Relationship Between School Climate and Depressive Symptoms among Preadolescents: the Mediating Effect of Bullying, Alexandra GROSU, Adrian-Vicențiu LABĂR, Simona BUTNARU

Abstract An effective school environment contributes to identifying students’ specific needs and promoting a positive climate for learning. Bullying represents an important factor that can negatively affect students’ motivation, emotional skills, attention, and overall attitude. This study aims to investigate the influence of the school climate on the negative emotional effects of bullying in preadolescence. […]

Exploring the Effects of Gamification on EFL Students’ Grammar Skills: A Comprehensive Study of Engagement and Learning Outcomes, Asma MERINE, Mohamed Elamine MAIDI

Abstract In line with the current educational revolution, numerous high-tech devices have infiltrated the educational systems. Even though it falls under the umbrella of the 21st century, the English language proficiency among many learners is still lagging. There is a doubt that many learners studying English as a Foreign Language face hurdles concerning grammar acquisition. […]

The Efficacy of a Mathematics Intervention Program Based on Projects Developed by StudentsEinav LONDON, Iuliana ZSOLDOS-MARCHIȘ

Abstract This study investigates the effectiveness of a project-based mathematics intervention program developed through student-generated projects. Conducted in Israel in 2023, the study employed a quasi-experimental design with pre- and post-test measures. The sample consisted of 57 tenth-grade students, divided into an experimental group (n = 30) and a control group (n = 27). The […]

Using GAI for Lesson Planning in Teacher Education. Connecting Content Knowledge to Psycho-pedagogical Theories, Roxana GHIAȚĂU

Abstract Generative artificial intelligence (GAI) is a recent technology with valuable contributions to many educational fields, including initial and continuing teacher education. An essential component of teacher training is related to lesson planning, namely, the step-by-step anticipation of the stages of educational actions, integrating strategic decisions about what students will learn and how they will […]

Vol. 29, No. 2/2025

Using GAI for Lesson Planning in Teacher Education. Connecting Content Knowledge to Psycho-pedagogical Theories, Roxana GHIAȚĂU Exploring the Effects of Gamification on EFL Students’ Grammar Skills: A Comprehensive Study of Engagement and Learning Outcomes, Asma MERINE, Mohamed Elamine MAIDI Innovative Perspectives on Educational and Social Policies, Liliana MÂȚĂ, Monica PĂTRUȚ Relationship Between School Climate and […]

Key Competencies, Teaching Instruments Specific to STEM, and Holistic Development in Primary School Education, Gianina-Ana MASSARI, Lavinia CIUBEICĂ

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 […]

Key competencies, teaching instruments specific to STEM, and holistic development in primary school education, Gianina-Ana MASSARI, Lavinia CIUBEICĂ

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 […]

Using Stepped Wedge in Educational Research: Methodological Considerations, Oana ONCIU, Flavia PRISACARU

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 […]

The Integrative Perspective on the School as an Organizational System, Cristina Petronela GORGAN

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 […]