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Civilising pedagogies: An ethnography of instructional and regulative discourses in government schools in Delhi, India

British Educational Research Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract Over the years, surveys and data on learning outcomes have consistently shown inadequate levels of learning in schools in India, witnessing a further decline in recent years. Studies within the sociology of education have consistently highlighted the overarching role of class and caste on learning outcomes in schools. Neoliberal policy reforms
Akshita Rawat
wiley   +1 more source

Publicly funded private schools and academic achievement: A comparative analysis of PISA data in European countries

British Educational Research Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract This paper analyses differences in academic achievement associated with attendance at publicly funded private schools and public schools across 11 European countries. Using eight waves of PISA data (2000–2022), we apply OLS, IPW and IPWRA estimators to account for observed heterogeneity and mitigate selection bias.
Priya Maurya, Léonard Moulin, Denis Fougère   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

How do secondary schools in England talk about modern languages? A corpus‐assisted discourse analysis of school websites

British Educational Research Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract Situating the study within an ecological perspective on language education, this article examines how secondary schools in England present Modern Languages (MLs) on official school websites. Focusing on 44 schools in Local Authorities with the lowest percentage average entry for the Languages pillar of the EBacc, we built a text database ...
Zhu Hua, Yunpeng Du, Elin Arfon
wiley   +1 more source

Falling pupil numbers and school closures: Setting a research agenda for a new era of precarity

British Educational Research Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract This paper explores the significant phenomenon of decreasing pupil numbers in England due to lower birth rates and the impact of a school closure on a school community. It then discusses how the sociology of education might research this major issue.
Eleanor Fagan, Alice Bradbury
wiley   +1 more source

Effectiveness of Scientific Literacy and Communication E‐Modules in a Molecular Biology Course: A Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT In previous work, we described the development and implementation of new pedagogical practices aimed at enhancing literacy, critical thinking, and communication skills development in a third‐year undergraduate molecular biology course. The online nature and large size of the course presented challenges regarding student engagement and access ...
Meghan Kates, Alexa Fitzpatrick, Yupeng Zhang, Alison Gibbs, Qin Liu, Alan da Silveira Fleck, Leora Freedman, Stavroula Andreopoulos   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Introducing Experimental Design Concepts Improves Biochemistry Undergraduates' Experimental Laboratory Competence and Confidence

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Laboratory science education can provide a training ground for developing experimental design capabilities, the ability to critically assess a range of laboratory methods, and confidence in selecting, adapting, and performing laboratory techniques.
Nathan D. Tivendale, Alyssa Van Dreumel, Peter G. Arthur   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Shaping Energy Transitions: Sectoral Demand, Climate Risk Exposure, and Renewable Pathways in Sub‐Saharan Africa

Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Energy is a fundamental driver of economic growth, shaping productivity, industrialization, and long‐term economic resilience. In sub‐Saharan Africa (SSA), where energy access remains uneven and infrastructure is underdeveloped, understanding sector‐specific energy demand is essential for designing sustainable energy strategies.
Michael Appiah, Emmanuel Baffour Gyau, Genanew Bekele Worku, Simplice A. Asongu   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Stock Exchange ESG Disclosure Guidance and Corporate Carbon Mitigation: International Evidence

Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study investigates the tangible impact of the adoption of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) disclosure guidance by stock exchanges on corporate carbon mitigation, focusing on six major frameworks: the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), the Task Force on Climate Related ...
Jiamian Yan, Le Luo, Nuraddeen Nuhu
wiley   +1 more source

Sound Financial Practices and Entrepreneurs' Socio‐Environmental Commitment: Revealing the Role of Financial Barriers

Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Small enterprises (SEs) constitute a major component of economic systems, and their socio‐environmental commitment is critical for promoting societal well‐being. This paper examines the direct effect of sound financial practices on socio‐environmental commitment and evaluates the mediating role of financial constraints—specifically debt and ...
Marcos Álvarez‐Espiño, Sara Fernández‐López, Lucía Rey‐Ares   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Grammar acquisition in preschool children is related to white matter maturation of the dorsal language network. [PDF]

Dev Cogn Neurosci
Klein CC, Berger P, Wiesmann CG, Friederici AD.   +3 more
europepmc   +1 more source