructional method that emphasizes the purpose and meaning of communication through series of projects assigned. This study aimed to determine the perceptions of selected college students on the impact of Project-based Learning on their English oral communication skills particularly in the context of the Philippines. The study particularly employed the convergent […]