Abstract This paper aims to present an innovative perspective on social and educational policies, in accordance with changes at the European and international levels. A multidimensional analysis of the concepts of social and educational policies is carried out, on the one hand, as well as the main general and specific guidelines, on the other hand. […]

Abstract STEM competencies (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) represent a fundamental need of the current moment, given that they represent a form of basic literacy that involves knowledge, skills, and abilities in the six fundamental areas for the development and shaping of perspectives that support innovative talents. Primary school teachers must have a consistent academic […]

Abstract The stepped-wedge clustered randomized design (SW-CRT) is an increasingly recognized research design, as it is particularly valuable when ethical or logistical constraints preclude conventional randomization. However, due to several limitations, it is underutilized in educational research. The study involved 80 children (ages 5 and 9), balanced by gender, distributed across 12 educational clusters. Data […]

Abstract This article examines various theoretical viewpoints on organizations and the traits that define schools as organizations, with an emphasis on the systems perspective of analysis. We aim to provide an integrative lens of school organization using a multidisciplinary approach. As societies have become more complex, the approach to analyzing organizations has required the use […]

Abstract   The study we propose focuses on analyzing the relationships between students’ epistemic beliefs (EBQ) from several faculties, self-regulated learning (SRL), and academic performance (GPA). A sample of N=202 participants was involved in the research, where we applied two questionnaires: the Epistemic Beliefs Questionnaire (EBQ) and the Motivated Learning Strategies Questionnaire (MSLQ). After applying […]

Abstract In today’s rapidly evolving society, where students’ needs have shifted, primary school teachers must adapt, reconfigure their approaches, and acquire the language of the digital generation. The incorporation of technology and gamification in the classroom embodies the potential to increase the’ attractiveness and relevance. To assess the impact of this strategy in Romanian education, […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]