Spain’s young people are among the most highly trained in the European Union. But despite their qualifications, they face many labour market barriers to obtaining gainful employment. The pandemic has had a strong impact in the country, whose shortage of professional opportunities for young postgradu…
This study aimed to develop and examine the validity and effectiveness of a Project-based Teaching Factory (PbTF) model within the context of the chemical cleaning industry to enhance students' soft skills and entrepreneurial intention. The model was designed by integrating project-based learning an…
Source:International Journal of Educational Research
(2025)
This study addresses three central research questions (1) How do autonomy and related contextual factors—specifically social relatedness and competence recognition from Self-Determination Theory (SDT), and self-regulation capacity from ego-depletion theory—relate to educational outcomes, particularl…
Source:Career Development and Transition for Exceptional Individuals
(2025)
High rates of attrition in secondary transition research present a persistent challenge to sustaining research-to-practice partnerships (RPPs) in special education. Districts and schools often face structural, leadership, and personnel barriers that hinder their ability to participate fully in resea…
Source:International Journal of Interdisciplinary Educational Studies
(2025)
This systematic review examines the effectiveness of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in project-based learning (PBL) to develop entrepreneurial competencies among secondary education students. A total of two hundred studies identified across three databases (Scopus, Web of Science,…
Journal clubs are active learning approaches routinely used within academic research institutes and allied health professions to boost critical thinking, data analysis, and disseminate knowledge of novel research concepts. These group-based discussions regarding scientific literature aim to develop …
Source:European Journal of Higher Education
(2025)
Young researchers frequently experience career challenges, including low well-being, mental health issues, and burnout, yet these aspects have rarely been investigated in an integrated manner. This study draws on SCCT to examine whether sustainable career outcomes–perceived internal marketability, c…
Case management in the criminal justice system includes conducting psychosocial assessments, identifying risks, developing intervention strategies, navigating services, monitoring/evaluation, and advocacy. Social work and criminology graduates are equally qualified for forensic case management posit…
The widespread adoption of virtual and remote laboratories has transformed practical education by offering scalable, safe, and flexible environments for developing technical skills. Despite these benefits, challenges remain in providing timely, meaningful feedback that supports self-regulated learni…
Source:A Modern Guide to Adult Learning Systems
(2025)
This chapter discusses adult learning initiatives undertaken in the United Kingdom in the last 35 years. Drawing on a rich history of adult education, carried largely by local communities, adult education throughout the 1990s became increasingly formalised, standardised, and centralised. Spending cu…