Vol 11 No S1-Oct (2023): Current Research in Educational Studies - 2023

This Volume 11, Special Issue 1 (October 2023) presents a wide variety of peer-reviewed research papers concerning integration of artificial intelligence, digital transformation, psychological resilience, teacher development and curriculum innovation in education.

The issue starts with an empirical case study on using ChatGPT-4 for qualitative data analysis, specifically on code generation, category creation, theme building, and direct quotations. This research study adds to the methodological discussion of research practices using AI.

Themes of digital transformation carry on in research on digital leisure, assessment practices that are supported by web 2.0 technologies, teachers' professional presence in social media, and strategies for technology-supported classrooms. These contributions highlight how education and digital ecosystems are increasingly intertwined.

Examples of socio-emotional research involve the study of foreign language learning anxiety, fear of COVID-19, self-regulation, depression, stress, hope, life satisfaction, and teacher self-efficacy. This is because the psychological constructs are mediating roles which reveals the complexity of learner and teacher experiences in the current context.

The other contributions focus on giftedness in mathematics, activity based music teaching, orientations to sportsmanship, the evaluation of scientific content of biology textbooks, and lesson study in teacher training. Comparative and cross-cultural perspectives are included, such as those from Turkey and Thailand, enhancing the global relevance of the issue.

In general, this Special Issue merges the technological innovative aspects with psychological, pedagogical and institutional perspectives in education. It is both empirical and theoretically sound, and reflects the international standards of research in education in a way that makes an important contribution to current educational scholarship.

EDITORIAL NOTE

This Special Issue (Volume 11, Special Issue 1, October 2023) of the Shanlax International Journal of Education brings forth a visionary lineup of research papers, addressing themes of artificial intelligence, digital transformation, pedagogical innovation, psychological well-being and curriculum development in a critical and scholarly manner.

One significant aspect of this issue is the article in the opening that discusses the use of ChatGPT in qualitative data analysis, which highlights the potential of AI to support educational research methodologies. This contribution introduces AI as a methodological element in modern qualitative research.

The issue also covers digital leisure change, innovative teaching methods (e.g., teaching linear algebra with manga), formative assessment using Web 2.0 (e.g., Kahoot), as well as models of integrating technology into learning. These studies highlight the development of the digital landscape that affects education systems in the world.

Psychological and socio-emotional issues are particularly highlighted in research on foreign language anxiety, self-efficacy, depression, stress in the context of COVID-19, perspectives on organizational identity, self-accountability, and giftedness. There are several empirical studies in this issue that are still ongoing, reflecting the impact of the pandemic on education.

Furthermore, the multidisciplinary nature of the journal is illustrated by discipline-specific studies in the fields of music education, sports sciences, biology textbook evaluation, mathematics education and teacher professional development.

Thematically, the problem represents case studies, correlational designs, mediational analysis, scale-based research, qualitative research, and experimental designs. Overall, this Special Issue contributes to the debate on digitalization, innovation and the human aspects of education on the international stage.