Proceedings of the FIREtalk Conference - Research on FIRE! (research-on-fire 2025)

FIREtalk Conference - Research on FIRE! (research-on-fire 2025)

📍Mannheim, Germany🗓️ 26-28 August 2025

Session: Education

7 articles
Proceedings Article

Leadership Roles in Enhancing Learners’ Critical Thinking Skills: Evidence from Northern Tanzania Secondary Schools

Chrispina S. Lekule
This study assessed the role of school leaders in promoting critical thinking skills, it also examined teachers’ understanding of the concept of critical thinking skills, its relevance to learners, and the pedagogical strategies used in selected secondary schools in Northern Tanzania. An explanatory...
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Accessible Augmented Reality Learning Experience Journey across DHBW - A Case Study

Sabine Moebs, Deogratias Shidende
While Augmented Reality (AR) can transform education, its adoption is often limited by gaps in digital competence and accessibility. This case study evaluates the “Accessible AR Learning Experience Journey” at DHBW to identify how institutions can transition from exploratory pilots to inclusive, scalable...
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Evaluating the Impact of Teacher Training Education on Students’ learning Outcomes

Doris Moloi, Jane Iloanya, Ivy Rose Matthew
The study examined the impact of teacher training programmes on student learning outcomes, focusing on the role of educational leadership in enhancing effective teacher preparation and positive student learning outcomes. Educational leaders such as principals and administrators shape the effectiveness...
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Evaluating the Effects of Online Learning Platforms on the Information Technology (IT) Curriculum Delivery at Botho University

Bonolo Samson-Zulu, Jane Iloanya, Ivy Rose Mathew
The integration of online learning platforms into higher education significantly reshaped the pedagogical landscape, particularly in Information Technology (IT) education. This study evaluated the effectiveness of Blackboard and Virtual Laboratory (V-Lab) in delivering the IT curriculum at Botho University...
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Implementation of Special Education Programmes at Junior Secondary Schools in Botswana: Challenges and Opportunities for Curriculum Improvement

Mosadithebe Bonno Tsimako, Jane Iloanya
This study evaluated the implementation of special education programmes in junior secondary schools in Botswana’s Kweneng region. Despite strong policy frameworks like the Inclusive Education Policy (2011), a significant gap exists between policy intent and classroom practice. A qualitatively...
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Intercultural Competence and Academic Development in Study Exchange Program between Germany & Namibia: Mixed-Methods Evidence from Baden-Wuerttemberg and Windhoek

Yvonne Zajontz, Judith Flora Wanda
The study aims to showcase that as study exchange mobility is often assumed to enhance intercultural competence and academic development while contributing to sustainable partnerships. Yet empirical research on intercultural competences through study exchange mobility between Germany and Sub-Saharan...
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Analog and Digital Mentoring in Mathematics Education: Effects on Participation, Exam Success, and Cohort Variability

Miriam Weigel, Reinhold HĂĽbl, David Obermayr, Marc Peterfi
This study investigates the long-term effects of analog and digital mentoring formats on undergraduate mathematics exam performance. Based on a dataset of 489 students across six semesters, the results confirm that prior domain knowledge is the strongest predictor of exam success in first-year mathematics...