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Abstract: Despite numerous studies indicating the positive contribution of 3D modeling and printing (3DMP) in learning settings, its current educational use is still rather limited. For the adoption of 3DMP in classrooms, it is critical to understand the views and perceptions of teachers on such new technology. To better understand how teachers perceive 3DMP, a longitudinal study was conducted with 73 Montenegrin secondary school teachers. The study used the Hype Cycle for Emerging Technologies approach to examine changes in teachers' views and perceptions of 3DMP over four time periods: before a workshop on using 3DMP in teaching, immediately after the workshop, three months later, and one year later. Results showed that teachers were motivated to use 3DMP to keep up with new technological trends, create classroom materials, promote inclusion, and STEM learning, and improve students' learning outcomes. The peak of inflated expectations (immediately after the workshop) is characterized by excessively high teacher expectations of 3DMP in terms of perceived pedagogical impact (PPI), perceived usefulness (PU), and barriers (BAR), while teachers' anxiety (ANX) is low; trough of disillusionment (3 months after the workshop) leads to a significant decrease in teachers' positive views and perceptions of PPI, PU, BAR, but an increase in ANX; the slope of enlightenment (one year after the workshop) leads to a recovery in teachers' positive views and perceptions of 3DMP's contribution to PPI, PU, but also BAR, while ANX significantly decreases. These findings provide recommendations for teacher educators, policymakers, 3DMP developers, and future researchers to better support the use of 3DMP in education.
Keywords: 3D modelling and printing, hype cycle, secondary school, teachers
Published in DKUM: 26.11.2025; Views: 0; Downloads: 1
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Abstract: This study explores the role of collaboration as a crucial soft skill for special education teachers (SETs), focusing on its impact on their professional development and teaching practices. Through a qualitative review of 15 studies (2012–2024), findings highlight that, while collaboration enhances inclusive education, challenges persist, including heavy workloads, large class sizes, limited training, and negative attitudes. SETs view collaboration with schools, families, and colleagues as vital to improving both teaching effectiveness and student outcomes. The study underscores the need to integrate collaborative practices into teacher preparation programs to foster professional growth and create more inclusive, supportive learning environments.
Keywords: collaboration, soft skill, special education teachers (SETs), systemic literature review
Published in DKUM: 14.10.2025; Views: 0; Downloads: 8
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Abstract: This study aimed to develop a questionnaire for assessing teachers’ practices, teaching knowledge, and school practices related to active citizenship in a crossnational study. The first draft of the Active Citizen Compass (ACC) questionnaire in English was examined by an expert panel. The questionnaire was translated into Dutch and Greek, and tested for ambiguity, clarity, and user friendliness. Thereafter, the Dutch-Flemish and Greek versions were pilot tested on 54 teachers from Flanders and 63 teachers from Greece. Reliability and validity evidence indicates the ACC scales in Dutch and Greek are a reliable and valid measure of active citizenship in schools.
Keywords: active citizenship, questionnaire, validation, teachers, schools
Published in DKUM: 08.09.2025; Views: 0; Downloads: 6
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Abstract: This research paper investigates the mental health challenges faced by teachers in Serbia, emphasizing both educational and legal perspectives in the post-pandemic and AI-driven era. Recognizing teachers as vital contributors to human capital and societal progress, the study aims to shed light on the pressing concerns impacting their well-being. By exploring evidence-based practices, the research seeks to contribute to policy recommendations that foster a supportive work environment, acknowledging the integral role of teacher mental health in shaping a successful education system and positively influencing student well-being as they enter theworkforce.
Keywords: education, mental well-being, teachers’ burnout, educational aspects, legal aspects
Published in DKUM: 28.08.2025; Views: 0; Downloads: 2
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Abstract: This paper presents the results of a study whose primary goal was to determine the level of future teachers’ knowledge of historical content taught in primary school, the ways they self-assess their abilities to organize the learning and teaching of historical content, and their beliefs about the possibilities of teaching history in primary education. The research was conducted using a survey of 157 fourth- and fifth-year students in teacher education programs. The results indicate that students demonstrate a satisfactory level of knowledge about historical content taught in primary education. They self-assess their skills for teaching of historical content as mostly developed and have positive beliefs about the possibilities of teaching and learning history at the primary education level.
Keywords: competences of future teachers, learning outcomes, history, primary education, time comprehension
Published in DKUM: 29.07.2025; Views: 0; Downloads: 6
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