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Workplace Learning and Collaborative Learning: Insights and Applications in Azerbaijan’s Education System

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This article explores the significance of workplace learning and collaborative learning, focusing on their applications within Azerbaijan’s education system. By analyzing global best practices and local contexts, the article identifies key strategies to enhance the professional development of educators and students. Workplace learning is examined as a mechanism for continuous professional growth through structured and unstructured experiences in educational settings. Collaborative learning is discussed as a dynamic process that enhances critical thinking, teamwork, and adaptability among students and educators alike. Findings emphasize the integration of collaborative methodologies into workplace environments, fostering innovation and adaptability in educational practices. The article also highlights the challenges that hinder the full implementation of these methods, including cultural barriers, resource limitations, and policy gaps. Actionable solutions, such as infrastructure development, targeted training programs, and cultural shifts toward teamwork, are proposed. These insights aim to contribute to the ongoing educational reforms in Azerbaijan, providing a roadmap for fostering a more inclusive and effective learning ecosystem.

Do Instructional Strategies Impact Students’ Situational Interests in Learning Mathematics? A Case Study of Secondary School Students in Guyana

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This experimental study investigates which instructional strategies are effective in promoting situational interest in learning mathematics among secondary school students. This research study builds on established theories of interest and mathematics education. Situational interest is an important facet of learning engagement, and it can potentially enhance students’ interest and motivation in class.  A total of 165 students were engaged in this study, selected from three diverse secondary schools in Georgetown, Guyana, encompassing different grade levels and varying motivating profiles. This study employed a quantitative research design, providing a comprehensive understanding of the relationship between instructional strategies and situational interest. Participants were given a carefully constructed questionnaire that entails questions about their level of situational interest and their perceptions of various instructional strategies used in their mathematics classroom. Results suggested visual aids, inquiry-based learning, and collaborative learning are most effective in promoting situational interest. These findings highlight the interplay between pedagogical approaches and students’ motivation, and how closely connected they are. This emphasizes the importance of using teaching strategies that align with students’ interests and needs.