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How an ERC bursary opened the door to a transformative research experience

How an ERC bursary opened the door to a transformative research experience

When I received the email confirming that I had been awarded an Emerging Researchers’ Conference (ERC) bursary, I became excited and, at the same time, slightly nervous. As a first-year PhD student in Educational Sciences, I was just beginning to look for my footing in the world of academic research. Indeed, the bursary provided me with the opportunity to attend the Emerging Researcher’s Conference (ERC) and the European Conference on Educational Research (ECER) in August 2024 in Nicosia, Cyprus—an experience that would have been out of reach without this support.Why this experience matteredPresenting at a major international conference so early in my PhD journey was both empowering and...

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How can teachers make a difference in climate change education?

How can teachers make a difference in climate change education?

Student: Teacher, I want to play with snowballs, but it’s not snowing. My Mom said that it used to snow a lot at this time of year. Teacher: Your Mom is right. It’s December! We're used to snow in winter, but we haven’t had any this year. Student: Why isn’t it snowing now? What’s happening to the seasons? Teacher: What you're noticing is climate change. We need to explore it to protect our planet. The above dialogue illustrates that climate change is no longer a distant concern; it has become a reality we experience firsthand. From unseasonably warm days to extreme weather events, we are becoming more aware of the changes happening around us. Research has confirmed that long-term shifts in...

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Parental and Family Involvement in Children’s Digital Learning: Bridging Policy and Practice

Parental and Family Involvement in Children’s Digital Learning: Bridging Policy and Practice

As education systems adapt to the demands of the digital age, preparing students to live and learn in a technology driven world has become a pressing priority. The successful integration of digital technologies in education is a complex, multi-faceted process that depends on several interrelated factors, including the crucial role of family support and socio-economic conditions.

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