Sexually and gender-diverse secondary school students experience more bullying-victimization and feel less safe at school than their heterosexual, cisgender peers. Therefore, clarifying the associations of various LGBTQ-targeted school-based strategies (enumerated policies, school-staff training, inclusive curriculum, GSAs) with these school experiences is crucial. Furthermore, it is important to determine

We present results from meta-analyses of 68 experimental studies on digital learning prompts, examining what features constitute an effective prompt for learning achievement. First, a systematic review reveals the different features of prompts used across various studies. Second, a quantitative meta-analysis using a random-effects model shows that digital prompts significantly enhance learning achievement

With the development of computer and information techniques, robotics education provides potential to reshape the instructional and learning process in the educational system. From the perspective of the educational system, it is essential to understand the roles of robotics in education as well as their relationships with learners. Specifically, this systematic review proposed a conceptual framework

The increasing global demand for English Medium Instruction (EMI) in higher education (HE) highlights the need for empirical research to contribute to its success and suggest ways of mitigating the diverse challenges faced by students and institutions. Identifying the key factors that contribute to successful EMI is critical for improving both content and language learning outcomes for students. In

Sense of belonging in education encompasses an individual's experiences of feeling accepted, valued, and included within educational environments. Not all students experience the same level of sense of belonging, and those from marginalised or under-represented groups are shown to report lower levels of belonging compared to others in their cohorts. Fostering a stronger sense of belonging amongst these

Design thinking (DT) has drawn increasing attention in K-12 education. However, research on DT in K-12 education has not yet been comprehensively reviewed. The current review research attempted to bridge this gap in the field. Following the PRISMA guidelines, this review examined 40 empirical studies on DT in K-12 education, with specific emphasis on four key aspects: (1) research areas, (2) incorporation

The oral language skills of vocabulary and grammar are associated with early reading ability, but how they relate to different aspects of reading – comprehension, word reading, and pseudoword reading – has not been systematically compared. A meta-analysis of 72 longitudinal studies (comprising 499 correlations from 23,387 children) examined the predictive relationship between vocabulary and grammar

Multimedia inputs have been often used in second language (L2) vocabulary learning; however, the effective elements in multimedia inputs for L2 vocabulary learning have hardly been established. This study aims to identify the effective element(s) and further clarifies the meaning of different “domains” in multimedia L2 vocabulary learning. Considering that the learning target (L2 vocabulary) belongs

The present study employs an umbrella review of methodological quality in 41 meta-analyses examining associations between parental involvement and students’ learning outcomes. It develops a comprehensive methodology framework for evaluating the methodological quality of meta-analyses. The framework includes different aspects from aims and conceptualization to reporting of results in meta-analyses,

Since considered as an independent discipline, education has become more interdisciplinary by absorbing insights from various disciplines. However, there is a gap in understanding how educational knowledge diffuses to other academic fields. Our study seeks to bridge this gap with three specific objectives: 1) Mapping the landscape of literature in the interdisciplinary knowledge diffusion process,

Content and language integrated learning (CLIL), i.e., learning subject content in a non-native language, has been widely promoted as an innovative way of teaching English as a foreign language. More recently, technology is integrated in CLIL programs. In view of the growing number of studies on technology-enhanced CLIL (TECLIL) and the limitations of previous reviews in this field, this paper presents

As Virtual Reality (VR) becomes increasingly integrated into educational settings, researchers are leveraging multimedia and generative learning theories to enhance the design and implementation of instructional VR for effective educational experiences. This systematic review examines the current state of research on applying evidence-based multimedia design and pedagogical principles to VR in education

This meta-analysis synthesized the effects of content and language integrated learning (CLIL)—an approach in which non-language subjects are taught in a foreign language—on primary school students. The dataset comprised 28 samples (N = 214,103) drawn from 21 (quasi-)experimental studies that evaluated either foreign language (FL) or academic content learning. A multi-level meta-analysis revealed that

Reading and spelling skills are important abilities to acquire for later success in school and therefore it is highly relevant to examine strategies of facilitating these academic skills. Physical activity integrated with the learning sessions or physical activity added but not integrated with the learning sessions has been identified as possible strategies.

Teaching and learning in schools worldwide was severely disrupted due to COVID-19. Therefore, the present study aimed to understand the teaching and learning challenges that confronted schools due to the pandemic. It systematically reviewed the international literature involving 226 studies to elucidate a comprehensive range of teaching and learning challenges confronting schools due to the pandemic

This study reviewed research on the features of digital media (e.g. apps, e-books) which influence interactions between adults and children aged 2–7 years when using these media together. We focused on interactions which support child learning, particularly oral language development. We used robust variance estimation to conduct multilevel meta-analyses of 15 experimental studies (n = 627 parent–child

As classrooms are becoming increasingly diverse, teachers often find themselves in a prominent position within initiatives to provide a safe learning environment with equal opportunities for every student in the classroom. This requires preparation for diversity and inclusion within teacher education. This systematic review explores the use of drama and theatre-based work forms in pre-service and in-service

Digital data have an increasingly prominent role in various life sectors, ushering in an importance for data literacy education (DLE) in schools. To better understand the versatile educational purposes in this multifaceted topic for students' well-rounded development, this paper presents an in-depth scrutiny into “what DLE is for” in K-12 education. We utilized Gert Biesta's (2009) holistic account

A burgeoning body of literature has explored the correlation between professional learning communities (PLCs) and teachers' efficacy beliefs (TEB). However, the findings are inconsistent, posing challenges to both theoretical understanding and practical implications of the roles of PLCs in education. Adopting a meta-analytical approach, this study synthesized data from 44 independent samples (N = 38

This meta-analysis builds on 217 empirical studies in higher education and investigates the role of the different forms of adaptivity and adaptability as personalization strategies in simulation-based learning environments for complex skills in higher education. The strategies used to personalize scaffolding and task progression were the central point in this meta-analysis. We identified conditions

In physical experiment teaching, real experiments can provide students with practical experience and foster their operation concepts and skills, but the efficiency is low and many uncertain factors exist. In comparison, virtual experiments can visualize abstract concepts and improve the success rate of the experiments, but they cannot provide students with real experience or sufficient training of

Dealing with text is crucial in modern societies. However, not everyone acquires sufficient literacy skills during school education. This systematic review summarizes and synthesizes research on adults with low literacy skills (ALLS) in alphabetic writing systems, includes results from behavioral and neurobiological studies, and compares these findings with those on developmental dyslexia given that

To describe the chronic physical activity at school effects on children and adolescents' cognitive performance, examining different types of intervention in the school environment.

This systematic review aims to clarify the concept of principals' data literacy and its various components. After examining 56 empirical studies, we have defined principals' data literacy and identified 63 specific indicators, organized into seven dimensions. Our findings highlight the complex tasks and responsibilities principals undertake to effectively lead with data. Although some data-related

Individualised learner-centred teaching requires the continuous monitoring of students’ individual learning progress. A promising approach that uses recurrent short tests to measure individual learning progress and report the progress to teachers (and students) is learning progress monitoring (LPM). Although some findings suggest that LPM may positively impact student performance, there is also a large

Digital parenting is being enacted in a rapidly digitalized context and it impacts different children's outcomes. The present study employs an umbrella review involving 31 reviews to derive insights on different aspects of relationships between digital parenting and child development. Results showed that digital parenting had been conceptualized as comprising three dimensions (parental mediation, parents'

In today's dynamic job market, lifelong learning (LLL) is essential due to technological advancements and evolving requirements. Since it is the responsibility of higher education to prepare students for LLL, it is imperative for higher education not only to acknowledge the significance of LLL but also to delve deeper into the core competencies that underpin LLL. This systematic literature review aims

The relationship between teacher self-efficacy (TSE) and teacher resilience (TR) is a bourgeoning area of study in teacher education research. This meta-analysis is the first of its kind to synthesise ‘fragmented’ quantitative evidence on the correlation between the two constructs. Following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, a total of 21 studies

Over the past 20 years there has been a growing international focus within early childhood education sectors on the potential benefits of neuroscience-informed approaches. This has resulted in a burgeoning of initiatives that draw upon neuroscience to influence early childhood educator practice and, in turn, children's learning and development. This study reports an international scoping review of

Mobile-assisted reading research has seen a growing trend in the use of eye tracking to explore readers’ performance traditionally examined by offline accuracy measures. Through its ability to provide detailed records of online processing behaviours at a high temporal resolution, eye tracking offers new insights into real-time cognitive processes associated with mobile digital reading, which offline

Developing Artificial Intelligence (AI) education in K-12 contexts, i.e., teaching students about AI, is critical to promote students' AI literacy. However, the state-of-the-art of AI education is not clear enough. To this end, this study reviewed 45 high-quality empirical studies on K-12 AI education over the past decade from both research and instruction perspectives. Regarding the research design

In a rapidly evolving technological and societal environment, businesses and business education face paradigm shifts, characterized by significant transformations in shared mindsets, assumptions, and practices. This study emphasizes the necessity for leaders to know what capabilities and traits are needed for paradigm-breaking creative thinking—and for management educators how to teach those skills

Research on teacher communities (TCs) for professional development reports positive impacts on teachers' work and students' learning outcomes. However, the lack of conceptual clarity regarding the constitution of TCs has been highlighted by scholars. This ambiguity complicates the comparison and evaluation of the impacts claimed by different studies. This systematic review focuses on the operational

Visualization has a long tradition in mathematics education and research on this topic has become more widespread in recent decades. In a meta-analysis (41 studies, N = 10,562), we aimed to synthesize the effects of learning with external visualizations on mathematics outcomes. We analyzed intervention, learner, and outcome characteristics as moderators. Overall, results of a random-effects model indicated

Teacher talk is an integral part of classroom dialogue. However, emerging empirical research has shown inconsistent correlations between specific teacher talk moves (TTMs) and student achievement, motivating us to synthesise previous results to provide robust evidence. Using three-level meta-analytic techniques, this study examined the associations between teacher talk (dialogic and monologic orientations)

Self-regulated learning (SRL) has been considered a key competence for continuing education (CE). The present systematic review and meta-analysis investigated factors associated with learners’ use of SRL strategies in CE. Synthesizing a total number of 58 studies, we identified learning process-related, learner-related, CE-related, and work-related factors associated with SRL strategies in CE. Three-level

This mixed-research synthesis examined the short and long-term effects of out-of-school learning (OSL) activities on student achievement and factors affecting these practices. Initially, two meta-analytic reviews examined the short and long-term effects of OSL practices on student achievement under a random-effects model. Then, a thematic synthesis of primary qualitative studies explored the pedagogical

In the era of globalization, the role of teachers is evolving to encompass global competence, prompting the need for teacher training programs dedicated to enhancing and expanding this competence. To comprehend the effect of current training initiatives on teachers’ global competence and guide future design, a research synthesis was undertaken through meta-analysis. This comprehensive meta-analysis

Educational Escape Rooms (EER) as a new teaching tool gained significant attention in the research discourse – especially the last two years. So far, research focused on the practicality, feasibility or description of the development. To provide a more comprehensive understanding to mechanisms within this instructional approach, it is valuable to examine it through the lens of established and well-researched

Despite increasing evidence calculating the extent of COVID learning loss, few researchers have attempted to collect and examine the evidence through meta-analysis. To fill this gap, our meta-analysis seeks to explore the existing research regarding the effects of COVID on learning in reading and mathematics. Our findings illustrate that the learning loss was real and significant compared to previous

We recently published a paper in this journal (de Jong et al., 2023) that presented an overview of the literature on learning in science domains through direct instruction and guided inquiry-based learning. This paper was, in part, a response to Zhang et al. (2022) who argued that the evidence firmly supported the superiority of direct instruction over inquiry learning. Sweller et al. (2024) recently

Many institutions provide financial incentives for higher education students contingent on their performance, hoping to increase their motivation and achievement. The aim of this meta-analysis was to evaluate the effects of performance-based financial incentives on higher education students using causal evidence. A total of 18 randomized controlled trials involving 20,286 students were included. Performance-based

Sense of belonging in higher education contributes to students' wellbeing and academic attainment. However, there is ambiguity about the definition and measurement of sense of belonging in higher education, and it is unclear how these definitions and measures are used in diverse student populations in terms of ethnicity and generation status in higher education. In this systematic review we investigated

Educational reform through the scaling of evidence-based practices has been extremely difficult to achieve in practice. This scoping review examines the extent to which Implementation Science (IS) has been used to investigate the scaling of interventions in school settings and what has or could potentially be learnt from these investigations.

Artificial intelligence () has brought new ways for implementing learning analytics in computer-supported collaborative learning (CSCL). However, there is a lack of literature reviews that focus on AI-driven learning analytics applications and tools in CSCL contexts. To fill the gap, this systematic review provides an overview of the goals, characteristics, and effects of existing AI-driven learning

Interdisciplinary teaching and learning (ITL), also termed cross-curricular teaching and learning, and curricular integration, is a prevailing trend among K-12 educational practitioners and policymakers. However, with the exclusion of specific disciplinary combinations such as Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) or Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL), the empirical

Vocational interests are a commonly used concept to help students choose a study program in higher education. The underlying assumption is that a good choice reflects congruence of the program with a student's vocational interests. This assumption however remains controversial, given the lack of conclusive evidence due to methodological problems, mixed results, and absence of meta-analyses using multiple

As any model of educational leadership is expected to contribute to academic success, dialogic leadership has emerged as an essential model in this domain, providing compelling evidence of significant improvements in the academic outcomes of students, including reduced absenteeism among school children. Dialogic leadership is an emerging leadership approach that conceptualizes the role of members of

Although they are an important part of learning to read, listening comprehension skills are often hindered among students with intellectual disability (ID). An increasing number of studies have shown that they can be enhanced through shared text reading interventions. In the current multilevel meta-analysis, we aimed to measure the effect of shared text reading on the listening comprehension skills

Young children spend a significant and increasing amount of time using digital media. Thus, a clear understanding of how best to support children's learning from digital media is important. A specific recommendation by some professional bodies is that parental co-use should be applied to scaffold children's learning from digital media. The aim of this meta-analysis was to assess the association between

High teacher turnover in schools is a problem in many countries. Many studies have investigated various antecedent effects of turnover in isolation; however, few comparative assessments of the antecedents have been conducted. A meta-analysis was conducted to ascertain the relative power of effects between various antecedents, and turnover and retention behaviors and intentions. We observed variations

Since the 1990s, there is a rise in attention to inclusion in education encompassing inclusion in Higher Education (HE), which is an important element of-/and leads to equity in society. HE-teachers are a key factor in improving inclusion in higher education, but little is known about 1) their understanding of inclusion, 2) the challenges they experience for establishing inclusion, and 3) how they

This systematic review with narrative synthesis aimed to examine the available evidence on the relationship between neurodiversity and cognitive load in online learning. Despite the known relationship between working memory impairments and neurodiversity, there has been a lack of systematic investigation into how cognitive load impacts neurodivergent students in online learning environments. This review

Morphemes are the smallest meaningful units of language (e.g., affixes, base words) that express grammatical and semantic information. Additionally, morphological knowledge is significantly related to children's word reading and reading comprehension skills. Researchers have broadly assessed morphological knowledge by using a wide range of tasks and stimuli, which has influenced the interpretation

Open inquiry is the fourth and highest level of an inquiry-based approach in science teaching and learning. Although previous research has highlighted several benefits of open inquiry, thus far, studies have comprehensively reviewed its impacts using systematic and rigorous methodologies. Thus, the central aim of this review study was to develop a better understanding of the impacts of an open inquiry

Educational neuroscience merges insights from education, psychology, and neuroscience to understand how the brain learns, processes information, and retains knowledge. While this field entails aspects like individual cognitive development and skill acquisition, it lacks clarity on the mechanisms for true social learning and teaching. To fill this gap, our article examines how the rapidly growing area

The current meta-analysis aims at identifying the most effective interventions for students with Learning Disabilities (LD) in improving writing expression over the last 40 years. Specifically, the main purpose of this review was to evaluate the efficacy of interventions focused on writing and integrated reading and writing for students in Grades PreK-12. The review examined a total of 39 experimental