Opportunities to stimulate critical thinking in primary education, Oana Irina NECHIFOR, Venera-Mihaela COJOCARIU

Abstract At present, there is a growing focus on the all-rounded emotional and physical development of young learners, ensuring that their intellectual, moral, socio-emotional, and physical development are well-aligned and supportive of each other. Considering the sophistication of the cognitive structures and the multitude of issues that the modern world presents, the nurturing of thinking […]

Innovative Approaches to the Ergonomic Dimension of Classroom Management, Loredana PERJU

Abstract The physical environment of school classrooms is influenced by factors such as the size of furniture, air conditioning, color, lighting, temperature, noise, and cleanliness. The advantages of optimal organization of the physical environment are highlighted, as well as the negative effects of lack of organization. The main components of the ergonomic dimension of the […]

Learn, Connect, Engage, Thrive Together! Digital Citizenship Education in European Universities. A qualitative analysis, Magda-Elena SAMOILĂ, Nicoleta Laura POPA

Abstract Learn, Connect, Engage, Thrive Together is the Council of Europe’s motto declaring 2025 as the Year of Digital Citizenship Education (DCE) to provide young citizens with innovative opportunities to develop the values, attitudes, skills, and knowledge needed to participate fully and take responsibility in society. This study uses a qualitative research design to explore […]

Perceived Teacher Autonomy Support, Academic Self-efficacy and Academic Performance: The Moderating Role of Competitiveness and Gender, Tina VRABIE, Nicoleta Laura POPA, Adrian-Vicențiu LABĂR

Abstract The present study examined the link between perceived teacher autonomy support, academic self-efficacy, and academic performance and investigated how competitiveness and gender influence this relationship. Specifically, we hypothesized that a significant positive relationship would exist between perceived teacher autonomy support and academic self-efficacy, and between academic self-efficacy and academic performance. Next, we assumed that […]

Vol. 29, No. 1/2025

Unleashing the Potentials of Reading Graphic Novels in Advancing Meaning-Making in the Language Classroom, Naima SAHLI Perceived Teacher Autonomy Support, Academic Self-efficacy and Academic Performance: The Moderating Role of Competitiveness and Gender, Tina VRABIE, Nicoleta Laura POPA, Adrian-Vicențiu LABĂR Learn, Connect, Engage, Thrive Together! Digital Citizenship Education in European Universities. A qualitative analysis, Magda-Elena SAMOILĂ, […]

A Brief Overview of Self-Determination Theory: Implications for Educational Psychology Narcisa Gianina CARANFIL, Oana Lăcrămioara BĂDĂRĂU, Marta-Iuliana VICOL

Abstract Three primary aspects of human motivation were distinguished in order to conduct a multidimensional analysis of this overall concept: cognitive, affective, and behavioral. Self-Determination Theory is based on concepts such as behavioral regulation, human needs, learning, psychological adjustment, etc. The theory’s founders began with the idea that a spectrum of self-determination levels, which serve […]

Strategies for Implementing STEM  Education in Preschool Education Violeta RAMAȘCANU,Venera-Mihaela COJOCARIU

Abstract The role of kindergarten is to efficiently prepare preschoolers for their encounter with the real world. This includes developing their skills, competencies, problem-solving abilities, as well as acquiring knowledge about themselves and their surroundings. STEM education can be a reliable ally in this process. The STEM perspective integrates four areas: S-Science, T-Technology, E-Engineering, and […]

Social Representation of Problematic Students Based on the Perspective of Preschool and Primary School TeachersViorel ROBU, Magda TUFEANU, Cristina-Maria STOICA

Abstract Problematic students burden primary school teachers and school counselors with many challenges. For this reason, we believe that investigating teachers’ perception of these students can create the basis for a better focus of training programs aimed at equipping teachers with the practical skills they need to support young school-age students to adapt as best […]

Examination of Opinions on the 2018 Turkish Language and Literature (TLL) Curriculum in Terms of the Components of Educational Programs Mesut BULUT

Abstract This study aims to investigate the opinions of aspiring Turkish language and literature teachers about the curriculum components of the 2018 program. Using a case study design, a qualitative research methodology was used to perform the study. 37 teacher candidates enrolled in a Turkish university’s faculty of education’s Turkish Language and literature teaching department […]