A study in Ghana's school-based teacher professional development policy found that course content was appreciated by teachers, but support was needed to access it successfully. The quality of teachers' engagement during meetings depended on the facilitator's approach, highlighting the importance of training facilitators in modelling pa...
The paper proposes a new concept, Intelligence Surplus, as a society's accumulated reserve of intelligent capability beyond operational needs. This concept shifts the focus from human capital to a societal and systemic resource. Education should support the creation, circulation, governance, and renewal of intelligent capabilities acro...
A study of 1,426 educational administrators in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China, found generally positive attitudes towards digital technologies but lower practical capability, indicating an 'implementation gap.' The study identified four distinct digital leadership profiles, and found that gender and educational attainment shap...
A Chinese study reveals how service learning bridges the theory–practice divide in teacher education by integrating practice and reflection. The study shows that pre-service teachers engage in mutually transformative practice and reflection when guided by mentors and peers.
A new study suggests that immersive virtual reality training can help English teachers develop the social side of language use, leading to improvements in pragmatic competence and authentic interaction. The training program showed statistically significant gains in pragmalinguistic accuracy and sociopragmatic appropriateness.
A scoping review examines the impact of policy instruments on education, highlighting how they define policy problems, allocate roles, and shape governance. The study identifies six recurring effects, including legitimizing actors, reorganizing political spaces, and generating unintended consequences.
The Canada-China Reciprocal Learning Partnership in Teacher Education and School Education created a durable collaborative space for cross-cultural contact and shared educational practice. The partnership generated substantial evidence of sustained activity, including six collaborative research teams, annual international conferences, ...
Chinese graduate students contribute to Japanese universities in multiple ways, expanding research agendas and enhancing global visibility. They also serve as academic conduits, influencing peers and shaping international networks.
A new article by Yong Zhao argues that education needs a new response to artificial intelligence and a new theory of how schools can change. He proposes the 'courageous minority' approach, which suggests that small groups of teachers, students, and community partners can create meaningful alternatives in their existing spaces.
Primary and secondary schools in Shanghai are using an AI-based classroom analysis system to support instructional improvement. The platform automatically processes video data and provides theory-informed analytic reports, enabling teachers to track student agency and professional growth over time.
A study found that teacher feedback is positively related to student social and emotional skills, with feedback about strengths and strategies improving these skills. The study also identified factors such as age, immigrant status, and reading grades influencing student perceptions of teacher feedback.
A qualitative study in Norway finds that seashore play is key to fostering emergent ocean literacy in early childhood education for sustainability. The research highlights the importance of collaborative exploration, relationships, and play in supporting environmental awareness.
A research team proposes the Metacognitive Laziness Scale (MLS) to measure students' tendency to delegate metacognitive tasks to AI systems. The study found significant positive associations between metacognitive laziness and disaffection with learning, suggesting that excessive reliance on AI may undermine academic achievement.
Researchers argue that reflective practice has lost its ancient meaning under neoliberal governance, advocating for a return to phronesis as virtue. They propose teacher flourishing as the core of pedagogical tact, emphasizing the importance of habituation of virtue in daily practice.
The role of teachers is becoming increasingly complex and demanding as AI reshapes education. Human capacities, such as emotional competence and professional judgment, remain essential in areas where technology has clear limitations.
A systematic review of global perspectives on AI in educational leadership reveals that AI can empower leaders in improving decision-making and administration efficiency but also poses technical, ethical, and socioeconomic implications. The study suggests a human-centered approach between AI and educational leaders, emphasizing the nee...
This book provides a comprehensive guide to applying artificial intelligence in education, covering theoretical foundations and practical development approaches. The author explores the use of low-code tools like App Inventor and Orange to empower educators and students to build intelligent educational applications.
A study published in ECNU Review of Education explores how AI-enhanced project-based learning bridges STEM educational gaps in Africa. The research highlights the effectiveness of AI tools in improving visualization, digital inclusion, and pedagogical shift in resource-constrained environments.
The Education Powerhouse Research Series explores how China can move from having a large education system to becoming a strong one. Professor Ke Zheng argues that building a 'Chinese independent knowledge system' must prioritize utility over international recognition.
ECNU scholars Prof. Cui Yunhuo and Prof. Lei Hao have been recognized as Highly Cited Researchers in Education for their research impact. Their work has been influential in national curriculum reform and educational research, with multiple awards and publications to their credit.
A comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis found seductive details have a significant but small negative impact on academic performance, particularly memory and comprehension. The study provides empirical support for Cognitive Load Theory and offers guidance for multimedia instructional design.
A qualitative study in Hong Kong found that international service-learning produces four main categories of student learning outcomes: interpersonal, personal, civic, and academic. Students reported increased collaboration skills, self-awareness, and global citizenship.
A new study from Shanghai reveals that a collaborative, classroom-focused teacher development model can improve interaction quality in early childhood settings. The KIRM-TCI program leads to measurable gains in emotional and instructional support provided by teachers, resulting in more positive classroom environments and responsive ins...
A global study has developed 15 internationally comparable indicators for climate communication and education, addressing the lack of reliable data on these essential actions. The indicators cover multiple dimensions of climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts.
The study highlights AI's strengths in idea generation, data analysis, and logical structuring but notes limitations such as fabricated references and superficial argumentation. Researchers call for strengthening capacity for critical use of AI while addressing risks like cognitive outsourcing.
The new study introduces a comprehensive framework for conducting umbrella reviews in education, providing a structured and accessible guide for researchers. The study's findings highlight the potential of this method to provide high-quality evidence syntheses and strengthen educational research.
A new study found that parental academic pressure is linked to four distinct forms of motivational cost: effort, opportunity, psychological, and emotional. These costs are associated with school burnout and academic achievement, but not in the same way.
A new framework proposes a Confucius-inspired approach to reimagining higher education, focusing on relational, contextualized, inward-calling, and unified practices. The study revisits foundational philosophy to address societal needs and challenges, highlighting the importance of self-cultivation and social order.
A new study proposes a learning architecture that integrates educational philosophy with AI-driven design, aiming to transform assessment into an ongoing process of reflection. The system prioritizes human judgment and interpretation over standardized metrics, enabling educators to build adaptive and interpretable feedback systems.
The International Centre for UNESCO Associated Schools Network (ICUA) will host the UNESCO ASPnet Global Meeting in Sanya, Hainan Province, highlighting China's advances in education. The meeting focuses on peer learning and field-tested solutions to transform education globally.
The UNESCO ASPnet Global National Coordinators Meeting will bring together educators and experts to discuss pressing global education priorities. The meeting aims to enhance national coordinators' operational capacity and scale effective education innovations through peer learning and practical empowerment.
A new article by G. Williamson McDiarmid argues that the traditional model of teacher professional development is failing educators, pointing to micro-credentials as a compelling alternative. Micro-credentials offer teachers greater autonomy and control over their learning, which is associated with improved job satisfaction.
East China Normal University's Faculty of Education has been selected for the 2025 Shanghai 'International Communication of Chinese Culture' initiative, highlighting the growing importance of academic platforms in facilitating global knowledge exchange. The journal ECNU Review of Education plays a central role in advancing this initiat...
A recent study proposes educational reconfiguration as the key to rebuilding trust and legitimacy in the age of artificial intelligence. The research identifies three singular transformations driven by AI and calls for a deeper structural transformation, focusing on cultivating civic literacy and human-AI collaboration.
The Double-Helix Logic of Curriculum proposes a structural theory redefining education in AI age, emphasizing coexistence of universality and personalization. This framework situates curriculum within a broader shift towards Human Interdependence Paradigm, structuring conditions for differentiated strengths to accumulate and reinforce ...
A new study published in the Journal of Adolescence suggests that autonomy is not a single entity, but rather two distinct psychological experiences: autonomy satisfaction and autonomy frustration. These experiences steer adolescents toward markedly different academic and emotional outcomes. The research highlights the importance of re...
As a leading international journal, ROE publishes research-driven articles on China's governance reforms, curriculum modernization, and teacher development. The journal's influence is reflected in its high JCR Impact Factor and CiteScore, as well as policy citations by organizations such as the OECD and UNESCO.
The study found generally stable motivational patterns, with 4 profiles of motivation and a well-distributed structure. Gender socialization processes emerged, with girls more likely to experience positive shifts, while family context played a significant role in promoting positive transitions.
China's education-healthcare collaboration has undergone a gradual transformation from administratively segmented governance to integrated system coordination. The study finds an imbalance in policy tools, with regulatory frameworks dominating over workforce incentives and institutional motivation mechanisms.
A recent study from Peking University explores how core reflection bridges the gap between educational theory, classroom practice, and teachers' personal well-being. The holistic model leverages traditional Chinese principles to foster deeper professional growth and more sustainable teaching practices.
The study highlights ten key trends shaping vocational education worldwide, including innovation-driven development, faculty development, and digital transformation. The research suggests a shift towards dynamic lifelong learning systems driven by technology and sustainability.
The article explores how Middle Eastern education systems adapt to global models while maintaining local cultures. It highlights the challenges of policy borrowing, teacher learning communities, and classroom critiques of test-driven systems in the region. The studies show that education is an ongoing negotiation, shaping identity, equ...
A new study reveals a Chinese-style STEM model successfully integrates subject areas to cultivate innovation and practical skills, benefiting all students without increasing burden. The Deep Integration Teaching Model, developed by Shanghai Jing'an Education College, offers a replicable blueprint for schools worldwide.
A new study reveals significant global growth in digital education research from 2018 to 2023, with the Chinese mainland's academic influence growing rapidly. The study attributes this momentum to strategic policy support, robust infrastructure, and international collaboration.
Researchers found that postgraduate students selectively engage with GenAI tools when revising critical reading reports, focusing on key analytical dimensions. This strategic engagement is driven by academic goals, supervisor demands, and career aspirations.
Research highlights the moderating role of collective innovativeness in teacher collaboration, showing its significant impact on cognitively activating teaching practices. Schools with high innovativeness levels experience stronger positive effects from collaboration.
A new study synthesizes multinational research across five countries, finding that teacher noticing varies significantly across different cultural settings. The analysis emphasizes the importance of culturally responsive noticing, valuing diverse student thinking and participation.
A new study published in the ECNU Review of Education warns that digital inequality has not disappeared but has become more hidden. School leaders play a critical role in inequities, particularly in how technology is used and in the social context of its implementation.
A newly proposed Chinese-style STEM approach emphasizes engineering-based learning, hands-on practice, and digital empowerment while integrating cultural values and national priorities. The framework aims to create coherent and authentic STEM learning experiences for students across China.
A new tool called the QQM Checklist has been developed to address gaps in existing methods for evaluating quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods studies. The checklist is a concise, versatile tool that enhances rigor in assessing diverse study types and supports more transparent, evidence-based decisions.