This study aims to investigate the role of teacher digital literacy in enhancing learning quality in primary schools, particularly in contexts with limited access to technology. Education in remote areas faces persistent structural challenges, including limited digital devices, unstable internet connectivity, and varying teacher readiness. Teacher digital literacy, encompassing the ability to select, adapt, and integrate technology into pedagogical practices, is critical for fostering inclusive and effective learning. A qualitative case study approach was employed, involving observations, interviews, desk reviews, and interview guides to capture teachers’ experiences, strategies, and challenges in implementing digital literacy. Findings indicate that digitally literate teachers enhance learning processes through platforms such as Google Classroom and Zoom, strengthen communication and collaboration with students, and leverage objective evaluation data to design adaptive instructional strategies. Additionally, the use of digital learning resources fosters student motivation, autonomy, and engagement. The study recommends teacher professional development programs that emphasize the integration of pedagogy and technology, alongside infrastructure improvements to support sustainable educational transformation.
This study aims to analyze the application of Kurt Lewin’s change management model to enhance digitalization in madrasah education while preserving Islamic principles. A qualitative case study design was employed to explore the contextual process of change. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, participant observation, and document analysis, and analyzed using an interactive model, which involves data condensation, reduction, presentation, and verification. The findings reveal that the Unfreezing stage involves the internalization of Islamic values within the digital consciousness of madrasah communities. The Changing stage reflects the integration of digital pedagogy and transformative leadership grounded in religious values. The Refreezing stage demonstrates the institutionalization of a digital-religious culture that defines the institution’s identity. These results indicate that combining Lewin’s change model with spiritual and cultural dimensions enhances both educational effectiveness and character development. The study implies that digital transformation in Islamic educational institutions can improve learning outcomes while reinforcing religious culture, offering a model for holistic digitalization in faith-based education.
The study examined the extent of teachers’ collaborative practices in public primary schools in Tanzania using a convergent mixed-methods design grounded in Social Constructivism. The study population comprised 2,994 teachers across 218 primary schools, from which a sample of 352 respondents (including classroom teachers, academic teachers, head teachers, and key informants) was selected using Yamane’s formula. Participants were drawn from 44 schools across two districts to ensure proportional representation. Data were collected using questionnaires, interviews, and documentary review. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics (mean, standard deviation, and skewness), while qualitative data were analyzed through content analysis. Findings indicate that teachers’ collaboration practices are generally high across the sampled schools, suggesting that a collaborative learning culture and professional interaction among teachers are well established. The results imply that existing school-based professional networks contribute positively to instructional coordination and shared pedagogical practices. The study carries important implications for education policy and school management. At the policy level, the government should strengthen workforce planning by rebalancing teacher distribution to address workload disparities that may undermine the quality of collaboration over time. At the managerial level, school leaders should institutionalize structured collaboration frameworks to sustain and further enhance professional cooperation among teachers, particularly in high-load teaching environments.
This study explores effective remediation strategies that economics teachers can use to enhance students’ understanding and performance in South African schools. The research specifically examines how management practices, such as resource allocation, lesson planning, and teacher support, influence teaching effectiveness. A qualitative case study design was employed, involving 20 purposively selected experienced economics teachers from selected schools. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and were analysed thematically to identify patterns in teaching and management strategies. Findings indicate that active learning, real-world applications, and context-sensitive teaching methods significantly improve students’ comprehension of economics. Additionally, effective school management—coordinating resources, monitoring student progress, and providing professional development—supports teachers in addressing learning challenges. These strategies help bridge gaps in understanding and foster higher student performance. The study highlights the importance of integrating innovative pedagogical approaches with strong management practices to enhance learning outcomes. Policymakers are encouraged to allocate resources strategically to address socioeconomic disparities and support schools in implementing both teaching and management improvements. By combining pedagogical innovation with effective educational management, this research provides actionable insights for enhancing economics education in South Africa.
Educational reform increasingly emphasizes character development and collaborative learning as essential components of twenty-first-century education. Within this context, the Pancasila Student Profile Strengthening Project (P5) is a project-based learning initiative that integrates academic learning with character formation. This study aims to examine how teamwork is strengthened during the implementation of P5 and how collaborative practices contribute to the development of an effective and adaptive school environment. Employing a qualitative case study approach, data were collected through semi-structured interviews, field observations, and document analysis involving school leaders, teachers, and project implementation teams. The findings reveal that teamwork functioned as a central mechanism supporting successful program implementation through coordinated stages, including collaborative planning, stakeholder socialization, project execution, and reflective evaluation. Collective professional practices encouraged a shift from individual teaching routines toward shared responsibility, enabling teachers to integrate interdisciplinary learning and facilitate meaningful student participation. The study also found that project-based activities promoted students’ engagement, responsibility, creativity, and collaborative skills. However, challenges such as limited instructional time and the persistence of individual work habits remained evident. These results highlight that curriculum innovation becomes more sustainable when supported by organizational collaboration rather than relying solely on instructional change. The findings offer practical insights for strengthening collaborative school cultures to support long-term educational transformation.
