Volume 1, Issue 1, 2025

Introduction to the aim, vision, and scope of the journal “Trends in Educational Research”

Firat Kilavuz, firatkilavuz51@gmail.com & Cuneyt Akyol, cakyol51@gmail.com
Education is undergoing a profound transformation driven by technological advances, socio-cultural change, and global challenges. This dynamic requires continuous scientific investigation to understand how education systems respond, adapt, and innovate in the face of new demands. Educational research must not only document these developments but also provide a theoretical framework and empirical evidence to inform policy and practice.

Integration of values and peace education in Catch-up Fridays: Challenges and strategies

Cesar Chester O. Relleve, cesarchester.relleve@deped.gov.ph & Alejo S. Filio Jr., alejo.filio@deped.gov.ph
This research examines the relevance, challenges, and strategies in the integration of values and peace education during Catch-Up Fridays, a program of the Department of Education to address gaps in learning brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. is study employs a descriptive qualitative design, and data were gathered from 115 public school teachers from the City Schools Division of Dasmariñas that served as the respondents of this study. An open-ended questionnaire was validated by three public school district supervisors and floated online using Microso Forms to gather data from the target participants. rough thematic analysis, integrating values and peace education...

The impact of peer collaboration on grade IX students’ science achievement

Damcho Gyeltshen, damchogyeltshen@education.gov.bt
This study examined how peer collaboration affects Grade IX students' science achievement and their views on collaborative learning. Using a quasi-experimental design with 27 students each in an experimental group (EG) and a control group (CG), researchers conducted pre- and post-tests along with surveys and interviews. While pre-test scores showed no significant difference between groups, post-test results revealed that the EG significantly outperformed the CG, suggesting peer collaboration boosts science learning. Students reported positive experiences, especially with pairwork, citing easier communication and knowledge sharing. The study supports Vygotsky’s social constructivist theory and highlights the importance of teacher guidance. It recommends...

Integration of Indigenous Knowledge in Namibia’s grade 8 physical science curriculum: A case study on physical and chemical changes

William M. Kakambi, wmkakambi@gmail.com & Kenneth M. Ngcoza & Sewry Joyce & Muzwa M. Mukwambo
ABSTRACT This paper reports on findings from a qualitative case study that examined the integration of Indigenous Knowledge (IK) in Namibia's Grade 8 physical science curriculum, focusing specifically on the topic of chemical and physical changes. The importance of this study lies in the emerging knowledge that is helpful in the incorporation of IK. The integration of IK enriches science education by making it more relevant and accessible, fostering a deeper connection between learners' cultural experiences and scientific knowledge. The research aimed to discover what lessons Grade 8 physical science teachers can learn about physical changes, chemical changes, and IK...

The impact of podcasts with imitation technique on Iranian intermediate EFL learners’ four components of speaking performance and willingness to communicate

Mina Rostami, mina.rostaamii@gmail.com & Masoomeh Salehi, ma.salehi@iau.ac.ir & Laleh Fakhraee Faruji, l.fakhraee@iau.ac.ir
ABSTRACT In English as a Foreign Language (EFL) contexts, learners do not have many opportunities to communicate in English. Therefore, speaking is usually the most difficult skill in these situations. Even in contexts where there are enough opportunities to communicate in English, some learners may not be willing enough to communicate in the foreign language. Accordingly, this study aimed at investigating the impact of podcasts with an imitation technique on Iranian intermediate EFL learners’ speaking performance, by dividing speaking into four components, and willingness to communicate. Among 100 intermediate students, 60 participants (both genders) were selected. Then they were randomly...

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Trends in Educational Research (TER) aims to advance scholarly discourse and practice in education by publishing high-quality, peer-reviewed articles that address diverse perspectives, innovative approaches, and critical analyses of educational studies. The TER journal is published quarterly, has open access, and is peer-reviewed.

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