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85 unresolved questions extracted from the limitations and future-work sections of 1,585 Education Practices and Challenges papers in our library. Each links back to the study that raised it.

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  • The COVID-19 pandemic had a negative impact on international high schools in China. The study highlights the challenges faced by teachers in terms of job satisfaction and dissatisfaction. The paper notes the difficulties faced by international high schools in China, including management issues and lack of professional development opportunities.

    Investigating the employment motivation, job satisfaction, and dissatisfaction of international high school teachers in China: the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic · 2024 · DOI

  • Further research could investigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on international high schools in other countries, - Research could explore the effects of different governance structures on teacher job satisfaction

    Investigating the employment motivation, job satisfaction, and dissatisfaction of international high school teachers in China: the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic · 2024 · DOI

  • There is a lack of understanding about preservice teachers' self-perceptions and actual performance regarding their mathematical knowledge for teaching. Prior studies have not fully explored the factors that influence preservice teachers' self-perceptions and performances.

    Exploring Preservice Teachers’ Knowledge for Teaching: Self-Perception Versus Actual Performance · 2026 · DOI

  • test to be used for further studies. In this study, data were collected from a large and diverse sample, including high-ranked and private universities. However, the number of items in the MKT-EM test was kept to a minimum to satisfy the applicability of the test by allowing a manageable time duration for participants to complete both the scale and the test in a single session. Therefore, the results of some statistical analyses were not convincing in spite of significant p-values. Moreover, the findings related to the MKT-EM test were interpreted cautiously by avoiding generalizations due to small effect sizes obtained from statistical analyses.

    Exploring Preservice Teachers’ Knowledge for Teaching: Self-Perception Versus Actual Performance · 2026 · DOI

  • Future studies can use the developed scale to assess teacher candidates' DIMDC in different contexts. Future research can explore the relationship between DIMDC and other variables, such as teacher self-efficacy and student outcomes.

    Öğretmen Adayları için Dijital Öğretim Materyali Geliştirme Yeterliği Ölçeği · 2026 · DOI

  • The need for operational definitions of digital competence remains paramount to assess teacher candidates' awareness and capacity. The study identifies a gap in the literature on measuring DIMDC of teacher candidates.

    Öğretmen Adayları için Dijital Öğretim Materyali Geliştirme Yeterliği Ölçeği · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need for studies that examine AI-assisted social stories for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The study aims to address this gap by investigating teacher views on the production process, pedagogical quality, and application functionality of AI-assisted social stories.

    Otizm Spektrum Bozukluğu Tanılı Öğrencilere Yönelik Yapay Zekâ Destekli Oluşturulan Sosyal Öykülerin Öğretmen Görüşleri Bağlamında İncelenmesi · 2026 · DOI

  • Ensuring student satisfaction is a challenge for universities. Developing employability skills is a challenge for universities. Meeting the individual needs of students and the changing demands of the business world is a challenge for universities.

    Factors Affecting the Satisfaction Levels of Students in Horticulture Departments of Ege University Faculty of Agriculture and Azerbaijan State Agricultural University · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need to evaluate the satisfaction levels of students in Horticulture Departments. There is a lack of studies on the factors that affect student satisfaction in Horticulture Departments.

    Factors Affecting the Satisfaction Levels of Students in Horticulture Departments of Ege University Faculty of Agriculture and Azerbaijan State Agricultural University · 2026 · DOI

  • The study suggests that future research should continue to explore the philosophical traditions of non-Western thinkers. It notes that further work is needed to develop more effective diplomatic strategies that balance moral legitimacy and political realism. The paper suggests that future research should examine the implications of the proposed transcivilizational model of diplomacy.

    Diyalogda Erdem ve Güç: Konfüçyüs, Abai Kunanbayev, El-Farabi, Kant ve Machiavelli'nin Diplomasi Felsefesi Üzerine Görüşleri · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a gap in the literature on diplomatic philosophy. It notes that prior work has not fully explored the philosophical traditions of non-Western thinkers. The paper seeks to address this gap by engaging with the thoughts of Confucius, Abai Kunanbayev, and Al-Farabi.

    Diyalogda Erdem ve Güç: Konfüçyüs, Abai Kunanbayev, El-Farabi, Kant ve Machiavelli'nin Diplomasi Felsefesi Üzerine Görüşleri · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research could investigate the impact of lesson plans on student success. Future research could explore the use of technology in lesson planning.

    Views and Suggestions of Turkish Teachers on Lesson Plans · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a lack of research on the views and suggestions of Turkish teachers on lesson plans. The study aims to fill this gap by providing insights into the views and suggestions of Turkish teachers.

    Views and Suggestions of Turkish Teachers on Lesson Plans · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need to understand student perceptions of desirable and undesirable teacher characteristics. Prior research has focused on teacher effectiveness, but less is known about student perspectives.

    Middle School Students’ Perceptions of Desirable and Un-desirable Teacher Characteristics in Türkiye and Kazakhstan · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a gap in the understanding of the effectiveness of online teaching practicum in Turkiye. The study highlights the need for further research on the design and implementation of online teaching practicum programs.

    WHAT WAS EXPECTED, WHAT WAS FOUND? ON THE TIP OF THE ICEBERG: ONLINE TEACHING PRACTICUM · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research should investigate the factors that influence child participation awareness. Future research should examine the impact of undergraduate education on child participation awareness. Future research should explore the relationship between child participation awareness and occupational groups.

    Examination of Child Participation Awareness of Individuals Working in Different Occupational Groups · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a gap in the understanding of child participation awareness among individuals from different professions. The study highlights the need for further research on the factors that influence child participation awareness.

    Examination of Child Participation Awareness of Individuals Working in Different Occupational Groups · 2026 · DOI

  • Teachers face challenges in addressing student differences in the educational environment. Teachers need support to develop sustainable differentiated instruction practices. Schools face challenges in providing training for teachers on inclusive education and differentiated instruction.

    Differentiated Instruction in Turkish Public Schools: Teachers’ Levels of Implementation · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need to investigate the level of teachers' differentiated instruction practice in Turkish public schools. There is a lack of research on the factors that influence teachers' differentiated instruction practices.

    Differentiated Instruction in Turkish Public Schools: Teachers’ Levels of Implementation · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need for a valid and reliable measurement instrument to assess artificial intelligence literacy. The existing literature lacks a comprehensive scale to determine individuals' levels of artificial intelligence literacy.

    Artificial Intelligence Literacy Scale · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need to understand teacher candidates' perspectives on the Türkiye Century Education Model. The study fills this gap by examining teacher candidates' views on the model and its implementation.

    Opinions of Social Studies Teacher Candidates on The Türkiye Century Education Model (TYMM) and Its Implementation · 2026 · DOI

  • Teachers lack knowledge of inclusive practices and need support. Schools need to improve their guidance services, educational support room services, and environmental educational arrangements.

    An Examination of Schools’ Inclusive Education Practices across Selected Variables · 2026 · DOI

  • There are limited indicators that directly measure the competence of practices in schools in Turkey. Previous studies in Turkey indicate that teachers lack knowledge of inclusive practices and need support.

    An Examination of Schools’ Inclusive Education Practices across Selected Variables · 2026 · DOI

  • Future studies can investigate the impact of the health and physical development domain on children's long-term learning capacity and academic success. Future studies can also explore the effectiveness of different teaching methods and strategies in promoting health and physical development in preschool education.

    Evaluation of Preschool Education Programs in Terms of Health and Physical Development Domains · 2026 · DOI

  • Based on the results of this study, the following recommendations are proposed: • The TRNC preschool education curriculum should be enriched with more detailed learning outcomes and indicators, similar to those in the Türkiye program. • Field-based research should be conducted to evaluate the practical effectiveness of the curriculum. • In-service training programs should be provided to teachers focused on health and physical development activities. • A collaborative framework should be established between TRNC and Türkiye to facilitate content sharing and joint curriculum development for preschool education. • Curricula in both countries should be continuously monitored, reviewed, and updated to align with evolving needs. • New requirements in health and physical development brought by the digital age should be integrated into the curriculum.

    Evaluation of Preschool Education Programs in Terms of Health and Physical Development Domains · 2026 · DOI

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