Innovations in Pedagogy and Technology

Article Article ID: 100682 1–12

A Pilot Study of Virtual Reality Learning Environments for Criminal Justice Education, Engagement, Learning, and Motivation

by Kelly C. Dreger

161 (Abstract) 136 (Download) PDF

September 2025, DOI: 10.63385/ipt.v1i2.82

Abstract:Stakeholders in education demand more student retention and graduation. A mixed methods pilot study was conducted that utilized observations, a single-group teaching intervention, and a survey to determine if the Virtual Reality Learning Environment (VRLE) could address motivation and learning needs of criminal justice students. University students participated in a variety of simulations pertaini... More >>

Article Article ID: 100638 13–28

A Qualitative Exploration of Experts’ Insights on Data-DrivenInstructional Leadership Among Malaysian Pre-Service Teachers

by Amirul Fahmie Abdul Razak, Muhammad Faizal A. Ghani, Norfariza Mohd Radzi

246 (Abstract) 206 (Download) PDF

September 2025, DOI: 10.63385/ipt.v1i1.31

Abstract:In the era of data-driven education, instructional leadership increasingly requires teachers, particularly those in training, to interpret and use data to enhance teaching and learning. Although data literacy is globally recognised as a core instructional competency, limited focus has been placed on how pre-service teachers are prepared for data-informed leadership, especially in the Malaysian con... More >>

Article Article ID: 100720 29–40

Impact of Teachers’Attitudes on Students’ Academic Performance inPublic Secondary Schools in Ekiti State

by Shaibu Leonard

241 (Abstract) 125 (Download) PDF

September 2025, DOI: 10.63385/ipt.v1i2.127

Abstract:The study examined the impact of teachers' attitudes on students' academic performance in public secondary schools in Ekiti State to explore the attitudes among public secondary school teachers specifically, the relationship between teachers' attitude and the academic performance of students, and factors influencing teachers' attitudes towards teaching in public secondary schools in Oye Local Gove... More >>

Review Article ID: 100719 41–55

Conceptualizing Digital Awareness: Introducing a Definition via a Scoping Review of Digital Literacy and Digital Citizenship

by Leonie Brummer

347 (Abstract) 141 (Download) PDF

September 2025, DOI: 10.63385/ipt.v1i2.125

Abstract:Individuals need to be sufficiently digitally literate to (success)fully participate in our society due to the increased mediation and redefinition by digital technologies. Full participation in contemporary society requires an individual to be digitally aware. Serving as both a precursor and a successor, digital awareness will become increasingly prevalent in education. However, no clear definiti... More >>

Review Article ID: 100641 56–68

Reusable Learning Objects as a Learning Resource for Life Skills in Institutes of Higher Learning: A Systematic Review

by Vanessa Vinodhen

176 (Abstract) 136 (Download) PDF

September 2025, DOI: 10.63385/ipt.v1i2.34

Abstract:This systematic review examines the potential of Reusable Learning Objects (RLOs) as an effective learning resource for integrating life skills into the Institute of Higher Learning (IHL) curriculum in Singapore. Following the Ministry of Education's 2022 recommendation for life skills curriculum revision, this study employed a systematic literature review methodology to analyze peer-reviewed arti... More >>

Article Article ID: 100696 69–84

The Impact of Mindfulness Education on Learning Motivation and Academic Achievement among High School Students in Binh Duong Province, Vietnam: A Mixed-Methods Study

by Duc Minh Tran

160 (Abstract) 139 (Download) PDF

September 2025, DOI: 10.63385/ipt.v1i2.97

Abstract:In the rapidly developing Binh Duong province, rising academic demands have heightened concerns over the mental health and motivation of secondary school students. This study evaluated the effects of an eight-week mindfulness-based curriculum delivered to 312 tenth- and eleventh-grade students from three public schools in Thu Dau Mot City and Tan Uyen Town. Employing a mixed-methods design, we use... More >>

Article Article ID: 100746 85–98

Rituals in Inclusive Reading Theater: A Design-Based Research Study

by Winnie-Karen Giera

154 (Abstract) 122 (Download) PDF

September 2025, DOI: 10.63385/ipt.v1i2.156

Abstract:Drama-based learning in inclusive classrooms presents both challenges and opportunities. While not all students are initially motivated to perform, structured drama projects can unlock individual potential by offering various roles and functions. This study explores the intervention “Stop Bullying! A Theater Project”, implemented across 14 settings with over 80 students between 2021 and 2023. Draw... More >>

Article Article ID: 100660 99–109

Leveraging Domain Practices to Improve Academic Literacy in Undergraduate Computing Students

by Ana Calderon, Glenn Jenkins

138 (Abstract) 111 (Download) PDF

September 2025, DOI: 10.63385/ipt.v1i2.58

Abstract:Undergraduate students often find the process of collating research results and producing structured written text from this difficult. Research suggests that those with a writing strategy and those who leverage visual modelling techniques to structure their research or writing had an advantage over those who did not. There are strong parallels here with the field of software engineering in terms ... More >>

Article Article ID: 100688 110–125

Stakeholders' Perspectives on Vocational Education Commercialization in Malaysia

by Sampson Arikpo, Aede Musta’amal

277 (Abstract) 178 (Download) PDF

September 2025, DOI: 10.63385/ipt.v1i2.89

Abstract:Seven studies examining technical and vocational education in Malaysia present a multifaceted picture of commercialization from the perspective of industry stakeholders. Industry participants stress that aligning TVET curricula with market demands through collaborative curriculum design, work‐based learning, and strategic partnerships address skill gaps and supports workforce development. We searc... More >>

Article Article ID: 100711 126–139

Dovetailing Pedagogy and Technology for Training with Time Travel

by Klaus P. Jantke, Oksana Arnold, Ronny Franke, Hans-Holger Wache

130 (Abstract) 117 (Download) PDF

September 2025, DOI: 10.63385/ipt.v1i2.113

Abstract:In technology-enhanced education, there is always a mutual impact between pedagogy and technology. To maximize educational effectiveness while leveraging the appeal of contemporary technology, educators and developers have introduced time travel exploratory games. To meet the needs of occupational accident prevention—a task of societal relevance for the protection of human health and life, the avo... More >>

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